Recap: Eddie & Loren saw each other on the hill. Where Loren needed to make a big decision about her career and Eddie needed to think about everything he found out about Chloe. Last chapter was written in Loren's POV. When she came home, she told her mom and Melissa about het decision and started on her homework.

This chapter is written in Eddie's POV. It finds place right after him seeing Loren on the hill.

Chapter 2: Chloe's Drama

EDDIE'S POV

- In the car, Eddie -
It was really nice to see Loren up the hill. I'm so glad she won my contest, because she has a lot of potential. I sincerely think, she can be a huge pop/rock star, maybe even bigger than me. She is an amazing singer, everyone will see that and I hope I can make her believe in her self a little bit more. To be honest, I hope she chooses to pursue a career in music and puts Brown on hold. I'm caught in my thoughts when my phone rings. It's Jake.

Eddie: What's up Jake? I'm on my way to you right now.

Jake: You'd better be Eduardo. You should've been here a couple of hours ago.

Eddie: I know man. I'm so sorry. I will explain everything when I'm there. Just give me five minutes and I'll be there.

Jake: Okay Eddie, see you in five.

Should I really tell Jake about what happened earlier? I still can't believe it for myself. How could Chloe lie to me about practically everything? Or should I say Cynthia? I really can't believe she lied to me about her mother being dead, that's the worst lie she told me. What could Jackie have done to her that is so bad? So bad that she felt she needed to lie about that. I'm really angry with Chloe right now, but my time upon the hill also gave me time to clear my head. I think Loren is right about following my heart and right now my heart is telling me to forgive Chloe. I still love her very much and I kind of understand why she did it. I hope I can trust her though and I hope that she will want to rekindle her relationship with her mom, even if it is just for me. I would do everything to have a conversation with my mom again. I hope Chloe will understand.

- Jake's office, Jake & Eddie & Kelly -
I walk into Jake's office and see Jake and Kelly. I didn't expect Kelly to be here.

Eddie: Hey Jake, Kelly. I didn't expect to see you here?

Kelly: Hey Eddie. I was just discussing a couple of things with Jake. I actually have a proposition for him, but it can wait. I'll leave you two to talk business.

Jake: Eddie, so care to tell me why you are this late?

Eddie: Trouble in paradise. No just kidding. Just in a fight with Chloe and I needed to think about some stuff. It doesn't really matter. Why am I here?

Jake: I need you to sign some stuff and I want to hear how the new material is coming. The label is really breathing down my neck about it.

Eddie: After shooting the video, Loren and me will be working on the new song, Mars. After that I will come up with new material, Jake.

Jake (putting his hands up in defense): Okay, I believe you. Do you still think Loren is up for this? Up for your world? She is just a high school kid.

Eddie: She can do this, I believe in her and I will do everything I can to support her. So how about those papers I need to sign?

Jake: They are right here. Please don't get distracted from your own music.

I sign the papers.

Eddie: Jake, I won't. Is this everything?

Jake: The paperwork? Yes. I also wanted to tell you that Chloe has to be at MK tomorrow morning for dance rehearsal with the other dancers, after that we can rehearse with the whole crew and maybe than we can shoot the video in the afternoon.

Eddie: Okay, I'll tell her, she will be at MK at 7 am. I have to go now, me and Chloe have a meeting with Osbourne Silver and I want to go to MK first to see my dad.

Jake: Okay Eddie. Take care!

Eddie: I will. Bye!

- MK, Eddie & Max -
I get into my car and drive to MK. I need to talk to my dad about Chloe. I know he doesn't like her, but I hope he understands my decision to stay with Chloe. I say hi to Grace and walk to my dad's apartment.

Eddie: Pops! Are you here?

Max: Eddie! Of course! What brings you here?

Eddie: I needed to talk to you about what I found out about Chloe and I presume you did too.

Max: You mean about her lies? Her being Cynthia instead of Chloe and her lying about het mother being dead. For her and Tyler to know each other and being high school sweethearts? I told you Eddie. I don't trust this girl. All she has been telling us are lies.

Eddie: That's enough trashing on Chloe Pops! I understand why she did it. Her mom made her childhood a hell and she wanted to forget about it. She didn't make the lies up for me. She just created this person when she came to Hollywood and that was long before we met.

Max: What are you saying Eddie? You're still going to marry her?

Eddie: I don't know the answer to your last question, because I need to trust her again, but I'm staying in a relationship with her. I'm giving her another chance. That's what you and mom always told me, to give people second chances.

Max: Eddie, you've got to be kidding me! I bet that if Joe digs a little bit deeper, he will find more things you won't like.

Eddie: Wait! You hired a personal investigator? How could you that to Chloe and me? I thought I could trust you! I'm out of here!

I storm out of my dad's apartment. I can't believe he hired an investigator. Why would he do that? I can't trust him anymore. I have to see Chloe to tell her about my decision and to take her to our meeting with Osbourne Silver.

- Chloe's House, Eddie & Chloe & Jackie -
I arrive at Chloe's house. Jackie is still there. That's good, because I want her to hear what I have to tell Chloe.

Chloe: Eddie! You came back. I knew you would.

Eddie: I came to say I'm giving you a second chance, but under one condition.

Jackie: I should leave you two to talk.

Eddie: No, stay Jackie. It's about you.

Chloe: What's the condition?

Eddie: You are going to try to rekindle your relationship with your mom.

Chloe: No, I can't.

Eddie: You can, you just have to put a little effort to it. I really want you to do this.

Chloe: Why?

Eddie: Because I would do anything to see my mom again.

Chloe: That's different. You had a nice mom; she was always there for you.

Eddie: I understand that Jackie wasn't a good mom to you. But she is here now and she wants a relationship with you. So I want you to try and do that for me.

After a lot of eye rolling and sighing, Chloe finally gives in. I have never seen this juvenile side of hers. I can't say I like it, but I do understand.

Chloe: Okay fine, I will try, but if it doesn't work out, I don't want you to blame me for it.

Eddie: We will see about that. We have to meet Osbourne Silver now, but after that we will take your mom out to dinner, if that's okay with you Jackie.

Jackie: I don't want to ruin your evening. I can just have dinner at my motel. I'll order some take-out. I will be fine.

Eddie: Chloe, tell your mom it's fine for her to go to dinner with us. We would like her to be there.

She puts on the fakest smile I have ever seen, turns to her mom and with all her hate covered in happiness, she tells her mom she wants her there at dinner. I will take that as an 'I will try to cope with my mom, only for you'. It's nice of her to try so.

Eddie: Okay Chloe, we have to go. Jackie, we will pick you up at your motel at 7 for dinner. Bye.

Chloe and I walk out and get to my car. I turn to see Chloe's face. She has a broad smile on her face, like nothing happened in there. It scares me a little bit how fast she can flick that switch. It makes me think that she is a better actor than I took her for. Maybe she will be perfect for anything Osbourne wants her to play, but it makes me wonder how many times she has done that with me…