A/N: Thanks again for all the reviews. Hope u enjoy this chapter. Sorry, mostly a filler chapter but I need this because it leads up to the next chapters. Also if any of you are interested in Once Upon A Time, go read "The New Normal" by Carlet. Amazing story.

Previous chapter

I needed to hear his voice. I just had to. After a few rings, he finally answered.

"Hello?"

Aria's P.O.V

That "hello" killed me. It felt so right to hear his voice again after 2 years, the voice that always made me me melt.

"Hello? Anyone there?" I heard him say again

I was about to give in and talk to him say something back, but I couldn't. I just couldn't. I quickly hung up and put my phone down. I wish I could just talk to him, but it's so hard. After a few minutes I finally fall asleep and instead of worrying about the next 2 weeks I'm here in Rosewood, I dream of all the memories Rosewood brings me.

One week later

It's finally Ella's birthdays today and things are getting crazy around the house. Everyone's either cooking or cleaning in preparation for Ella's celebration. She usually doesn't celebrate her birthday with a huge party, but since I was visiting she wanted a big celebration, even my Grandma from Washington in flying in today. She was coming a week later than I had because of work. So tonight all my mom's family and friends were going to be here. I finished cleaning the living room and checked the time. It was noon, my grandma was landing in 45 minutes. I got the car keys and Sophie and left for the airport. Once we got her luggage we drove back home.

"So grandma, how was your flight?" I asked

"It was alright, the usual. How's this past week been for you and Sophie?"

"Not all that well. The day after I got here, I went out with the girls and I saw Ezra. Thank god Sophie wasn't there, but seeing him just changed everything. I can't wait until next week when we go back to home with you. At least there everything is fine."

"I'm sorry sweetie, you deserve to be happy. Just try and enjoy your last week here in Rosewood, your mom hasn't seen you for a while, try and be happy for her, in a week you'll be back home with me, but let's enjoy this week with Ella."

"Thanks Grandma, I love you."

We arrived back home and everyone was happy to see Grandma. Within the next hours people came and went. Ella's party was great. There was always a smile on her face. It was just us now and we were in the living room talking.

"Mom, thank you so much for coming it means a lot" Ella said

"No problem sweetie, I love you and wouldn't miss this"

" I love you too mom, and I'm so grateful for all you've done for us and Aria"

" I love having them there, they keep me company and always make me feel happy."

" So how are you mom, like have you've been doing better about your heart problem?"

"Grandma, you have a heart problem?" I asked confused

In this 2 years I've lived with her, she never told me. Did she take medication? Have doctor visits? Because I never saw her do any of these things

"Oh sweetie, it's nothing, don't worry about me, and Ella, im doing fine."

Everyone soon went to bed but couldn't sleep worrying about my grandma. She had been sick and I didn't know about it. Now that I think about it there were occasions when she complained about chest pain. All I hoped was that she would get better. The next few days flew by and thankfully I hadn't seen Ezra again. My grandma had been acting strange, not her happy self. I was getting worried. That night I decided to go up to her room and talk to her.

"Grandma?" I said while I knocked

No answer. I knocked again.

"Grandma?"

Still no answer, I decided to go in, I was worried now.

"oh my god grandma" I said rushing to where she was lying on the floor

"MOM!DAD! HELP!" I cried

"What is it honey, oh my, Byron call and ambulance!" Ella cried

Within a few minutes the ambulance arrived and took my grandma. Ella went along and Byron drove there. Ella told me to stay home with Sophie. Hours passed and my grandma was still unconscious. I couldn't take it anymore. I quickly texted Spencer, put Sophie in her car seat and drove off. I arrived at Spencer's house and carried Sophie in.

"Thank you so much for watching her. My grandma is in the hospital and I need to be there with her" I cried

"Aria, it's no problem. Go with your grandma, Sophie will be fine here" Spencer said

"Thanks!" I hugged her and drove to the hospital

"How is she" I asked once I saw my parents.

" Still the same, she had a heart attack, the doctors don't think she will make it" Ella cried

"No, mom, she can't die. She WONT die."

"Aria, I'm sorry but her heart just can't take it anymore"

I couldn't believe it. My grandma couldn't just die like that. I loved her so much. A few hours later the doctor came out and confirmed my grandma's death. I couldn't believe it. I cried and sobbed, I couldn't stop. Its moments like these when I wish I had Ezra's strong arms wrapped around me telling everything will be fine, but now not even my mom's arms could comfort me. Why did such a wonderful and loving women have to go so soon. I called everyone to let them know about her death. Her funeral was two days later. I made sure she had the most wonderful and beautiful funeral ever. She deserved it. She helped me so much with everything, she would always know how to cheer me up, and now she's gone.

"Aria, I'm so sorry" Hanna said

All I could do was cry when all my friends hugged me.

"Thanks Hanna. Do you guys think you could come over later? I need you guys right now." I aksed

"Of course Aria, you know we will always be there for you" Emily said

The funeral ended and we all went back home. Everyone was grieving. Well everyone except for Sophie, she didn't know what was going on, but I know in a few days she will know her Nana is no longer with us. I hear a knock on the door and know it's the girls.

"Come in"

"Are you feeling better?" Spencer asks

"I guess, it's been really hard on my mom though. But lets go up to my room. Come on Sophie, your aunties are here" I say as I picked her up

"Aria, let me hold her" Hanna says taking Sophie

"Hi baby, how's my princess been?" Hanna asks

Sophie smiles and giggles. She loves being called 'princess'. For the next hour I was able to get my mind off my grandma's death. Sophie had fallen asleep in Hanna's arms. I got up and put her down on the bed.

"Aria, we should get going but before I leave I need to ask you something" Spencer said

"Yeah, what is it Spence?"

"I know it's not the time to ask you but what are you planning to do now that your grandma's gone. I mean, you can't be all alone back in Washington. Why don't you stay here in Rosewood? You have all of us here to help you out"

"I don't know" I said

Spencer was right. I wouldn't handle it all by myself back in Washington, but here in Rosewood, there would always be the risk of seeing Ezra. But I had to stay here. All my family is here, my friends are here. My grandma's gave is here, but also Ezra was here. I was so confused.

"Aria, I know you're afraid of seeing Ezra, on him finding about Ezra, but maybe that's what is supposed to happen. Maybe god brought you back for a reason. Just think about it" Hanna added

"I guess you're right"

I wasn't sure, but right now my mom needed me, and I couldn't just be all alone in Washington. I had to stay in Rosewood.

"Ok, you guys, me and Sophie are staying here" I said

All the girls hugged me and told me everything would be ok. And I hope they're right.

A/N: Thanks for reading! Well Aria's in Rosewood for good so that means next chapters will have more Ezria! Well hope you enjoyed it and hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!