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David woke that morning and went downstairs to have breakfast, it was lonely without Charlotte, there was this silence that only she could fill. Yesterday on the phone conversation with her she didn't really say the reason why she moved out which made him even more curious, when he talked to Victoria about it she just reminded him that Charlotte wasn't a little girl anymore and that legally she could go wherever she wanted to, he knew that but it also reminded him how he lost out on her childhood or the awkward teenage years, David was well aware that the only reason she was still living with them was for him but he still didn't want her to move out yet, he felt like he didn't have enough time with her.

''You know it's not too late for you to go down there to apologise to her Vic.'' She took a sip of her orange juice.

''She's an adult David, even if i did apologise that won't mean that she'll come back.''

''You're right, i just miss her.''

''Don't worry David, i'm sure you'll see her soon.''

''Why don't we invite Miss Thorne to lunch?'' Victoria froze for a minute.

''Why would we do that?''

''So that she can take Charlotte with her and i would love to get to know her better.''

''I doubt that she'll come considering everything.''

''What happened between you two? I will invite her anyway.''

at the beach house

Emily was grabbing her bag so that she could go to the store to get something for lunch, in the living room Charlotte and Lily were reading a book together, Emily looked over them and smiled.

''Hey you two i'm heading to the store.''

''Okay Emily.''

''Bye mom.''

Charlotte started thinking about how Emily always called their dad 'David', she knew that it was better just in case anyone heard them but sometimes it felt like she would be talking about a different person and she would never tell her stuff about him except the other night which was actually a rare occasion, she would have liked to talk about their father more but like in the way sisters would. Lily could see that her aunt was distressed.

''Aunt Charlotte what's wrong?''

''It's just family matters.''

''Oh so it's about my grandfather?''

''Wait so you know that he is still alive?''

''Yeah, mom always told me that you two share a dad and i heard you call someone dad on the phone yesterday. Plus at the party i saw a guy that looked like him.''

''Did he see you?''

''Nope but why didn't you or mom tell me? It seems like you're constantly trying to hide me.''

''I don't know, it's like Emily wants to avoid him forever.''

''Maybe he just reminds her of some sad things.''

''Yeah but it's like she doesn't even care about him anymore.''

''I don't think so.''

''Why not?'' Lily got up and walked to the coffee table where she found her mother favourite book, she brought it back to the couch and opened it, inside there was a picture of a smaller Amanda with David smiling.

''I found this a while back, she opens this book every day, if she really stopped caring about him then she wouldn't keep this with her, i'm sure.''

at the store

Emily was almost done with her grocery shopping she went to get the last thing which was a can, unfortunately placed higher up than her, she struggled for a bit until suddenly someone taller took the can and handed it to her.

''Thanks.'' Emily turned around to see who helped her and it was David.

''Emily what a nice surprise.''

''Oh David i didn't think you would shop here.''

''Well it's further away but they have fresher food.''

''So you cook?''

''Yeah i just can't get used to someone else doing it for me.'' In truth Emily wasn't surprised at all, David was always like that.

''It was nice seeing you again David.''

''Wait Emily can i ask you something?''

''Of course.''

''I was wondering if you and Charlotte would like to come for lunch at the Manor today?''

''Thanks but i'd rather not go.''

''Why not?''

''I think you may already know but me and Victoria don't really get along.''

''Oh yeah i heard, why is that exactly?''

''We have our differences.''

''It's more than just differences isn't it?''

''Why do you want to know so badly?''

''Because i love my wife and Charlotte really cares about you, so i want to find a way for you two to get along.'' Emily chuckled.

''You sound really naïve.''

''Whatever history may be between you two, you can't hate each other forever.''

''I doubt that.'' She turned around and went to pay leaving David a bit shocked at her answer, there was something about Emily that David couldn't point out, in a way she was the opposite of Amanda.

at the stowaway

Jack was already panicking, he had thought of everything for the date, his clothes, the restaurant, flowers except for Carl, he didn't know what to do his baby sitter was out of town and Nolan was busy but then his answer walked in the Stowaway.

''Charlotte, thank god you're here i need to ask you a favor. Can you watch Carl tonight?''

''I'm supposed to be watching Lily, oh i've got an idea how about you bring Carl to the beach house and i'll watch both of them.''

''That's a great idea, Carl was really looking forward to seeing her again.''

''Great i'll tell Emily and Lily when i get back. So is everything ready for your first date tonight?''

''Yep that was the last thing.''

''I can't believe that you finally asked her out, but is it true that you were her first kiss?''

''Yeah she was the first girl i ever kissed. How did you know?''

''It just came up in a conversation with Emily yesterday, anyway i better get back to Emily's, see you later.'' Jack smiled and reminisced that old memory.

flashback

Jack and Amanda were sitting on the sand watching the sunset, they had played all afternoon with Sammy so they were both a bit tired. Amanda looked over to her house and realised that it was going to get dark soon, that reminded her of that neighbour lady that came to visit her father during the night, the other day she saw them kiss and had to hold her gasp, she couldn't believe that her father would actually like that woman, she was so cold, and nothing like her mom.

''Amanda what's wrong?''

''Last night i saw my dad and the neighbour lady kiss.''

''So he likes her.''

''I guess but why is he keeping it a secret from me?''

''I don't know but there must be a reason, just ask him.''

''I know but i can't stop thinking about it.''

''Maybe this will help.''

In the distance David was looking for Amanda because it was getting dark and she wasn't back yet, as he looked at the beach he then saw Jack kiss Amanda and he was pretty sure it wasn't on the cheek, he knew that the day would come when eventually boys would start paying attention to his little girl but he never expected it to happen this soon.

''Amanda!'' Amanda noticed her father and ended the kiss while Jack just looked a bit concerned from the menacing look David was giving him.

''I'm coming!'' Before leaving she smiled and whispered 'Thanks Jack' to him, as much as she was embarrassed that her father saw them kiss it worked, because after that Amanda could only concentrate on the warm sensation on her lips and completely forgot about what was bothering her before.

end of flashback

at the beach house

Emily was in her room, she looked at it, the scar on her wrist, it was a reminder of the darkest time of her life. A mirror to what Amanda became after her father was arrested, when she made it she was only 14, it had been 5 years since her father was arrested it had been like hell for her. At the time she couldn't even remember her life before his first she didn't believe that her father was a monster but after a while she subsided to it, whenever she remembered him it was like someone twisted a knife deep inside of her, he was the only person that ever mattered to her, yet he lied to her and betrayed her, he never even sent any letters to her to make sure she was okay and he never replied to hers. Everyone looked at her like she was the one who downed the plane, she knew that she had no future ahead, after all who would ever want to be associated with the devil's daughter. That day she couldn't take it anymore, people around her telling her to die, for once she was tired to fight them, if she died no one would miss her, no one would have mourned, she thought that she wouldn't have had a future anyway so she took the blade and cut her wrist.

''Emily can i come in?'' She quickly applied the foundation on her cut.

''Of course.'' Charlotte came in and sat down next to her.

''Hey do you mind if Carl comes over while you're on your date? Jack couldn't find a baby sitter.''

''Sure, Lily's going to be thrilled.''

''Oh and dad called, i heard about your little argument in the grocery store. Are you okay?''

''Yeah, David clearly misses you.''

''I know but i can't stand being near my mother right now.''

''I'm sure you can find a way to spend time with him without your mother being there.'' Emily got up and went downstairs where she found Lily in her costume, she seemed to be searching something frantically.

''Is there something wrong honey?'' Lily seemed relieved that her mother came.

''Yeah i can't find my bucket.''

''Here it is.'' Emily found it and handed it to her daughter who was now in high spirits again.

''Thank you mom, i'm going to the beach to find some sea shells.'' Emily walked with her to the porch outside.

''Have fun but be careful.''

''I will.'' Lily shouted over her shoulder while running to the beach, Emily smiled as she watched and didn't notice that someone was actually walking to her.

''They grow up fast don't they?'' Emily turned around ubruptly and saw David on the porch walking to her.

''Yeah, sorry how long have you been there?''

''Long enough to see you have a daughter, why did you never tell us about her?''

''It never came up, i'll go tell Charlotte that you're here.''

''Before you do that i need to apologise to you, i have no idea what the history between you and my wife is but i shouldn't have pushed you for answers like that i'm sorry.''

''It's okay i understand.''

''It's just that i thought i knew everything about her, the good and the bad, but when you came back i realised that there's a lot that i don't know of. I thought that being married meant knowing each other's faults and accepting them anyway, but hey i shouldn't be boring you with my marital issues, aren't you married?''

''We were engaged but he died before even knowing i was pregnant.'' David felt sympathy for her, he knew how it felt to loose a loved one.

''So you've been raising her on your own?''

''Not entirely, Nolan, Charlotte and Jack helped me through it.''

''It can't have been easy, i know from experience.''

''Oh right with Amanda.''

''Yeah, i heard that you knew her.''

''I did she was my roommate in Juvie.''

''Oh i didn't know that, so you two were pretty close.''

''She was my best friend and i'm Carl's god mother.'' In that moment Charlotte came out and was surprised to see their father here.

''Dad?''

''Charlotte.''

''What are you doing here?''

''I came here to apologise to Emily but i also wanted to talk to you.''

''I'm going to check on Lily.'' Emily quickly made her way to the beach.

''I know that you're used to coming here as you like but you shouldn't forget that this isn't your house anymore.''

''I'll keep that in mind, so have you thought about it? Will you move back in?''

''I decided to stay here longer.''

''So i assume that you always knew about her daughter?''

''Of course, i'm Lily's god mother.''

''But you didn't say anything to me or your mother.''

''Well i didn't think that mom would care and you didn't even know who she was yet.''

''Okay i get it. But can't you come over for dinner so that maybe you and your mother can try to solve your differences?''

''I'm sorry but i don't think i'm ready to talk to her yet plus i have to watch Carl and Lily tonight.''

at the manor

Victoria heard that someone was at the door so she walked there to find his son Daniel with a bag, she was surely surprised to see him just walk in the house like nothing happened, at least after he moved to France 7 years ago to work in Voulez, last time he called it was Thanksgiving and he hardly said a word, as much as she hated to admit it he had really turned into his father.

''Mom, how nice to see you again.'' He hugged her and smiled half heartedly.

''Daniel, i never expected to see you again.''

''Don't see it like that.''

''How should i see it? I haven't seen you in 7 year and your calls are becoming lesser every year.''

''Look i'm sorry that i didn't call more often but i was busy. I promise that i'll make it up to you and Charlotte.''

Victoria knew though that he was going to have a hard time trying to get his sister's forgiveness, she didn't even blame her for that Victoria wasn't sure if Charlotte would even care that he was back. David walked inside and looked perplexed when he saw Daniel with Victoria.

''Daniel?''

''Oh right you got married again, sorry that i missed your wedding.'' Daniel said as he was going back to his old room.

''So he's back?''

''It seems so, but i doubt he's going to stay for long. Did you talk to Charlotte?''

''Yeah she needs to babysit tonight.''

''Who?''

''Carl and Lily.''

''Lily?''

''Emily Thorne's daughter.'' A chill went down Victoria's spine, the fact that Emily had a daughter was already shocking enough but something told her that it could have been the reason why she left in the first place.

''That was unexpected.''

''Yeah i was surprised too when i saw them on the porch.''

''What does she look like?''

''Hmm she was blonde but i didn't really see her up close.'' Daniel came back downstairs and headed for the door.

''Leaving again already?''

''I'm just going to get a drink.''

''Why don't you at least stay for dinner?'' David asked trying to break the tension between them.

''No thanks but maybe another time. Where Charlotte anyway?''

''She moved out.''

''When did that happen?''

''While you were in France dear.'' Daniel rolled his eyes and left.

Emily was facing the mirror, in a few minutes Jack would be there and she was really nervous. She couldn't get a grip of herself, it was weird because she had been on countless dates before with Daniel and this was the first time she had felt this nervous. Lily came into the room and looked at her mother, Emily was wearing a plain white dress that looked beautiful on her, she smiled and wondered why her mother looked so nervous.

''Mom you look really beautiful.'' Emily smiled and hugged her daughter.

''Thanks Lily, are you excited to see Carl again?''

''Yep, we're going to have so much fun. It's too bad that you can't stay with us.''

''Next time okay?''

''Okay so where are you going?''

''I'm going to have dinner with Jack, Carl's dad.''

''Oh so it's a date.'' They heard the knock on the door.

''They're here.'' Lily ran downstairs and opened the door where she saw aunt Charlotte, Jack and Carl.

''Where's your mother?''

''She's coming down.'' As she said that Emily came down the stairs.

''Jack, Carl, Charlotte hey.''

''Emily you look great.'' Charlotte added.

''Should we go?''

''Yes, have fun guys.''

''Bye.''

The dinner went great, they had gone to a local restaurant, after they finished dinner they walked along the beach. At one point they sat down on a bench facing the ocean, it was actually really close to Emily's house.

''Do you know why i picked this spot?'' Emily looked perplexed.

''Why?''

''Today Charlotte came by and reminded me of the time when i kissed you.'' Emily blushed and chuckled.

''I can't believe you remember the exact spot.''

''Quite difficult to forget my first kiss, though i was surprised that you told Charlotte about it i honestly thought you had forgotten.''

''I didn't forget either, i was quite surprised that you did it at the time.''

''So was your dad, i'll never forget the look he gave me after you pushed me away.''

''I was happy that you did it.'' Jack looked confused.

''You liked it?''

''Yeah later on it became a cherished memory i looked back on, when i was in foster care i felt really betrayed by my father but when i thought about our moments together it always made me feel a little better.''

''Sometimes i forget that you didn't always know the truth, is that the reason of this?'' He picked up Emily's wrist and pointed to the scar under the tattoo.

''How long have you known?''

''A while now, what happened?''

''I was 14, i had been moved to a new foster home it was the worst one so far, every day was like hell, everyone treated me like i was the one who killed all those people, other kids would often fight me but that day i had been cornered by a more than the usual amount, in the end i couldn't feel my body anymore, i felt alone and in pain i didn't see any other way out and i wanted the pain inside to end.''

A tear fell down her cheek as she remembered the pain, Jack wiped the tear away and smiled.

''I wish that i could have been there for you.''

''You're here now.'' Jack then cupped her face and pressed his lips on hers.