This is probably a boring chapter but it shall get good soon with drama. I LOVE DRAMA... Thank you all who has reviewed; it means the world to me that you are keeping up with this story and asking me to go on...

Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with Pretty Little Liars

Today was a depressing day for Aria as she and Jay stood in front of the airport with Lacy holding tightly onto her. It was the day that she would have to put her only child on a plane back to school. Ella was supposed to fly in to Rosewood and then back with Lacy but something with Zach came up that allowed her to be excused. So she's going to meet Lacy at the other end.

"Don't talk to strangers and please behave," Aria told her sternly as she looked over to the stewardess who awaits for them to finish their goodbyes

"Mom," Lacy rolled her eyes, "I know this. Have you ever gotten a complaint about me?" she asked letting her of Jay's hand and picking up her duffle bag, "I'm always the good one. It's the people around me that I need to watch out for,"

Jay laughed and turned his head to try and hide his fake cough, "She has a point Aria,"

She nodded, "I know." Aria cried, "I'm going to miss you so much,"

"Mom," Lacy turned to hug her, "I'll be back in three months. Just enough time for the re-grand opening for the summer!"

"Okay," Aria sighed, "Call me when you are settled into your room and make sure Grandma Calls me okay?"

"Yes, I know the routine by now" She argued, "Can I go? If not I just might have to miss my flight and-" Lacy stopped, "Oh, no that sounds good then I can just finish the school year here!" she clapped her hands.

"You know for an eight year old you are wise beyond your years," Jay said giving the stewardess her luggage "I'm going to miss our conversations,"

"But I thought we could do face time?" Lacy pouted

"Yes," He nodded, "But I'm just talking about the personal ones." He bent down to give her a hug and kiss to the cheek, "I will see you soon kiddo!"

"Bye Jay," She turned back around to a now full on crying Aria, "Mom, please don't cry."

"I can't help it." Aria gave her a tight hug, "I will see you soon, I love you Lacy"

Lacy let out a few tears, "Just three more months mom, and I will be back." She pulled away "That's a promise right?"

Aria nodded, "I swear,"

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Aria and Jay sat in the Brew finishing up their coffee before heading over to the Hotel and finishing up for the day. Jay nursed his third cup of Coffee while Aria was on her fifth and complained that she drank way too much.

He couldn't believe that this tiny person could consume so much coffee and not be jumping off walls. He was only on his third and he felt like he could paint the trump tower if he wanted too. It's a good thing that they're going to the Hotel after this. Jay told Toby that he would help in every way that he could pay free and that made him really happy. It was another body with a pair of hands to help move this project along.

"So," Aria said looking up from her stack of notes "Do you know anyone who can DJ?"

Jay looked up from his plate and nodded, "Some of my students have their own band. Why not ask them?"

"Because I don't know them" she replied sharply "What kind of music do they play?"

He smiled, "Rock, techno, soft, instrumental," he shrugged, "Their actually really good, they played for a few of our school dances."

Aria nodded, "Can you set something up?"

"Of course," Jay looked at his watch, "We have to go. I told Toby I was going to meet him at two and it's almost three"

Aria grasped and stood up from her spot, "Shit," She mumbled, "I was supposed to meet the electrical man at 2:30"

"I'm sure Carol took care of it" Jay said opening the door for Aria, "did she call you?"

"No," Aria replied getting into the car, "And if she did, I owe her big time."

As Aria and Jay walked through the lobby she looked up to see a man on a crane installing the new chandelier that the boss had ordered. Aria smiled because she totally forgot about him coming and didn't want to have to deal with the outcome of missing this appointment.

"Carol," Aria called as she walked pass the front desk, "Thank you so much"

"Its fine," Carol looked up, "He's kind of cute don't you think?"

Aria looked up for brief moment and then looked back at Carol, "I have his number" she smirked

Carol smirked back and brought out a business card, "Already have it" she laughed

"Hey what floor are Toby and his crew on?" Jay asked interrupting the two

Carol rolled her eyes, "Please what floor aren't they on? But if your just looking for Toby than he's somewhere on the 15th floor"

"Thank you!" He smiled and gave Aria a kiss, "I'll see you later"

Aria smiled, "Bye, have fun!"

"So how did you rope him into this?" Carol asked as they walked to a few chairs, "I thought he would be devastated that his non biological daughter left this morning?"

Aria shrugged, "I think this is just a way for him to cope. He really loves her and it will be even more devastating when he fine's out that Ezra is Lacy's dad."

Carol sucked in a deep "God I'm so happy I am not you!"

Aria glared her down "thanks"

"I'm sorry" she gave a half smile, "I still think you should just tell him before things go any further. What if he asks you to marry him?"

Aria opened her eyes wipe, "He better not"

"Ms Montgomery there is someone looking for you at the front desk" A young worker said interrupting them

Aria looked to the side of her to see an older man that could pass for her father, "Did he address what he wanted?"

She shook her head, "No, he just asked for you and I excused myself," she spoke with maturity

"Thank you" Aria smiled and then looked at Carol, "I wonder who that is"

She shrugged, "One way to find out"

"Very funny" Aria laughed getting off the chair and walked over to the desk, "Hello I'm Aria Montgomery. How may I help you?"

The older man turned around and smiled, "Hello Aria"

"Mr Hackett? What are you doing here?" She asked in shock

He gestured to the side hall and Aria nodded, "It came to my attention that you were working here" Aria looked at him confused, "Next week Rosewood High School is putting together a job fair. It's a way to help the students decide what they wait to proceed in life and to give them something to do over the summer." Aria nodded urging for him to go on. So he sucked in a deep breath, "I was wondering if you or a team would put together a table? Something to show them about work and the outside world"

Aria looked at him a little taken back "Are you serious? Mr Hackett I would love too, but I have so much on my plate right now-"

He held up his hand and nodded, "I understand. " He looked around the hotel, "I remember coming here once or twice. I never had a great experience and thought nothing but the worse. And when I walked up to the front counter I was greeted with amiable respect and kindness; something that doesn't happen too often and if you could do that with the two short weeks you've been back in town. I think you are doing a wonderful job."

Aria gave him a half smile, "I remember doing a lot of tongue biting when you attended Rosewood. I would hate to see those secrets starting to spill over!"

"What are you saying? Are you trying to blackmail me into this?"

"Is it working?" he smiled, "Please, Ms Montgomery. This would be a huge favor for me and I would be in your deepest depts.…"

"She would love to" Carol chimed in "When is it?"

"I'm sorry and you are?"

"Mr Hackett this is my soon to be ex co-worker Carol. Carol this is my old principle Mr Hackett"

"It's very nice to meet you." She smiled shaking his hand, "So when is it?"

"Next week Wednesday at One" he answered with a little twinkle in his eye

"Well Carol can do it" Aria told her, "I actually have a lot I have to do on Wednesday"

"Like what?" Carol smirked "The wedding party is coming at nine and we really don't have anything to do after that. I mean- Toby has everything covered and Mr Liberty isn't coming to till next month. We can show a few kids what it is like in the real world for a few hours. Even try to refill those slots that we needed"

Aria closed her eyes. This was the last thing that she needed and it wasn't that she didn't want to do it. Coming from an English Major the last thing she wanted to do was turn down this fantastic opportunity to show some kids what's it really like before they graduate. She just didn't want to be in the same area as Jay and Ezra. She couldn't control much and what she could she would have loved to keep it like that. "Fine," She sighed, "Leave all the information with Carol and she'll make sure I get it. We will have a Table and applications ready. Can you just make sure that those who are interested will supply their resume? I might or Carol might interview some while we're there"

"That's great and Aria" Mr Hackett smiled, "Thank you. I know that this might be hard for you and all and I'm sorry for pushing you and your family"

"It's fine Mr Hackett" Aria smiled "It's the past and thank you for asking; Liberty Hotel would be honored to be there"

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Ezra sat on his couch looking at the two bottles in front of him deciding if he should just call his new sponsor or if he should open it up and poor himself a glass. Over the last couple of days after leaving the hotel and seeing his daughter for the first time he wondered what she would be like. He wondered what their conversations would consist of.

He picked up his phone and looked over his contacts. He never noticed it until yesterday when he went to call Jay and asked him out for lunch. It was the first time in years that Ezra was willing able to leave the house for naturally causes. He wanted to know more about Lacy and he wished that he brought Lacy with him when they met up. But unfortunately she was spending her last day there with Aria.

He looked at the contact and saw Aria's name in bold letters. She had programed her phone number into his phone and sent a text message to it. "Call me if you need anything." It read. Of course he needed something. He needed to know what his daughter was like. He needed to know the answers to his million dollar question but she wasn't giving in. She wouldn't even give him the slightest clue on why she left… Why she turned him down and that was hurting more and more each day.

It was hard for him to go on and think about Aria being in the same town and not being able to touch her. Those few minutes that they had once shared; when their lips mushed together and their bodies moving in sync really brought all those painfully but happy thoughts that they had back into his blood stream like a wave hitting a rock; it was like they were never separated. That was until he opened his big mouth and asked if she was sure about this? Of course she wasn't sure; when was the last time she was sure about anything in her life?

Aria, to him was always a roller coaster ride; swing from left to right and hoping to stop safe. It was one of the many things he loved about her and now. He has to watch and listen to his best friend gush about her- make-out with her and he can't do a damn thing about it.

Hearing from Jay that Lacy left for boarding school was one of the most hurtfully things he has heard in a long time. Here he has his own flesh and blood and she's now in another state. A part of him wanted to see her off; to see that chest nut hair and bright blue eyes that he knows so well. It's his.

Putting his phone back down Ezra grabbed his shoes that have been mocking him for the last few years. He didn't even remember when was the last time he had hit the gym or went running around the park.

"Malcolm" he called from the doorway. Ezra thought about going running earlier in the morning but stopped short when he thought about running into the happy couple, "You want to go running with me?"

Malcolm looked a little taken back at Ezra's reaction to the word running. He himself doesn't even remember the last time he saw his father put on running shoes, "Yeah I would love too, just let me put on my shoes and change my clothes"

Ezra waved him off and nodded, "Yeah go ahead"

After a few minutes of stretching out Malcolm showed his face "Are you ready?"

Ezra laughed showing his pearly whites "Yes let's go!"

They both jogged off the steps and onto the sidewalk heading towards the town square. Malcolm looked over at Ezra who only after running a few miles started to lose shortness of breath. He wanted to stop but knew that being out of shape for so long does that to you and your heart and mind only plays tricks. The more your heart pumps the more it gets worked out and that's all he wanted to do but seeing his father with pure sweat caused him to worry, "We should just power walk"

Ezra turned toward Malcolm "Why?"

Malcolm shrugged as he slowed down and into a power walk "I'm worried about you"

"Malcolm I'm fine. I just need to get used to it again"

"I know" Malcolm sighed picking up his pace into a slow jog just to keep up with him "I just don't want to push you until you know you are ready"

Ezra smiled, "Thanks" he looked ahead of him "So how's working with Aria?"

"She's tough. Not a gently bone in her body" He answered and looked over at Ezra "You miss her don't you?"

Ezra shrugged into his run "It doesn't matter; she's with Jay and there is nothing I can do about it"

Malcolm nodded as they stopped at the crosswalk and waited "She said that you told her never to come back"

"I did" Ezra answered truthfully

"But she's here" Malcolm pushed as the walking sign turned "And things are different and things can change"

"What are you talking about?" Ezra asked confused

"Dad," Malcolm stopped and kicked out his legs, "I know Uncle Jay is leaving in a week. I heard the two of you talking on Friday after school"

Ezra laughed "I thought that was you!" he gave a funny glare "But that isn't my problem right now. Jay has to tell Aria one way or the other and-"

"And you can be there to catch the fall" Malcolm gave a suggestion and started his running pace again "You and Aria can finally be together again"

"Why do you like her so much?"

"Why do you?" Malcolm questioned him back knowing that they both love her for the same reason.

"She's the one" Ezra mumbled to himself "I can't do that to Jay"

"I know" he sighed "but I think that she still loves you deeply, that I know"

"How"

"Why else would she help us out if it wasn't worth it?" Malcolm commented making Ezra's mind spin

To the person who wrote this:

A 9/9/13 . chapter 8

I sung of all yourfucking stories and I hate you all your stories are crap always try to do the same
and honestly I get tired and aria behavior is totally difrerente bipolar bitch nobody cares
go with your fucking shit somewhere else or kill yourself nobody cares I'd do a favor to humanity

I hate you bitch

HAHAHA I am laughing my ass off because of you! You seriously think I'm going to kill myself because you hate me? Hell no! You need to take your little self drama and find someone else to pick on because frankly I don't give two shakes about all the negative things you have to say about me. And if you get tired of Aria's behavior why are you still clicking on my links? You must be one stupid son of bitch to be still coming back to something that you say no one cares about!

And one more thing you say you would do a favor to humanity? As in what try to kill me off? I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU TRY; IN FACT I WOULD WELCOME YOU TO TRY AND STEP IN FRONT OF MY FACE...

As for the story it will go on... I love Bipolar it makes things a little interesting and crazy all at the same time! You never know what's about to happen next