Here's chapter 39! I hope you like it! Please R&R! I do not own anything from The Secret Life Of The American Teenager! Thank you! I really appreciate everyone's reviews! :)

Italics=Grace

Bold=Ricky

Plain=Other characters

Grace walked into the kitchen as Ricky started to get out food from the fridge.

"So...George was here..." Grace said awkwardly.

"Yeah...He just left...Did we wake you? I'm sorry." Ricky said nicely as he turned around.

"No...It's ok...He sounded pretty upset about us living together..." Grace sadly.

"He was but I think he understands that I love you." Ricky said seriously.

"I heard that...And I also heard you say that you're a damaged person who has done nothing but hurt people...I remember you saying that in high school...And it just breaks my heart that you still think that way Ricky...However, I am glad that you said that's why you want to change. I also think that you have helped people more than you realize." Grace said honestly.

"Thanks Grace...It's hard for me not to think that way when other people are upset with me because I'm not living my life how they want...How have I helped people?" Ricky said concerned.

"Well...you've helped Ethan a lot and you've been an amazing father to John...By working at the butcher shop you help Mr. Boykevich make money by selling his meat. I think you helped Amy grow up some too and realize what she really wants for her future...You even helped me realize that...no matter how bad a situation is, you can always figure out a way to change it for the better. After hearing and seeing how much you changed your life for Amy and John, I knew that I could do anything that I set my mind to. You really have inspired me to become a stronger person Ricky. And I'm really proud of you for loving me..." Grace said sweetly as she hugged Ricky.

"Aww Grace...I didn't know I inspired you so much...I really appreciate that...Of course I'm willing to do anything for you because you deserve it...I will always love you because you have inspired me to become a better person too...Like I said before, you really encouraged me to become a better person...I remember back when I wanted to be more involved with Amy before John was born...I thought about you telling me that I would be a good father...And it actually happened...I will always be grateful for all the times that you've seen the good in me...Even after Bob got out of jail...you still wanted to be with me...You were never afraid to be with me...If only I hadn't been with Adrian...That is one decision that I don't think I will ever forgive myself for..." Ricky explained as his eyes got watery and let go of Grace.

"I love you too Ricky...God does want us to see the good things in people...It's a waste of time to only look at the bad things that a person has done...And who Bob is, has nothing to do with who you are...Yes he hurt you and I know that affected your relationships with girls but that's not who you are anymore...You are a very loving and caring guy now and that's all that matters...As for Adrian...I think both of you were confused about what you wanted in a relationship back then...And you two weren't really sure how to have a committed and loving relationship that wasn't just based on sex...I know how that feels because of Jack..." Grace said sincerely.

"Thank you for being so understanding...I'm glad that I've changed for the better and I couldn't do it without you and our other friends of course...Even your parents saw the good in me and I truly appreciate that...Well, I think your dad was a little skeptical at first when we went to the fair...Heh...You're defiantly right about Adrian...I actually thought I loved her for a short time but...I didn't...You're the only girl that I love now...And you and Jack actually had a real connection...From what I saw when you were with him anyway...He still loves you..." Ricky said honestly.

"You're welcome...My Dad was pretty worried about you...When I told him that I was in love with you, he thought it was silly...That's just how he was...I actually think I was mostly infatuated with you at first but now I really do love you...Ugh...I know Jack still loves me...I don't know how he's going to get over me...I thought we had a real connection too but...all he wanted from me was sex...And I can't believe all the stupid stuff that he did lately..." Grace said nicely and then irritated.

"I know I was defiantly infatuated with you at first but then I slept with Adrian because...you weren't willing to sleep with me...I know that's an awful thing to say but...it's the truth...I can't believe Jack either...We'll just have to move past it somehow...I'm going to make dinner...Do you wanna help?" Ricky said kindly.

"Don't worry about what happened in the past with Adrian...It's over with...Besides, I think we became friends because of you...Heh...And as long as Jack doesn't do anything else dumb...I think we'll be all right...I thought you were going to surprise me." Grace said sweetly.

"Thanks...I was but you woke up from your nap." Ricky grinned.

"Oh...right...Heh...It's ok...You surprised me enough this weekend...What are we making?" Grace said happily as she walked over to the sink and washed her hands.

"Spaghetti with meatballs. There's some garlic bread right next to you if you want to put it in the oven. I already preheated it." Ricky said smiling as he turned on the stove.

"Mmm...Sounds delicious. What do you want me to put it on?" Grace asked as she opened the garlic bread.

"Uh...There should be a tray with aluminum foil on it in the bottom oven." Ricky said as he opened the pasta.

Meanwhile in New York...

"I had a such a great day with you Ben!" Amy said sweetly as she sat on their hotel bed.

"I did too...Do you want some pop corn for a snack or something? That fish and shrimp that we had for dinner wasn't that filling for me." Ben said as he stood up.

"Oh sure...Butter microwave pop corn sounds great." Amy said happily.

"All right...I think I have two more bags left but we can share one since they're pretty big." Ben said as he walked over to the table and looked through a plastic bag with snacks in it.

"That's fine...Oh great..." Amy said a little annoyed as she looked at her phone and noticed that she had a voice mail from Ricky.

"What's the matter?" Ben asked concerned as he put the popcorn in the microwave.

"It's nothing...I just need to make a phone call...I'll be right back." Amy said as she stood up and walked out the door.

"Ok...It must be a pretty important call..." Ben said awkwardly to himself as he pushed the popcorn button.

Amy called Ricky as she walked down the hall so Ben couldn't hear her.

"Ugh...Come on Ricky..." Amy rolled her eyes as she heard Ricky's phone ring.

"Hey Amy...I'm making dinner...Did you get my message?" Ricky said as he answered his phone in his room.

"Yes I did...What do we need to talk about?" Amy said seriously.

"All right...It's not that important but...Grace told me that you cheated on Ben with Jimmy." Ricky said honestly.

"Of course she did...It doesn't matter right now...Ben and I are having a great time...Why do you have to talk to me about this right now?" Amy said annoyed.

"Really? It doesn't sound like you're having a great time...Why did you cheat on Ben? Was it because of me?" Ricky said sternly.

"No...It has nothing to do with you...I was just attracted to Jimmy...Why would you think that it has anything to do with you?" Amy asked concerned.

"Oh...I don't know...Maybe because of the pill overdose? Ben did it that night that you asked me if I missed living with you or whatever...didn't he?" Ricky said as he raised his voice.

"Oh geeze...That was months ago...Yes he did...It's not your fault...I'm sorry I never told you..." Amy said sadly.

"It's ok...Sorry for raising my voice Amy...So you did cheat on Jimmy to get back at Ben for the pill overdose?" Ricky said calmly.

"What? Of course not! That's just crazy! Ben's pill overdose has nothing to do with Jimmy and me!" Amy said angrily.

"Then what is it? Oh...I know...You did it because Ben slept with Adrian after we kissed...Didn't you?" Ricky said seriously.

"Good night Ricky." Amy said stubbornly and she hung up and walked back to her room.

"So...Is everything all right?" Ben said as Amy walked in.

"No...Stupid Grace told Ricky about Jimmy..." Amy said irritated.

"Uh...And why is that a problem?" Ben asked confused.

"It's fine...Nothing you need to worry about...Let's just watch that movie." Amy said as she smiled slowly and sat next to Ben.

"Are you sure? I don't want you to be upset." Ben said kindly.

"Yes I'm sure...Ricky just annoyed me...I promise I'm ok." Amy said as she grabbed some popcorn.

"All right...Whatever's going on...you know I'll find out." Ben said confidently.

"Heh...Are you threatening me now?" Amy asked smiling after eating some popcorn.

"No...Ha ha...Let's just watch this movie..." Ben laughed and he played the movie.

Meanwhile at Omar's and Adrian's house...

"So I just got off the phone with that guy who I thought looked like Antonio..." Omar said as he walked into the living room.

"Really? And?" Adrian asked excited.

"It turns out that...he's Antonio's uncle actually...Here's his number for you." Omar said sweetly as he gave Adrian a sticky note with Antonio's number on it.

"Oh Omar! Thank you so much! I love you!" Adrian said happily as she gave Omar a hug.

"Heh...You're welcome...You can go ahead and call him if you want...I have to do some paper work before work tomorrow..." Omar said kindly.

"All right...Maybe he can get lunch with me or something tomorrow since I don't have school." Adrian said as she added Antonio to her contacts in her phone.

"Oh yeah...I forgot that you have tomorrow off...Heh...Lucky you..." Omar said as he stretched his arms.

"Yup...It's ringing..." Adrian said smiling after she called Antonio.

"That's good...I'll be in my office for a couple hours and then I'm going to bed. Don't stay up too late." Omar said smiling and he gave Adrian a kiss on the head.

"All right...Go get your paperwork done...Love you." Adrian said as Antonio's phone kept ringing.

"Love you too...Heh...Wow..." Omar said grinning as he walked to his office.

"Hello? Who is this?" Antonio asked as he answered his phone.

"Hey Antonio...It's Adrian...I got your number from your uncle...Omar works with him." Adrian said nicely.

"Oh cool...My uncle Ronnie is an awesome guy...So why did you call?" Antonio asked intrigued.

"I wanted to know if you wanted to get lunch or something tomorrow? I don't have school so..." Adrian said sweetly.

"Hmm...Yeah I would love to. I don't have classes tomorrow either...Do you want to meet somewhere?" Antonio asked nicely.

"Oh great! Yes! Let's go to...Papi's Tacos. I love that place. I didn't know that they had one in New York." Adrian said kindly.

"Sounds good to me. Is noon ok?" Antonio asked smiling.

"Defiantly. I'll see you then. I hope you have a great night." Adrian said grinning.

"Cool. I hope you do too. Good night." Antonio said nicely and he hung up.

So I would keep going but I have class soon. Ha ha! Grace and Ricky are doing pretty well for now by being really honest with each other but...Grace hasn't checked her messages yet...How will they forgive Jack? Did Ricky go too far by asking Amy why she cheated on Ben? Will Ben also find out? What's going to happen with Adrian and Antonio when they have lunch? Stay tuned for a special guest in the next chapter too! Thank you! Let me know what you think! :)