Here's chapter 52! 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

Jack was struggling as the other guy started to push him towards the floor.

"Come on Jack! Use your legs!" The coach yelled loudly over the crowd as they watched the match intensely.

Jack started to straighten his legs but he couldn't move the other guy. He started to sweat and his arms felt weaker as the other guy used his weight to bring Jack to the ground. Jack tried using all his strength to push the guy off of him but he couldn't do it.

The referee slammed his hand on the matt three times and Jack lost his first wrestling match.

"Oh man...This is harder than I thought it would be." Jack said out of breath as he stood up.

"It's all right Jack. Go get some water. You'll win the next one." The coach said seriously as he patted Jack on the back.

"Damn, Jack. You could have had that guy. Are you all right?" Jesse asked concerned.

"Yeah...Thanks Jesse...I'm just a little tired." Jack said as he grabbed his water bottle.

"Maybe you need a little boost." Jesse said quietly.

"Uh...If you're talking about steriods, then I'm not taking them. That's cheating." Jack said honestly.

"Yeah, so? You wanna win don't you? It's not like you haven't cheated before." Jesse said as he sat next to Jack on a chair.

"What are you talking about? I never took performance enhancing drugs before." Jack said confused.

"You cheated on Grace, dude." Jesse said seriously.

"Shut up Jesse! That's not the same." Jack said angrily as he looked at Jesse in the eyes.

"All right...Whatever you say..." Jesse said awkwardly.

Jack sighed and rolled his eyes as he watched the next match.

Meanwhile at Ricky's apartment...

Grace was in the shower while Ricky was doing the dishes when his phone rang.

"Hello?" Ricky asked without checking the caller ID.

"Hello Ricky. It's me." Adrian said nicely.

"Ugh...What do you want? I need to finish the dishes." Ricky said a little irritated.

"Sorry...I don't mean to ruin your dish washing. How was Mimsy? I tried calling Amy but she didn't answer." Adrian said sarcastically and then kindly.

"Heh...It's ok...She was in a coma...And she probably still is. Why do you even care?" Ricky asked confused.

"Oh...That's really sad...Amy and I are friends now...or we're trying to be and I want to know how Mimsy is...So did Grace tell you what we talked about?" Adrian said sadly and then happily.

"That's really nice of you, Adrian...I'll keep you posted. Grace sort of told me that you two talked about me and Jack. Why? Is there something I should know?" Ricky asked concerned.

"Uh...This is hard to say...Ha ha...No pun intended but...she asked me what sex was like with you..." Adrian said nervously.

"Bye Adrian." Ricky said stubbornly as he rolled his eyes and hung up.

A few minutes later Grace walked out of the shower.

"Hey Ricky. Were you on the phone?" Grace said nicely as she walked into the kitchen with a towel around her hair and she was wearing a pink robe.

"Sit down Grace. We need to talk." Ricky said sternly as he sat down.

"Um...Is there a problem?" Grace said nervously as she sat down.

"I can't believe you would stoop this low...And don't act all innocent...You know what I'm talking about..." Ricky said firmly as he crossed his arms.

"No I don't actually...Did you just talk to Adrian?" Grace said suspiciously.

"Yeah I did...And you know what she just told me? That you asked her what sex is like with me. I can't believe you! I thought you respected me more than that!" Ricky said loudly as his face started to turn red.

"Calm down Ricky! Adrian didn't say much about it...I promise..." Grace said in a worried tone.

"I have tried to be very patient with you, Grace...I'm working very hard to make our relationship work and then you go and talk to Adrian about my sex life behind my back?! I used to have sex with her so I could forget about my pain! It was extremely emotional for both of us. And I don't want you to talk to her about it ever again, got it?" Ricky said angrily.

"I'm so sorry...I didn't know that she would tell you...I told you that I talked to Adrian about you...And I appreciate you being patient with me, Ricky...It's not like you've never talked to Jack about me..." Grace said sadly as her eyes got watery.

"How could you think that Adrian wouldn't have told me? She can't keep her mouth shut. I have talked to Jack about you but I've never asked him what you're like in bed. I have more respect for you than that. And you should have the same amount of respect for me. I gotta get to work. Watch John for me..." Ricky said a little irritated as he stood up.

"All right...Have a good day at work..." Grace said through her tears as she covered her face.

Ricky sighed and he walked over to Grace and gave her a hug.

"Hey...I don't mean to yell at you...I just wasn't expecting Adrian to tell me that..." Ricky said kindly as he rubbed Grace's back.

"Yeah I know...It's just...you got me all hot after we made out in the shower and...I just wanted to ask Adrian that...I'm so sorry Ricky...I know that our first time will be different...Because we love each other...right?" Grace said as she cried and laid her head on Ricky's shoulder.

"I'm sorry too...Of course we love each other...And I promise that I won't invite you into the shower again...All right?" Ricky said honestly as he hugged Grace tighter.

"Heh heh...Ok...I love you." Grace said sweetly as she let go of Ricky.

"I love you too...And when you go home, you can just bring John downstairs. He can help me with the cash register until we close. Leo won't mind." Ricky said happily as he smiled.

"All right...I have some homework to do before I go to dinner...with Jeff...Ugh...At least my family will be there...Where is John anyway?" Grace said nicely.

"He's in his room...You know, you're kinda hot after you get out of the shower." Ricky smirked.

"Ha ha...Very funny...I'm sure I look like a mess right now after crying..." Grace said sarcastically as she took her towel off of her hair.

"No...You look beautiful..." Ricky said kindly as he pulled Grace close to him.

"Heh...If you're trying to make me feel better, it's working." Grace said quietly as she smiled slowly.

"Mmm...Good...And your hair looks sexy wet..." Ricky said seductively as he leaned in closer to Grace.

Grace's cheeks turned red as she put her hands on Ricky's neck while he gave her a long kiss.

"Eww! Gross!" John said from behind them.

"Oh...Hey buddy..." Ricky said awkwardly as he pulled away from Grace.

"Heh heh...I got him...You need to go." Grace said as she laughed.

"Yeah...Bye John. See you later." Ricky said happily as he waved at John.

"Bye Daddy! I love you!" John said sweetly as he waved at Ricky.

"Heh...Love you too...Bye Grace." Ricky said kindly as he walked out the door.

"Bye Ricky...Ok, John...you can back to your room now...I have to change clothes." Grace said nicely.

"Oh teh...Gracie...But...why...why were you kissing Daddy?" John asked innocently.

"Because we love each other...Go play with your toys." Grace said happily as she walked into the bedroom.

John walked into his room and started to play with his toys.

After Grace changed her clothes, she brushed her hair and started to think about Adrian.

"Oh, God...I can't believe Adrian told Ricky that...Why would You let her do that? Who am I kidding? How could I even ask her that? Ugh...It's just after that night in the shower...No, I can't go there...Ok...I promised You that I meant it when I said that I would wait until marriage before I got back with Jack...But then I didn't...Why does this have to be so complicated, God? I really appreciate everything that Ricky has done for me even though I almost kissed Jack...God, how could I have done that? Is this a sign that I still have...feelings for him? Of course not! He's a jerk...We were over a long time ago anyway...I love Ricky and...I'm going to love him for the rest of my life...And I'm sorry for all the mistakes that I've made...Please, God...just help me to keep bettering myself and others for You..." Grace prayed with concern in her voice and then confidently.

Meanwhile in New York...

Omar walked into his house with groceries while Adrian was working on homework.

"There you are...Did you get some good food?" Adrian asked nicely.

"Yes I did...I got some Italian and Mexican stuff and some cereal...Oh, and I also got your favorite ice cream." Omar said happily as he put the groceries on the table.

"Mmm...Thank you...So I talked to Ricky after you left..." Adrian said awkwardly.

"You talked to Ricky about what?" Omar asked concerned.

"Um...I told him that Grace asked me about...you know...with him..." Adrian said seriously.

"Oh...Wait...You did what?" Omar said shocked.

"I know, I know...It was really stupid and I shouldn't have done it but...I think Ricky has a right to know...Don't you?" Adrian said honestly.

"Well, I know that I wouldn't want you asking other girls about me...in bed...That's...just really low...Especially for Grace." Omar said as he put the food away.

"Um...I don't know any other girls that you've been with...And even I did, I wouldn't ask them about you in that way...Especially since we started pretty quickly after we first were together...And don't judge Grace, all right? She's been through a lot and...I think she's trying to be Christian again..." Adrian said seriously, happily, and then a little irritated.

"Mmm...That's true...Ha ha...I know Grace has been through a lot and I think it's good that she's trying to follow her beliefs again...I really liked her church too..." Omar said kindly.

"Oh...Did you? Then maybe we should go back for some...spiritual inspiration..." Adrian smirked as she moved closer to Omar.

"Heh...That's not what I meant...Although the sex was good after church...Really good actually...But uh...I would like to start going to church here with you, Adrian. I grew up going to church and I want our kids to also." Omar said happily and then honestly.

"Really? What kind of church? Cause I was raised Catholic...Even though me and my Mom only went to church on Christmas and Easter growing up...We always went to a Catholic church and I was baptized as a baby..." Adrian said concerned.

"I was raised baptist but...whatever church we like is the one we should go to." Omar said as he smiled slowly.

"All right...Sounds good to me...You know, you would make a very hot minister or priest or whatever..." Adrian said seductively as she put her hands on Omar's neck.

"Ha ha...Very funny Adrian...You know I love my job..." Omar said as he laughed and put his hands on Adrian's waist.

"Yeah I know...But uh...you could be one for Halloween or something..." Adrian said quietly and she gave Omar a long kiss.

A few minutes later Adrian's phone rang.

"Mmm...That would be fun...Uh...your phone." Omar said sweetly as he pulled away from Adrian.

"I know...Hello?" Adrian said as she answered her phone.

"Hello Adrian! It's Leo Boykevich...How ya doing?" Leo said enthusiastically.

"Oh...Hello Leo...I'm doing great...How are you?" Adrian said nicely.

"I'm doing well...Thanks for asking...I'm happy to have Ben home for awhile...You know that your Thanksgiving break starts on Monday and I was wondering if you would like to come over to my house for Thanksgiving. Your parents are welcome to come and Omar too." Leo said kindly.

"Yeah...I almost forgot about Thanksgiving...Heh...We would love to come." Adrian said happily.

"Great! I'll let your parents know. And I'll even pay for you two's flight." Leo said smiling.

"Um...You don't have to do that." Adrian said honestly.

"Nonsense! It's the holidays. Consider it as an early Christmas present. I'll pay ya when you get here." Leo said seriously.

"Thank you so much Leo! We'll be there on Tuesday...Unfortunately, Omar doesn't get the entire week off..." Adrian said excited and then sadly.

"No problem Adrian...And that's all right...I look forward to seeing you two...And I heard that you're pregnant?" Leo said nicely.

"Yes I am...I'm really excited." Adrian said sweetly.

"That's great. Congrats to you and Omar! I'll see ya soon." Leo said happily.

"Thanks Leo...See ya next week...Bye." Adrian said kindly and she hung up.

"What was that about?" Omar asked confused.

"We're going to California on Tuesday." Adrian said smiling.

"Oh...We're going to Leo's for Thanksgiving, aren't we?" Omar asked nicely.

"Yes we are! And my parents are invited. It should be fun...I hope..." Adrian said excited and then worried.

"Yeah it should be! Are you all right?" Omar said kindly and then seriously.

"I am but...what about Max? I feel like I hurt his feelings yesterday..." Adrian said sadly.

"I'm sure he's fine Adrian...I think he felt a little awkward...Especially with the pie thing..." Omar said honestly.

"Heh...That was pretty funny...You're probably right..." Adrian said kindly.

A few minutes later Omar's phone rang.

"I wonder who that could be...Hello?" Omar said as he answered his phone.

"Hey Omar! It's me! Shawna! I found your number from your company's website actually...I thought I still had it but I think it changed..." Shawna said happily.

"Oh...Hey Shawna! That's great. How are you?" Omar asked intrigued. Adrian glared at him as she lifted one of her eye brows.

"I'm doing well...So I was wondering if you and Adrian want to go on a double date tonight? At maybe...Chi Chi's? It's a Japanese steakhouse downtown." Shawna said sweetly.

"Wow...That sounds amazing. We would love too! What time?" Omar said excited.

"Eight. We'll meet you two there in the front entrance." Shawna said kindly.

"Sounds good...See ya later. Bye." Omar said happily and he hung up.

"Who was that?" Adrian asked suspiciously.

"That was just Shawna...She's an old friend from high school of mine...All right...Before you get all jealous, she was just a friend...I ran into her at the bar last night and she has a boyfriend and we're going on a double date with them at Chi Chi's." Omar said seriously.

"Uh huh...And how did she get your number?" Adrian asked concerned.

"She said from my company's website...I promise that we never did anything...I never even kissed her...I swear the only thing I ever did with Shawna was dance with her in a circle with my other friends at my prom...We didn't even slow dance together." Omar said nicely.

"Ok...Fine...I believe you...It's whatever...You're sure that you never slept with her?" Adrian said calmly and then firmly.

"Yes...I never had sex in high school...Unlike some people..." Omar said as he grinned.

"Heh...Don't give me that...You know that I was lonely in high school..." Adrian said as she smiled.

"Ha ha...Yeah, yeah...But you're mine now." Omar said kindly as he started to tickle Adrian.

"Ahahaha! No Omar! Stop!" Adrian said through her giggles. A few minutes later, Omar carried Adrian onto the couch and started to tickle her feet.

"Ha ha! That's what you get for being a bad girl, Adrian!" Omar said as he laughed.

"Bahahahahaha! Cut it out! Or I'll kick you Omar!" Adrian said as she kept laughing.

"Heh heh...No you won't...All right...I'll stop..." Omar said as he sat on the couch.

"Thank you...How old are you? Five?" Adrian said as she sat up.

"What? I can't tickle my lovely wife?" Omar said sweetly.

"Aww! I love being your wife...So what time is the double date?" Adrian said happily.

"I know...And I love being your husband...At eight...We should probably get ready soon...It's almost five..." Omar said nicely.

"Mmm...Yeah but we could do some of this first..." Adrian said smiling and she gave Omar a long kiss.

Meanwhile at Ben's house...

"So did you two enjoy the movie?" Leo said as he walked into his theater room.

"Yeah we did Dad...It was really great...But Amy's kind of sleepy..." Ben said nicely.

"Huh? No I'm not...I'm awake..." Amy said as she stretched her arms.

"Heh...You're still jet lagged?" Leo asked concerned.

"A little...I can't believe Ben is wide awake right now..." Amy said after yawning.

"It's two in the afternoon...And unlike you, I actually slept last night." Ben said seriously.

"Well, excuse me for having a hard time falling asleep while my grandma's dying...Do you have any idea how hard it is to...Oh...I'm sorry..." Amy said a little irritated and then sincerely.

"Don't worry about it sweetheart...We know you're going through a rough time...And you're welcome to stay here during all of next week." Leo said kindly.

"Next week? But we have school next week..." Amy said confused.

"It's Thanksgiving next Thursday and you two have the entire week off." Leo said happily.

"Oh yeah! I can't believe we forgot about Thanksgiving! Thanks Dad!" Ben said excited.

"Wow...I can't believe it either...Thank you Mr. Boykevich." Amy said sweetly.

"You're welcome Amy...And I'm happy to see you with Ben again...I know it was hard leaving Ricky but...I think you two really bring out the best in each other...And I think you'll be together for a very long time." Leo said honestly.

"Thanks Dad...I hope we are too." Ben said happily.

"No problem...There's some snack upstairs if you want something before dinner." Leo said kindly and he went upstairs.

"So...When do you want to go back to the hospital?" Ben asked sadly.

"Uh...Tonight I guess...Ashley texted me and said that she's going with my Mom later...I think my Dad and Kathleen are going to go too...I honestly don't want to go back..." Amy said awkwardly.

"It's ok Amy...We don't have to go tonight...I know it's really hard but...I think your family wants you to be there...I remember when my Mom died...It was the most painful moment of my entire life..." Ben said seriously.

"Oh, geeze...Ben...You were there when she died?" Amy said concerned.

"No...I wasn't...My Dad didn't want me to see her dying...But I remember her funeral was very...hard..." Ben said as his eyes got watery.

"Aww! It's ok..." Amy said sweetly as she hugged Ben.

"Thank you Amy...I know we'll get through this together..." Ben said sadly as he hugged Amy tightly.

"Yeah...We will...I love you." Amy said nicely as she let go of Ben.

"I love you too...You want some food?" Ben said kindly as he stood up.

"Sure...I am pretty hungry." Amy said as she stood up and walked upstairs with Ben.

Meanwhile at the butcher shop...

Ricky and Ethan were working hard when the guy who attacked Peter walked in.

"Uh...What are you doing here?" Ricky asked worried.

"Give me the money and I won't shoot you." The guy said sternly as he pulled out a gun.

"What the hell is going on here?" Ethan asked concerned as he stopped wrapping his gift baskets.

"Shut up kid unless you want to get shot." The guy said cruelly.

Ethan had a terrified look on his face as he got under a table.

"All right man...I'll give you the money..." Ricky said nervously as he opened up the cash register.

"Put it in the bag..." The guy said meanly as he pulled out a brown bag.

Oh, sweet Jesus... Grace thought to herself as she watched Ricky putting the money into the bag from the stairs. Next she quickly ran back into the apartment and locked the door and she called 911.

Woah! This was a crazy one! I thought it would be good to end with a cliff hanger! Ha ha! What's gonna happen next at the butcher shop? Will the guy who beat up Peter get caught? Is Jack gonna do steroids to win his next wrestling match? Did Ricky overreact to Grace asking Adrian about sex with him? Also, is Grace really ready to love Ricky for the rest of her life? How is Omar's and Adrian's double date gonna go with Shawna and her guy? I thought it would be good to put a cute tickle scene with them in this chapter. Ha ha! Is Amy going to see Mimsy again with Ben and her family? Don't forget about Grace's dinner with Jeff and her family too. That will be coming up. And stay tuned for other characters in the next chapter too! Let me know what you think! Thank you! :)