!JAKE'S POV!

I don't know where Alyssa went, but I have to find her. I just have to. After she left, I realized how stupid this fight really is. Maybe she's right. Maybe I should spend more time at home. But right now, I just need to concentrate on finding her. Where could she be? I get in the car and sit. Would she be anywhere I would need to drive? Or would she go somewhere around the neighborhood? She would go somewhere she felt at home. Where would that be other than our home? I think back to 7th grade. Oh, 7th grade. When love first bloomed between the two of us. I think of where she liked to spend her time then. I remember that down by the lake, there was this little place that was surrounded by trees at the edge of the water. No one went there, so we made it our spot. I drive down to our old neighborhood and park in the street. I make my way down towards the water and realize I'm holding my breath. I stop and take a deep breath, preparing myself for the event that she wasn't there. Or worse... I get closer to the lake when I see the silhouette of a woman. I draw closer and I'm relieved to see it is Alyssa. I'm not sure how to approach her. I take another deep breath. Her back is turned towards me and she's sitting on the old picnic table that had been there as long as I can remember. I go over and sit down next to her. She doesn't budge. "Hey." I say in an apologetic tone. She ignores me. "Alyssa. Please talk to me." "Why should I talk to you?" "Because we've been yelling at each other too much. We need to make this right. Alyssa, this is our anniversary. We love each other. We have three children and another one on the way. We can't just end this. It's too good of a thing. I know I haven't done much right lately, but I'm willing to change. I just got so caught up in this promotion. It was important to me. But you and the children are more important to me." She smiles. "Do you really mean that?" "Every word." "What do you say we head back to our party now?" She grabs my hand and we make our way back to my car. Alyssa slips on her seat belt once we get in the car. "Jake, you know it's going to take a lot more than words to fix everything." "I know, baby," I say, placing my hand on her knee. "But it's a start."

!SARAH'S POV!

The house was silent after Jake left. Even the children could sense trouble. I felt like crying, though. Never before had I seen the two in such a bad fight. I also felt embarrassed, but not necessarily for myself. I try to pull myself together to keep the cheerful, family mood going. I was trying desperately to get people's minds off of what had just happen and have them focus on happy things. It was very tiring. After 30 minutes or so, I hear a car pull up. Thankfully it's Jake and Alyssa. They seem in a better mood. They were holding hands and I knew it was a sign that things could move on. It was almost as if there was a collective sigh among the room. My mom comes over to me. "Are you all right, sweetheart?" She places her hands on my shoulders. "Yeah. I'm fine, mom. At least I am now."

!ALYSSA'S POV!

I was sitting at the lake, thinking about everything. I felt a tear run down my cheek. How had everything gotten so messed up? A few months ago, everything seemed so perfect. I came up here because I knew no one ever came over to the part that Jake and I had claimed "our spot" back in 7th grade. But thinking about 7th grade made me want to throw up. Or maybe that was because of the pregnancy. Yeah, that's right. Pregnancy. I just found out a week or so ago and nobody else knew, aside from Jake of course. After a while, I heard someone walk up behind me. I could sense it was Jake so I just kept staring forward at the night sky and the water and let him sit down next to me. Neither of us said anything for a while but a minute later he spoke. "Hey." I didn't even hear him because I was still thinking. After he apologized, I realized how stupid we had both been. I was glad we were ok again. I hate fighting. Back at the party, things were surprisingly good. I could actually talk to everyone without feeling like I needed to go punch the wall. I love being surrounded by family, especially since mine is so big. It was sad when everyone except Mark's family, Lorraine's family, and Mike left. After everyone left, I decided to go outside and get some more fresh air. Jake came out after everyone was in bed and we sat on the porch swing. He put his arm around my shoulder and we just sat there, not needing to say anything. After a while I looked down the street and saw a red car. I guess Jake noticed it too because he asked me "Wasn't that car there when everyone first started coming over?" I nodded. "It's been there all night. It's not in front of a house or anything, just sitting on the side of the street." And then I realized who it was.

!AUDREY'S POV!

"Are you all right Alyssa?" I ask her after the party has gone back to normal. "Yeah. I'm fine." She looks flustered. "Is something still wrong?" She smiles and shakes her head. "I have to tell you something, Audrey. But you can't tell a soul. Not right now anyway." "All right, Alyssa. You know you can trust me." I look at her with concern. "Oh no! It's nothing serious or anything. I mean, it is... but I mean, it's not bad. Well, ok... Audrey." "Spit it out!" "I'm pregnant!" she whispers excitedly. "Oh my gosh Alyssa! That's great!" I hug her. "Shhh! Not a soul," she says. I pretend to zip my lips. "Ok. Not a soul." After the party was over, we took Henry and his girlfriend and Kevin's family to our house. I tuck Eve into bed, who was already half asleep when we got home. I walk into my room, where Kevin was pulling back the comforter. "You're eager to get into bed..." I say, pulling out my earrings. Kevin looks at me and wiggles his eyebrows. I smile. "Christian is coming this week," I say. "I know, Audrey," Kevin says, "I think you've said it about twenty times today." "I know. I'm just so excited. And the one on the way..." I grin now. "Oh, shoot!" "What is it?" "I left one of our plates over at Alyssa's." I start to head out the door. "Is it that important?" "Yes. I need it for tomorrow." "All right. Be careful!" "It's only down the street." I walk a few houses down to find Jake and Alyssa sitting on their porch, peering at something across the street. "Oh my gosh..." Alyssa says. "Hey guys! I just came by to get my plate," I say cheerfully. "What is it, Alyssa?" Jake asks with concern. I turn around to see what they're looking at. I see a nice, red, sports car sitting on the side of the road. "What is it?" I ask, just like Jake had done. "It's... Adam."

!KEVIN'S POV!

I was lying in bed when all of a sudden I hear the phone ring. I look at the caller ID and see it's Jake and Alyssa's house. I answer it. "Hello?" I hear Audrey's voice on the other end. "Kevin. Oh my gosh, you'll never believe it..." "Audrey? Why are you whispering?" "Adam is parked outside and I don't want to walk back over there." "Oh my gosh! You need to get away from him!" "Don't worry. I'm inside Jake and Alyssa's and they're both here. I just don't want to walk by his car to get back home!" "Audrey... I know their house is full, so you can't stay the night. I'm going to come and get you." "But what about Eve?" "It won't take long. I'm coming right now." I slipped out of bed and left the house as silently as I could. I jogged down the street until I got to Alyssa and Jake's house. I see the red car and decide that I'll go check it out before going to get Audrey. At first, I walked casually by the car just to make sure they weren't delusional or something. Sure enough, I see Adam peering out of the window at Sarah's house. I then walk the rest of the way to Jake and Alyssa's, trying not to draw any attention to myself. I get there and get in as quickly as I can. "Oh my gosh! You guys are right! That IS Adam!" "Duh Kevin! I told you!" Audrey replies. "Sorry Alyssa. Sorry Jake. I didn't mean to come over and make myself at home," Audrey says. "It's all right," Alyssa says, hugging Audrey. "You got your plate?" I ask. "Yep." "You two be careful," Jake says. Audrey and I slip out of the house. "Stay on this side of me," I tell Audrey, putting her so she's as far from the car as possible. When we pass, Adam doesn't look at us. He continues to stare at Sarah's house. "What is he doing, Kevin?" Audrey asks. "He's just... staring."

!KYLE'S POV!

Sarah and I slip into bed after finally getting Tyler and Dylan settled into bed. We have Charlie and his family, and my brother in our house. The door bell rings. "Whoa. Who could that be?" Sarah asks. "I don't know. You stay in here." I walk downstairs and peek through the window. It's Audrey and Kevin. I open the door. "Hey guys! What's wrong?" "We just wanted to let you know..." Audrey started. "That Adam is sitting in a red car in front of your house," Kevin finishes. I hear Sarah sleep down the stairs. I look over to see Sarah's face turn white. Her eyes got big and her jaw dropped. "Oh no. Are you sure?" Kevin nodded. "Positive." I grabbed Sarah's shoulder and moved her away from the door. "If he sees you, who knows what he will do?" "We'll leave now," Audrey says, seeming a bit alarmed herself. "You two be careful," Kevin says. "Thanks man." I close the door and make sure the locks are secure. "What about the children?" Sarah asks. "They're going to sleep with us tonight," I say. Sarah nods. On our way upstairs to get the kids Sarah suddenly asks me "What do you think he wants?" I shrugged my shoulders. "I have no idea. We just have to keep a watchful eye out." After we picked up Dylan and Tyler, we headed back downstairs and a thought suddenly occurred to me. "Do you think he had anything to do with those weird phone calls we've been getting?" Her eyes got wide again. "Well, it makes perfect sense." "Oh my God, Sarah. How did we let this happen?" "I'm sorry," she says meekly. "It's not your fault, Sarah." "I know. It just seems like it is..."