The next day was going to be a new day, and its apparent Ray has every situation under control. A touchy heartfelt drama stirred from the previous night. While a storm inhibited them from leaving their territorial hideout, the three culminated in reminisce of their childhood memories. As if a 'get-together' program impacted alluding from the other night, Ray, Robbie, and Lily justify their kindled friendship. Just what has come down to; what was the result?

"Do you think I did the right thing?" Ray asked his pal Robbie standing beside the RFR radio dashboard.

"You mean the whole locket of friendship? Well I'll be honest with you and I think you just make me want to respect you." Robbie explained with candid respect. He took the conversation in an honest expressed opinion.

"Whoa Robert are you serious? I was thinking 'No that doesn't like the Robbie I know' or giving me a strange expression'." Knowing Ray he sat on the wooden stool waiting for his friend's response.

"Look, I'm your best friend. There's a reason why we kept those lockets to show our symbol of friendship. Besides it's not about power as to who's better than the other. Otherwise I wouldn't be here nor would you and Lily." Robbie clarifies thoroughly. Nothing was going to avert him from taking their partnership away. By grasping their crafted art and turning it into a prestigious gift that carried forth their legacy.

"You think after all of these years we actually proved we were meant to be soul mates?" Ray wondered with joy. He did not mean it in a sarcastic manner. To clarify he was ecstatic and proud to hear his friend remark positive feedback. "I should tell Lily how proud to be her friend, or girlfriend for that matter."

"Um Ray, she already knows," Robbie said.

"I know, but I'm finally ready to step up the plate." Without hesitation Ray charged out the door. Robbie watches eventually following the direction he was going.

"Dude, wait for me," he shouted.

************

At Mickey's Lily along with both Megan and Parker sat at a round table. Working on new material, they didn't want to absorb time away. They are unwilling to disappoint their built fan base. Of course the trio had their approvals and differences. Despite the fall outs as to which band mate supplies the bigger package, No Man's Land remained glued together.

"I'm glad you showed up. For a moment we were going to wait until today to call you," Parker said. By using her lucky pen pal, she deleted any unnecessary words on her paper.

"Hey where did you get that? I don't remember you using that in History class," Lily acknowledged. She had known her for only a couple of months. Apparently Parker became fast friends with her along with her three caring stooges.

"I only use it whenever I want. I never used it in school because, you know people tend to borrow my school supplies and they don't return it. How sad is that?" The brown haired girl with eye shadow explained.

"I'm going to take a guess and say that it's sad as nearly convincing my love to Ray," Lily answered her friend's train of thought. Parker's conversion from an ecstatic voice of tone to a distinct frown brought up Travis. The man she loved had made his departure from Roscoe not long ago. Granted he left Parker and his friends on good terms. However not a single letter was sent to her. She wondered whether or not Travis would ever return. In the meantime aside from her band mates, she has left awfully silent. "Was it something I said? Hello earth to Parker."

As soon as Lily waved her hand over Parker, she lifted her head. "Oh, where were we again? Didn't I answer your question about where and how I got my pen pal?"

"I'm sure you did," Lily said. The two reinstate their cohesiveness including their drummer Megan. As they worked on their material, Ray enters the hang out spot for all customers. He tilts his head pointing towards the owner Mickey himself along with Lily and her crewmates.

"Lily!" He exclaimed. She startled immediately the moment she heard him shout her name. Lily watched as her boyfriend walked by. "...And what are you chicks up to today?"

The three stared at each other. There was no response until Parker stepped forth. "We were just continuing doing what we do best; rocking and rolling until dusk turns dawn, and dawn to dusk." She gestured her as though Parker were actually playing the guitar. It comes to no surprise as her personality was somewhat quirky.

"Uh I see. It wouldn't hurt if I ordered you three lovely ladies some beverages?" Ray offered in a pleasing manner.

"Ray its okay really. I'm not thirsty," Lily said. However Ray looked rather disapproved of the response. "Alright you win. Just order us some fruit punches to go."

With that said Ray headed over to the bar. While waiting for the drinks to be served, riding his bicycle Robbie made his arrival. "Dude even without transportation you somehow beat me here."

"Well like they say nice guys finish last," Ray said, "With the exception being you of course."

Meanwhile as the two were to settle off a conversation, the drinks were ready as Ray promised in return. "I'm going to hang out with the ladies. You wouldn't mind happening to chime in after all we're friends until the end."

Robbie took a brief glance at Lily and her schoolmates. He would then jump into a conclusion. "You know if you're confident to ask Lily out on a date it wouldn't hurt. Several times you've asked her out yet it turns out to be a disaster. Are you sure you're willing to go for it a third try?"

"Look, I can't say I have doubts," Ray said. "When Travis and River were around, I felt like I've been put in the back burner. Hong Kong Phooey was a cool guy I'll admit. With those two out of the picture, I feel an adrenaline rushing by."

"Is that a good thing?" Robbie questioned. It was a matter of inquiry as he acknowledged that while Ray respected Travis for who he is and was there was a miracle seed planted. To clarify Ray's opportunity possessing the girl of his dream has come full circle.

"I'm sure Lily has the guts to convince me face to face, eye to eye we're meant for each other. Not only she has to face me but she has to face the music. It's what she would say positively one hundred percent." Ray said in all honesty. Already committed to show his feelings for the one he desires, he could no longer have Lily irate. He stared at her over at the round table interacting with friends. "I want to make her happy, and so be it." Ray with the help of Robbie carried the drinks over to the trio that is No Man's Land.

"Thanks Ray, you're the best," Lily squealed a smile to Ray whose face had turned red. Perceptibly he turned away from his girlfriend no clue he was blushing. Lily was subtle to notice it.

"Oh it's no biggie there." Ray reluctantly walked away. When it came time to concede the truth, only Ray would man up asking her out for a date.

"Lily told me about you being manager of our band. Together we are forces to be reckoned with," Parker nudged in. In all due respect, wild and crazy were two synonyms that describe her at the moment. Ray turned around glancing at the three ladies.

"I'm sure we will. By that I mean the quadruples," Ray responded. He returned to the juice bar where Robbie stood. It was unfortunate as his opportunity at love was pushed aside.

"So have you asked her out?" Robbie asked.

"You know down the line, I'm going to be a real man's man," Ray said.