Here's chapter 42! 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

Meanwhile at Hudson...

Amy walked out of her first class and saw Adrian walking out of the library.

"All right...I can do this for Ben..." Amy said quietly to herself and she ran over to Adrian.

"Hey Adrian..." Amy said sadly.

"Ugh...What do you want Amy? I want to get lunch." Adrian said stubbornly as she crossed her arms.

"I just wanted to apologize for yelling at you earlier and for...calling you a slut..." Amy said honestly.

"Really? Do you really mean that? You hurt Ben. Who the hell do you think are? And I almost forgot...Grace told me that you also called me...what was it...an evil and manipulative whore." Adrian said angrily.

"I know I hurt Ben and he forgave me...Who do you think you are by judging me? You've cheated on guys before. How are you any better than I am, Adrian? I also apologized to Grace and I didn't mean anything bad that I said about you." Amy said seriously.

"Oh, I see how it is...You're trying to make me look like the bad guy here? I never cheated on Ben and he deserves better than that. And you know something else, I told Ricky that he shouldn't marry you. I'm glad he listened to me cause you are full of crap. And unlike Grace, I don't forgive anyone right away." Adrian said cruelly and then she started to walk away from Amy.

"Stop it Adrian! Why can't you just accept my apology? I'm trying to be the bigger person here. And if you're trying to hurt me, you've succeeded. Is that who you want to be? The girl who always finds a way to hurt me? You're going to have a baby. What kind of example are you going to set for your child if you hurt people who have hurt you? I think you're the one who's full of crap, not me. I hope you have a good day." Amy said sternly with tears in her eyes and she walked away from Adrian.

"Wow...I was not expecting Amy to say that...Maybe she's right..." Adrian said to herself as she watched Amy walking towards the cafeteria.

"Hey Adrian..." A familiar voice said from behind her.

"Mr. Molina?! What are you doing here?" Adrian said shocked as she turned around.

"I decided to become a business professor and I just had an interview. I think it went well." Marc said happily.

"Oh wow! Congratulations!" Adrian said kindly.

"Thank you...I grew up in New York so I wanted to come back. My wife loves it too." Marc said nicely.

"That's really great. I transferred to Hudson this semester cause Omar, my husband got a job here." Adrian smiled slowly.

"Wow...You're married? How old are you?" Marc asked surprised.

"Yeah...We got married in August. I'm twenty one and we're also expecting." Adrian said excited.

"Congrats! Did I see Amy walk towards the cafeteria?" Marc said smiling and then concerned.

"Thank you...Yes you did...She goes here too and so does Ben." Adrian said sadly.

"Oh...How are they? Do you see them much?" Marc said intrigued.

"They're doing all right...They live together with John now in an apartment." Adrian said seriously.

"Huh...That's good but they seem a little to young for that...Then again, I'm not their parent...Heh...It was nice seeing you again Adrian. Maybe I'll see you around here...What are you studying?" Marc said honestly.

"Heh...That's true...I'm studying criminal justice. I want to be a lawyer like my Dad." Adrian said sweetly.

"That's great! I bet you'll be really good at it. You sure have came a long way since the last time I saw you." Marc said kindly.

"I sure have...See you around." Adrian said sincerely and she walked towards the cafeteria.

Meanwhile at Grace's school...

Grace was sitting in her literature class and she could barely pay attention to what her professor was saying about the short story that she read last night called The Yellow Wallpaper. She was distracted with thoughts of what happened between her and Ricky last night.

*Flashback*

"Are you sure this is a good idea Ricky?" Grace said worried.

"Seriously Grace? I thought this is what you wanted." Ricky said as he took off his shirt.

"I...I do want to have more fun with you but...I don't know..." Grace said sadly.

"Don't worry about it...I promise everything will be fine." Ricky said smiling as he took off his pants.

"All right...I think I can do this." Grace said seriously as she took off her pink shirt and jeans.

"Mmm...You look so sexy." Ricky grinned as he moved the shower curtain slowly to the right so Grace could get in the shower.

"Heh...You do too..." Grace smiled slowly as she got in the shower.

"Miss Bowman! What do you think is the meaning of the wallpaper in the story?" The old professor said seriously.

"Huh? I'm sorry Professor Hawkins...Could you repeat the question?" Grace said as she looked at the older lady after turning her head away from the window.

The rest of the class laughed.

"Forget it...Anyone else want to answer?" Professor Hawkins said a little irritated.

A half an hour later, Grace's class was over and she felt relived since she only had one more class which was her human anatomy class but she just couldn't stop thinking about Ricky. When she started to walk outside her phone rang.

"Hello?" Grace said surprised as she answered her phone.

"Hey Grace! It's Jason. Did you get my text that I sent the other day?" Jason said nicely.

"Oh...Hey Jason! Yes I did...I'm sorry I didn't reply right away...I've been busy with...school. But I defiantly would like to hang out sometime." Grace said sweetly.

"That's awesome! How about tonight? We could go bowling if you want. Some of my friends are going and Ricky's welcome to come too." Jason said happily.

"That sounds like fun! What time?" Grace said excited.

"Around seven. But you can come later if you need to. It's at the alley that's close to the Diary Shack." Jason said kindly.

"All right...I'm pretty sure Ricky gets done with work at eight so we'll probably be there after eight thirty." Grace said smiling.

"Cool. It's been awhile since I've seen you guys so I'm excited. And Jack is also coming with some girl...Chloe I think." Jason said seriously.

"Oh...Great...Who else is going to be there?" Grace said a little annoyed.

"Uh...Some other guys I played football with...Madison, Alice, and Henry are coming too...I think...Lauren would be there too but she's still in New York. I'll see you later tonight." Jason said honestly and then happily.

"Yeah..Sounds like it's going to be really fun...Heh...See you later." Grace said kindly and she hung up.

Meanwhile at Ricky's school...

Ricky was getting food in the cafeteria when he saw Jack getting a drink.

"Oh man...Hey Jack..." Ricky said as he walked over to Jack with his tray.

"Oh...Hey Ricky...How are you?" Jack asked seriously.

"Uh...I'm all right...I'm sorry I punched you...I over reacted..." Ricky said sincerely.

"Don't worry about it...I deserved it...Someone needs to knock some sense into me every now and then..." Jack said honestly.

"Heh...I guess they do...I just hope you learned your lesson..." Ricky said sternly.

"Yeah man...I defiantly learned my lesson...I understand that you and Grace are very serious about each other...And I'm sorry for trying to hurt both of you." Jack said kindly as they sat down at a table.

"Thanks...We are really serious about each other...But the thing is...we were so close to having sex last night...in the shower..." Ricky said sadly.

"Woah! First of all, I do not need to hear anymore details...Second of all, I thought you wanted to get baptized. How can you even think about sleeping with Grace right now?" Jack said uncomfortably and then concerned.

"Just because I want to get baptized, doesn't mean that I can't have sex. Both you and Grace were Christians when you slept together." Ricky said honestly.

"Uh...You have a good point but it was the wrong thing for us to do...And when you get baptized, it means you want to follow God which includes waiting until marriage to have sex...I know I'm a hypocrite for saying that but it's the truth...There are several Bible verses that mention this." Jack said sincerely after taking a bite of his sandwich.

"I know that but...isn't the Bible thousands of years old? Why do people still do what it says?" Ricky asked intrigued after eating some of his sandwich.

"Because it's the word of God. You'd think that someone would make a more updated version of it since the world has changed so much since it was written. There are tons of translations of it so that's partly why some people don't see eye to eye with everything that the Bible says...Parts of it can be confusing...Honestly, I think most people pick and choose which parts of the Bible that they want to follow." Jack said seriously.

"Yeah...Maybe you could write a more updated version of the Bible since you do want to be a minister. That would be a really great accomplishment. People pick and choose rules all the time...It doesn't matter if it's in the Bible or not...People are what they are...no matter what they do." Ricky said sincerely.

"Heh...You're right...It would be amazing to write a new version of the Bible but it would take years...Probably the rest of my life...Besides, I want to share the word of God with people, not re-write it...However, since you're going into business maybe you could help me figure out a way to sell Bibles to people." Jack smiled slowly.

"Uh...I don't know about that Jack...I kind of want to have my own business someday like Leo...I don't really know anything about selling Bibles other than the fact if there's a high demand for them, then they'll sell. It depends on where you're wanting to sell them too." Ricky said kindly.

"I totally understand...And you're right about that...I need to get going to class so I'll see ya later." Jack said nicely as he got up from the table.

"All right...See ya..." Ricky smiled as he watched Jack walk down the cafeteria to throw his trash away.

A few minutes later Ricky's phone rang.

"Hello?" Ricky asked surprised as he answered his phone.

"Hey Ricky! It's me!" Nora said kindly.

"Nora? How are you?" Ricky said happily.

"I'm doing well...How are you son?" Nora asked smiling.

"Good...Did you call about Bob's trial?" Ricky asked concerned.

"Uh...Yeah I did...So Reuben sent me some questions that he's going to ask me about Bob and...I don't know how to answer some of them because...Well, I was high when you were abused so...I don't really remember much..." Nora said sadly.

"Of course you don't remember...Maybe you should tell the judge that. You're not supposed to lie in court." Ricky said a little irritated as he rolled his eyes.

"I know but...I don't want to sound like an awful mother...I've changed my life drastically since then so...I don't know if I can do this Ricky..." Nora said sadly.

"No Mom...You can do this. I think what you should do is just say what you do remember...And if Reuben asks you a question that you can't answer, just say that you don't remember and I can answer it instead..." Ricky said seriously.

"All right...If that's what you want to do, I'll do it...I know this isn't going to be easy but...we have to do this." Nora said calmly.

"Thanks...We can do this...Bob is finally going to get the justice he deserves for all the pain that he put us through...And for wanting to kill me..." Ricky said strongly as his eyes began to get watery.

"I sure hope so...But um...how's school?" Nora said nervously.

"School's great...I've been making good grades..." Ricky said as he wiped his eyes.

"I'm glad to hear that...But George told me that Grace moved in with you?" Nora said suspiciously.

"Aww man...Yes she did...And George was a little upset about that but he's fine now..." Ricky said awkwardly.

"All right...I just hope that you're careful...I love you." Nora said sweetly.

"I will be careful. Love you too. I need to get to class." Ricky said nicely as he stood up.

"Ok...I'll talk to you later and see you soon."Nora said happily and she hung up.

Before Ricky went to throw his trash away he read a text from Grace that said:

Jason invited us to go bowling tonight around seven. I told him you get done with work at eight. Sorry if you're in class. Let me know if you want to go whenever. See you later. Love you. :)

"Heh...She's so sweet even in her text messages." Ricky grinned and he texted Grace back.

Meanwhile at Hudson...

Amy walked out of her last class when she ran into Jimmy and Maria.

"Jimmy! How are you? And you're...Maria right?" Amy said surprised.

"I'm doing well Amy...How do you know Maria?" Jimmy said confused.

"Oh yes! Amy! I hope you had a great birthday with Bennito!" Maria said happily.

"Heh...Thanks...I did. Ben sort of went out with Maria in Italy...It was years ago." Amy said awkwardly.

"Ok...You never tole me that you went out with Ben." Jimmy said seriously as he looked at Maria.

"I'm sorry Jimmy...We didn't stay together very long because well...Ben had to go to school here and I had to in Italy...And he really loved Amy." Maria said sweetly.

"No...It's ok Maria...We're still getting to know each other...I even went out with Amy." Jimmy said nicely.

"That's nice! Amy is very sweet girl! Can we go to the park now?" Maria said happily.

"Heh...Yeah but...can I talk to Amy for a minute?" Jimmy said sweetly as he looked at Maria and then Amy.

"Of course! I'll go to parking lot. It was nice seeing you Amy." Maria said kindly as she walked away from Amy and Jimmy.

"You too Maria! Wow...So you like Italians huh?" Amy said as she smiled slowly.

"What? She's hot and really nice. We have a lot in common actually." Jimmy said honestly.

"No, I get it...I was too much for you to handle, wasn't I?" Amy said seriously.

"Uh...Not really...You said you wanted to be with Ben..." Jimmy said awkwardly.

"You're right...I'm glad to be with him. It's just...when we were together, I think it caused more harm than good..." Amy said sadly.

"Why do you say that?" Jimmy asked concerned.

"Well...I was with Ben still when I was with you...I'm sorry..." Amy said honestly.

"Oh...It doesn't matter anymore...I've moved on Amy and I hope you're happy with Ben. See you later." Jimmy said sincerely and he walked towards the parking lot.

Amy sighed and started to walk towards the parking lot when Ricky called.

"Ugh...What do you want?" Amy asked annoyed as she answered the phone.

"It's nice to hear from you too...I just wanted to apologize for accusing you of cheating on Ben because he slept with Adrian..." Ricky said sarcastically and then sincerely.

"Gee, thanks Ricky...I was wondering when you were going to apologize...I just talked to Jimmy and he's with Maria...The girl that Ben was with in Italy." Amy said a little irritated.

"You're welcome...Good for Jimmy I guess...Are you ok?" Ricky said worried.

"Um...No...Mimsy is dying and Adrian upset me earlier..." Amy said as she began to feel tears in her eyes.

"I know about Mimsy...Ashley told me...I'm so sorry Amy...What did Adrian do this time?" Ricky said sadly and then a little irritated.

"She said that...she told you not to marry me...And that she's glad you listened to her because I'm full of crap...I stood up to her so maybe she'll apologize to me..." Amy said seriously.

"Oh, God...Why does she always do this? What started this entire thing anyway?" Ricky said confused.

"She saw me kiss Jimmy and it went downhill from there..." Amy said sadly.

"Of course...Grace told me about that...Maybe she will apologize eventually...I can talk to her if you want." Ricky said nicely.

"Uh...You don't have to do that Ricky...We'll figure it out...Thanks anyway...I have to go pick up John." Amy said sweetly as she got in her car.

"All right...Talk to you later...I have to get back to class." Ricky said as he walked down the hall.

"Ok...Bye...John misses you." Amy said kindly. Ricky laughed and hung up.

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

"Omar? Why are you home so early?" Adrian said confused as she walked in the door.

"Uh...They let me go early today..." Omar said nervously.

"Are you sure? They never let you go early." Adrian said worried as she sat next to Omar on the couch.

"Yeah...So...they let me leave early cause I was late to work this morning..." Omar said awkwardly.

"What? Oh, no...Did you get...fired?" Adrian said shocked.

"Ha ha! Got ya!" Omar said happily as his face lit up.

"Uh...What's going on?" Adrian asked confused.

"There was a power outage so they let everyone leave early today. And I was not late to work." Omar said calmly.

"Oh...Whew...You had me really worried for a minute there. I'm glad you still have your job." Adrian said relieved.

"Me too...If I didn't, you would still be with me right?" Omar said seriously.

"Of course I would! I love you...Did something else happen?" Adrian said sweetly and then suspiciously.

"No...I just wanted to hear you say that. How was school?" Omar said happily.

"Heh...You're so funny...School was all right...Same old stuff...What do you want to do for dinner? I know it's still early." Adrian said calmly.

"Hmm...I was thinking Chinese. Do you want to make it?" Omar said smiling.

"Sure...I love cooking...Heh...But I would like some of this first." Adrian smirked and then she gave Omar a long kiss.

"Mmm...Me too...I'll race you in bed if you want." Omar said happily.

"Heh...Sounds good to me." Adrian said seductively as she got off the couch.

Omar got up and started to walk into the bedroom when Adrian's phone rang.

"Ugh...I'll be right there." Adrian said as she pulled out her phone from her purse. Omar rolled his eyes and walked into his room.

"Hello?" Adrian said a little irritated as she answered her phone.

"Hey Adrian...Sorry if you're busy but..." Grace said kindly.

"Just get to the point Grace...Omar and I are about to...you know..." Adrian said stubbornly.

"Oh...This can wait actually..." Grace said awkwardly.

"No it's fine...Just tell me what's wrong." Adrian rolled her eyes as she sat back on the couch.

"All right...so...Jason invited me to go bowling tonight and I asked Ricky if he wanted to go but...he can't cause he has another test tomorrow...And Jack's going to be there...So I don't know if I should go..." Grace said worried.

"Oh my...Sounds like you have quite the dilemma...Hmm...Who else is going to be there?" Adrian said concerned.

"Some guys that Jason and Jack played football with and...Madison, Alice, and Henry I think are going...I kind of want to go cause it sounds like fun...And Jack is with Chloe now..." Grace answered a little irritated.

"That does sound like a lot of fun...Heh...I wish I could go...Jack is with Chloe? That's interesting...I think you should go if you want to...But if you think that you can't handle being around Jack, then maybe you shouldn't...However, it's not like you're going to be alone with him...Plus this will help Ricky trust you more." Adrian said confidently.

"You're right Adrian...I do want to go so I think I will. Thanks for your help...And there is one more thing I wanted to tell you but...it can wait until later...I have to get back to class." Grace said sweetly.

"No problem...You can text me too...Omar's waiting for me so..." Adrian said nicely.

"Uh...No I'll just call you tomorrow or something...It's pretty important...Have fun with Omar..." Grace said nervously.

"That's fine...Are you all right? You seem a little...funny..." Adrian said suspiciously.

"I promise I'm ok...Bye..." Grace said sadly and she hung up.

I would keep going but I have to get dinner and study. There's some drama starting to heat up again. Will Adrian forgive Amy? Will Marc Molina work at Hudson? Is Grace starting to feel guilty about what she did with Ricky in the shower? There will be more flashbacks of that in the next chapter! Is Ricky reconsidering getting baptized? At least he apologized to Jack. Sounds like Nora is going to be ready for Bob's trial. It also sounds like Amy is starting to learn from her mistakes after being with Jimmy and Ben at the same time. Is Ricky going to talk to Adrian about Amy? Was Omar telling the truth about what happened at work? How is bowling going to go for Grace with Jason, Jack, and the other people that are going? What is she going to tell Adrian? Stay tuned to find out! There will be other characters back in the next chapter! Let me know what you think! Thank you! :)