Chapter 6

Amy came home at seven, like she promised, and started off by feeding John. Ricky had offered to walk her home but she had declined, considering his apartment was the opposite direction. She couldn't help but smile as she finished feeding John. Hanging out with Ricky had been fun. She frowned in thought when she realized Ben hadn't called like he usually did at some point during the day. She shrugged it off as she made herself a quick sandwich and ate it. She put John to bed and then took a quick shower before changing into her pajamas and going to bed.

The next morning Amy woke up to John crying. She got up and tended to John. She smiled as Ashley walked in and held her arms out for John. Amy handed John to Ashley, "Will you watch him while I take a quick shower?" She smiled as Ashley nodded. Amy walked into the bathroom and started the shower, smiling as her mind wandered. Ashley walked down the stairs with John and into the kitchen. She glanced out the window to see Ricky and Adrian talking. Ricky was smiling and seemed pretty content, Adrian was smiling the way she did before she slept with someone. Ashley let out a soft sigh.

When Amy came down from her shower, Ashley spoke up quickly. "I'm going to the beach with Griffen, I'll see you later," Amy nodded and fed John. Ashley walked out front just as Griffen walked up. "Let's go to the beach," He nodded in agreement.

"How do we get there?" He asked and suddenly Ashley's good idea went south. Amy walked out after a few minutes with John and his bag, she smiled at Ashley knowingly.

"Want a ride?" Griffen grinned and pulled Ashley into the back of Amy's SUV. Amy buckled John into his seat and started the car, within half an hour the four were at the beach. Ashley and Griffen got out and headed onto the beach. Ashley laughed at something he had said and frowned in disgust with something she saw.

"Could they just get a room already," She muttered as she noticed two brunettes making out. The guy had the girl on his lap and they looked a step away from sex.

"Oh Benito," The girl stated with a giggle. Ashley's eyes widened as she looked back towards the couple. The girl started kissing his neck and Griffen shook his head. Amy walked over carrying John.

"Hey what's everyone staring at," Amy's voice cut off as she found herself staring at her boyfriend. At first her mind tried to rationalize that the girl was merely trying to get his attention and that it wasn't him cheating on her. That was until he pulled her face to his and started kissing her. "I guess I was right," She stated with a sigh.

"Amy," Ashley stood up and looked into Amy's eyes. Amy shook her head.

"Please don't. I'm just gonna go over there and end it now," Ashley nodded as Amy kept John in her arms. At least this way she knew she wouldn't slap him. "Hey Ben," She stated as she walked over. He jolted and looked up. His eyes wide, caught in the act. "It's over. I'm guessing this is the girl you slept with in Italy?" Ben looked shocked and like he wanted to say something but couldn't form the words.

John looked between the two and held onto his mom tightly. "Whatever, we're through. Have fun with your Italian girlfriend," Amy stated with a sigh as she walked back towards Ashley and Griffen. "Look, just give me a call when you want to be picked up," Amy told them as she headed towards the SUV. She buckled John in and drove home. When she walked into the kitchen, she saw her mom holding Robby with a smile on her face. She caught Amy's frown and sighed.

"What is it now Amy?" Amy sighed as she met her mother's eyes.

"It's nothing. I broke up with Ben," She stated as a knock was heard.

"Why did you break up with Ben?" Anne asked. Amy sighed before explaining the story to her mother. She then answered the door to see Ricky and Adrian standing there. He smiled at John and Amy handed John to him without giving it a second thought.

"I wish I could say I'm upset, but I don't think I am. I also wish I could say it came as a surprise," She stated with a sigh as her cell phone vibrated. She checked it to see a text from Ashley asking if she could come get them. "Hey Ricky, will you watch John while I go pick up my sister and her friend?" She smiled as Ricky nodded.

Ricky took note of Amy's weary smile and sighed. He really hoped Ben hadn't done anything stupid. He held John close and took a seat at the Juergans' dining room table. He played with John as Adrian watched on. When Amy came back in shortly after Ben was behind her trying to get her attention. "Look Ben, just leave. Go hang out with Maria," She stated before slamming the door in his face. She bit her lip and noticed that Adrian, Ricky and Anne's eyes were all on her. She shook her head and walked out of the kitchen and up to her room. Ricky sighed and stood to go after her. Adrian glared and muttered something about 'of course.'

Ricky knocked on the side of her door frame with the hand that wasn't occupied holding John. "Can we talk?" Amy nodded helplessly as she laid on her bed.

A/N: Alright, I know this is kind of late. I've just had a lot going on. I also know this is kind of short, and I apologize for that as well. What do you think Ricky wants to talk about with Amy? Thanks for reading and please review.

Kate

EDIT (7/10/10): So I finally went back and fixed the name of Amy's mom from Molly (the actress who plays Anne) to Anne... and a few little things I messed up on. That shows how exhausted I was when I typed it the first time around. Anyways, thanks for reading and reviews are great. And thanks to the new readers as well. =) Hope you enjoy the rest of where this story is headed.

Kate