Sabrina walked into her room after the dance smiling and feeling happy. She had a terrific time with Jonas. Of course she would as he is a wonderful guy. She had to admit she was lucky to have him. Yes she still wondered if she would end up with him or not. It was not something the blonde could help. A hopeless romantic she was. She knew it.

Sabrina went over to her desk and sat down picking up the short story she had written for her Aunt Nicki's magazine. It was titled Shipwrecked Love. Naturally it was based on her parent's love story. She couldn't help it as she believed it to be so romantic and so perfect! Of course Sabrina knew it wasn't exactly totally perfect. Not like her parents fell in love the second they met. Well maybe they did. The two were just morons trying to hide what was obvious to everyone else. At least that is what her Aunt Mary Ann told her. Thank goodness Nana and her pushed them together. They probably would just continue going through life not admitting to the other what they felt for this ridiculous fear of rejection.

The teen could understand why her mother felt that. She was aware of Ty Castor. Sabrina seethed thinking about that odious pitiful man. Man. Ha! Hardly! He was a stupid jerk and she was glad her mother got away from him. Sabrina was also in the know about that horrible Debbie Dawson. Stealing her mother's beaus! How dare she! And what kind of man would pick that blonde floozy over her classy mother! Seriously! Speaking of blonde floozies, Sabrina was also not very keen on that silly ditz Erika Tiffany Smith. She, like Amber, gave her father the what for over that incident. How could he be so blind as to not see a more gorgeous and more sophisticated woman right there in front of him! He as he did with Amber, mumbled some incoherent thing and offered some apology.

She did cut him a little slack as she was told about that stupid Lorna and that moronic Patty. Sabrina met Lorna at one of her father's science exhibitions. They had discovered some rare artifact from ancient Greece and there was a whole thing about it. Anyway that is where she ran into Lorna Manchester. No more Lorna Bellton. She and Brad did end up divorcing and she never remarried. Sabrina was certain it was because that creature was holding out hope that her parents' marriage would fall into shambles and her father would reach out for her. Well she could just think again! No one could tear apart Ginger and Roy Hinkley! Not ever! Sabrina caught Ms. Manchester attempting to flirt with her father and she had none of it! She informed the female scientist under no certain terms that she was wasting her time as if she could ever compete with someone who was as beautiful as Ginger Hinkley. Who did she think she was? Clearly she did not grasp this when her father told her to buzz off almost 18 years ago. Did she have no respect for the institution of marriage? Go ruin someone else's life missy! Her wonderful father had much better tastes than her that was for sure. He married a beautiful dazzling woman.

Sabrina sighed looking over her story. She prayed it was good enough for the magazine. Yes it was not a huge big time publication but still. It was something. People did read it. And people could read her story and think it wonderful and maybe just maybe she could be on her way to a great career in Hollywood as a writer! And then directing and producing…It's what she dreamed of time and time again. Sabrina always wanted to be involved in just about every aspect of a story. The acting part. No. She knew she was wasting her time with that. She could not act worth anything and she knew it. Her wonderful twin God love her, tried to get her into it but it just did not work out. She stuck to writing. Working at the Community Playhouse was fun. It was so sweet of Mr. Adams to let her try her hand at directing that children's play. Well it was not exactly a children's play. Adults played the roles but it was written for children. It was a short play but it still was nice to be a part of it. Her mother told her she did a terrific job as did her father. Both were proud of her. She was a hard worker just like her sister. Taking little jobs here and there to pay for things she wanted. It really helped her learn the value of money. Of course her Pop gave her and her sis a few good lessons in investment. She giggled thinking about how he lectured time and time again when one invests they must do it wisely. If your name is going on something you best be proud of it! Otherwise you'll be forever linked to a failure. Well she took that lesson to heart and made sure she save her money and spent it wisely. Like her twin, her parents also presented her with a car for her 16th birthday. She had been thrilled enough they gave Amber that beautiful red Mustang. She pictured riding around with her sis all through town turning heads. Little did she think her wonderful parents would present her with a Mustang as well. It was painted pink which was Sabrina's favorite color. She thanked her parents a billion times hugging them both saying they were the best.

Someday she was going to repay her parents for their generosity. Yes she knew it was not necessary and they wouldn't want her to but she wanted to. She would someday give them something she knew they would cherish. That island. That island that was still deserted. As far as she knew those huts were still standing there and everything was as the seven castaways left it. She knew this because every year since they were rescued the seven would return to their island hideaway for a reunion. Sabrina knew that it still meant something to her mother and father. One day she will be rich and famous and have enough money to buy it for them. She would buy them a big boat and hire a crew to take them out to the island whenever they wanted.

First thing was first though. She had to get her foot in the door. Writing this story just may due the trick. It was possible some Hollywood mogul will see it and think she has potential. Maybe take her under their wing and teach her the ropes. Hire her to work in the movie studio and see how things operate and learn from the best. Okay she had her head in the clouds again. She shook those thoughts away as she got out a manila envelope. She placed her story inside and sealed it. First thing in the morning she would have this sent off her to her aunt. She had to like it! She just had to!

A week later

Sabrina sat on pins and needles waiting for that phone call. That phone call from her Aunt Nicki. She promised she would call today. The teen stared at the white phone as if she was willing it to ring.

"Honey you all right?" asked Ginger as she noticed her daughter crouched down on the wooden chair in the kitchen by the wall phone.

"I'm fine. Just waiting for Aunt Nicki to call. Why hasn't she called yet? She said she would!"

Ginger smiled. "Sabrina honey relax. She'll call. Just be patient."

The phone did ring and Sabrina jumped. She quickly picked it up. "Hello? No Aunt Mary Ann she can't talk now. Gotta go!" Sabrina then just as quickly hung the receiver back up and went back to staring intently at the phone.

Ginger just shook her head. "So none of us can use the phone now?" She said with a laugh.

"Sorry Mom but this is important." Sabrina replied still gazing at the phone trying to will it to ring.

The Professor came into the kitchen and walked over to the phone causing Sabrina to firmly place her hand on the receiver. "No!" She cried. "I'm waiting for an important call. I need to keep the line open. Sorry Dad. This is very very important."

The academic looked over at his wife puzzled. She laughed at him. "Sorry darling but it seems that our daughter is waiting for an important call from the one she got part of her name from a Nicole Hinkley."

"Oh I see." He said. "Well she better speed it up. I have an important call to make myself."

This perked Ginger's attention and she walked over to her husband who gulped noticing that oh so familiar look in her green eyes. "What about?" She asked placing her hands on his shoulders. "Would it have anything to do with our anniversary?"

"My love please I told you that I'm not planning anything." He said trying but failing to shoo her away.

"Darling you know you are a horrible liar. You have a terrible poker face. Of course you would being a terrible poker player." She grinned at him.

"It's not going to work." He said as her hands went to the buttons on the front of his shirt. "You are not getting anything out of me. There is nothing for you to get out."

Ginger giggled and moved closer to her husband. "I can get anything I want out of you." She purred in his ear.

Sabrina looked over laughing at her father who was becoming flustered and sweaty. "Don't fight it Dad." She quipped.

The scholar gently pushed his wife away. "Let me know when the phone is free." He said before hurrying away to make sure he was not lured into Ginger's clutches.

Ginger winked at her daughter before rushing out of the kitchen after the flustered academic. Sabrina laughed again thinking of how humorous it was when her father tried to resist her mother's advances. He never won. Not ever. She was startled out of this by a ringing phone. She quickly grabbed it to answer. "Hello Aunt Nicki?"

"Yes sweetheart it's me."

"Well what did you think? Did you like it? You hated it didn't you? I tried so hard…I swear I know I can…"

Nicki could not help but chuckle on the other end. "No silly I didn't hate it. I thought it was terrific. So terrific that I am going to have it published in next month's issue. So how about that!"

Sabrina squealed. "Oh wow! I can't…Oh thank you Aunt Nicki! Thank you! You're the best! My favorite aunt in the whole world….well blood aunt…well I mean..don't tell Aunt Mary Ann…."

"It's okay." Nicki said. "I know you adore her. And thank you. I will send you an advanced copy of the magazine once it's finished."

"Awesome! Thanks again Aunt Nicki! Okay…talk to ya later! Bye!" Sabrina hung up the phone and jumped out of her seat and leapt into the air. "Yes! I'm going to be a published writer! I'm going to be a published writer!" She then sailed out of the kitchen. "Mom! Dad! Guess what!"

Month Later

Sabrina smiled looking over the pages of which her story was printed. So amazing! Her words right there for everyone to read! How exciting! She showed it off to her parents who were of course very proud. Amber thought it was so cool and swore Hollywood would be knocking down their door! Alex told his sister it was neat but he's not reading that mushy love stuff. Yuck. Ginger grinned at her son saying he sounds just like his father used to before he met her. Things will change. Someday a beautiful young lady will come along and change his tune like she did for Roy Hinkley. Alex scuffed and said yeah right. His father warned him to not think that way. It was highly probable the same thing would happen to him as it did to himself. Ginger Grant changed his whole outlook on love. Alex vehemently disagreed saying it was not logical which caused the two twins to collapse in giggles saying he was so like their father.

"Hey there." A friendly voice said.

Sabrina looked up from the porch swing she was sitting on to see Jonas approaching her. "How does it feel to be a published writer?" He asked sitting down next to her.

"Wonderful." She smiled. "I can't believe it! It's a dream come true! I know it's only one story in one magazine but still. It means a lot to me."

"I know. And Mom and Dad are very proud of you." Jonas said. "Mom said it brought tears to her eyes it was so romantic. She said she will be first in line for any movie you write and direct."

"That was sweet of her." Sabrina smiled. "I'm glad she liked the story. I'm sure there will be some no talent jerks out there ready to rip what I write to shreds but I'm prepared. I know I have what it takes. It doesn't matter what they think. If they can do better by all means they can go for it. Until then they can shut their mouths. I'm proud of my writing."

"You should be." Jonas said. "You are good. Everyone in school thinks so and more importantly. I think so. Sabrina I want to ask you something."

"What?

"Well we've been going out for awhile….I mean I know we are not officially boyfriend and girlfriend but I was thinking…what I mean is….I think you are great and I…well would you be my steady girlfriend?"

Sabrina smiled at him. "You want us to go steady?"

"Yeah I do. Do you? I mean I know we are way too young for marriage and all that but I just thought that maybe you would consider…being my girl." He said fidgeting with his hands much like his father.

"You know what." Sabrina said setting her magazine aside. "I think I would." She then gently placed her lips against his and softly kissed him. "After all." She said as she let go. "I have come to realize something these past few weeks. It's love. I've known it from the first."

The End!