AN: Wow, this chapter is extremely short, but there really wasn't much to do in this one. That's why I posted this chapter, and the previous one at the same time.

It took Nightshade two years to get control of herself. She no longer had any doubts as to her relationship with Derrick. She was a grifter, and he was her target. That was it.

Today, she was going through with her plan. Even the little voice couldn't find any flaws in this one.

Nights was going to spook the horse Derrick was riding, and leave his fate up to, well, Fate.

It was perfect.

The poltergeist crouched behind the purely decorative broken wagon, waiting for the horse to come galloping around the corner.

But before she could do anything, she found herself looking at the front of Juno's desk.

Nights shot up, fists clenched at her sides, and glared at the case worker.

"What. The. Hell. Juno?!" she growled.

"I had to stop you before you did something you would regret for the rest of your existence."

Nights growled again, and dropped into the chair behind her.

"Beetlejuice screwed up, and I didn't expect it to affect you like this."

"What the fuck are you talkin' about? I haven't seen B in four years."

Juno rubbed her forehead. "Would you believe me if I told you, you are in love with Derrick Blackthorn?"

"No."

"Well, you are."

"Oh, really? And how is that?"

"You two were already together before Beetle fucked up!"

"Do tell," Nights replied, coldly.

So Juno told her all about what was erased when the Powers That Be performed the Turn Back The Clock spell.

When she was done, Nights had her elbows on her knees, and her forehead resting on her palms.

Now do you see? I'm that Nights. I've known all along.

"Then why didn't you tell me," she mumbled.

Would you have believed me? I couldn't even convince you of your own feelings.

Nightshade looked up at Juno, tears threatening to spill. "I could've killed him."

"Yes, and I don't think he would have come to here."

Nights laughed awkwardly. "Then I guess I'm glad you stopped me."

Juno gave her one of her very rare smiles. "Beetle is in the waiting room, if you want to yell at him for being an idiot.

"Hmm, I think I will."

Why is he an idiot?

Nights didn't answer until she was out of Juno's office and on her way to the waiting room.

"'Cause he nearly fucked up both our chances at someone crazy enough to truly love us," she said.

AN: Okay, if you've read Second Chance, you know what Nights tells Beetlejuice. If you haven't read it . . . then what are you doing?! Go read it! Wow, this is chapter 8. Holy crap. Also, there are only two chapters left. But never fear! There will be a sequel. Actually, the sequel to this and Parasite are the same story. I'm hoping to have the next chapter up soon.