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"Vanessa come on! You should have been ready 30 minutes ago!" Zac yelled from downstairs as he strapped Kyli into her stroller.

"Must you remind me?" Vanessa yelled walking down the stairs in a black cocktail dress with a pair of black Christian L's. She had curled her hair and for once wore it down. It was the natural length down her back. She grabbed her small handbag and sighed.

"You look mighty handsome," she smiled softly.

"BAH!" Kyli yelled just as Zac opened his mouth.

"Why Zac, I didn't know you're language had progressed so well," Vanessa laughed turning around to Kyli, who had already drooled on her black and white checkered dressed.

"You look pretty too!" she said.

"So are you ready?" Vanessa stood up and nodded.

"I can do this," she whispered.

"Zac, I can't do this," Vanessa said as they pushed the stroller into the restaurant.

"Vanessa, think about Stella and how she's dying to see you," Zac coached her. Vanessa nodded, relaxing a bit.

"Vanessa!" they heard someone exclaim.

"Stella!" Vanessa smiled as her younger sister pulled her into a hug. But soon that faded when Stella started whispering things.

"V, you've gotta help. They took my room, they lock me in the basement. Arden had to help me sneak a mini fridge in there! It gets so cold at night. And Vanessa they-they b-"

"Stella! Over here," Madison growled, rushing to pull Stella away. Vanessa saw the distraught look on her face and Zac seemed to notice too.

"So, is this my little granddaughter?" Madison crooned reaching for the baby. Zac grabbed Vanessa protectively and allowed, unwillingly, Madison to take Kyli out of her stroller. As if hit Kyli began screaming her head off, wriggling around. Vanessa snatched away taking Kyli into her arms. She began rocking her gently and Kyli eventually calmed down.

"Um, well why don't we all come to the table?" Mr. Hudgens asked rushing over trying to hide his soon-to-be wife's shame.

"I think I'll go with Zac to put away the stroller," Vanessa hissed. Zac nodded uncomfortably before pulling the stroller over into the corner.

"Zac, there is something wrong with that house! I'm telling Stella told me some things and before she finished Madison pulled her away!" Vanessa whispered worriedly. She stroked Kyli's hair as she watched Zac fold up the stroller.

"I know, Stella looked really scared when Madison pulled her back," Zac said standing up.

"Zac I don't want them to heart my sister. She was like my first daughter to me. You know that she looks up to me like I'm her mother! I refuse to leave her in a dangerous home that may as well lead to the next 28 weeks later!" Vanessa hissed as Kyli pulled at the little bows on her hair.

"The next 28 weeks later?" Zac asked smirking.

"Zac I'm serious! I will kill that whore over Stella and you know it!" Vanessa spat.

"I know, I know. Hey, why don't you ask to take Stella for the week? You know, that could give you enough time to find out what's going on in that home," Zac asked. Vanessa brightened up a bit before nodding eagerly.

"I love you!" she exclaimed.

"I know, now let's get this over with," Zac sighed heavily, wrapping his arm around Vanessa's waist.

The dinner went on pretty easily. They made small talk and Vanessa was able to resist mugging Madison. But what worried Vanessa was the fact that Stella hadn't said a word and finished her dinner without asking for desert. Stella always asked for desert. She had a serious sweet tooth and would get all moody if she went a day without sweets. Suddenly she felt someone gently squeeze her thigh and looked up to see Zac giving her a look suggesting she bring up the subject of Stella. She cleared her throat setting down her fork grabbing everyone's attention, especially Stella's.

"So, I was thinking that I could take Stella home with me tonight. You know, just for the week, I haven't seen her in forever much less spend time with her," Vanessa explained. Stella instantly sat up and Madison tensed.

"I don't think that would be such a good idea, seeing you would be so busy with Kyli and all," Madison contradicted.

"Oh no! Everything would be just fine, besides Stella loves helping with Kyli!" Vanessa rushed. Madison swallowed, either way it was a lose-lose situation for her.

"Fine," she grumbled lowly. Vanessa smiled happily and Stella squealed! Vanessa could hug Madison if she hadn't been so reluctant.

"Great, you could bring her stuff over tonight," Zac smiled seeing how his wife had brightened up so much.

"Oh no, we'll drop her off later on tonight," Madison hissed. Vanessa frowned but she knew that this was the only way to get Stella away from that woman.

Okay, there you go! please review!!!