Three Surprises

Part: 1

So my game got canceled yesterday so I was able to start writing! A little sad that the game got canceled, but I'm glad I got to write. I love writing! I write lyrics, and poems, and stories, and just everything! I really enjoy writing for you all. Please share my story; I don't have Tumbler or Twitter so this is my only hope to share my writings. I also wanted to let those of you who read my other story I'll Walk that I lost the sequel. My kid sister accidentally deleted it so I am currently typing it now but it might be a few days before I post it. Thanks for reading though. Please review and read on!

Where we left off…

Ian: "Well mate, I actually have to get going for my friend's performance, but next time. Okay?"

Guy: "O-okay th-thanks! C-can I get your autograph though?"

Ian: "Yeah sure. What's your name mate?" He told me his name was Brandon and I signed his copy of my photo for him. "Go ahead and show that around, I don't have to be here for you to compare your rendition of my photo. Oh and Brandon call me anytime you need something art related." He smiled as I handed him my card. I shook his hand and then walked away with Mel putting my arm around her."

Mel: "Well that was weird, but cool." I said as Ian wrapped his arm around my waist. He has been flirting all day; I guess I have been flirting back though. I mean he is so sweet and Ahhh his accent is to die for! Maybe I could just have a little thing with him these few days in New York. It will never be serious with him, so let's just have some fun! He chuckled and we headed to the stage were Lo would be performing.

More than before…

Loren: Eddie just looked at me with confusion in his eyes. He sent me this sexy smile when we had to pull away because of the knocks coming from the door, but I guess my smile threw something off. I was trying to send him a smile to express all my feelings but I guess he's not good enough to read it. "What you can't read me anymore?"

Eddie: "Well, not this time. Babe, what's wrong?" This smile almost looked like regret or something, I can't really tell. I thought I could read Loren; I've been able to tell every other emotion until now. This one I've never seen before. What the hell does it mean?

Loren: Eddie was looking frustrated that he couldn't figure it out. I guess it's because I've never felt this way with him, so he's never seen this smile/emotion before. I leaned into him and whispered in his ear, "I'm ready to love you…more than I have before."

Eddie: "What?" Nothing was making since right now. Love me more than before, what does that mean?

Loren: "Figure it out Babe," I whispered and kissed him on the cheek. "Come in!" I yelled.

Kelly: "Eddie you need to leave, it's time for Loren to start getting ready."

Loren: Eddie nodded at Kelly and came over to give me a hug and I whispered in his ear, "Remember that I love you now, but I'm ready to love you more." His eyes had confusion in them as I kissed him on the lips and he turned to leave the room.

I'm still lost…

Eddie: I was so confused; maybe Ian could help me on this one? Loren was smart, but she can't be doing this to me. Sending me out of the room with no explanation to what she just said. I'm just not smart enough to figure it out! I turned to hallway corner and seen Mel, Moms, Jake, Pops, and Ian all laughing. "What's going on here?" I said as they all jumped at the sound of my voice and turned around. "Pops what's all over your shirt? Mo-Nora what happened?" I said laughing at Pops who had white powder all over his shirt, and Nora had the same on her dress.

Max: Laughing, "Well, ya see, Nora and I can't share a funnel cake anymore." Nora laughed as everyone just looked at us confused.

Nora: "Yes we can, we just can't do it walking." Ian started laughing but Eddie, Mel and Jake were still so confused. "Okay guys; want me to dumb it down for you?"

Eddie: "Please do."

Jake and Mel: "Yeah, I'm still lost."

Max: "Well, we were trying to hurry to get here, but we were hungry so we got a funnel cake. Nora had reached over to get a piece and the powder went everywhere."

Nora: "It wasn't my fault; you were holding the plate to far away!"

Mel: "But how did Nora's dress get covered in powder too?"

Max: "I just wanted us to match." I said and by now Nora and I were laughing uncontrollably again. Everyone had joined in too.

Who is this?...

Tyler: The-the article said that Chloe was located here! In Chicago! God I just can't get this woman away from me! I thought as I answered my phone, "Hello?"

Person: "Hello Mr. Rorke?"

Tyler: "Yeah this is him. Can I help you?"

Person: "Yes, you have been summoned to Chicago court. Chloe Carter otherwise known as Cynthia Kowalski, has asked for you to be brought to her court apparel tomorrow at 11:30 sharp."

Tyler: "W-why does she want me there? Can I talk to her?"

Person: "Unfortunately, you cannot talk to her now. The crime she committed is too serious for her to be allowed phone contact for now. She will be allowed her first phone call in a few hours. She wanted me to tell you, before she called, that her mother will be there and is expecting to see you."

Tyler: "How did her mother find out?"

Person: "She had me call her mother also. Miss Kowalski also asked for me to contact you. She said for you to call her and meet her at court tomorrow. Oh, and Mr. Rorke?"

Tyler: "Y-yeah?"

Person: "If you do not show up to court you may be arrested as we have received information that you may be involved in the case."

Tyler: "Who is this anyways? You can't force me to come to court, I'm shooting a movie."

Person: "You don't need to know who I am; just know that I am in control. If you show at court Chloe may have the possibility of parole, but if you don't you and her will both go down."

Tyler: "Who the hell…" I didn't even get to finish before I heard a dial tone. I hit the end button on my phone and looked at Oz who was sitting there confused. "I-I can't believe this shit! What the hell has Chloe done?! Oz this guy said I could be arrested if I don't go to court tomorrow!"

Oz: "Why wasn't Chloe on the phone?"

Tyler: "I-I don't know, but he said she could…" Oz's phone began to ring. He looked at the number and held up a finger for me to shut up as he answered the phone.

Oz: "Osborne Silver, who is this?"

You ready for this?…

Loren: I changed my dress and sat down so I could get a touch up. My make-up and hair were a bit messed up from Eddie and I's little encounter. I smiled as I thought of what just happened.

Kelly: "You look happy, you ready for this?"

Loren: "Oh, uhhh, yeah. Sorry I was thinking of something else."

Kelly: "So you're not thinking about this huge concert?"

Loren: "I wasn't until now." I said and started to get nervous. I was flipping out! I started thinking of everything that could go wrong and-and I felt like I was going to faint. "Eddie!" Kelly yelled as she seen the look on my face.

Biggest fan is here…

Eddie: I heard my name being hollered from Loren's dressing room. I began to get nervous as I ran away from Pops and everyone to go see what happened. Was everything okay? I reached the dressing room and busted in the door. "What-what's going on?" I said as I seen a 'frozen' Loren in the chair. Kelly just pointed as I said, "Just give me a second I've got this." Kelly and the stylist left the room and I walked over to Lo. I pressed my lips against hers to 'unfreeze' her. I knew I woke her up when she kissed back. I pulled away and asked, "Lo are you okay?"

Loren: "Y-yeah I-I just can't do this right now. Eddie I'm sorry, but I'm flipped out right now."

Eddie: I moved her hair away from her face and then took her hands in mine. "Lo, you are way too talented to stop now. You've gone through so much. You deserve this! You just need to relax, okay? This is just like the first time you had to perform; it's not like last time. I'm here for you, okay? Just sing to me when you get nervous. But I know you won't."

Loren: "How-how do you know that? I'm freaking out right now. I-I can't do this."

Eddie: I pulled Loren up out of the chair and held her in my arms. "Lo, stop. I know you can do this because just yesterday you did a whole concert by YOURSELF! Lo, this time you have me here. There's no way you can't do this. And if you don't wanna do it for yourself, then do it for me and your fans. Prove everyone that said you can't do it wrong." I kissed her on the lips and said, "And babe, you have your biggest fan here to help you, okay?"

Loren: Eddie was making me feel better. I started to relax as he pulled me into his arms. Everything will be okay I thought. "Oh yeah, and who would that be?"

Eddie: "Me of course!" She laughed and brought me into a kiss. She whispered, "Thank you for being here for me." "Always and forever babe, I love you." I said as I kissed her on the cheek. "Now go finish getting ready and get out there!"

Loren: "I love you to, but like I said I'm ready to love you more." I knew saying this again would drive Eddie crazy! He had a smirk on his face as her left the room, maybe he figured it out.

Help me out here buddy…

Ian: "Hey Mate, is she okay?" I asked genuinely concerned for Loren. She was a great girl from what I could tell and was super talented. She really deserved everything Eddie has helped her with and my Mate sure deserves her.

Eddie: Chuckling I said as I walked out of the dressing room and Kelly and the stylist went back in, "Yeah man. But dude I need your help."

Ian: With sarcasm and a little bit of nervousness in my voice I said, "What could you possibly need my help with Mate?"

Eddie: "Well, Loren keeps telling me she loves me…"

Ian: "Okay mate, I'm not seeing the problem here. You do love her right?"

Eddie: "Of course I do, but you didn't let me finish. After she says I love you she says "I'm ready to love you more."What the hell does that mean man?"

Ian: I laughed when Eddie told me what Loren was saying. My Mate was so oblivious to what she was hinting, it was hilarious.

Eddie: "What's so funny? Come on Ian help a buddy out!"

Ian: "Really Mate? I can't even call you a man right now if you don't understand what she is saying!"

Eddie: "Ian, come on! Just tell me I'm lost!"

Ian: "Wow, dude you're pathetic! She is saying she is ready."

Eddie: "No way! She's not like that. There's no way that's what she means!"

Ian: "Fine Mate, don't believe me. Go ask Mel, I bet she says the same thing."

Eddie: I didn't answer Ian; I was trying to take this all in. I thought about every time she said it. It was always after I kissed her. Maybe she really does mean that? But, I don't wanna hurt her, or be rushing her into anything. Have I been coming on to strong? Is she just saying that because she doesn't want me to leave?

Snap out of it!...

Ian: My Mate had been standing there lost in thought and it was almost time for Loren's performance. But he was stuck in his thoughts. I shook him, waved me hand in front of his face, and even slapped him a bit but nothing. Max, Nora, and Mel had walked over to where we were. "Hey guys, can I get a little help here?"

Mel: "What's wrong with the rock star?"

Ian: "I don't know, we were talking and now he's stuck in his own thoughts." Max laughed as he began tickling Eddie's side. I had no idea my Mate was so ticklish.

Max: Laughing, "He does this a lot. But I know how to snap him out of it."

Eddie: "Ahhh, Pop stop! What? Sorry, I was thinking."

Ian: "Yeah I can tell Mate. You just dozed off on me."

Eddie: "Sorry, what you said got me thinking."

Nora: "What did you say Ian."

Ian: "Just that Loren was…"

Eddie: Interrupting Ian "was going to do great tonight!" I said sending eyes at Ian. He raised his hands in defense and mouthed "sorry."

Mel: "Sure, that's what you two boys were talking about." They both just looked at me with pleading eyes to change the subject. "Well, let's go, Loren will be starting soon." I said and we all walked to the special viewing area we were given. They didn't want us to stand out with the audience. Eddie walked towards the stage and was mouthing words to Loren who was standing on stage as I pulled out my camera to video everything. I walked over where Eddie was and mouthed to Loren that I loved her.

Here goes nothing…

Loren: I was standing on stage with a microphone in my hand. I was planning on singing four songs. "I'm Alive", "Mars", "One Day at a Time", and a new song I wrote about Eddie coming back. I told Kelly about the new song and she was shocked that I had written a new song so quickly. I just told her that I had so many emotions about everything after seeing Eddie that night up on the hill that it was easy for me to write them down. She thought it was a great idea/surprise for me to sing for Eddie and my fans. Eddie and Mel had appeared on the side of the stage. Eddie was whispering jokes at me to make me smile and Mel told me she loved me as she started videoing. I could see my Mom, Max, and Ian sitting down in some special area. It was cool how they got their own area to watch me. I was so nervous but excited at the same time! I heard the announcer begin to talk and started shaking. I heard Eddie laugh at me as he seen that I was nervous. But his laugh always relaxed me so I knew he was doing it on purpose. I relaxed just enough as the curtain opened and the fans begin cheering. "Here goes nothing," I thought to myself as I walked farther out on stage. Everyone quieted down as I brought the microphone to my mouth. At first I had no idea what I was going to say, but the words just came to me. "Hi guys! Thank you so much for all your love and support! I'm really enjoying being here in New York! How you guys doing?" I said as the all began to cheer really loud. I seen posters with my name all over them and girls of all ages everyone, there were even guys there. But probably just because their child or girlfriend dragged them here! "So my week has been filled with ups and downs and it almost stopped me from coming. My family and friends are so amazing! Because of them I realized how lucky I was to be where I'm at! Without them I wouldn't of started sharing my songs, but without you guys I wouldn't being standing here on this stage!" They all cheered again. "I hope you guys love everything I perform tonight! I also have a little surprise so I hope everyone is ready!" I said and looked over towards Eddie who just smiled. "Alright, so this first song is called "I'm Alive". I wrote this a while back, but have only preformed it once. I really hope you guys like it!" They all cheered and the music began to play. I was so glad Eddie was here, because this song was about him. I wonder if he heard it at the last concert since he was there. I was thinking so much that I almost missed the beat that I was supposed to start singing at.

I'm not helping you…

Oz: "Hello, I said, who is this?!"

Person: "Sorry Oz, I didn't hear you. The phones here suck!"

Oz: "Chloe?" I said as I heard her sexy voice. Tyler's eyes got wide when I said her name.

Chloe: "Y-yeah. I tried to call Tyler but he didn't answer."

Oz: "Tyler was on the phone with some guy who said that you told him to call."

Tyler: "Put it on speaker or let me talk to her!" I demanded, the guy said she couldn't call for hours, but it's only been like 5 minutes.

Chloe: "Was that Tyler? Are you with him? Let me talk to him!"

Oz: "I'm putting you on speaker."

Chloe: "Okay, but guys I never told anyone to call you, Tyler."

Tyler: "He said that I have to come to your court hearing or that I will be in jail too and that he called your mom too. Chloe, why did you do this?"

Chloe: "I didn't do it on purpose! It slipped; I was just trying to turn in Dylan. But-but the detective got it out of me. But don't worry Tyler its okay.

Tyler: "No it's not Chlo. You're in jail! What if court doesn't go well?"

Chloe: "Well, I'm going to call Eddie after this. I helped him out so now he will do the same for me!"

Tyler: "Chloe no he won't, he doesn't care about you! Chloe why did you even call? I'm not helping you, I already told you that."

Chloe: "Take me off speaker Oz and let me talk to Tyler!"

Oz: "As you wish." I said turning off speaker and giving the phone to Tyler.

Chloe: "Tyler how can you not help me? After everything I've done for you!"

Tyler: "You've done nothing for me! You have only made my life worse! I want nothing to do with you Chloe! I'm sorry you turned YOURSELF in. I will be there tomorrow, but that's it. After that I want you to leave me alone!"

Chloe: Crying, "Tyler I trusted you and look what you have done!"

Tyler: "Don't try to play the guilt game! You turned yourself in, not me!"

Chloe: "But-but what about me? Are you just gonna leave me in here?"

Tyler: "Chloe, I already told you I don't give a damn about you! I'm getting my life right. I'm sorry you fucked yours up! But this is what you deserve for doing wrong to so many people! Oh and babe, don't call me or Eddie! That is the second dumbest thing you could do!"

Chloe: "How is that the second dumbest thing I could do? I turned myself in, why would he not help me now?"

Tyler: "It's the second because the first one was turning yourself in and expecting the two guys you hurt the most to help you! Maybe your mom will help, but me and Eddie sure as hell won't! Goodbye Chloe!" I screamed as I hung up the phone. I handed it back to Oz, poured myself a drink, and grabbed my phone.

This song is about me…

Eddie: Loren's introduction was great. It was short and simple and didn't go into detail with anything. I know that's hard for her because she loves to talk, but I also knew that she wasn't going to open up like she does with me. She is about to begin the song about me and I can't wait to hear it. I turned to Mel and looked in the camera and said, "Hey, this song is about me!" She laughed and I just smiled as she turned the camera back to Lo.

Loren: "You sit around
Wonder how you got so bored with life
You're stuck in automatic
Think about breaking out
Wanna feel satisfied
and breathe before you panic"

This song was speaking to me as I was singing it. I need to breathe and just keep singing. I'm doing great!

"'Cause the secret
it's no secret at all
Yeah, you already have it
Just let go 'cause
that's when you shine
And you catch yourself
sayin' I'm Alive"

I was relaxed and moving all around the stage. I walked to the front and was toughing some hands when I seen the cutest little girl. She looked about 12 and was shocked when I touched her hand, just like I was when Eddie touched mine. Yes, this was different but it made me feel good to know that a fan could get so nervous around little ol' me.

"Oh, tonight
been a long time
I'm alive
Oh, tonight
Want to shout it out
and turn it up"

"It's the perfect song
Now it's stuck in my head
Goin 'round and 'round
And I can't forget
as my hearts starts pounding"

I had touched several people's hands by now, but that little girl stuck out to me. I loved kids and this got me thinking about Eddie and me. I was thinking about starting a family with him and being happy. Could I be this ready at 17? No! Stop it Loren! You haven't even graduated; you and Eddie will have plenty of time for family talk.

"Shout it out and turn it up"

The song when by so fast! I was thinking so much that I don't even remember singing the whole song. But I knew I did by the way the crowd was reacting, they were hollering and clapping so loud! I felt so blessed!

You're so unfair…

Phil: Aid and I had a great night. We watched several movies and talked. We talked about Aid's dad and our future with a kid on the way and getting married. We actually got a lot accomplished. We had set the wedding date and planned on going to see a doctor today. Aid was in the shower when the movie was over. I was debating of fixing dinner or hoping in the shower with Aid. I decided that if I made breakfast I could get what I might get in the shower later tonight. I walked into the kitchen to find my mom and dad flipping out. "What's going on?"

Lisa: "Your-your sister isn't here! She packed up her clothes and left."

Phil: "No-no she didn't. Calm down guys, read this note. She left it for you guys." I said handing my Dad the note that Mel had placed on the home phone.

Gus: "Wow I can't believe we didn't see the note." Laughing at how dumb Lisa and I must have looked to Phil.

Lisa: "What does the note say? She is so grounded when she gets back!"

Gus: "First off Lisa calm down, okay! It says that she found out Adam was cheating on her and needed to go somewhere. Max, Eddie Duran, Loren's boyfriend's dad gave her a plane ticket to go to New York to see Loren perform. Secondly, she will not be grounded because it says she tried to call and that we didn't answer and that she needed to leave to get there on time."

Lisa: "Well, then she shouldn't have left! She can't just leave without us knowing!"

Phil: "Mom, stop it! God, you are so unfair to her! She tried to call and tell you! She was having a bad night Aid and I convinced her to go! She needed to get away and she is with people who love her, everything is fine!"

Lisa: "Phil honey I'm sorry, but your sister is awful and needs to be punished."

Gus: "No Lisa, she doesn't! Mel did nothing wrong. Why are you being so hard on her?"

Phil: "Really Mom, I'm finally seeing what Mel has been saying."

Lisa: "What has that ungrateful teenager been saying about me!?"

Phil: "She is not ungrateful! How can you say that about your own daughter? She is always saying how unfair you are. You let me do whatever, but if Mel does one little thing you jump down her throat! Mom, you need to calm down and lighten up! Mel is a big girl, if you don't stop treating her like a 5 year old she is going to leave."

Gus: Lisa started crying. "Thank you Son, but can you give me and your mom some privacy?"

Phil: "Uhhh, yeah but can you go in the other room I want to cook dinner for Aid."

Gus: Jokingly, "If you make that dinner for all of us then yes."

Phil: "I can do that!" My dad laughed and took my mom in the other room to talk to her.

Shhh…

Mel: Ian had walked over to me and Eddie. He put his arm around my waste and other one on Eddie's shoulder. "She's doing great!" he said. "Trust me, we know this!" I said jokingly.

Eddie: Sarcastically, "Shhh, she's about to sing again."

Ian: Chuckling, "Sorry Mate, I'll go sit down."

Mel: Whispering in Ian's ear, "no stay." Ian looked at me and then wrapped both arms around my waste and he watched Loren through my camera.

Loren: "Wow, thank you guys so much!" I said as the cheered loudly. The crowd began to quiet down as I began talking again. "Well so far I haven't fainted, ran off stage, or paused in the middle of the song so I think I'm doing pretty well." They laughed as I continued, "This next song, was originally going to be Eddie Duran's as I sung this to win the contest that changed my life." There was a mix of whistles and awes. "Hopefully, if I'm doing this right, some of you all will know this song so feel free to sing along." I said as I grabbed my guitar and sat on a stool that had been brought out and placed behind the microphone stand. I sat down and began playing:

"They tell me it's nice this time of year

Down on earth

My heads been in the clouds

I'm acting weird

I'm lost for words"

The crowd was pretty calm as this song sort of slowed the night down. The rest of the songs were sadder so this song was the perfect medium to bring the crowd down to pace. I knew that if the crowd enjoyed this song the only thing to worry about would be my new song. No one, but Kelly has heard it and she said that maybe it was too slow and emotional. But I was proud of myself for doing what I wanted and forcing her to let me sing the new song.

"Falling like the stars, I'm falling fast and hard

For something out of reach"

"I could be there but you wouldn't see me

Hover in the air like I'm just a daydream

Oh, why does it feel so far?"

"Close enough to touch but you're looking through me

In the same room a smile away feels miles from where you are

Might as well be mars"

By now people had started singing with me and it felt great! People actually listened and new my song! Mel and Eddie were of course mouthing the words, but seeing people all over the crowd singing a long made my night. This crowd was so accepting of me I was really starting to think they would love my new song.

"Never been bound by gravity, but I am now

You have made a human out of me and pulled me down"

"Falling like the stars, I'm falling fast and hard

For something out of reach"

"I could be there but you wouldn't see me

Hover in the air like I'm just a daydream

Oh, why does it feel so far?"

"Close enough to touch but you're looking through me

In the same room a smile away feels miles from where you are"

"Might as well be mars

Oh, might as well be mars"

"Might as well be another galaxy

Calling long distance from a star"

"I could be there but you wouldn't see me

Hover in the air like I'm just daydream

Oh, why does it feel so far?"

"Close enough to touch but you're looking through me

In the same room a smile away feels miles from where you are

Might as well be mars"

As the song came to an end the crowd went crazy. "Thank you so much! It really made my night to see you guys singing along! You guys are the best!" They cheered again and I continued. "Well we are going to take a little break so now's your chance to grab some food or use the restroom. Thank you so much, I'll be back and singing in 30 minutes." People started leaving the area as the band was walking off stage. I set my guitar down and noticed that the little girl was still just sitting there like she was going to wait there the whole 30 minutes. I walked over to her after taking a drink of water. "Hello sweetie."

I'm just trying to make things right…

Tyler: I searched my phone for a number. It took me about 30 seconds to find it and start typing. "I know you hate me, but I just wanted to prepare you. Chloe will be calling soon and is going to try to convince you to help her. All I can say is, DON'T DO IT! She just ruins people's lives. I'm a changed guy, okay? I know I've done some stupid things, but I'm back to the real me. The guy I first was when we started filming Senior Ditch Day. I'm sorry for everything I've said and done to you. I'm a changed man and I'm just trying to make things right with the guy I used to call my best friend." Send! I needed to make things right with Eddie. I needed a friend who understood, someone I could talk to, whether it was about Chloe, movies, acting, or just girls. Eddie and I used to be cool and I needed that back.

Let's go back stage…

Little Girl: "Hel-hello! I-I love you so much!"

Loren: "Well, thank you. And what is your name?" I said as I seen Eddie walking over in the corner of my eye.

Little Girl: "J-Jessica. I'm your biggest fan and I love you too!"

Eddie: She said pointing at me as I bent down like Loren and put my arm around her waist. "Well, thank you sweetheart. Did you like Loren's performance?"

Jessica: "I- I loved it! Ca-can I have your alls autograph?"

Loren: She put up her little book and pen, her book was the exact same one I had when I was little. Well, of course mine was filled with song lyrics. "Sure," I said taking her pen and signing my name. I handed the pen to Eddie and scooted over the notebook. "You know I had the same notebook when I was little."

Jessica: "That is awesome!" I said as my uncle started laughing. "Th-this is my favorite uncle."

Eddie: "Well it's nice to meet you both." I said sticking out my hand to shake the guy's hand. His niece was adorable; she got me thinking about family. I wanted to start a family soon, but Loren was so young it would have to wait.

Jessica: "Thank you so much!"

Loren: "You're welcome sweetie. Here let's come up on stage. Do you wanna see my friends and family?"

Jessica: "Do I get to meet your best friend? I heard you talking about her on TV she sounds so awe-awesome!"

Loren: Laughing, "Of course." I said pointing, "See her with the camera?" She nodded as I pulled her up on stage. "That-that's Mel, my best friend." I said as we walked over to Mel.

Thank you…

Guy: "Thank you guys for doing this. Jessica has gone through a lot and all she wanted to do was come to this concert. We've been in this spot for 4 hours. Jesse said that we had to get here early so maybe she could touch Loren's hand."

Eddie: "No problem, we love our fans especially the young ones. I know meeting her is making Loren's night."

Guy: "You don't understand how much just Loren touching Jesse's hand has made her life. She-she recently lost both her parents and- and this is the first time I have seen her smile or laugh in almost a month." I said with a tear in my eye.

Eddie: I was touched by his story. I can't believe this little girl lost her parents. I know how it feels to lose a parent, but this had to be really hard on her. She was so young. "Well, I'm glad Loren could help her. But here come on lets go back stage." I said grabbing the guys hand and pulling him up on stage.

Guy: "I'm Andrew by the way." I said as Eddie and I walked back to where Jesse was.

Eddie: "Well Andrew this is my Dad Max, Loren's mom Nora, my manager Jake, Loren's manager Kelly, Ian my best friend, and over there with Loren and Jessica is Melissa Loren's best friend. Everyone this is Andrew that little sweethearts' uncle." I said I pointed over to where Loren, Mel, and Jessica were

Everyone: "Nice to meet you!"

Jessica: "Uncle, uncle Melissa let me be on her camera!" I said running to my Uncle Andrew.

Andrew: "That's great sweetie!" I said and she ran back over to Loren and Melissa. "I really appreciate you bringing us back here and talking to Jessica, but we should probably head back to our seats."

Max:"Oh no, no! Your fine, we always enjoy meeting new people."

Andrew: "But are seats may get taken and plus Loren probably needs to get ready for her next song."

What…

Loren: "Well, sweetie I need to get ready. How about you guys head back to your seats and we can talk after the show?" I said to Jessica.

Jessica: "Oh-okay and I c-can show you my songs!"

Loren: "What songs?"

Jessica: "I-I think it's fun to write stuff down and sing it."

Loren: "Can you sing?"

Jessica: "Not like you can!"

Loren: "I don't believe you, you are probably better than me. But I guess we will see." I said with a smirk on my face. "Bye sweetie I will see you after the show." I said as Jessica and her uncle headed back to their seats.

Family dinner…

Gus: 20 minutes later I had finally talked Lisa down. She finally understood the difference between the way she treated Phil and the way she treated Mel. She promised me that she would make things right with Mel if I made things right with Phil. We both made mistakes and now it was time to be parents and fix everything, but those things were a tomorrow problem because Phil was calling for dinner.

Phil: I had already brought in Aid and made her a plate before I called for my parents. I wasn't much of a cook, so I made the simplest thing I could. We were having Spaghetti & Meatballs for dinner. There were already some meatballs made in the fridge so I just had to cook them in with the spaghetti.

Lisa: "Wow, son you've out done yourself."

Phil: "Thanks, I guess."

Aid: "No really Phil, this isn't terrible."

Gus: "Hey, hey don't dog on the cook. He has the cooking skills of his father. Clearly we are great cooks!" Everyone laughed and dinner went smoothly. We sat the table for a good 30 minutes after finishing our meals just messing around. We were actually getting along as a family, we were just missing Mel.

Nora: "Lo that was really nice of you."

Loren: "Thanks Mom, I just knew how she felt. I felt the same way when Eddie touched my hand at his concert." I responded as I was getting a touch-up on my make-up.

Eddie: "What are you talking about, when did I ever touch your hand at a concert?" Was Loren the girl from my concert at the Avalon? How could I not recognize her and how come we haven't talked about this?

Loren: "Wow, I can't believe you don't remember. I thought we had love at first touch!" I said sarcastically.

Eddie: "I-I mean I remember touching a girls hand and having a real connection with her as we locked eyes, but I never dreamed I would actually meet her. I guess I just never made the connection."

Loren: "So you probably don't remember meeting me at your CD signing or at the club when you were outside?"

Eddie: I didn't respond because I needed to think and Loren was headed back out on stage.

Loren: "Whatever babe, we will talk about this later! Love you…ready to love you more though!" I said as I walked out on the stage.

Eddie: Snapping out of my thoughts for a moment, "G-good luck, and-and love you too!" I still can't tell if Loren really means what Ian said but I guess I can give it a try after our date tomorrow.

Loren: I can't believe he couldn't make that connection, but he knew I was love_to_love_you. I guess that was because of my song. It's whatever though; I need to stop thinking about that because I have to get ready to sing this next song. I thought as the announcer began to settle everyone back in and announce me yet again.

That's it for now. Not much of a cliff hanger, but just know Loren still has 2 more songs to perform and Eddie still hasn't gotten Tyler's text. Plus Chloe's court hearing is also coming up. Also I know the title doesn't make mush since now, but i promise it will!

I am pretty busy the rest of the week, but I will try to post at least twice! I hope you guys like the performance so far and the little girl too! She is going to play a part in Leddie's life. Please review about what you think. And also please favorite and follow!

M.L. #14 Jordan G.