A/N – So this chapter is pretty short, but it has a lot happening. As the title says, it is six months after the weekend in Las Vegas. I hope everyone enjoys and I would love a review!!!

Chapter 1 – Six Months Later

Lulu was happy to be back in Port Charles. She had a summer to catch up with her friends and family before starting PCU in the fall. The only thing she had to do this summer was get a job. She approached a small coffee shop that had a help wanted sign in the window. She headed inside and talked to the manager.

"I'm Lulu Spencer," she said, shaking the manager's hand. "I'm interested in the waitressing job."

"Great," the manager smiled. "I'm Derek. The boss trusts my judgment so all you have to do is answer a few of my questions and if you're right for the job, you'll be hired."

"Ask away," Lulu smiled.

"What kind of hours are you willing to work?" Derek questioned.

"Anything over the summer," Lulu answered. "I'm starting school at PCU this fall, but until then I can work any hours."

"Great," Derek said. "What kind of pay are you looking for?"

"Just enough to help me make rent," Lulu replied. "I'm sure whatever the position offers will be more than enough."

"Do you have any trouble taking orders?" Derek asked.

"Not as long as the orders are reasonable," Lulu said honestly. "If I'm doing the best I can and you want more, we'll have a problem. I'm hard working and friendly. I've worked at coffee shops before and I've never run in to any problems."

"Sounds good to me," Derek responded. "Honestly, this is a pretty easy job. We don't get an over abundance of customers and the boss is a great guy who treats his employees well. I won't be hard on you unless the work isn't getting done. I think that covers it and as far as I can tell, Lulu, you just got yourself a job."

"Thank you," Lulu smiled. "I really appreciate it."

"Alright, I'll see you tomorrow, then?" Derek wondered.

"Okay, what time?" Lulu asked.

"Once you get the hang of things it will be six," Derek answered. "But tomorrow I won't need you here until eight."

"Thank you again," Lulu replied.

Lulu turned when she heard the door chime and saw Georgie come into the coffee shop.

"Lulu!" she yelled and pulled Lulu into a hug. "I'm so glad you're back."

"It's good to be back," Lulu said as she hugged Georgie tightly. "I've missed this place."

"Who all have you seen?" Georgie asked.

"You're the first," Lulu responded. "I went looking for coffee and a job this morning and found both here."

"You got a job working here?" Georgie repeated as a question.

"Yeah," Lulu laughed. "I'm going to need money and this seemed perfect."

"You don't need money," Georgie said sarcastically. "Did you forget who your brother is?"

"I'm not living off of anyone anymore," Lulu said as a promise to herself. "I can make it on my own and I intend to."

"Well, I'm happy for you," Georgie replied. "It's so great to have you back and to be able to talk to you face to face."

"I know," Lulu agreed. "My phone bill will be much cheaper now."

"So when do you start working here?" Georgie wondered.

"Tomorrow," Lulu answered.

"So soon?" Georgie sighed. "I guess that means we have a full day of catch up time then."

"I have to see my family first, but then I'm all yours," Lulu smiled.

"Good," Georgie said, clapping her hands in excitement. "Now go see everyone and hurry."

"You're so demanding," Lulu laughed. "Can't I finish my coffee first? Maybe take a few breaths?"

They both laughed and continued talking over coffee for awhile. When Lulu was just about to leave, the bell on the door rung to alert them to someone coming in. Lulu smiled when she saw Matt Hunter walk into the shop.

"Lulu Spencer," Matt muttered. "Long time no see."

"Matt Hunter," Lulu mocked. "You haven't changed a bit."

"That's not true," Matt joked. "I'm even better looking than I used to be."

"Well how could you not be?" Lulu teased. "From what I remember you could only get better."

"Always the comedian," Matt said, rolling his eyes. "You'd think after not seeing you for almost three years I'd get a hug, but no. I get snide remarks about my awkward years."

"Poor Matt," Lulu laughed, getting up.

Matt hugged her tightly the way old friends do. Lulu smiled while he hugged her but instantly tensed when the back door to the coffee shop opened and out walked Johnny. The man who had been on her mind for six months was suddenly standing in front of her.

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Johnny couldn't breathe. Lulu. The woman who had been on his mind for six months was suddenly standing in front of him. He realized that his Lulu was in Matt's arms and she was hugging him. He was confused at best. He stepped forward and Matt released his hold on Lulu and turned to see Johnny standing there. Their eyes still locked, Johnny took another tentative step forward. He had dreamed that this day would come, but his dreams had never come true. He didn't know how to react.

"What are you doing here?" Johnny wondered.

Apparently not the way to react.

"You don't need to worry about what I'm doing here," Lulu spat. "In fact, don't worry about me at all. You made it pretty clear how you feel about me so just forget you saw me today. Forget we ever met at all."

Johnny watched Lulu grab Georgie's arm and lead her out of the coffee shop. He instantly wanted to go after her, but he knew now wasn't the time. Matt gave Johnny a questioning look and Johnny just fell into a chair. How could he explain to his best friend that this was the girl who had haunted his dreams for the last six months?