AN: Thanks to...

SapphireJKH - Thank you so much for your review. All I can say right now is that there's much more to Liz than you think…

L is for Left - I was so hoping you'd say that. And I'll try and update at least once a day. Is that OK?

Tic Tac Toe 03 - I'm happy you love it. And so do I…I never knew writing a Jason story could be so fun (or easy). It almost writes itself.

DemiLenaJonas - OMJ, it's so good to hear from you again! I missed you soooo much! (I know, I'm doing a Jason here...but seriously, I missed hearing from you). How was your weekend? I hope you had an awesome time...And you're right, Nick's quote is from JONAS.

Did anyone know the answer to my question? Here it is again...

In Chapter 5, Nate says, "...I'm three points shy of a genius, but who's counting?" Can anyone tell me what episode of JONAS his quote's from?

Chapter 6

"Um, guys?" Mitchie said, giving them a glance. Nate got the hint.

"I'll see you later, Caity," Nate whispered into his girlfriend's ear as she smiled and pecked him on the lips.

"Guys, let's go," Nate said, dragging Shane and Jason behind him.

"What? Why are we leaving? This is OUR cabin! They should leave," Shane protested. "And anyway, I still need more hairspray…"

"Dude, forget your hairspray. Just come on already," Nate rolled his eyes. "You too, Jason."

"Alright, I'm coming," Jason replied, annoyed by Nate's pushiness. He turned to Liz, and said, "I'll check on your knee later, OK?"

"Thanks, Jason," Liz smiled, as Jason gave her one of his bone-crushing hugs.

"Wait, you are gonna build that birdhouse for me, aren't you?" Jason asked Nate and Shane as they were leaving.

"Whatever you say, man," Nate said, rolling his eyes only when Jason looked away.

"Aww," Mitchie and Caitlyn gushed as soon as the guys were gone. "Wasn't that soooo sweet of Jason to do that?"

"Do what? He was just being nice," Liz said.

"I wouldn't be too sure about that…" Caitlyn said mysteriously.

"What do you mean?" Liz said, unaware of what Caitlyn was implying.

"Jason totally likes you!" Mitchie grinned, as Caitlyn nodded vigorously.

"What?" Liz panicked. "No! He can't!"

"Why not?" Caitlyn was surprised.

"Because…you heard Nate. My parents would never allow it. They're more…classical music, and Jason's rock and roll. They're opera and singing, and he's jamming on his guitar and doing powerslides on stage," Liz began pacing nervously now. "And we're just friends. I don't want to jinx it. There's too many obstacles in the way."

"Obstacles?" Caitlyn wondered, but Liz wouldn't say any more. She stopped, looking helpless as to what she should do.

"Come on," Mitchie tried to sound encouraging. "I'm sure your parents will be OK with Jason. Who couldn't love a sweet guy like him?"

"My parents won't," Liz said, flopping down onto Jason's bed. "They'd never let me date him, and I'm not even sure I'm ready for that. I mean, I don't even know him that well yet. And how could I ever date a famous rockstar like him? We're from two different worlds. And besides, he wouldn't want to date me. If I hadn't met him in the bird sanctuary, I'm sure he wouldn't even notice someone like me. Someone who doesn't like getting attention. Someone who just wants to be invisible. And with his millions of adoring fans, Jason could get any girl he wants, someone who's way more beautiful, can handle the pressures of being associated with someone famous, and…"

"Liz, stop worrying so much. You're perfect for Jason. And Jason totally wants to go out with you," Caitlyn said confidently, thinking silently to herself, at least, I think he does. "You just need to spend more time with him." Caitlyn walked toward Liz and pulled her to her feet. "And who says you're not beautiful enough? I'm sure Jason thinks you're the most beautiful, amazing girl he's ever seen. And handling pressure? Mitchie and I can help you there. It's really not as hard as you think it is. Come on, come hang out with us. On second thought, hang out with Jaosn, Mitchie, and Nate. I have to babysit."

"Caitlyn, wait," Mitchie interrupted, then said, "Liz, would you excuse us for a second?"

Liz nodded.

Mitchie pulled Caitlyn into a corner and whispered softly to Caitlyn. "What do you mean, me and Nate?"

"I mean, Liz won't feel comfortable if she, Jason, and you and Shane, or Nate and me, spend a meal together. She'll feel like it's a double date, and she won't agree to go along with it," Caitlyn whispered back, glancing at Liz to make sure she wouldn't leave.

"But Shane won't like that," Mitchie replied uneasily.

"Don't worry, I'll persuade him," Caitlyn promised, her eyes glittering evilly.

"OK," Mitchie said, "Just don't be too hard on him. Or kill him."

"That won't be any fun," Caitlyn said dully. She liked putting Shane in his place.

Mitchie went back over to Liz. "Would you be OK with that?"

"I don't know," Liz said, still unsure.

"Come on, it's not like it's just you and Jason. Mitchie and Nate will be there to step in, in case you don't feel comfortable around Jason. What do you think? Is that OK?" Caitlyn said, coming over.

"I think she needs to go talk to Jason first," Mitchie said, remembering how she felt when Shane first asked her out. "Do you want to do that?"

"Yeah, I think I should," Liz said, trying to convince herself that that was the right thing to do. Part of her wanted to see what Jason would say, while the other part wanted to hide and protect itself, just in case Jason laughed at her and said he'd never date someone like her, someone who wasn't that beautiful, or didn't have as much musical talent as other people, or wasn't outgoing enough. That was exactly what she felt whenever her parents talked to her. They always talked about their accomplishments, and how they expected her to follow their example, and Liz never felt like she was good enough, or that she belonged in their family.

Liz sighed, and gave them a small smile, while Mitchie and Caitlyn exchanged curious glances. "OK, I'll do it." Liz said, getting up. "On one condition. Would you come with me?"

"Of course," Mitchie and Caitlyn said together. They slung their arms around her shoulders, and the girls walked back to Connect 3's cabin.

AN: I hope you enjoyed the extra-long chapter. What did you think? Please let me know in a review.