AN: Okay, I know it's been a long time and I'm sorry. Real life has been crazy lately, but it is now summer and I am planning on updating every week. I am already working on the next chapter and hope you can forgive me for waiting so long between updates. I also want to thank everyone who reviewed! Thank you and I hope you enjoy this new chapter, review and let me know.

Relatively Speaking

By

Kole

Previously…

I left the gun there and closed and locked the truck, as I made my way over to Lula and up to my apartment. I was planning on telling her about everything and letting her read through my notes and lists. She said she had some ideas for me and I planned on listening.

I was also going to talk to her about me going to Rangeman tomorrow and the gang symbols that had been left on my door. I was also going to show her the necklace that Ranger had given me and see what she thought. It had been around my neck all day, but hidden by my shirt so nobody had seen it. I really needed her opinion about it and Ranger.

Chapter 11

When we got up to my apartment I grabbed my lists and notes while Lula grabbed some beers out of the fridge.

I sat down at the table, as she opened the beers and handed one to me.

"Okay, so here's what I have so far. I'm still working on it all, but I wanted to write down everything I could remember happening from each of the books." I told her, as I handed her my notes on each book.

"That's a real good idea, White Girl. This way you don't forget nothing and me reading it now, means I'll be able to help you with what's comin next." Lula said, nodding her head then starting to read.

I hadn't really thought about how helpful it would be to have Lula know about what happens in all the books. I just wanted to be completely honest with her, but now that she mentioned it, it would be incredibly helpful to have someone else know and be able to help me change things and also recognize what was a part of the books and what wasn't.

While Lula read, I reread through my to-do list. I would have to add something about my car back in there, since it was now a goner. I did have insurance on it though, so maybe that would cover a new one. I wanted to get the same car again, since I loved that car.

I was also a little nervous about talking with Tank. I knew it was on my list and that I had already asked Tank if he could talk to me, but I wasn't sure how that would go. Would he be willing to help me? I know Ranger told him to help me, but that probably didn't cover training and security. I knew Ranger was going to be home soon, so I probably wouldn't really even get to get started on anything, if Tank even agreed, but I wanted to talk to Tank about it before Ranger. I wanted to include the Merry Men in my training. I wanted the chance to get to know them, so it was important what Tank thought of my idea.

I was interrupted from my thoughts by Lula screaming.

"Lula, what the hell?" I asked, getting worried. Lula looked at me and then down at my notes and then took a breath and calmed down.

"This here says that me and that fine piece of man, Tank, get together. Why didn't you tell me? That seems like something one would tell their best friend!" Lula, sort of screamed at me.

"Oh that. I was going to tell you, but I wanted to try and come up with a solution first." I told her.

"A solution? A solution for what? You don't want us to get together? That don't seem fair, Girl. I'm here being all supportive of you going after Batman and you don't want me to get a fine piece of man for myself. Hmmp, that's not fair at all."

"Whoa, Lula! You got it wrong. I want you to be with Tank."

"You do? Then, what you mean by solution?" Lula asked.

"Of course I do. I meant I needed to find a solution so that you two didn't break up. If you keep reading, you'd see that you guys breakup in a later book. I wanted to find a way to stop that before you guys got together, so that neither of you got hurt. Cause you guys did get hurt. You were great together and really in love and I just want you to have that and be happy. So, I was trying to find a solution." I told her.

She looked at me, a little shocked, and then took a long drink from her beer.

"Well, why didn't you just say that in the beginning? Geez, White Girl, coulda saved a lot of worrying."

"Yeah, you're right. Sorry bout that." I replied, shaking my head and smiling.

"So, what was the problem with me and Tank? Why did we breakup?" Lula asked.

"Cats. Tank had cats and you're allergic. Tank loves his cats and didn't want to get rid of them and you didn't want to take allergy pills, so you broke up. It was horrible cause you guys were really happy and so I've been looking for a solution. I think this could be solved with allergy shots. You would only have to get them every 4 weeks and I know you hate shots, but it might be worth it." I told her.

I watched her process what I was saying, before she responded. I had noticed that about Lula recently, it was like she was changing too. She acted differently than what I read, even from when I first got here. She was still Lula, just different, in a good way. It wasn't all the time and I don't think anyone else had noticed.

"Well, I do hate shots, but I mean if I was all happy and in love with Tank, like you say, then I might do it for him. I mean, I'll think about it, if me and Tank start to get serious." Lula said.

"That's all I ask. I mean I want you to be happy and from what I read Tank makes you happy. But, I have also changed a lot of the storyline so I don't know what going to happen with you and Tank. You guys might not get together or might never get too serious."

"Bite your tongue, woman. I am going to get together with Tank and you're going to help me." Lula ordered. I just laughed and nodded, as she went back to reading the rest of my notes on the books.

It took her about twenty more minutes to read the rest of my notes about the books. She would make faces, gasp, and swear at things she was reading every now and then, but she read it all without commenting any more after the Tank discussion.

"Wow, White Girl. This shit is crazy." Lula said, once she was done. "I can't believe this is all going to happen and I can see now why you are scared about this book. I mean being chased by Slayers and a hit man is so scary shit."

"Yeah, but I don't actually know that it's all going to happen. Some things changed in the last book. I also don't know if I forgot anything, I mean I can't remember the books word for word. I am scared, but I'm also excited and it also helps that I know that these things are going to happen."

"Hell yeah. Knowing means we can stop them or at least try." Lula said.

"Here's my to-do list and just some notes and stuff about personal stuff I want to change or do." I told Lula, handing her the rest of my notes.

"You know, I'm real happy that you letting me read all your notes and help you with this change stuff. You're my best friend and it makes me feel real special that you're talking to me about this and asking for my help." Lula told me, before she even looked at my other notes.

"Well, you are special Lula. I don't know what I'd do without you. You are my best friend and I really want your help. I really care about your opinion." I told her.

Lula smiled at me and started reading over my to-do list and my notes about my life and what I wanted to change in it. She was making noises and faces, again, and every now and then would look up at me. I was a little nervous about what she thought. I knew she had some ideas and I couldn't wait to talk to her about them.

"Wow, Steph. This is a lot of stuff. It's gonna take a while to talk about all this and everything else we be needing to talk bout. We could probably talk better if we had some food though, don't you think?" Lula said, after she finished reading.

"Sure, Lu. What do you want to eat?" I asked, laughing a little. I could always count on Lula to be hungry.

"I was thinking Chinese. I could eat some eggrolls."

"Alright, I'll order, we'll eat and then we'll finish talking." I told her, as I got up to get the menu and the phone.