Another chapter here! This one is a bit longer, so I hope it makes up for the previous chapters! :3

Granddad, Huey, and Fae were sitting in the kitchen. Huey stared at Fae with an expressionless face, as Granddad began to speak. "So what's been going on with you and Gabby? Have you got a chance to reunite with your daddy?" Fae nodded.

"Yes. When I was twelve or so. It was very significant to say the least..."

"Really?"

Riley and Gabby were leaning near a tree that was beside the Freeman's house. "Yeah, seeing my dad again was unforgettable. I ain't got nothing against Grandmom. It was fun living with her. But real talk, I was happy to be with my dad..."

Four years ago...

Vincent Walker came out of the passenger's side. He observed the scenery and looked around the environment of Granike, Maryland. Tony Jackson came out of the driver's side, as he laughed. "Yo, my man. Quit your staring. You've been looking like a dumb ass ever since you got out of that prison cell," he stated. Vincent chuckled. "My bad, Tony. I've been in there for so long, I don't even know what the outside looks like," he admitted. "Not to worry, V. Now that you out, you'll get the feel of the real world again," Tony reassured, "Come on. Let's go."

Tony dragged Vincent inside the airport, while Vincent relieved the atmosphere. After a few moments, having a lot of people passing by, Vincent asked, "Um...where did she say they'll be again?" "She said right here near the exit. They probably a little late, that's all."

Suddenly, aside from different conversations around him, he heard a voice he knew all too well. "Dad?" Vincent turned around, seeing the two girls he haven't seen in a long time. "Dad!" Ten year old Gabby ran towards him, full of excitement. Vincent went down to her level and hugged her. He saw twelve year old Fae and Grandmom walking towards them. "I missed you so much, Dad," Gabby whispered. "I missed you, too, Gabriella." Vincent stared at Fae. "And you, too, Faith."

Just as he hugged her, Fae stood there motionless for a moment. After some time, she slowly closed her eyes and hugged him. "Yeah...I missed you, too."

Vincent stood up and looked at Grandmom. "Rachael, thank you for taking care of them when I couldn't get a chance to. I really appreciate it," he said. Grandmom scoffed. "Nigga, please! I didn't do it for you. They're my granddaughters. I gots to take care of my responsibility. Emily would've wanted that." Vincent nodded. "Yeah, she would...you're a great grandmother," he stated. "Your sucking up ain't gon' fix nothing. Now I want them back in Detroit with me next year. If I don't see them, that's your ass," Grandmom instructed.

Vincent nodded. "Don't worry. I'll bring them back to you," he promised. "Mhm, you better! I'll see you girls next time," Grandmom said, hugging Fae and Gabby. "Later, Grandmom!" Gabby said. "Stop smoking," Fae added. Grandmom laughed. "No promises, child. You two be good."

"It was nice seeing you again, Mrs. Smith!" Tony spoke up. "The hell it is. Get a damn haircut, boy," Grandmom said, then walked away to her next flight.

Tony laughed. "Nice lady," he said. Vincent looked at Fae and Gabby. "I'm so glad we're together again, chicas. I promise I'll make up for the seven years. It'll be just us together...as a family."

Gabby hugged him, as Fae nodded, understandingly. They took this time to experience the moment for as long as they can.

"After that, Gabby and I have been moving to Detroit and Maryland for quite some time, so we can spend time with both of our grandmother and father," Fae explained, as Granddad and Huey listened to her, intently.

"Well, what about your education?" Granddad asked.

"Shit, what about it?" Gabby told Riley, "We can't even stay in one school without getting suspended." "Damn, G. What y'all do to get suspended?" Riley asked. Gabby scoffed. "Just the usual fighting and shit. Them bitches these days wanna talk shit just cuz we new. So we just kicked their asses and show them whose boss. Ay, one time in middle school, we actually got expelled," she said. Riley looked surprised. "Ah, shit. What could a girl like you done to get expelled?"

"You did what?!"

"We started a riot," Fae repeated to Granddad, "It was never supposed to happen. We were new in that school. Gabby was a sixth grader and I was in the eighth grade. All those girls were messing with Gabby and once she told me, we had to confront them. They were obviously not meant to rationalize, so we did the best thing that would get right through their heads: fighting. We started fighting one girl, then three, then five, then seven, and the next thing I know, a riot broke out. To make the long story short, we got expelled and never been enrolled to that school ever again."

Huey looked shocked, as Granddad said, "That must be hard for your education." "Not really. I basically thought Gabby and myself everything we know when we were...you know...runaways. I didn't think school was ever needed for us, but our dad wants us to be normal kids and socialize. I assured you, that did not work whatsoever." Fae thought for a moment. "I'm currently suspended right now." "What?! Damn! What the hell for?" Granddad asked.

Gabby laughed. "Fae went in on that dodgeball and threw it at this one bitch who was hatin'! She got suspended throughout the whole school year," she explained. "Damn! I gotta admit, though, that's gangsta," Riley said, impressed. He then stared at Gabby. "Why'd you come back?" Gabby looked at him. "Say what?" she responded.

"It's been so long, man. Y'all said after two years, you would be back with your dad. And you did saw him...yet you never got to see us. You never thought about seeing me again," Riley said. "Naw, Reezy, it ain't like that. I always wanted to come back to Woodcrest to see you. It's cuz of Fae." Gabby scoffed. "Fae never get to let me come back here with her hatin' ass. I had to run from her to come here. She always bitchin' and shit." Riley laughed, as he looked up at the sky. "I feel you. Huey still being gay doing his gay ass reading and shit," he said. "Then you know where I'm coming from. I'd never stop seeing you, man. You my homie. Homies for life," Gabby said, lightly punching his chest, "Plus...I missed you." Riley smiled at her. "Yeah...I missed you, too."

Gabby smiled, as she gazed up at the sky. It was then Riley noticed something different about her. He eyed her up and down. She looked good.

Real good.

Riley shook his head at that thought. He remembered what he said about her when he was little.

"Neither, nigga! It ain't like that. I'm asking her to be one of my crews. My A-1 nigga, not my bitch. You sick for thinking that, Huey."

He still felt that way...at least he hope he does.

"Damn, it's hot." Riley looked at Gabby, as she fanned herself with her hat. "You wanna go get some ice cream?" she asked. "A'ight. Who paying?" Riley responded. "Depends on the person who ain't gonna make it to the shop first!" Gabby announced, as she started running to the city. "Oh, hell naw! You a cheat! Girl, you ain't gonna get none of my money!" Riley called out to her.

He chased after her to the city.

"I'm really sorry we came unannounced, Granddad," Fae apologized. Granddad laughed, cheerfully. "Are you kidding? You can come here any time. Relax. Stay for a while. We can make it just like old times," he reassured. "Granddad." Granddad looked at Fae, as he smiled. "Grandmom is not here. She's still in Detroit. The only thing she would like to tell you was hi," Fae explained.

That's when Granddad banged his fist on the table. "Hi? That's all I got from her? A damn hi! Hell no! Then, what the hell you still sitting here for?! Huey, you and Fae go outside and I don't want to see either of you come back here until y'all are either sweaty or dying! Now get yo' black asses out of here! That woman gonna talk to me today."

Granddad walked out of the kitchen, as Huey sighed. He went out of the kitchen with Fae following him. Just when he was about to open the front door, he heard it. "Huey, please talk to me." Huey slowly turned around, seeing Fae looked concerned. "What's the matter? I haven't heard you spoke since I came here," she said.

"Why did you come back?"

Fae was taken aback at the question. "What?" "Why did you come back?" Huey repeated himself. "Why wouldn't I come back?" Fae responded.

Huey looked at her, knowingly. Fae sighed at her defeat. "Fine. If you must know, it was because of Gabby. She want to come back here so bad and I tried to stop her, because-" "Because you didn't want to come here?" Huey guessed. Fae stared at him. "No...that's not what it is. I did want to come back..." "But?"

Fae looked down. "But I didn't know what you'd think if I did. For all I know, you probably forgot about me once I was out of your life. So why should I be a burden to you now as I was when we were younger? You've already done your part for me. What was there left for you to do? You've got a life to live for. Why waste it for some runaway?"

Huey stared at her, emotionless, as Fae walked pass him to the door. "I'm going to look for my sister. Don't say I didn't miss this place, because I do...and do you know what I missed the most about it?"

Once Huey didn't say a word, Fae whispered, "I missed you..."

Fae opened the door and walked out of the house, heading towards the city. After some time, she heard footsteps following her. Just when she turned around, something grabbed her hand and made her walk faster. "What are you doing?" Fae questioned Huey, as he looked straight ahead. "I'm helping you find your sister," he replied, matter-of-factly. "And why would you do that?" Fae asked, curiosity settled in. Huey abruptly stopped walking, causing Fae to looked confused. "Because..." Huey glanced at Fae, with a sudden change of tone. "I missed you, too..."

Fae was slightly surprised, as Huey began walking again, along with her following him. Throughout the time, Fae didn't comment or question any further, as they made it to the city.

I hope this one was fine and to your liking, because I like this chapter better! :p Another chapter soon! ;)