A/N: fixed this chapter, the first one was way too long. So here you all go. I hope you like it. Sorry about my failed attempt at writing cold talk. You'll see what I mean when you get to that part. It's awful. Please review, it'll make me really happy!

Disclaimer: I don't own the Outsider. I only own the characters you don't see in the book and the plot. Thank you.

*1984*

Years had passed, and now the everyone in the gang had a family to call their own.

Ponyboy and Alyssa went off to college, but Alyssa ended up getting pregnant during their first year. She somehow managed to go to school part-time and raise their daughter Ellie, while Ponyboy went to school full time. Ponyboy was a good father, and even with struggling to raise their daughter and go to school, Alyssa and Ponyboy did graduate. Ponyboy was an English major while Alyssa went to school to be an elementary school teacher.

Ponyboy ended up getting the book he wrote when he was fourteen published. It ended up as a best seller. Ponyboy and Alyssa did get married and had two children, Ellie and their son Michael. Ponyboy was an author, writing under the penname, P. M. Curtis, while Alyssa was an elementary school teacher. They moved back to Tulsa after graduation.

Soda and Anne got married basically as soon as Soda got home from war, and Anne became pregnant not long after that. She gave birth to a healthy baby girl named Candybar Sarah Curtis. Soda still worked for the DX, but he was the manager, making a little more money than he did before, Anne worked at the diner with Cherry, so they didn't make a lot of money. When Darry and Sophie moved into a slightly larger house, Soda and Anne moved into Soda's childhood home, where they still live today. They later had a set of twin boys, Hersey Chocolate Curtis and Ford Mustang Curtis. Soda often joked that he didn't need a car like the Socs; he had an even better mustang, one that could talk. Soda was the only Curtis brother to continue with the unique names; well Ponyboy did name his daughter, Ellie Ponygirl, but you get the idea.

Darry and Sophie ended up with two children; Kenny, and his brother David Shayne. Darry moved up in ranks at his roofing job, and now he made more money than before, but not by much. Sophie was still a nurse, a job she loved dearly. They were still living on the "greasers" side of town, but they were happy.

It seemed like everyone got pregnant at the same time right after the boys got home, because Kelly became pregnant with Johnny and her first child, Joseph "Joey" Dallas Cade. Two Bit hadn't been so happy when he heard the news, but since it was Johnny and not some bum off the street, he didn't beat him up. Johnny passed out when he first heard that his girlfriend was pregnant. The day Kelly gave birth, the first thing Two Bit said when he saw his nephew was, "Didn't know Johnnycake had it in him." Johnny just rolled his eyes and went back to worrying about Kelly.

Johnny worked at Two Bit's bar, and he made okay money. Kelly worked at a daycare for rich kids, but since she wasn't a "qualified" worker she didn't make as much. They did have one more child, a daughter named Tabitha "Tabby" Lucy Cade. Johnny refused to let his children anywhere near his parents, and the one time that his parents came over to his house (Johnny didn't know anything about it until he walked into the door to find his evil mother and drunken father messing up his living room) Johnny threw them out, saying, "I ain't gonna let you ruin my kid's lives like you ruined mine." The only grandparent the Cade children had was Kelly and Two Bit's mother, Lucy.

Two Bit got Kathy pregnant, but they didn't stay together. After their daughter Minnie Marie was born (Of course he would name his daughter Minnie), she walked out on them. Two Bit somehow ended up with Marcia the Soc, the only friend Cherry still had from that side of town. They had two more children after they got together, Mickey Mouse Matthews and Donald Duck Matthews. They didn't get married until Minnie was ten and the boys were eight and seven, they were the last of the gang to get married.

Two Bit did get the bar, and it was called Two Bit's. The gang went there to eat every Friday night with their kids.

Elizabeth and Steve eloped not long after Soda and Anne got hitched, and Soda was the best man and witness. Just like Anne and Soda, they became pregnant not long after words. Their first child was a girl named Alexandra "Alex" Isabelle Randle, and they had another daughter, Bambi Rae a few years later. Elizabeth worked as a secretary at an office building, while Steve helped Soda manage the DX.

Their children basically grew up together, and for a few of the children, they began to date one another. Austin and Candybar were seeing each other, even though they were total opposites. Austin was kind of a bad boy, with okay grades. He smoked, he cursed and he didn't take crap from anyone. Candy, on the other hand, was smart, beautiful and part of the school marching band. The only thing they had in common was music, they both played guitar and they both could sing. Soda hadn't been too happy when he learned of their relationship, after all, Candy was only fifteen and Austin seventeen, but he sort of got over it.

Joey and Ellie, best friends since they were in diapers, were also dating. It came as a shock to Ponyboy and Johnny when the two best friends caught their eldest children kissing, but it didn't surprise the mothers. Actually, they made a bet to see when the two would get together; Kelly won.

Alex and Kenny were seeing each other. They hated each other as children (well actually, Kenny had a crush on Alex, so he pulled her hair, and it just went from there, more of a love tension than hatred really), but everyone was happy to finally see them together.

Minnie was the only one of the eldest children who wasn't seeing anyone, but that didn't bother her none. Besides, she had her eyes set on Tom Shepard, Tim Shepard's son.

Dallas made his way down the stairs one Friday morning. He had a slight limp in his walk today, but hopefully no one would notice it.

Dallas walked into the kitchen to see his wife, son and daughter all siting around the table eating. He smiled, who knew a hood like him would one day have a family?

"Morning Dad," fifteen year old Sam was the first to greet her father. Dallas ruffled her hair as he walked past her, earning a death glare from his daughter.

"Morning Dad," Austin said between bites of food. Dallas nodded to his son and sat down at the table. He didn't notice Cherry until she kissed his lips softly and whispered in his ear, "You're limping again." Dallas cursed his injured leg.

"I'm fine, Red," Dally insisted. Cherry gave him a skeptical look before she turned her attention back to their children.

"Remember you two, we're eating at Two Bit's tonight," Cherry reminded her children. Austin nodded as he gulped down his milk, while Sam groaned.

"Great, now I have to deal with all the happy couples," she muttered. At one time Sam was seeing Tim Shepard's youngest son, Greg. Of course Greg was a lot like his father and Dallas didn't like the fact that his daughter was dating someone like….well himself, so he threaten to beat Greg up if he broke his daughters heart. The idiot broke up with her the next day, and earned himself a beating from Austin, because Dallas couldn't leave work to do it.

"Samantha, don't be bitter, it isn't your father's fault that Greg broke up with you," Cherry told her daughter. Sam grumbled as she played with her food.

Dallas took a moment to watch his family. Austin had turned from a cute little baby boy into a very handsome young man. He looked a lot like his father, besides the hair, and he even acted like Dallas to an extent. He smoked (but Cherry didn't know that), and he was a bit of a trouble maker.

Sam was a very beautiful young woman, and she knew it too, yet she didn't flaunt it. She had her father's blonde hair and her mother's green eyes. She looked like a blonde Cherry really, but she had a temper like her father, along with a nice right hook. She was truly Dallas Winston's daughter.

Dallas turned his attention to his wife, who was still pretty hot, even after giving birth twice. Cherry cut her hair a little shorter, and she had pulled out a few gray hairs, but other than that she still looked pretty good. She was so prefect, too prefect for him, yet here she was, Mrs. Sherri Winston.

Austin wolfed down the rest of his toast and began to run to the door, "Gotta go, see y'all later," He called before the door slammed. Sam looked at the clock and sighed. "I better get going too," She kissed her father's cheek and hugged her mother before she too ran out of the house.

As Cherry began to clean up breakfast, Dallas struggled to get ready for work. Cherry noticed this, of course.

"Dallas, why don't you call in sick today," Dallas scowled at his wife.

"I'll be fine, Red." Dallas told her. Cherry turned away from the sink and glared at her husband.

"You're leg is bothering you, call in sick."

"I said I'll be fine," Dallas hissed. He still hated showing weaknesses. Some things never change.

Cherry watched as Dally got ready for work, a frown on her face. Dally noticed this, and after he had his gun safely secure, he limped over to her and pulled her into his arms.

"I'll be fine, Sherri," Dallas whispered to her. Cherry looked into his eyes.

"You better be," She told him before she kissed him. As they pulled away, a smirk formed on Dally's lips.

"I better go, I'll see ya later." With one more kiss and a quiet, "I love you," Dallas left for work. Cherry watched as his car disappeared around the corner.

Ponyboy Curtis was currently locked away in his "office" (It was more of a closet with a window, a desk and a typewriter), typing away at the typewriter with a cigarette hanging from his mouth. He only had a few more days to finish up his current novel, and his publisher was breathing down his neck about it.

He was so caught up in his story, in his characters, that he didn't notice his wife slip into the room. Alyssa frowned at the sight before her, Ponyboy with a cigarette. He had quit smoking a few years back, but he tended to smoke when he was stressed out over a book or writing a book. Alyssa quietly made her way over to her husband, making sure not to let him know of her presents.

Ponyboy almost jumped out of his skin when he felt someone wrap their arms around his neck. He turned his head slightly to see honey colored eyes.

"Jesus Christmas," Ponyboy swore, "you scared the crap out of me." Alyssa smiled at that.

"I didn't mean to scare you baby," Ponyboy knew that was a lie, "but I'm leaving for work in a few minutes and I just wanted to kiss my husband goodbye." For a moment, Pony was able to forget about his book. His wife was there, looking beautiful even with her long hair in a bun and her glasses on. Ponyboy caught her lips in a kiss.

It was a slow, sweet kiss, nothing too heated because Alyssa had to go to work and Ponyboy needed to work on his book. When they pulled away, they were both smiling.

"Remember, we eat at Two Bit's tonight," Alyssa reminded him. Ponyboy smiled and nodded. Alyssa gave him a kiss on the cheek and said, "I gotta go, love you."

"Love you too," Ponyboy told her. With that, Alyssa left for another day of teaching fourth graders.

Ponyboy went back to work, typing like mad on his typewriter. He grabbed for his pack of cigarettes and looked inside. Great, Pony thought to himself as he glared at the pack, I'm out of cancer sticks.

Johnny Cade pulled into the parking lot of Two Bit's with a smile on his face. Kelly had been a little frisky that morning, which resulted in morning sex before work. Ah, every morning should start off with sex.

Johnny got out of his beaten up old car and walked over to the door. He pulled out his keys, unlocked the door and went inside. It'd be a while until they opened, but Two Bit would need help cleaning the place up.

The bar wasn't like many others; it was almost like a family place that served alcohol. Two Bit had Mickey Mouse décor and everything, along with a Mickey phone, yet even with such childish things, it was one of the most popular bars in Tulsa.

"Johnnycake, you here already," Johnny heard Two Bit yell as he walked down the stairs to the bar. The Matthews's lived right above the bar, something Johnny didn't understand, but he didn't question his brother-in-law. Two Bit was a little crazy after all.

"Yeah," Johnny said as he got out the broom. Two Bit appeared behind the bar not long after words. He noticed the smile on Johnny's face.

"Oh great, you had sex with my baby sister, didn't you," Johnny blushed at the comment, but he didn't deny anything, making Two Bit groan. Why couldn't his baby sister stay a virgin? Is that too much to ask? Wasn't Johnny supposed to be the innocent one? The kicked puppy had become a horny dog (Well not really, Two Bit was being a little dramatic).

"Sorry man," Johnny apologized.

"Don't mind him, Johnny, he's just upset that his baby sister isn't a virgin," Two Bit and Johnny turned around to see Marcia walking into the bar, a smirk on her face.

"Not true," Two Bit grumbled.

"Oh yes it is, Keith." Marcia said as she wrapped her arms around his waist. Two Bit smiled and pulled his wife into a kiss. Johnny blushed and went back to sweeping the floor. He really didn't want to see that.

"Honestly Two Bit, in front of my husband," Johnny whipped his head around to see Kelly standing in the doorway. What was she doing here?

Two Bit and Marcia pulled away. Marcia was blushing because she sort of forgot about Johnny for a moment.

"Well I came down here to find out that little Johnnycake banged my sister this morning." Two Bit grumbled. "And what are you doing here anyways; don't you have to be at work?"

Kelly crossed her arms over her chest, and eyebrow rose. "He didn't "Bang" me; we made love, and it. Was. Amazing," Johnny was blushing again. "To answer your second question, they fired me." Johnny dropped his broom. Two Bit and Marcia stared wide eyed at her.

"Fired you? But your one of their best workers," Johnny exclaimed. Kelly took a seat at the bar, trying to fight tears.

"They fired me because my brother was a greaser and because they're still bitter over…Bob." Johnny felt guilt rise up in his chest. This was all his fault, his wife was fired because he killed a Soc. Kelly must have seen Johnny's inner turmoil, because she kissed him out of his thoughts.

"Don't you dare blame yourself, Jonathan Cade," She warned, her tears gone. Johnny sighed, but nodded. He really didn't want to argue with his wife.

Everyone was quiet for a moment, and of course Two Bit was the first one to break the silence.

"Damn Socs. How about a drink on the house, Sis," Two Bit said as he moved around behind the bar.

"Sure, but no alcohol; Coca Cola please," Two Bit muttered something about his sister being, "No fun," but he got her a coke nonetheless.

"What about you Johnnycakes?"

"Pepsi," Johnny muttered. He really didn't drink much, mostly because he didn't want to be like his father.

The four sat there in the bar, drinking their sodas and beer (in Two Bit's case) in silence.

"Mom, have you seen my purple plaid shirt?" Candybar called from her room.

"Mom, I can't find my shoes," Hersey yelled.

"Ma, have you seen my baseball hat?" Ford asked.

"Anne baby, I can't find my socks!" Soda cried.

Anne felt like pulling her hair out. She loved them dearly, but this happened almost every freaking morning.

"Candy, it's in your closet. Hersey, check the front door. Ford, for goodness sakes, it's on the coat rack, and Sodapop Patrick! Honestly, check your sock drawer!" A series of, "Oh's" and "Found it's" rang through the house.

The kids left not long after that, leaving Soda and Anne at home to get ready for work.

"Anne have you seen my-," Anne cut him off by throwing Soda his shirt. "Oh, thanks babe." Anne rolled her eyes. The man would lose his head if it wasn't attached, but she still loved him.

Before long, Soda was ready to go. He kissed his wife and whispered a quick, "I love you," before he left. Anne smiled, they might lose everything, but God she loved her family.

Elizabeth Randle was pissed off at her husband. Why? Because he was an idiot who didn't put his smelly, dirty socks in the hamper! I'll show him where he can stick 'em, Elizabeth growled in her head as she stormed out of their bedroom. She found Steve in the kitchen, eating.

Elizabeth stormed over to him and threw his dirty socks onto his plate of food. "What the hell, woman," Steve yelled.

"Next time you take your dirty, nasty socks off, put them in the damn hamper." Elizabeth hissed.

"That doesn't give you an excuse to ruin my food," Steve growled.

"Fuck you, Steve."

"Maybe later, baby."

"You're an ass!"

"Only for you."

"Oh I feel so lucky!"

"You know you love me."

"Unfortunately," Elizabeth said with a sigh. They had stupid fights like this all the time, so they were both used to it. Steve and Elizabeth were both quiet for a moment.

"Wanna have sex?" Steve asked.

"Sure," Elizabeth said, trying to act as if she wasn't really interested, but failing.

Sophie made her way into the bedroom with a tray of chicken noodle soup and water. Darry had caught a cold at work, and now he was at home, sick.

"AHHH-CHOOO!" Sophie walked into the room with a kind smile. "God bless you," she whispered. Darry blew his nose.

"Tanks," Darry said. Sophie set the tray in front of her husband and kissed his forehead. He was burning up.

"Oh you poor thing," She cooed playfully. Darry glared.

"I'm alright, 'ophie. I 'an go oo work, I 'wear."

Sophie shook her head, "No way are you going to work today. You sound terrible and you're burning up." Darry crossed his arms over his chest and pouted.

"Do not," he wheezed. Sophie kissed his forehead again.

"Do to, now stop being a baby and eat your soup." Darry sighed, but took a sip of soup. Sophie smiled as she sat down in bed with him. Once he was done with his food, Sophie got up and cleaned up his tray.

"Do 'ou 'ave work, ooday?" Darry asked.

"No, I called in sick so I could nurse my husband back to health," She said with a smile. Darry smiled.

"tank 'ou, Nurse 'urtis." He said before he blew his nose. Sophie rolled her eyes.

"How about I get you some medicine," Darry gave her a disappointed look, but nodded. He hated the taste of that junk.

* Ellie Curtis, Joey Cade and Candybar Curtis*

Ellie Ponygirl Curtis was walking to school, her head in the clouds, when she heard her name being called.

"Ellie, wait up," She turned around to see her boyfriend/best friend, Joey Cade, running to catch up with her. Once he caught up with her, he kissed her cheek and took her hand in his; they began to walk to school.

"I was wondering when you'd show up," Ellie commented. Joey smiled.

"Sorry, I was running a little late this morning." They didn't talk much for the rest of the journey, once at the school; they meet up with their friends at Austin's crappy car.

"Well if it ain't the lovebirds," Austin called from his spot on the hood. He had his arm draped around Candy's shoulders, and a cigarette in his mouth. Candy smile at her cousin.

"Hey El," Candy greeted.

"Hey Candybar, Kenny," She nodded to her older cousin. Kenny smiled at her. He looked a lot like Darry, but his hair was a lighter shade of brown.

"Hey Cousin," Alex called. Alex and Ellie's mothers were sisters.

"Hey Al,"

"Where's Minnie?' Joey asked, looking for his cousin.

"She's flirting with some guy over there," Alex pointed to some basketball player. Joey rolled his eyes. Minnie was a bit of a flirt.

It wasn't long until they had to go into the school. Ellie, Candy and Joey all went off to their homeroom (they were sorted by last names). After homeroom, Ellie, Joey and Candy went off to their English class.

Once they took their seats in the middle of the classroom, they read what was written on the board.

Today we will begin to read The Outsiders, by P.M. Curtis. Due Monday: an essay on Greasers vs. Socs.

Ellie groaned, Candy giggled and Joey rolled his eyes. Great, they had to read a book that her father wrote. Well at least it was one of her favorites instead of something boring. Oh I can't wait for everyone to make fun of me, Ellie thought. People (mostly the children of Socs) like to harass her about her father and for being the daughter of a Greaser.

It wasn't long before the bell rang and Mrs. Greene walked into the room with a large stack of books. Without a word, she handed a book to each student. Once they were handed out, she walked to the front of the class and said, "Students normally read this book in middle school, but seeing as it is one of my personal favorites and because it has such an important message to students, we will be reading it. Now, who can tell me a little about P.M. Curtis, without looking in the back of the book," A Soc (they still used the term, but the rivalry wasn't as bad) raised his hand.

"Yes Mr. Smith?" A smirk formed on the Soc's face as he stared at Ellie.

"He's a no good greaser who just happened to get lucky." Ellie felt her blood boil when she saw his friends give the idiot high fives. Mr. Greene cleared her throat.

"I will not have you insulting people in my classroom, Mr. Smith. One more word out of you and you will be going to Mr. Finnegan's office." She turned her attention back to the class. "Anyone else," there was no way in hell that Ellie, Joey or Candy would raise their hands. Mrs. Greene turned her gaze to Ellie. Crap, Ellie thought to herself.

"Since the author is your father, Ellie, (It was a little confusing with two female Curtis's in the class, so she called Ellie and Candy by their first names) why don't you tell us a little about your father," Mrs. Greene asked her. Ellie sighed.

"Sure thing... Well, my father was born and raised here in Tulsa, and after his parents died Uncle Darry…I mean his brother took over guardianship of him and Uncle Sodap- I mean his brother Soda. He wrote The Outsiders for school, and it was about a true event, but he changed a few of the details so that it was a little more interesting. He went to Penn State University, majoring in English. Dadd- I mean Dad ended up publishing The Outsiders his freshman year of Collage, right before I was born. He ended up marring his high school sweetheart. Now he lives in Tulsa writing and enjoying time with his friends and family."

"You forgot to mention that he was a no good greaser and a friend of a murderer," Thomas Smith (the boy from before) called out. Mrs. Greene whipped around to look at Thomas.

"Go to the principal's office, Mr. Smith," Thomas got up and left the room, smirking at Ellie as he walked past. Once he was gone, Mrs. Greene turned back to the class.

"Okay, let us begin. Who would like to read the first chapter?" Ellie raised her hand.

"Go on, Miss. Curtis," Mrs. Greene said with a smile. Ellie opened her book and began to read.

"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home. I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman – he looks tough and I don't – but I guess my own looks aren't so bad…" and on she read. She always liked to read her father's books, mostly because even if he wasn't there with her, it was like he was telling her a story like when she was a child. Even if someone else was reading it, she could hear her Dad's voice telling the story, it was very comforting. It wasn't long before she was to the page that describes Uncle Johnny. She could feel her boyfriend's eyes on her, and it made her want to shiver.

"….Johnny Cade was last and least. If you can picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of strangers, you'll have Johnny. He was the youngest, next to me, smaller than the rest, with a slight build. He had big black eyes in a dark tanned face; his hair was jet-black and heavily greased and combed to the side, but it was so long that it fell in shaggy bangs across his forehead. He had a nervous, suspicious look in his eyes, and that beating he got from the Socs didn't help matters…." As she went on reading, as her father went on describing her Uncle Johnny, she felt her heart break. Her Uncle Johnny was her favorite, none-relation Uncle. From the time she was five, Ellie knew that Johnny had a terrible past, but it wasn't until she first read her father's book when she was thirteen that she understood his overprotective manner when it came to Joey and his sister Tabby.

Before she knew it, the chapter ended and Mrs. Greene gave them an assignment. After class, Joey, Ellie and Candy went their separate ways. The rest of the day went by quickly.

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