Hello all! So here is the next chapter. This is the beginning of a big event in the story. I was really disappointed because I only got 1 review for the last chapter. So I decided I'm not going to post the next chapter until I get at least 5 reviews. I think that's fair. Thanks everyone :)

Zack's point of view

After New Years things settled down for a few months. The most exciting thing that happened was all the birthdays we had to celebrate. Baileys was right after New Years, Cody and I were in February, London was at the beginning of March and Lily was at the end. All the parties went really well most of us were 17 now and London was 19.

Today was a nice April morning, sunny and warm. The guys and I decided it would be a good day to get up early and go to the gym that was on board. They had everything there so we got to run, lift and stretch.

"That was awesome." Travis said as we walked around the sky deck.

"I haven't worked out that long in awhile." Woody said taking deep breathes.

"Felt good though didn't it Woodster?" I laughed patting him on the back.

"Yeah great." Woody laughed with a hint of sarcasm.

"Well I think we deserve a smoothie, don't you guys?" Cody said walking over to the smoothie bar.

"For sure." We all agreed sitting down on one of the stools.

"What can I get for you guys?" Dave the smoothie bar tender asked.

"A pineapple mango, a strawberry kiwi, a triple berry and a blueberry banana." Travis said. He knew all of our favorite flavors.

"Coming right up." He said walking over to blend everything.

While we were waiting there were a couple of women next to us talking.

"Did you hear about that lawyer who was murdered last night?" One said to her friend.

"Yes such a sad story." There other lady said sipping her smoothie. "Had children to as I understood."

"Yeah I think that's what they said."

By this time we were all listening into this conversation as the two ladies walked away.

"Wonder what happened?" Woody asked.

"I dunno." Cody answered.

"Here are your drinks guys." Dave said handing out the smoothies.

"Thanks Dave, hey you know anything about that murder that happened last night?" I asked. Ship gossip spreads quickly so he might know something.

"Yeah a lawyer was shot outside his house last night." He said cleaning off the counter. "Apparently they think it was a criminal he helped put in jail awhile ago that was just released."

"Wow that's terrible." Travis said still slurping his smoothie.

"Yeah, if you want to know more maybe you should ask your friend London." He said simply.

"London? Why?" Woody asked.

"It was her dad's lawyer that was killed." He said.

By this time we all got really quiet and I was getting a little sick to my stomach. This couldn't have been Jack right? Mr. Tipton probably had a few different lawyers. I turned my head to face the others and they all had the same blank expression I imagined I had on.

"D..Do you know the guys name?" Cody asked breaking the silence.

"The guy who was killed?" Dave asked and we all nodded in response. "Yeah they said it was Jack Parker, he owned a business and was a well known lawyer I guess."

At this point I really didn't know what to do. I felt like I was either going to pass out or puke. This couldn't be happening, not to Jack.

I felt my eyes close as I tried to gather my thoughts. Then I opened my eyes and saw the horrified looks on the other guy's faces. I looked at them for a minute then suddenly a million questions ran through my head. Did Lily know? Where was she? Was someone with her? Did anyone else know?

I knew I had to go find out the answer to these questions but for some reason I couldn't move. I just stayed in my seat staring at Cody, Travis and Woody. That's when I heard my name being called. I didn't turn my head I just kept staring at the guys but I did see them turn to look at the person calling me. Once I felt a hand on my shoulder I turned my head. London was standing next there. This was my moment to ask all my questions, I opened my mouth to ask but stopped once I saw that London's eyes looked a little red and puffy. I figured she had been crying and seeing this answered all my questions.

"You heard?" She asked in a small voice.

"Yeah, were is she?" I asked her.

"In her room." That's all I needed, with that I started walking to her room and everyone followed me. "How is she?"

"How you would expect at a time like this." London answered. "A wreak, she keeps pacing back and forth, won't sit down and just sobs."

"Is Bailey with her?"

"Yeah and Moseby was there when I left, he's the one who told her." She said as we got to the corridor near Lily's room.

I paused once we got to her door and London went in front of me to open the door. Just standing there outside the room I could hear the crying coming from inside. London knocked softly on the door and Mr. Moseby answered.

"Come in." He said, once he saw we were all there he gave a small smile.

I walked into the room and saw Bailey sitting on Lily's bed with red eyes watching Lily. I walk in further and saw she was pacing back and forth like London said. She had her back to us as she walked to the other side of the room, as she walked I could hear the crying.

She must have heard Cody say something to Bailey because she turned around and looked at all of us standing there. Her eyes were red, puffy and almost looked painful and she had a tissue in her hand. It broke my heart to see her in so much pain. She just looked at us for another minute then slowly started to walk closer to me. I opened my arms for her as she got closer and when she did reach me she collapsed in a fit of tears. This surprised me a little but I just held her, trying to sooth her anyway I possibly could.

Lily's point of view (Earlier that same day)

"Oh London." I said laughing so hard my sides hurts. "I told you blinking and mascara don't mix."

"Ughh I know." London groaned as she wiped the dark smudge from under her eyes.

"Oh my goodness." Bailey said sobering up from her laughter. "What a way to start a morning."

"I'll say, okay now that my raccoon eyes are gone." London said. "You guys want some breakfast?"

"Yeah sure let's go." I laughed walking over to the door. Once I opened it I jumped. "Oh! Mr. Moseby you scared me."

"Oh I'm sorry Lily." He said with a slightly sad look on his face.

"It's alright, well were just gonna go get breakfast." I told him. "Did you need me for anything?"

"Yes um I think you should sit down." He said as we walked back into my room.

"Um okay." I asked very confused and nervous. "I don't like the sound of that Mr. Moseby what's wrong?"

"Lily I received a phone call about your father." He said slowly. Just at the mention of my father I immediately didn't like were this was going. My heart started beating really fast and I could feel my stomach start to turn.

"Wha..What about my father?" I asked as tears started to form in my eyes. My heart was pounding so hard against my rib cage it felt like it might shatter.

"He was shot outside of your house late last night." He said. Once he finished the word shot my eyes closed and the tears started to stream from my eyes and down my face.

"Oh my god." I heard Bailey say in a very low voice. Then I felt her take my hand, that's when I opened my eyes.

"Is he okay?" London asked in a shaky voice. I turned to look at Mr. Moseby and knew the answer at once.

"I'm so sorry, he was pronounced dead when they found him." He said.

At this moment it felt like my heart was breaking, I literally had a sharp pain in my chest. I was looking down at my hands just feeling very numb and dazed to all that was happening. I could no longer hear everyone else around me. I suddenly felt water on my face, I reached up to touch my face and indeed it was wet. It took me a few minutes to realize that I was sobbing. I looked around saw Mr. Moseby was still sitting in front of me getting teary eyed and that London and Bailey were next to me hugging me and holding me. They were talking but it was like I couldn't understand what they were saying to me.

I still couldn't really make out what everyone was saying so I decided to walk around. My stomach was extremely upset as if I was about to throw up only I hadn't eaten anything yet. I felt that walking around might help. As I paced back and forth I started to make out what everyone was saying.

Bailey kept watching me as I walked around, passing me tissues and asking if I was alright and if I needed anything. When I turned around I saw that London had left, I didn't ask where she went though I because I wasn't sure if I could stop the sobbing.

I started walking around a little slower and then I heard a voice talking to Bailey. I turned around and saw it was Cody, Woody, Travis, London and Zack. I didn't exactly know what to say to them so I just stared at them. I walked a little closer towards them, when I got close enough Zack opened his arms for me. I don't know why but I just ran over and broke down in his arms.

My feelings right now we're a big jumble. There was sadness, pain, shock and sorrow. I couldn't even express to anyone how this felt or at least not right now. I didn't want to believe it but I knew I had to. I had to come to terms with the fact that my father, my best friend, my tag team partner was gone…and wasn't coming back.

Zack's point of view

Lily seemed to calm down after awhile, well as much as a person can calm down in this situation. She reassured everyone that she would be okay for the time being and that they should go to breakfast. So they all left leaving me alone with her.

"Zack you should go eat something too." Lily said walking towards me from my stop on her bed.

"Don't worry about me; I had a smoothie before I came here." I said taking her hand. "What about you? Do you want something?"

"No thanks." She said looking down. "I really don't feel like eating."

I was about to say something but there was a knock on the door. I walked over to find Mr. Moseby was back.

"Lily, your brothers on the phone." He said walking into the room.

"Oh okay." She said in a hoarse voice. "Where?"

"In my office." He replied.

"Alright." She said standing up and walking to the door. "Um Zack I'll meet you and the other in the cafeteria, okay?"

"Yeah sure." I said. I was going to say I could go with her but I think she needed Nathan right now.

I left Lily with Mr. Moseby and walked down to the cafeteria where the others were.

"Hey guys." I said sitting down after getting a muffin to snack on.

"Hey Zack, where's Lily?" Bailey said from her spot next to Cody.

"On the phone with Nathan is Moseby's office."

"I can't believe this is happening." London said.

"I know I mean Jack was just here a few months ago and Lily was with him 2 weeks ago from her birthday." Bailey said still pretty shocked.

"It's crazy how someone can be here for one minute and gone the next." I said while in deep thought.

Lily's point of view

Today had been a living hell. Thankfully I had great friends and an amazing brother to help me with the situation. I looked over at my clock and saw it was 2am. I groaned and turned on the TV, I probably wasn't going to get any sleep so I should at least be somewhat entertained. I sat in the dark watching a random show but no matter what I did my thought would go back to my dad and I would start sobbing again.

There was a light knocked on the door. I knew this was Mr. Moseby, he told me he would come and check on me during the night. I didn't say anything knowing he would come in anyways. Sure enough the door opened slowly and Mr. Moseby poked his head through.

"Hello." I said surprised by the sound of my voice. It was dry, hoarse and raspy. Probably form all the crying.

"Lily you know it's best if you get some sleep." He said slowly walking into my room.

"I know but I can't." I said sitting up in my bed. "Every time I try to sleep or focus on something my mind wanders back to my dad."

"I understand." He said staring into space in deep thought.

"I'll be right back." He said suddenly walking out and closing the door.

"Um okay." I said to the empty room.

Zack's point of view (Sorry I'm changing the POV a lot)

"Zack…..Zack…..Zack." I heard someone whisper next to me. I really didn't want to open my eyes so I just lie there hoping whoever it was would go away. Then the person started to shake me and I knew he/she wasn't going away until they got what they came for.

"Ughh what?" I said rolling over to see Mr. Moseby stand next to my bed.

"I need you to come with me." He said simply.

"What? Why?" I said sitting up and looking at the clock. "It's 2 o'clock in the morning!"

"I need your help with Miss Parker." He said walking towards the door.

I jumped out of bed and followed him. "What's wrong? Is she okay?"

"Not bad I suppose but if she doesn't get any sleep the grief is only going to get worse." He said as we walked down the hallway.

"Oh man, so what do you want me to do?"

"Well after very careful thought, looking at the pros and cons, consulting some other employs…"

"The point please." I said trying to move this along.

"You can stay with Lily tonight." He said and my eyes widened in shock that he was allowing this. "BUT! Only because you can comfort her the most and possibly get her to sleep."

"Alright Mr. Moseby."

"I'll be checking on you two every once in awhile." He said giving me a serious look. "To make sure nothing goes on in that room that I wouldn't approve of."

By this time we got to Lily's room, Mr. Moseby knocked then opened the door letting me go in. I looked at him and he shook his head, basically telling me he wasn't coming in.

I walked into Lily's room and saw she was curled up in her bed watching TV.

"Hey Lils." I said sitting on the edge of her bed.

"Hi." She said sitting up. "What are you doing here?"

"Mr. Moseby said I could stay with you, possibly calm you down enough to sleep." I said taking her hand. "If you want that is, I can leave if you want to be alone."

"No, no." She said tightening her grip on my hand. "Please stay."

"Alright then I will."

"Thank you." She said sliding over to her left and patted the spot next to her. "Come here."

"Okay." I said getting into her bed lying on my back.

She was looking down at the necklace her dad had given her for her birthday. Then looked back at me with a very small smile.

"Come here." I said opening my arms. She didn't say anything, just curled up next to me putting her head on my chest and wrapped her arms around me. I wrapped my arms around her shoulder and kissed the top of her head.

"Do you need anything else?" I asked.

"No." She said shaking her head. After a minute of silence he lifted her head up. "Zack?"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you." She said her eyes getting a little watery.

"For what?"

"Just for being with me, taking such good care of me…" She said then looked me straight in the eyes as tears started to flow. "..And for being here when I have no one else."

"Lily, Lily." I said rubbing her back. "I'm not all you have left."

"Yes you are." She said still crying. "Nathan's in New York, Mom's everywhere and I never see her, my mom's family wants nothing to do with me, dad's parents are dead and Aunt Katherine is in London."

"That might be your only family left Lils but remember you also have Bailey, London, Woody, Travis, Mr. Moseby, Maddy, My mom and so many more."

"I suppose your right." She said with a sniff. "But now I know that the people I love can leave at anytime whether I want them to or not."

"I know Lily, but trust me I won't leave you unless you want me to."

"Promise?" She asked with so much pain behind her eyes.

"I Promise." I said kissing her lips.

"Thank you." She said laying her head back onto my chest.

"Okay, try to get some sleep okay?" I said rubbing her back again hoping to sooth her into sleep.

"Okay." She said taking a deep breath. "I'll try."

It took awhile but eventually her breathing slowed and she was in a deep sleep. Once I was sure she was asleep I decided it was time to go to sleep myself.

The next morning

I woke up the next morning with Lily still next to me. I looked over at the clock and saw that it was 9:48 am. I decided to get up and get dressed. I walked back to my room and saw that Travis must have already left. I took a quick shower then got dressed.

As I walked down the hall towards Lily's room. Mr. Moseby stopped me.

"Zack where's Lily?" He asked.

"In her room sleeping why?"

"I hate to wake her but her brother needs to talk to her." He said.

"I'll get her; you want her in your office again?" I asked as I kept walking to her room.

"Yes, thank you Zack." I heard him yell down the hall.

I opened the door to her room very quietly and saw her was still sleeping. I really didn't want to wake her up but I knew I had to. I lay down next to her, wrapped my arm around her waist and took her hand.

"Lils." I whispered into her ear.

"Hmm?" She muttered.

"Need you to get up baby."

"Why? What's wrong?" She ask sitting up really fast.

"Hey, hey calm down." I said. "Nothings wrong your brothers just on the phone."

"Oh okay." She said getting out of bed. "Um I'll text you once I come back and get dressed to find out where you are okay?"

"Sure." I said standing up. I looked and saw that she had slight dark circles under her eyes.

"Bye." She said going up on her toes to kiss me.

She left and I walked down to the game room to see everyone else. Everyone was obviously still kinda sad from yesterday but in better spirit. I eventually got a text from Lily, I told her where we were and she said she would be down soon.

"So did you get any sleep at all last night Zack?" Travis asked.

"Yeah I did actually." I said. "Only lost about an hour or so but I didn't mind."

"How was Lily last night?" Bailey asked as if she wasn't sure if she wanted the answer.

"Not that bad I guess." I said."It wasn't that good at first but she settled down and fell asleep around 2:30 or so."

"Well that's better than I thought she would do." London said from the corner.

"Hey guys." Lily said walking into the room.

"Hey Lily." Everyone said.

"I have something to tell you guys." She said sitting down next to me.

"What is it?" Cody asked.

"I'm leaving the S.S Tipton." She said.

Wow! What? Haha so I hate that fact that I killed of Jack but it was something I planed from the very beginning and I had too. My friend Bailey has been waiting for this chapter for a LONG time now :P I don't know why. Thanks guys! Please, please, please review!