Here's chapter 88! 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
The next day at Jack's house...
"Did you enjoy the movie?" Jack said nicely as he turned the TV off.
"Yeah...Letters To Juliet is one of my favorite movies..." Chloe said kindly.
"Cool...Do you want to play a game now?" Jack said smiling.
"Sure...How about would you rather?" Chloe said intrigued.
"Ooooh...That's a good one...Heh...You want to go first?" Jack said as he grinned.
"All right...Would you rather have had Grace grinding on you last night instead of me?" Chloe said seriously.
"What? Are you kidding me?" Jack said surprised.
"Just answer the question." Chloe said a little irritated.
"No...I had a lot of fun dancing with you last night...Would you rather...kiss me in water or around fire?" Jack said honestly and then kindly.
"Good...I had a lot of fun dancing with you too...Heh...Mmm...That's a good one...I would have to say both." Chloe said happily.
"You have to choose one or the other." Jack said firmly.
"Fire then...That sounds really romantic." Chloe said sweetly.
"Yeah it does...It's your turn." Jack said as he smiled slowly.
"Um...Would you rather...Fly or be invisible?" Chloe said nicely.
"Fly for sure...Superman was my favorite superhero as a kid...Flying super fast would be awesome...What about you?" Jack said intrigued.
"Heh...You can't use the same question...Those are the rules." Chloe said as she smiled.
"Really? Hmm...Would you rather spend a night with me in a hotel or win a million dollars on a game show?" Jack said kindly.
"Wow...That's a good one...But I would definitely say spend a night with you in a hotel." Chloe said seriously as she smiled.
"Heh...Yeah right...You're just saying that to make me feel like I'm worth a million bucks." Jack said as he grinned.
"I would much rather spend time with you than win money...I like you that much, Jack." Chloe said nicely.
"Thanks Chloe...I like you a lot too...And I probably would give up money for you." Jack said sincerely.
"Aww! You're too sweet!" Chloe said happily and she leaned in close to Jack and gave him a long kiss.
"Mmm...So are you...Heh...You want to play another game?" Jack said as he smirked.
"What game?" Chloe said intrigued.
"Strip poker." Jack said quietly.
"Uh...I don't think so..." Chloe said awkwardly.
"Maybe some other time then...I'm sorry...We could just make out on the couch." Jack said nicely.
"Don't worry about it." Chloe said kindly and Jack put a piece of hair behind her ear.
"You are so beautiful, Chloe." Jack said happily as Chloe blushed and he gave a slow and long kiss.
Meanwhile at Ricky's apartment...
"What do you say Brandon? You could get some money from that song we made together...I talked to a guy who works at Warner Brothers Records about it." Ricky said seriously as he sat on the couch with his phone.
"I don't know, Ricky...I thought you made it for Grace...I would feel kind of bad making money off of it." Brandon said honestly.
"I know but they like it and since you made the piano part, they would be willing to pay you a thousand dollars for it...They want to pay me for it too but I won't accept it...This could help you to become a musician." Ricky said kindly.
"Hmm...You do have a good point...But are you sure that it's ok? If they pay me for it...will other people hear it?" Brandon said concerned.
"Yeah...It's the least I could do since you helped me to make it...And they want to use it in a movie." Ricky said nicely.
"All right...I'll take the thousand dollars then...Thank you so much, Ricky...But I think you should accept the money that they want to pay you...If you don't, someone else might get it who doesn't deserve it." Brandon said sincerely.
"You're welcome...You're right but...I already told Grace that I wouldn't take the money..." Ricky said worried.
"She gave you this opportunity for a Christmas present...I would take advantage of it...You could use the money to pay for a romantic trip for you two or something." Brandon said honestly.
"Hmm...That's true...I will accept the money...I can always make another song that's just for her...But...what if Grace wanted me to take it because she wants me to be richer?" Ricky said seriously.
"You think that she's a gold digger? I doubt it since she wants to be a doctor...I'm sure she just did it because she loves you...And if you don't want it, you could give it to me." Brandon said sternly.
"Heh...Nice try, Brandon...I'll take it...And I'll send you the number that you can call to get your money...I hope you have a great New Year's day." Ricky said smiling.
"Sounds good...I hope you do too...Bye Ricky." Brandon said happily.
"Bye Brandon and thanks for the advice." Ricky said kindly.
"No problem man...I'll talk to you later." Brandon said nicely and he hung up.
Ricky stood up after putting his phone on the table and there was a knock on the door and he opened it.
"Hey Amy...How's John?" Ricky said surprised.
"He's doing great...We had fun at the movies...I think he's ready for a nap though." Amy said sweetly as they walked into the living room and John went into his room.
"He looks pretty tired...Heh...Did you and Ben have fun last night?" Ricky said smiling as he sat on the couch with Amy.
"Yeah we did...That line dancing place was amazing! I noticed that you and Grace were having a lot of fun." Amy said happily and then awkwardly.
"Heh...We did have a lot of fun...So...about yesterday at dinner..." Ricky said kindly and then sadly.
"Are you still not ok?" Amy said concerned.
"The truth is...It finally hit me last night that...we're over for good...You left me for Ben and I just have to accept it...But...Why did you do it? Besides the fact that you love him." Ricky said honestly as he looked at Amy in the eyes.
"I did it because we weren't good together, Ricky...Even though John is our son...Don't you remember all the constant arguments that we got into? About getting married and New York...It got completely ridiculous...And you didn't even want to be with me when I was pregnant...Ben was there for me from the beginning...But I do appreciate everything that you did for me and John...And no matter what happens, we will always be his parents." Amy said seriously.
"You're right, Amy...If I really loved you, then I would have done anything I could to stop you from going to New York or I would have transferred to Hudson...But things are different now...I couldn't be happier with Grace...And I am really happy for you and Ben." Ricky said kindly.
"Thank you...I'm glad you're finally telling me how you really feel...And I was wondering...if you would want to be Ben's best man? He doesn't have a brother or a cousin that he wants to ask...So..." Amy said sweetly and then awkwardly.
"No problem...Uh...I would love to be Ben's best man...Why didn't he ask me?" Ricky said concerned.
"He was going to ask you last night but you left when he wanted to ask you...Heh...He's been shopping with Leo for suites." Amy said kindly.
"Oh...I would be honored to do it...Did you two pick a date?" Ricky said intrigued as he smiled.
"Yes we did...Valentine's Day! I know it's a little soon but we thought it would be fun to celebrate our anniversary on the most romantic day of the year." Amy said happily.
"That's awesome! I think that's a great idea! Congrats on picking a date!" Ricky said excited and he gave Amy a hug.
"Thanks Ricky! I'm so excited! I'm going to look at dresses with my Mom and Ashley tomorrow...And we're not sure where the wedding is going to be yet but I'll send you and Grace an invitation by the end of January." Amy said smiling as she stood up.
"Sounds good...I need to get dinner started...See ya later." Ricky said nicely as Amy walked by the door.
"All right...Where is Grace anyway?" Amy said intrigued.
"She's been hanging out with Adrian all day...She's going back to New York next week cause Omar has to work." Ricky said kindly as he opened the door for Amy.
"Gotcha...Heh...I'll see you and John later...Bye." Amy said smiling and she left.
Meanwhile at the mall...
"Whew...What a long day! I had so much fun using all the gift cards I got for Christmas." Adrian said happily as she sat on a bench with Grace.
"Me too...Heh...But...I've thought about returning the pink lingerie top that Ricky got me." Grace said sweetly and then awkwardly.
"Ooooh...How come?" Adrian said intrigued.
"I don't know if I should wear it...I also have a red one." Grace said sadly.
"I'm confused...You two aren't doing anything so...why can't you just save them for later?" Adrian said concerned.
"I could but...I don't want to look too sexy when we first..." Grace said uncomfortably.
"Heh...Wow...I can't believe you're concerned about looking too sexy when you and Ricky first do it...The sexier you look, the better...That will make Ricky love you even more...Trust me." Adrian said as she smirked.
"No, Adrian...You don't get it...I don't want Ricky to sleep with me because I'm dressed a certain way...I want him to want me because he loves me." Grace said honestly.
"I'm sorry...What? He already does love you...There's nothing wrong with looking a little hot for him." Adrian said seriously.
"It's just...My Mom thinks I should be careful by what I wear around him...She doesn't want me giving him mixed signals." Grace said concerned.
"And since when do you listen to your mother? Listen Grace, if you want to sleep with Ricky after you two are married, then you can dress however you want...But if she's worried about you two doing anything before you two tie the knot then, it doesn't matter...She can't tell you what to do forever...You have to grow up sooner or later." Adrian said seriously.
"But she's my Mom...I respect her and...I don't want to hurt Ricky by...no offense but by how you dressed a lot in high school...And I guess I'll keep the lingerie...I guess I've been thinking about this a lot lately because Ben and Amy are engaged and...cause of last night..." Grace said sincerely.
"Heh...No offense taken...Oh yeah...I saw you and Ricky getting a little crazy on the dance floor last night...He wants you really bad...I can tell...And what do Ben and Amy have to do with this? Wait...do you want to be engaged again just because of them?" Adrian said quietly and then worried.
"Ha ha...I know Ricky wants me really bad cause...um...he got turned on last night after having a dream about us making out on the couch...I do not want to be engaged because of Ben and Amy...I'm really happy for them..." Grace said honestly after smiling.
"Uh huh...It sounds to me like you feel a little left out cause your best friends are married and engaged while you're not...And I know you want Ricky really bad too...Do you remember when I told you that Ricky makes friends with girls that he wants to have sex with?" Adrian said seriously.
"Heh...I do not feel left out...Ricky and I haven't even been together for that long...And I do remember when you told me that...When we were stalking your dad...Heh...Why?" Grace said awkwardly as she blushed and then intrigued.
"You are such a bad liar...Ha ha...After you and Ricky got back together, I thought that he only wanted to sleep with you like in high school but...I can see that he does love you...More than he ever loved Amy...The way you two were dancing together last night was very passionate and you're willing to do that in public which means you two must really love each other without caring about what other people think." Adrian said honestly as she smirked.
"Wow...You're good...Ok...So I do want to be engaged to Ricky but...I just don't know when...And you're right...We do love each other regardless of what other people think." Grace said sweetly.
"I know...Heh...But...I also saw you look at Jack and Chloe before you started grinding on Ricky...What was that about?" Adrian said suspiciously.
"Oh...Um...That was nothing...I was just seeing how they were dancing..." Grace said nervously as she smiled.
"Spit it out, Grace...Were you trying to make Jack jealous?" Adrian said a little irritated.
"Of course not! Don't be ridiculous...We just talked about how much Ricky and I love each other...Gosh, Adrian...Can we stop playing twenty questions and go now?" Grace said a little annoyed as she rolled her eyes and stood up.
"Really? You're going to run away again? I'm trying to help you." Adrian said firmly as she grabbed Grace's hand.
"Fine...I was just trying to bother Jack because he kept hitting on my cousin...But then I didn't care about him as soon as Ricky and I got more into it." Grace said seriously.
"Why? Jack is over you and you're over him...Right?" Adrian said concerned as they started to walk out of the mall.
"Yeah...I just don't want him to hurt Chloe." Grace said sadly.
"I'm sure Chloe will be fine...She seems like a strong girl...Besides, she cheated on Jack before...Not the other way around." Adrian said honestly.
"That's true...Ugh...I need to get going...Ricky is probably wondering where I am." Grace said a little irritated as they walked into the parking lot.
"Are you all right? I didn't mean to make you upset by asking you about Jack...I just don't want you to do anything that you'll regret later...again." Adrian said worried.
"Of course I'm all right...And I actually think before I make decisions, Adrian...Sometimes things just don't end up going how I think they will and then...I end up hurting myself...But it's ok because God will help me get through it." Grace said seriously.
"Yeah but...I don't want you to end up doing something that could really hurt you...You know that I love you, Grace and...I hope that you've learned from your mistakes...And I'm not just talking about sex...Don't be too hard on yourself." Adrian said sincerely.
"I love you too...And thanks for all your help...I'll try to not be too hard on myself...I'll see you later, Adrian." Grace said kindly and she gave Adrian a hug.
"You're welcome...See ya later." Adrian said smiling and she got in her car.
Meanwhile at Ben's house...
"I really like that suite you got." Amy said sweetly as she sat next to Ben on the couch.
"Me too...So does Ricky want to be my best man?" Ben said intrigued.
"Yes...He said he would be honored to do it...I'm so excited to shop for a dress tomorrow!" Amy said happily.
"That's awesome! I'm sure whatever dress you pick will be beautiful." Ben said as he smiled slowly.
"Yes it will be...I'm so glad we picked Valentine's Day...It's so much better than the Fourth of July...I don't know what Ricky and I were thinking when we picked that day." Amy said kindly.
"Heh...Yeah...And everyone thought it was a gay holiday...I don't know where that came from...Ha ha..." Ben said nicely.
"I hear laughing...Are you two excited to make wedding plans?" Leo said smiling as he walked into the living room.
"We sure are, Dad...I'm so excited to marry Amy." Ben said as he grinned.
"I know that, son...And I'm very excited too...I was wondering if Amy has a ring for you." Leo said seriously as he sat down in a black and leather chair.
"Uh...I don't actually...You haven't told me what kind you want." Amy said nicely as she looked at Ben.
"Oh...It doesn't matter to me...Gold or silver is totally fine." Ben said happily.
"How about my old ring? That way Amy won't have to buy a new one." Leo said kindly as he pulled out a ring box from his pocket.
"You mean the ring you wore when you were married to Mom? Dad...I couldn't..." Ben said awkwardly.
"No...I insist...My grandfather gave me it and now I want you to have it." Leo said honestly as he opened the box.
"Wow...It's very nice and in good condition...Thank you, Dad." Ben said surprised and then kindly.
"You are very welcome, Ben...I don't need this ring to remind me of the good times that I had with your mother...I have all the memories of her in my heart...and some pictures and videos for when I get old and can't remember things...Heh...But I want you two to remember that marriage is more than wearing a ring on your left hand and getting a piece of paper that says you're married legally...It's about being committed and loving each other for the rest of your lives." Leo said seriously as he gave Ben the ring box.
"Thank you Leo...And we know that." Amy said as she smiled.
"You're the best, Dad...Thank you for everything." Ben said happily and he gave Leo a hug.
"You're both very welcome...And I'm really happy for both of you. Not many people find the love of their life at your age." Leo said kindly and he left the living room.
"Your dad is awesome, Ben." Amy said nicely.
"He sure is...Heh...Do you want to have an engagement party? Henry thought it would be fun." Ben said smiling.
"Oh...That would be fun...Where do want to have it?" Amy said intrigued.
"Hmm...I'm not sure...How about at Alberton's?" Ben said as he smirked.
"Ha ha! I don't think people are allowed to have parties there...What about at a hotel with a restuarant?" Amy said happily.
"That sounds perfect! Let's look for some places online." Ben said excited as he pulled out his phone.
"Yeah it does...I love you." Amy said sweetly and she gave Ben a short kiss.
"Heh...I love you too." Ben said smiling and he typed opened Google on his phone.
Meanwhile at Ricky's apartment...
"The steak and potatoes were really good...I didn't know you could cook like that." Grace said sweetly as she wiped her mouth.
"Yeah...I looked up the recipe online and it turned out really well...John liked it too." Ricky said happily as he put his dishes in the sink.
"He's so adorable...How was your day?" Grace said intrigued as Ricky sat back down.
"It was pretty nice...I talked to Brandon on the phone about my song and he's going to take the thousand dollars or whatever that Warner Brothers Records wants to pay him for it...And I decided that I'm going to take the money for it too...They told me that I can pick the money up tomorrow." Ricky said honestly.
"Oh...That's really great but I thought you didn't want to sell it." Grace said surprised.
"I figured that I could make another song just for you and...it was one of your Christmas presents for me." Ricky said kindly.
"Aww...Thanks Ricky...And I figured that you would want the money eventually...Ha ha...How was Amy when she dropped John off?" Grace said sweetly.
"You're welcome...Amy's doing really well...She and Ben picked a date for their wedding." Ricky said as he grinned.
"Really?! That's so exciting! When is it?" Grace said happily.
"Valentine's Day! I'm so happy for them!" Ricky said smiling.
"Aww! That is so romantic! I am too! I'm sure the wedding will be amazing." Grace said sweetly.
"Yeah...And I'm going to be Ben's best man so...that should be fun." Ricky said honestly.
"Oh wow...Congrats! Are you nervous about it?" Grace said nicely and then concerned.
"I wasn't at first but then I realized that I have to say a speech at the reception." Ricky said awkwardly.
"Hmm...Well you did an excellent job with your speech at your graduation...I'm sure you'll think of something really heartfelt to say about Ben and Amy." Grace said seriously.
"Thanks Grace...Hopefully they will want me to say a short one...How was your day with Adrian?" Ricky said kindly.
"I can help you with it...And my day with Adrian was fun...We did a lot of shopping and got our nails done..." Grace said happily.
"Cool...And...I saw you looking at Jack and Chloe last night." Ricky said concerned.
"Yeah...Why does that matter?" Grace said confused.
"You tell me...Why did you want to grind so bad after you looked at them?" Ricky said suspiciously.
"Because of Jack flirting with Cotton...I wanted to bother him by grinding with you but then I just forgot about him after we got more into it...I'm sorry..." Grace said honestly.
"For crying out loud...Can't you just let him go? Whatever he does with other girls should not affect what you want to do with me." Ricky said sternly.
"You're right...If he messes up again, I'm not going to be surprised...And...I shouldn't let him affect us...Or what Ben and Amy do." Grace said sincerely.
"What are you talking about?" Ricky said confused.
"I have to tell you that...I am a little jealous of Amy and Ben since they are engaged..." Grace said sadly as she looked at the table.
"You're jealous? I thought you were happy for them." Ricky said surprised.
"Heh...I am but...it just feels weird that Adrian is married to Omar and Ben and Amy are almost married while we're still single." Grace said seriously.
"Oh...I had no idea you felt that way...So what if some of our friends are engaged and married? We still have a lot of friends who aren't...like Jack, Chloe, Madison, Lauren, Jason, Jesse, Alice, Henry, Daniel, Clementine...You shouldn't feel bad, Grace." Ricky said kindly as he grabbed Grace's hand from across the table.
"You're right...But we are living together." Grace said concerned.
"So? Jack lived with you even when you were with Grant and Daniel...We don't have to get married just because a couple of our friends are engaged right now." Ricky said firmly.
"That's true but I also lived with my family when Jack lived with me...But that's irrelevant now...cause I have you...And we can take our relationship to the next level whenever you're ready." Grace said nicely.
"Heh...Whatever you want, Grace...And thanks for telling me the truth." Ricky said as he smiled slowly.
"Of course...I love you." Grace said sweetly.
"I love you too." Ricky said happily and he gave Grace a long kiss.
"Mmm...Do you want some ice cream?" Grace said as she smirked.
"Yeah...I need to give John a bath first though." Ricky said nicely.
"Right...Heh...I can make us malts if you want." Grace said kindly.
"That sounds delicious...John would probably like a small one too." Ricky said as he licked his lips and he walked into John's room.
Grace walked towards the fridge and there was a knock on the door.
"I got it!" Grace said loudly and she walked over to the door and opened it.
"Hey...Grace..." Lauren said through her tears.
"Lauren?! What's wrong?" Grace said surprised.
"Dante...Got...In a severe car accident...A few miles away from here...I was on my way home from Madison's house when his parents told me that he's in the hospital a few minutes ago on the phone..." Lauren said sadly as she wiped her face.
"Oh no...That's terrible...Is he going to make it?" Grace said concerned.
"I don't know...He's in critical condition...Could you or Ricky drive me to the hospital? I'm too shaken up to drive right now...My car is across the street." Lauren said seriously.
"Of course...Ricky is giving John a bath so...I can drive you...Let me tell him really quick and we can go." Grace said nicely and she walked into the bathroom.
Oh no! Poor Dante! Is he going to make it? Jack and Chloe keep getting closer. What is Ricky going to use the money that he's going to receive for his song on? And how will Brandon use his money? Amy and Ben are getting married on Valentine's Day! Will it go well? At least Ricky is getting along better with Amy. Is Grace having second thoughts about the lingerie and is she worrying about being engaged too soon? Should she stop worrying about Jack and Chloe? Will she consider all the advice that Adrian gave her? I thought it would be sweet for Leo to give Ben his old wedding ring. What kind of wedding dress is Amy going to get? How will their engagement party go? At least Grace told Ricky the truth about Jack and how she felt about Ben's and Amy's engagement. Let me know what you think! Thank you! :)