A/N: Happy new year, everyone! Sorry about the filler-ish nature of this chapter, but it needed to be written. The next one is the Big One, so look forward to that.

Thanks so much to those who have been reviewing – would love to hear from anyone who's reading!


Having relationship problems? Need a sympathetic ear? Wish you could get some helpful advice? Ask Amy, and she might just find you a solution!

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Dear Amy,

I have really good news: my boyfriend finally agreed that we should tell my parents about our relationship, and so I did, and even though they got mad at first, and grounded me for a month, my mom was happy I'd told them the truth and she brought my dad around.

They haven't given any definite permission for us to date, but they've agreed to let me invite him over for dinner so that they can meet him and get to know him.

My boyfriend told me he'd followed your advice, so all of this is actually due to you! Thank you so much.

Frustrated No More

Dear No More,

I am so glad everything has worked out for you, but really, it was not all due to me. My advice given to a jerk wouldn't have produced any results. You're happy now because your guy is great and willing to make sacrifices for you.

Anyway, I've probably broken as many hearts as I've healed with my advice, so if I've delivered a hit this time instead of a miss, I'm glad for it. Wishing you all the best,

Amy