Episode 3 iShow Up

Carly was 18 years old and upset. She wasn't able to explain Freddie that, what he saw wasn't what he thought because she couldn't find him. Actually, there was absolutely no sign of Freddie since that incident last night.

"This is soooo not good." Carly was going back and forth nervously.

Someone knocked the door. "It's me." Sam's voice was heard. Carly opened the door.

"I came ASAP after I got your message. What happened? Wow, you look paler than ever."

"Sam, this is horrible. That..that idiot, Alex, lied to me about his little sister, I hugged him for support and then, he kissed me! Only for Freddie to see it. He ran away crying afterwards. I tried to find him and explain but I couldn't…"

"Doesn't he always has that bad mood when he sees you with another guy?"

"This was different Sam. I have a bad feeling… Hey, how come you didn't notice what happened?" Carly asked after a small pause.

"I was occupied and wasn't payin' attention there."

"Occupied with boys?"

"I was just talking to one"

"It's ok Sam, I don't mind. God, how could I find Alex appealing? Only the thought makes me..ewww. Why am I attracted to bad boys all the time?"

"Maybe it's just who you are Carls."

"I DON'T wanna be like that. At least, not anymore."

"I understand kid."

"Hello girls!" Spencer walked in.

"Hi Spencer" Carly and Sam greeted back.

"I saw Freddie crying yesterday. He seemed very sad. What's wrong?"

"One arrogant freak tricked me into hugging him, then he kissed me when I didn't expect it, Freddie saw it. The rest you know. Oh my God, what have I done?"

"Don't blame yourself, baby sister."

"Spencer's right, it was 100% Alex's fault."

"Even if so, this doesn't relieve me. And I have a strange feeling that I can't describe. I really don't know what it is…"

"In time, everything will become clear. Just be patient sis."

Spencer's cell phone rang at that moment. After he looked at it, he said "I've got a serious conversation with someone on the phone. Must leave you for a while". After the girls nodded, Spencer withdrew to his room.

"Yeah, the situation seems to have taken a turn for the worst." he said. "Carly seems more troubled than ever and she hasn't even figured out why. We need to solve this and I believe I need your help for that"

"Really? You'll be coming here? Great! I'll be waiting."

At the Benson apartment, Freddie was at his room. No matter how many times his mother shouted that he must eat something, he didn't react at all. He wouldn't even use his laptop, something unprecedented.

Back at Carly's apartment, the doorbell's sound was heard. "It's me!" a loud voice was heard.

"Me who?" Carly and Sam wondered.

"I'm on it!" Spencer run in and opened the door. A man came in who looked to be in the same age as Spencer. "Hey, where have you been? Long time no see! When you told me you were gonna get here fast, I didn't think that fast!"

"I was close by and it wasn't difficult finding a parking spot."

"Ummm, hello?" "We're here too!" Carly and Sam said in frustration.

"Oh, excuse me. Carly, Sam there's someone I'd like you to meet. Someone important, who I think can help."

"You called a shrink?"

"No, Sam!" Spencer smiled. "Come on man, introduce yourself to the crowd!"

"Hi girls. Before I tell you my name, I want to ask you something. Do you like Spencer's shocks?"

"Yeah, sure, they're great but what this has to do with.. Wait! Can you be.. Is it possible.. Are you..?" Carly was hesitant.

"Say it!" Spencer encouraged her.

"Socko! You're the infamous Socko!" Carly was momentarily excited.

"Socko? Here? Now? Wow!" Sam also shared her best friend's feeling.

"I know you probably have many questions for me. I'll gladly reply to all of them. (Sam smiled) But not right now (Sam pouted). I am here for an important reason. I am here for you Carly."

"Me? How could you have anything to do with me?" Carly was puzzled.

"Spencer and I do various things for each other. Most of the favors he asks me are about you Carly. Your big brother informed on what is going on and I would like to help out."

"Excuse me for a moment. Spencer, can you come to the kitchen with me?"

When at the kitchen, Carly spoke with a low voice. "Can I ask you one thing?"

"Sure".

"Do you know the words 'personal' and 'privacy'? Do you have to tell Socko everything? I appreciate that he wants to help, but don't you think that this is a bit too much?"

"Carly, don't be angry. Aren't you very close to Sam and Freddie? Don't you fully trust them?"

"Yes, I do."

"Me too. And same with Socko. Just listen to him and then you can do anything you want."

"Ok, let's go."

Carly sat next to Sam on the couch. Spencer and Socko were standing up.

"Spencer talks a lot about you, Carly. How great of a person you are, how you bring joy to the people around you (Carly and Spencer smiled to each other). And it seems he didn't tell me even half the truth."

"Aww, I take back what I said! And in Japan!" Carly cheerfully said.

"Well, what's the big idea? How are you here for Carls?"

"I was getting there, Sam- I've also heard many things about you" Sam smiled shyly.

"So, Carly. I know about the incident and how you reacted. Spencer told me you feel bad. Why?"

"Freddie misunderstood what happened and run away crying… I hate seeing Freddie like that…" Carly's mood changed when she remembered.

"And why is that?"

" Cause, Carls, me and Fredward are best friends, that's why!" Sam intervened.

"I want to hear Carly herself".

"Yes, Socko, that's the answer."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course I am sure! Why shouldn't I?"

"Spencer also told me that earlier you said you are feeling something but you don't know what exactly"

"And this annoys me greatly"

"I think you know Carly"

"I know?"

"Yes"

"Then, why it's like I don't know?"

"Maybe because it's something very strong. Something you're afraid to let come out to the surface, since it's the very first time you have this feeling-for real."

"I can't understand your point. Explain to me what is this"

"You don't need me to explain you Carly. Everything is inside you. Look into yourself. Think."

"Ok, if you want me to." Carly closed her eyes. Memories started coming to her. From the dropped bottle of water that Freddie ran in, picked up and gave back to her, him defending her to Ms. Ackerman and doing jumping jacks and learning what it would mean for her not to have his love to the romantic dance they had and Freddie's self-sacrifice in order to protect her. Carly opened her eyes having realized one thing.

"Oh my God! Oh my God! I love Freddie! I love Freddie!"