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"Hey Trey whatsup!!!" Tay answered.

"Hey I saw you on telvision earlier today. You really put it down." said Trey.

"Thanks!!!  It was really an honor to perform at the Rev man." said Tay.

"It was great singing with you.  You got a great gift and I am happy you are using it." said Trey.

"Music is my life." said Tay.

"Good so 'll be looking forward to seeing you at the studio?" asked Trey.

"Sure if it alright with my parents." said Tay.

"Cool see you around nine am." said Trey hanging up.

"Wow I get to record a song Trey Songz." said exicted Tay.

"Wow Tay you are really blowing up." said Dana.

"We all proud of you son.  Just don't get a swell head." said Eddie.

"I won't Dad I promise." said Tay.

Meanwhile Wes and Marla was in the kitchen talking about sending Charles and Cassie to Hawaii.

"I know  they are not married but Hawaii is the perfect trip for them." said Marla.

"I agree!" said Wes.


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"There's just one little problem......." Marla said, deep in thought.  "TWO, actually...."

Wes frowned.  "What problem?"

"Colin and Kalie. Who would watch them?" Marla replied.

"Who and who???" Wes asked, confused.

"The TWINS, Wes---Colin and Kalie!  Your grandtwins!"

Wes' face started to get red.  "Are you trying to tell me Charles and Cassie have twins????" he asked in disbelief.

Marla's disbelief was just as apparent. 

"Oh COME ON, Wes!!!  You mean to tell me you didn't know your son is a FATHER?" she demanded.

"And how would I know that if no one told me?  I'm just supposed to take for granted that my 18 y.o. has twins--is that it?  Nobody told me, Marla!  You never even mentioned it!"

Exasperated, Marla started pacing back and forth. 

"I can't believe this!  Charles and Cassie went all the way to Santa Barbara and met you and never told you about their kids----I can't believe that!" she told him.

"Well it's true!" he insisted.  "Is there anything ELSE I should know that I haven't been told???" he continued.

Marla thought about her lottery winnings but was determined not to tell.

"No.  I'd say that's enough, wouldn't you?" she replied.

"Well where are these twins anyway?" Wes inquired.

"They're right upstairs sleeping," she said, pointing towards the nursery..  "Come up with me and at least take a peek at them, why don't you?

Wes hesitated.  "I don't know if that's such a good idea...."

Marla took him by the hand and tugged a little.  "Oh come on, Wes.  Don't make me call you Wes the wuss!"

Wes chuckled and reluctantly followed her up the stairs to see his grandchildren for the first time.
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Meanwhile back in the nursery Charles, Cassie, Robin, & Lulu was watching the twins sleeping.

"Wow I can't get over how big the twins has gotten." said Robin.

"Me neither! I feel so old right now." said Lulu.

"Please our parents are old!  We still got our youth." said Robin.

"You better not let Mr. & Mrs. Sutton hear you calling them old because they are getting up there as wel." laughed Charles.

"Charles!!!" shocked Cassie.

"Well it's true beautiful.  They're not getting any younger." joked Charles.

"And if you keep talking about mom and dad I'm going to punched you in your ribs." said Cassie.

"Please don't!!! My ribs punched enough thanks to your dad." said Charles.

"Yeah and I don't want to hear you cry like a baby." said Robin.

"Robin I was not crying." denied Charles.

"Cassie you were crying like a little wimp." said Robin.

"You wish I was crying you need to stop making stuff up." said Charles.

"Well you need stop being in denial and act like a man for once." said Robin.

The two started arguing.

"Oh come on you guys this is a special night don't ruined it." said Cassie.

"Yeah you two act worst than Jo and Blair from the Facts Of Life." said Lulu.

"Who the hell is Jo and Blair?" asked Robin.

"Don't you all watched TV Land or Nick @ Nite?" asked Lulu.

"No!!!" said Cassie, Robin and Charles.

Soon Marla and Wes came in the nursery.

"Mom, Dad what are you two doing here?" shocked Charles.

"I want to see my Grandbabies.  You know something you and Cassie forgot to tell me about." said Wes.

Charles and Cassie was shocked the Marla told Wes.

"Robin! Lulu! We want to have a little talk with our Chassie if you don't mind." said Marla.

"Sure!" said Lulu

"Go right ahead." said Robin as he and Lulu went to the hallway.

They closed the door. Lulu was easedropping.

"Lulu what you doing?" asked Robin.

"Shhh I trying to hear what they are saying? asked Lulu.

"Lulu that's none of your business!" said Robin.

"That's my girl so it becomes my business." said Lulu.

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Inside the nursery, Marla took Wes' hand and led him to the sleeping twins.

"First things, first," she said.  "You need to see your grandbabies."

Nervous, Wes peeked over at Colin and Kalie.  As he watched them sleeping peacefully, he felt calmer.

"Well?" Marla finally said.

He looked at her and started to smile a bit.

"They're beautiful," he said.  Then he looked at Chassie.  "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked quietly.

Both of them looked down at the floor as they stood holding hands.  Finally, Charles lifted his head and looked his father straight in the eye.

"I wanted to make sure you accepted me first.  And then Cassie.  When you called me your nephew, I just figured there was no point in telling you about the twins.  If you didn't accept me, why would you accept my children," Charles explained sadly.

Wes looked disappointed.  "I'm so sorry, son.  And I apologize to you as well, Cassie.  I was wrong to put you in that sort of position where you had to hide your most precious possessions from me.  I don't know what I was thinking....."

Cassie stepped towards him and touched him gently on the arm.  "Mr. Benjamin, we forgive you---don't we Charles?" she asked looking back at him.

Charles nodded rather slowly.  "What's done is done.  It's time to move forward."

Marla stood next to Charles and squeezed his arm for moral support.

"How did the twins come up anyway?" Charles asked his mother.

"Wes and I were talking about sending you two to Hawaii.  But will the Suttons watch the twins while you're gone?" she asked.

"HAWAII???!!!" Cassie reacted in total shock.

Outside the nursery door, Lulu listened intently.
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"What's going on in there?" asked Robin.

"Cassie just yelled out Hawaii.  I think Charles' dad sending them to Hawaii as a vacation." said Lulu.

"I've better listen to this." said Robin.

"I thought we needed to mind our own business Robin?" asked Lulu sarcasticly.

"Cassie is our friend we have to right to know." said Robin.

Then Lizzie came upstairs and saw Robin and Lulu easedropping.

"What are you two doing?" asked Lizzie.

"Shhh." said Robin and Lulu.

"Mr. Benjamin and Mrs Antoni are having a conversation with Charles and Cassie." said Robin.

"Mr. Bejamin and Marla are offering them a trip to Hawaii." said Lulu.

"Cool I hope they say yes so I can go." said Lizzie.

"I think this trip is for them Lizzie." said Robin.

"Well I want to go if they take this offered." said Lulu.

"Lulu we've been sailing around the world." said Robin.

"But we haven't been to Hawaii yet.  That's happens to be my favorite countr you know." said Lulu.

"Lulu Hawaii is the 50th of the United States it's not really a country." said Robin.

"I knew that." said emabrassed Lulu.

"I hope they say yes." said Lizzie.

Meanwhile inside the nursery.

"Wow I am so shocked you are offering us to go to Hawaii." said Cassie.

"You'll love it Cassie the weather is so nice this time of year." said Marla.

"Well it'll be good to get away for awhile." said Charles.

"You know if we agree to go I have to get my parents permission to go which I doubt it's going to happened." said Cassie.

"Oh come on beautiful things are cool between me and your dad now.  Plus things are finally going well for us." said Charles.

"And I want to keep it that way Charles." said Cassie.

"If it bothers you that much I'll go and talk to your folks." said  Wes.

"You'll do that?" asked Cassie.

"Anything for my future daughter in law." said Wes.

"Then in the case the answer is yes." said Cassie excited.

Then suddenly  Robin, Lulu, & Lizzie was cheering and accidently tripped and slipped through the door.  Charles, Cassie, Wes, & Marla was shocked to found out that they were easedropping.

"OMG were you guys easedropping?" shocked Cassie.

"Umm they were I was minding my own business." lied Robin.

"Yeah right!" said Lizzie.

"Exactly how long were you listening?" asked Charles.

"Just enough to find out that you two are going to Hawaii." said Lizzie.

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"IF Mom and Dad say it's okay," Cassie made sure to add.  "And that's a big IF."

"Oh come off it, Cassie.  You know you always get your way!" Lizzie told her, slightly annoyed.

"Do I detect a bit of jealousy?" Lulu teased LIzzie.

"Of HER?" Lizzie asked, pointing at Cassie.  "PSSSSHHHH.....yeah.....RIGHT.  I'd take my life ANY day of the week!"

Lulu looked at Lizzie, surprised.  "What's with the 'tude Lizzie?  You should be happy for her!"

"Yeah Lizzie.  You ruined my wedding plans, the least you could do is be happy that I might get to go to Hawaii!"

"I didn't ruin your wedding plans, Cassie.  You and Charles decided not to go through with it!"

"Ladies, ladies.....let's take this somewhere else.  You're gonna wake up the kids," Charles reminded them.

They all turned and left the nursery, thankful the twins didn't wake up.  When they got out in the hallway they continued the conversation.

"And that's a good point.  What about the kids, Cassie?  Mom just got over a very serious illness you know, and I'm gonna be busy with my play and Andrew."

"That's what I was worried about," Marla agreed.  "Who's gonna watch the kids?"

"What about you, Mom?" Charles asked.

"I dunno, Charles.  I don't know if I can handle them alone.  They're getting to be a real handful, and they haven't seen me in quite awhile," she said making excuses.

"They love you, Mom.  You know that," he tried to persuade her.

"And Dana would probably give you a hand," Cassie added quickly.

"Do you have enough room at your place, Marla?" Wes inquired.

Everyone except Wes and Marla started to laugh.

"What's so funny?" Wes asked.

"Mrs. A has MAD STUPID room at her house!" Lizzie explained.

Wes, not accustomed to that type of lingo, looked confused.  "Mad stupid room?  I'm ...... sorry......but.... I .........don't..."

Marla interrupted just in the nick of time.  "It's okay, Wes!  She just means my place would be a bit crowded but we'll manage!"

The kids all looked at Marla just as confused as Wes.

"Come on," Marla continued, "let's go downstairs!" she said as she quickly walked away, hoping to change the subject.

God I hope these kids keep their mouths shut!  I don't want Wes to know I'm probably richer than he is.....she worried.
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"What is up with her?" confused Lizzie.

"Shorty I don't think Mrs. A wants Mr. B to know that she hit lottery and she has more money than him." said Robin.

"Why? He should know these things." said Lizzie.

"I don't think you understand Lizzie. If Dad ever found out that my mom is rich then he won't get me out of the army or pay for me to go to college." said Charles.

"I'm sure he'll understand he seems like a nice guy." said Lizzie.

"That because you weren't at his dinner party that night when he told everyone I was his nephew instead of his son." said Charles.

"That was then Charles! This is now.  Everything is cool now." said Cassie.

"And I want to keep it that way so that's I why want everyone for mom sakes and mine don't mention to my dad about my mom hitting the lottery. Please!!! That's goes triple for you Robin." said Charles.

"Yeah Yeah...whatever man! I'll keep my mouth shut but I'm doing it for your mother." said Robin.

"Thank You." annoyed Charles.

"Charles you know how I feel about keeping secrets but if it to protect you and your mother I won't say anything." said Cassie.

"Thanks beautiful I knew I count of you." said Charles as he hugged Cassie.

"You can count on me as well." said Lulu.

"Me too...Chuck!" said Lizzie.

"Thanks everybody this means alot." said Charles.

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Downstairs, Wes told Marla it was time for him to be leaving.

"So soon, Wes?  Can't you stay just a little longer?" she asked.

"I don't want to impose, Marla," he explained.

As Chassie and the rest came downstairs, he turned and faced them.  "I'm leaving guys.  I really had a great time today."

Chassie, hand in hand, went up to him and took turns hugging him.

"Thanks---DAD.  Thanks for coming to what has so far been the happiest day of my life," Charles told him.

"Son, thank YOU for making me feel welcome.  You taught me a thing or two that I'll never forget about family and forgiveness," Wes replied.

"Goodbye Mr. B!" Cassie said, grinning.

"I think see you later is more appropriate, Cassie.  Goodbye is so final--don't you think?" he asked grinning back.

"Yeah......I guess you're right," she agreed.

"And anyway, you've gotta let me know what your parents say about this Hawaii trip---don't forget.  If they say yes, EVERYTHING'S on me, and I do mean EVERYTHING," he promised.

"That's so cool of you!" Cassie replied excited.

"Well before you go, say goodbye to Jenn and Eddie," Marla suggested.

Wes chuckled, embarrassed.  "Where are my manners?  Of course---that way I can tell them about Hawaii myself!"

"It's okay, Dad.  I know your head must be spinning witih all that's been going on!  Afterall, you just found out you're a grandfather!" Charles said, patting Wes on the back.

"I'll go get my parents!" Lizzie offered as she ran upstairs, screaming for them to come down.

Soon, Eddie and Jenn emerged down the stairs.
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"Hey what is going on now?" asked Eddie.

"Yeah it's getting late." said Jenn.

"We know I was getting ready to leave" said Wes.

"Well it was nice having you over here." said Jenn.

"I'm really happy you came." said Eddie.

"Me too!  Before I go I really need to talk to you two about something." said Wes.

"Kids we need a little privacy." said Marla.

"Hey it involves me and Cassie we need to stay." said Charles.

"Charles please!" said Marla.

"Oh alright come on everyone lets watch televison." said Charles.

Everyone left the kitchen except Lizzie.

"I'm staying to watch this." said Lizzie.

Soon Robin grabbed Lizzie and pull her out of the kitchen.

"Alright now the kids are of kitchen do you mind telling me what is going on?" asked Jenn.

"Well Wes and I was talking and we were thinking about sending Charles and Cassie on a trip to Hawaii." said Marla.

Eddie and Jenn was stunned when Malra mentioned Hawaii.

"Hawaii.  Charles and Cassie to Hawaii?" confused Eddie.

"But they aren't really married." said Jenn.

"We know I just want this to be a little gift for them and I really want to make it up them especially how I have treated Charles." said Wes.

"I appreciate your generousity but sending them to Hawaii is a bit much.  This is still a school year." said Eddie.

"Plus Cassie just recently got back from New York.  She already missed a couple classes.  She can't afford to miss anymore." said Jenn.

"Alright how about we can make this a weekend trip or four day weekend." said Marla.

"We'll talk to the school and they can do some homework while in Mawi." said Wes.

"I don't know about this.  We have to really think about this." said Jenn.

"Alright take your time.  Here's my number to reach me if you made a descison." said Wes.

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Wes said his final goodbyes and then Marla walked hm out to his car.

"I really appreciate you coming here, Wes---for Charles' sake," she told him before he got in.

Wes nodded.  "I appreciate you telling me what was going on and talking some sense into me.  He's a fine boy and I've missed out on a WHOLE lot, but better late than never I guess," he said sadly.

"Drive safe," Marla told him as she turned to walk away.  Wes caught her by the hand before she could leave.

"A kiss for old time's sake?" he asked looking at her with sad, puppy eyes.

Marla smiled sympathetically, leaned in close and whispered, "Not a chance, Wes.  Go home to your wife."

Then she turned and walked away, proud of herself.

Meanwhile in the house, Eddie and Jenn were upstairs in their bedroom again.

"We've got alot of decisions to make, Eddie.  About Tay and Trey Songz, and about Chassie going to Hawaii."

"Yeah, I know.  What do you think we should do, Jenn?" he asked.
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"With Tay is a no brainer.  He is becoming a star soif he's really serious about this I'll take him o the studio tomorrow." said Eddie.

"Eddie you know Tay is really into his music if nothing else." said Jenn.

"I know I think he's really taking it seriously.  I think he should go but at the same time I'm going to make sure that he stays grounded you know make sure this sort of thing don't effect his school work or neglect his chores etc.  I don't want his new fond fame go to his head." said Eddie.

"I agree Eddie! And most of Tay's need his family support.  Now what about Charles and Cassie?" asked Jenn.

"(Sigh) Those two has really given us quie a day.  With them almost eloping and throwing non wedding party.  Well at least they are not married...thank God!!!" relieved Eddie.

"For now Eddie for now.  But they are still engaged.  But what about them going to Hawaii?" asked Jenn.

"I don't know Jenn.  The last time Cassie came to us and told she wants to leave town with Charles so he can meet his father and we refused she went behind our backs and left.  I'm afraid if we say no she is going to do it again." said Eddie.

"Well Cassie is not 17 anymore.  We just have to trust her.  She's not a little girl anymore.  And you just saw hat she truly love Charles." said Jenn.

"I know so what you are saying we should let them go on that trip.  What about school & the twins?" asked Eddie.

"Marla she'll take care of that.  Plus it's only for the weekend." said Jenn.

"Let me sleep on this Jenn. I'm not saying yes and I'm not saying no I just need to sleep on this." said Eddie.

"Okay just remember Eddie, Cassie is not a little girl anymore and I think time to let go of that." said Jenn.

"That's what I'm afraid of." said Eddie.

Meanwhile back downstairs Robin and Lulu was getting ready to leave as well.

"Well we better be going now." said Lulu.

"Yeah I have to go and see how mom's doing!" said Robin.

"It's too bad she wasn't able to come." said Cassie.

"I'm sure she wanted to come.  You kno my mom always busy." said Robin.

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“Cassie I’ll call you tomorrow, k?” Lulu asked as she and Robin prepared to leave.

“Okay, Lu. Maybe we can take the twins somewhere fun!” Cassie agreed.

“Sounds good. Let’s go, Boo,” Lulu said as she took Robin’s hand.

“Good night, everyone!” Robin said as they left together.

As they got in Lulu’s car and buckled up, Lulu sighed. “I’m exhausted, Boo! You?”

“Yeah, it was a long day,” Robin agreed. “You sure you up to driving. Babe?”

“I’ll be fine,” she assured him, switching on the radio.

“Cool,” Robin replied as he reclined the passenger seat and closed his eyes.

“Next stop----Monica Morgan’s please,” he said teasing her.

“Oh, okay, so now I’m your chauffeur, huh?” she kidded back. “I’m gonna get you for that!” she said, slapping him on the leg.

Robin chuckled a little. “That felt good. Do it again,” he continued teasing her.

“ARRRGGGGHHHH!!!” she said as she pulled off.

Meanwhile, Monica and Travis were finishing up a romantic, candle light dinner for two at her house.

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"I see you are enjoying my cooking." said Travis with a smile.

"Oh I am thanks.  You really know how to impressed me." giggled Monica.

"Yeah I just want to let know I'm not just a choragrapher." said Travis.

"Travis are you trying to seduce me?" laughed Monica.

"Don't know is it workin?" asked Travis being flirtatous.

"Well so far your charm is having an effect on me." said Monica.

"So you're mad at me anymore?" asked Travis.

"After this nice dinner and you visiting lets just say I forgive you." said Monica.

"I really do missed you Monica." said Travis.

"I missed you too." said Monica.

"And about Robin I'm really sorry that me and Kenny trying to get your son to go to NYU without consulting with you first." said Travis.

"That's alright it's a nice offer but Robin is already accepted at a college California with a full scholarship.  NYU is out of the question" said Monica.

"I understand your concern about your son but he is pratically a grown man.  You can't baby him forever." said Travis.

"There's alot of reason I don't want my son attending NYU." said Monica.

"And the reason are?" wondered Travis.

"Well for starter it's that boss of yours Kenny Ortega.  I don't know the man very well and I don't what he wants with my son." concerned Monica.

"During the tirbute Kenny & I saw something in Robin. Your son really has a gift.  He just want to pursue his dreams." said Travis.

"Maybe so but with the MJ movie and his certain interest in my son it just seems like he's making money off of MJ's death.  And if that's the case I don't want my son to have no part of it whatsoever.  I just don't trust him" said Monica.

"Monica, I know Kenny Ortega a very longtime.  Him and MJ are very close friends.  And when we rehearse for the tour we all bonded and became family.  When MJ died it was very devasting to him.  It was devastating to all of us. He's not trying to cash in on MJ's death or anything.  He just want to keep MJ's legacy alive.  And when your son was in London and did a recording with Orianthi (guitarist).  And saw the chemistry they have we know we wanted Robin to go to NYU." said Travis.

"Well you guys heart was in the right place.  But if you are trying to hook Robin up with Orianthi you are wasting your time.  In case you have forgotten Robin is engaged to Lulu.  And as I say before Robin is going to college in California." said Monica.

"So what's the other reason for him not wanting to go to NYU?" asked Travis.

"(Sigh) If you must know I just found out his special little friend Cassie Sutton maybe attending Pratt in New York." said Monica.

"Cassie Sutton are you talking aout that cop's daughter.  I know her she did the portrait of MJ for the tribute and she also did a surprise performance of Billie Jean after the Thriller dance." said Travis.

"That's her alright." said Monica.

"I know her and Robin had a fallout onetime but they made up.  What do you got against that Sutton Girl?" asked Travis.

"Nothing I just don't trust my son alone with her.  They are close friends but they at times get a little bit too friendly if you know what I mean." said Monica.

"No don't know what you mean." said Travis

"It's a long story." said Monica.

Suddnely the doorbell rang.

"Who could be ringing this door at this hour?" asked Monica.

Monica went to answered the door and it was Robin and Lulu.  Monica was happy and excited to see both her son and future daughter in law.

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Delighted, she screamed as she pulled Robin and Lulu into the house.  "OMG!!!  We were just talking about you!"

"Whoa!  Mom!  Calm down!" Robin said as he stumbled through the door.

Monica slapped him playfully on the arm.

"Don't you tell me to calm down!  What in the world are you two doing here at this ungodly hour?"

Before Robin or Lulu could answer, Travis came to see what all of the commotion was about.

"Monica, are you alright?" he asked concerned.  Then he saw Robin.  "Hey!!!  Robin my boy!!  Good to see you!" he said giving Robin a hug.

"Same here, Sir," Robin said hugging him back awkwardly.

"What about me????" Lulu whined.

"Oh sweetheart......." Monica started apologetically as she hugged Lulu, "OF COURSE it's good to see you too!"

Lulu beamed.  Thank you," she replied, grinning from ear to ear.

"Now tell me, what in the world are you two DOING here?  And please don't let it be bad news...." Monica remarked anxiously.
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"Well we just got back from Charles and Cassie wedding party." said Robin.

"WHAT!?!? You mean Charles and Cassie got married and I didn't even know it about?" shocked Monica.

"Well they didn't exactly get married.  And it was more like a non wedding." said Lulu.

"I'm not understanding you two." confused Monica.

"You see Charles and Cassie was planning on elopping, but they didn't go through with it...thank God." said Robin.

"But they are engaged.  And they had the non wedding.  We missed the non wedding because Robin decided to take the train and the bus instead of taking the first class plane." said Lulu.

"Robin are you still afraid of flying?" asked concerned Monica.

"I don't want to talk about it." said Robin quickly changing the subject.

"But we did made it in time for the non wedding party.  It was beautiful.  Everyone was there.  We even met Charles' father.' said Lulu.

"You mean they finally him  released out of jail." surprised Monica.

"No that's mobster dad isn't really his biological father." said Robin.

"His real father is a rich attorney named Wes." said Lulu.

"What?!?" surprised Monica.

"It's a long story.  I'll explain it to you later." said Robin.

"Okay but how did yu two found out about this non wedding?" asked Monica.

"Well Lizzie called me and told me everything about it." said Robin.

"You mean Cassie lil sister called you?" asked Travis.

"Well she's not a exactly a lil anymore. Yeah Cassie YOUNGER sister called me." said Robin.

"Wow it's a shame I missed it. I wish I was there." said Monica.

"Yeah you should've been there. Everyone was happy.  Even Robin and Charles got along for once.  Sage was even there." said Lulu.

"Wow that's must've been some wedding...I mean non wedding." said Monica.

"And since Cassie and I are both engaged we are talking about having a double wedding." said Lulu.

"That's if we have a double wedding.  Nothing is official yet." said Robin.

"Well if it is official you better not keep putting it off." annoyed Lulu.

"How many times Cassie have been engaged?  This has to be the fourth time." said Monica.

"Fifth but who's counting?  Now I want to know what brings you here Travis?" wondered Robin.

"Oh I was just in the neighborhood and thought I visit your mother and touch base with her." said Travis.

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"Oh that's cool," Robin replied, yawning.

"Look's like someone's ready to hit the sack...." Travis observed.

"Yeah, man, I'm beat after the bus, train, and nonwedding....." Robin admitted.

"Why don't you go on up to bed, honey?  We can talk in the morning," Monica suggested.

"Thanks," Robin replied, relieved.

"Is it alright if I stay too, Miss Monica?" Lulu asked.

"Of course silly.  You know where your room is," Monica told her.

"Thanks, Miss Monica," Lulu said as she kissed Monica on the cheek.

"Come on, Boo," Lulu said as she started up the stairs.

"I'm coming," Robin answered as he lingered at the bottom.

Monica looked puzzled.  "Something wrong, Robin?" she asked, wondering why he wasn't going upstairs.

"I just wanted to ask Travis about Orianthi is all," he explained.

"Who?" Monica asked.

"How's she doing?" Robin asked Travis.

Travis chuckled. 
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"Oh Orianthi is doing really well.  She asked about you." said Travis.

"She did?" surprised Robin.

"Yeah she was wondering would you considering co writing some songs for her sometime.  And she also said she really enjoyed singing in the studio with you." said Travis.

"Cool!" said Robin.

"Oh she also made this demo for you to listen." said Travis.

"Cool I'll listen to it right now." said Robin.

"Robin you should really consider giving Orianthi a call." said Travis.

"Thanks...but right now I want to focus on my fiance' and our wedding plans." said Robin going on upstairs.

Monica was looking down at Travis.

"What?!?" confused Travis.

"You doing it again." said Monica.

"Doing what?!?" asked Travis.

"You trying to fix Robin up with Oraino." said Monica.

"That's Orianthi and what's wrong with that?" asked Travis.

"He has a fiance' I keep telling you.  I sure that Orianthi is a nice girl but Robin is taken." said Monica.

"I really do think those to work really well together.  Anyway Robin is still young.  I think it would be good for him to keep his options opened." said Travis.

"Look Lulu is good for Robin and my son does not need another woman in his life.  It's bad enough he still hanging around Cassie." said Monica

"What do you got against Cassie?" asked Travis.

"I told you I don't want to talk about it.  But I do want to know more about this Orianthi." said Monica.

"You met her she was part of the This Is It tour and she and the rest of the dancers was at the MJ tribute." said Travis.

"Well I want to know a little bit more about her." said Monica.

So Travis told Monica about Orianthi (Check out link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoxXpmTOEO0).

"Sounds like an a amazing girl but as I said before Robin is taken and he needs to be with Lulu. So no more playing matchmaker alright?" said Monica.

"(Sigh) Alright." said Travis with his finger crossed behind his back.

"And you can uncrossed those fingers behind your back.  You're not slick." said Monica.

"Damn." chuckled Travis.

Meanwhile Robin was in his room listening to the demo (check out link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajud1pbFkRw&feature=related).

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(batman642, thanks alot for the links. i never knew n e thing about her b4.  i like her and her song reminds me of since u bn gone by kelly clarkson which i also luv)
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Lulu was in her room getting ready for bed.  Her door was cracked and she noticed a light from underneath Robin's bedroom door.

"Hmmmm.......poor Robin!  He wa so tired he-probly fell asleep with the lights on..." she thought to herself.

She decided to be nice and turn out the light for him and went across the hallway and opened his door.  To her surprise, he was up with his headphones on listening to music.

Startled, he jumped a little and quickly took the headphones off. 

Lulu was amused, but Robin was annoyed. 

"Ever hear of knocking?" he snapped at her.

Lulu smirked.  "Yeah......right......like you would've heard me anyway, Boo......" she said sarcastically.

Robin thought about it and realized he wouldn't have heard her knock.

"ANYWAY........" she continued, "I thought you were so tired?  Whatcha listening to, Boo?" she asked as she came in and sat on the bed next to him.

"Oh---just a track from one of the O2 concert musicians," he replied.

She put her hand out, gesturing for the headphones.  "May I?"

Reluctantly, he handed them over so she could listen.
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(No problem.  She is really good. I'm following on twitter. She also has a fanpage onf Facebook)
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Lulu was listening to the track and found out it was a female voice guitarist. Lulu quickly remove the headphones.

"I take it you didn't like it?" annoyed Robin.

"It's alright!" said Lulu as she starts to get jealous.

"Alright?  She's great!" said Robin.

"Then why don't you marry her?  You seems to be into her more than me and our wedding plans." said Lulu sarcastily.

"Lulu don't even go there.  It's not even like that.  Travis just gave me the track to listen. There's nothing going on between me and Orianthi if that what you're thinking." said Robin.

"Well it seems like Travis is really want you to be with Orianthi." said Lulu.

"Lulu he just sent me a tack to listen that's it." said Robin.

Lulu was feeling hurt.

"What's wrong Lulu?  I know that look." said Robin.

"Robin why didn't you take me to the premiere of This Is It in London?  I'm a MJ fan too and I sang at the tribute as well." said  Lulu.

"Lulu I already told you this before Kenny Ortega only had one VIP pass left.  I tried to get him to squeenze one more but it didn't happened." said Robin.

"As much money as he made off of that movie and a would be concert he could've afford over dozen VIP passes. And since when do I need a VIP pass?" asked Lulu.

"Lulu you just don't understand the music industry." said Robin.

"Excuse you I have singing all of my life & I have met alot artist at the Rev. So don't I know nothing about this industry." snapped Lulu.

"Lulu I'm sorry but there nothing for me to do about it." said Robin.

Then Lulu was looking at the cover of the CD.

"Orianthi is really pretty." said Lulu.

Robin saw the hurt in Lulu's eyes.

"Yes she is but you are alot prettier otherwise we wouldn't be engaged." said Robin.

"Robin do you really love me?" asked Lulu.

"Of course I love you with all my heart.  Sure Orianthi is pretty but it you I want to be with not her." said Robin as he begin kiss Lulu.

Moments later Robin and Lulu begin to make out.  Meanwhile back at the Suttons household Charles and Cassie was waiting for everyone to go to sleep. So they can have sex.

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As they sat together on the sofa watching TV and waiting patiently for some alone time, they started to smell the aroma of coffee coming from the kitchen.  Then they heard Eddie whistling happily as he rummaged through the kitchen cabinets.

Finally, Cassie's curiosity got the best of her and she got up off of the sofa and headed slowly towards the kitchen, Charles close behind.

"Dad????" was all she could manage to say as she watched Eddie busy bustling about in the kitchen.

"Oh!  Hey honey!" he replied with a big smile.

"W---w---whatcha doing so late in the kitchen?" she asked, worried.

Eddie's smile got even bigger.  "What does it look like I'm doing?  I'm making coffee!"

"Mr. Sutton, it's almost midnight.  Isn't it a little late for coffee?" Charles asked puzzled.

"Not if you want to pull an all nighter!" Eddie replied.

"All nighter?" Chassie repeated in unison.

Still smiling, Eddie said, "YES--and all nighter.  You don't think I'd go to sleep on your UNwedding night and leave you two to do who-knows-what under my roof like you did under Marla's roof, DO YOU???"

Charles face started to turn red and Cassie's mouth dropped open.

"Since the two of you have proven time and again that you can't be trusted, I have to resort to more extreme measures," Eddie continued.

Then Jenn came down the stairs and joined them in the kitchen.  "Is the coffee ready Eddie?"

"Just about!" he replied, happily.  "This is gonna be FUN!!" he announced.

Cassie and Charles looked at each other, not knowing what to say or do.

"Would you two like to join us for some coffee?" Jenn asked them with a sly look on her face.
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"Whoa look at the time. I better be getting back to my apartment and get some sleep.  Cassie I'll call you tomorrow." said Charles as he kissed Cassie.

Two was shared a passionate kiss until Eddie stopped them.

"Ahem once is enough!" said Eddie.

"See you tomorrow Cassie and Mr. & Mrs Sutton...thanks." said Charles as he left.

"Well looks like the nonwedding is over." said Eddie.

"Yeah thanks alot dad." said Cassie as she stormed up to her room.

Eddie and Jenn high five and said cheers and drank their coffee.

"It's good to be a step ahead." said Eddie.

"Yeah they may have fool Marla you can't fool us." said Jenn.

"That is how you control our sexually active kids." said Eddie.

As they both started to laughed.

As Cassie went upstairs disappointed went to her room and took off her wedding dress and slipped into her pjs and lay down on the bed thinking about the non wedding and Hawaii hoping her parents will let her go.  Then she started thinking about Robin and how muched she missed and gratefulthat kept in touched with her during those trying times and how grateful she was that he was their for Lizzie as well.  Then she thought abouthow insensitive Robin is about their unborn child almost have together.

"Why do Robin have to be so cold about this.  It's almost like our baby never existed.  First thing tomorrow him and I going to have a very long talk." said Cassie to herself.

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When Charles got back to his apartment, he undressed and took a cold shower.  Wired from the day's events, he couldn't sleep so he switched on the television and stretched out on the couch.  He was just getting into the program when his phone rang.

He looked to see who was calling him in the wee hours of the morning and couldn't believe what the caller ID said.

His first reaction was to ignore the call but then he felt guilty so he answered.

"Hey Giselle.  What's up?" he asked.
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"I'm doing pretty good...how tried to call your mother told me you don't live at the fancy house anymore." said Giselle.

"Well thanks to you and Sage my mother kicked me out and I was forced to live in a FEMMA Apartment.  Why my mother gave you my number I don't know." said Charles.

"Look about what happened I really want to apologize for barging into your and going off like that.  I didn't mean none of this to happen." said Giselle.

"You should be sorry my mom thought I was throwing some sex party and now she hardly even trust me anymore." said Charles.

"I know but I wasn't mad at you I was more pissed off at Sage.  When I found out that Danny was foolin' around with her and they were both HIV positive I went beserked." said Giselle.

"I understand.  Me,Cassie, Robin, and Lulu were pretty freaked as well when we found that Sage was tested positive for HIV. Luckly we were all tested negative." said Charles.

"What you and your friends has to do with Sage?" confused Giselle.

"It's a long story.  So did you get yourself tested?" asked Charles.

"Yes my Uncle took me to the clinic and got tested." said Giselle.

"And?" asked Charles.

"I testd negative...thank god!  If Danny didn't used a protection I would've been in serious and Danny would've face some serious charges." said Giselle.

"Charges?" asked Charles.

"Yes charges for Homicide & murder.  He has HIV and didn't even tell me about it.  All I know is I never want to see Danny anymore after this.  Sage can have him" said Giselle.

"Well Sage is pretty done with Danny as well.  She gave him the boot and since Robin the new owner of the Rev he fired Danny." said Charles

"Serves that creep right!" said Giselle.

"Well at least he had sense enough to used a condom." said Charles.

"Yeah...so have you ever thought about where I were and how I am?" asked Giselle.

"Not really!  I had alot of things on my mind.  Mostly Cassie! But what did happened to you?  I haven't seen you in months." wondered Charles.

"Well my Uncle Bill and I moved out of the Heights and he sent me to boarding school it was the only way to keep me out of trouble.  But I wasn't sent away but it's close to the Heights.  I still get to see you anytime I want." said Giselle.

"Well you are wasting your time.  Me and  my girlfriend Cassie are now engaged officially this time!" said Charles.

"Wow how many times you guys been engaged 100?" laughed Giselle.

"Very funny!  Bottom line is I can' run around with you anymore." said Charles.

"Oh come on Chucky baby just because you two are engaged doesn't mean we still can't be friends and btw I heard you two had that little non wedding." said Giselle.

"It was just practice for the real thing." said Charles.

"Can't we hang out Chucky poo?" asked Giselle.

"Giselle no everytime we hang out I always gets into trouble especially with your Uncle." said Charles.

"That's remind me how come your mom didn't return any of Uncles phone calls?" asked Giselle.

"Because my mom was out of town mostly.  She needed to get away from it all." said Charles.

"Don't she loves him anymore?"asked Giselle.

"I don't know!" said Charles.

"Come on Charles can't we hang out.  I promise it'll be innocent.  No games.  I will even treat you over for breakfast." said Giselle.

"Since you put it that way okay yes." said Charles.

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Meanwhile, back at Marla's mansion.......

"Thanks Dana for holding down the fort while I was gone to Hawaii," Marla told her as they came through the front door together.

"What choice did I have?  I had nowhere to crash and you wouldn't bring me to Hawaii with you!" Dana replied.

"Yeah.....sorry about that.  I just needed some ALONE time.  This house was so crowded at the time and I just needed a break from everything and everyone, Dana.  You ever get like that?" Marla asked as they headed up the winding staircase.

"Sure I do.  ALL THE TIME.  That's why it was kinda nice when I took Jeron up to the new school.  I stayed in a hotel BY MYSELF and got my head straight too."

"Great.  So now we've both got our heads on straight and we can get back to life as usual, right?" Marla asked.

"Okaaaaaaaaay......but what is life as usual, Marla?  Like you said, we're used to being in this big ole house with the Suttons and the twins and Charles and my boys.  Now it's just down to you and me!"

"It sounds like you're complaining, Dana, but in reality it's a good thing!  You'll see!" Marla assured her as she headed for her bedroom.

"Okay, girl, whatever you say....." Dana said unconvinced as she went into her guestroom.  "Good night!"

"Sweet dreams," Marla replied as she closed her door.
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The next day at Monica's household Robin was in bed holding Lulu both asleep.  Robin finally woke up.

"Boy what a night.  I really hope Lulu isn't too sore about the whole Orianthi thing.  I love Lulu but she's got some serious jelaousy issues.  I guess I can handle that.  It's a good thing I didn't tell Lulu that I spent the whole day with Orianthi at the recording studio.  She would've really freaked out." said Robin to himself.

Robin got out of bed saw he Lulu so peacefully asleep with her blue tanktop and panties.

"She's looks so pretty when she is asleep." said Robin as he put the covers on her and went downstairs.

As Robin went downstairs he saw his mother making coffee.

"Morning mom." said Robin.

"Morning honey." said Monica.

"Look like you slept well." said Robin.

"I always sleep well and look like you slep good as well." said Monica.

"Thanks." said Robin.

"What some coffee?" asked Monica.

"Nah I'm good." said Robin.

"I'm so happy you are here.  There are alot of things we need to talk about." said Monica.

"Sure what's on your mind?" asked Robin.


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Monica sighed heavily as she faced her son.  "Well, let me just say that it's ALWAYS wonderful to see you, Robi -- you AND Lulu."

"But?" Robin continued for her.

"BUT.........I wish you would have told me ahead of time you were leaving school to come back here---and WHY."

"Because?" Robin replied in a serious tone.

"BECAUSE.......if I had known ahead of time, I might have persuaded you to stay put until the holidays.  Leaving School early for a wedding that didn't even happen----what sense did that make Robin?" she asked exasperated.

"Mom, this was a last minute thing.  It's not like we had time to plan it out and purposely excluded you from our decision.  Lizzie called us at the last minute and said Cassie and Charles were getting married----what were we supposed to do?"

"So anytime Cassie is involved, the entire world comes to a screeching halt---is that it???" she asked sarcastically.

Robin was starting to get annoyed.  "Mom---last night you said you wish YOU had been at the nonwedding--remember?"

"I didn't mean it.  That was just for Lulu's benefit," Monica admitted.

"Lulu's benefit?  What's that supposed to mean?" Robin demanded.

"It means that they're best friends so I can't alienate my future daughter-in-law by having her think I dislike her bff," Monica explained.

"Is that so?  Well what about alienating your son???" Robin asked angrily as he got ready to walk away.
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"Robin please it's nothing like that!  I'm not alienating you.  I just don't like the fact that you always spending more with Cassie than your own girlfriend who you are about to marry." said Monica.

"Mom Cassie and I have a special bond.  Why can't you understand that?" upset Robin.

"Because she's has a boyfriend and two kids.  She needs to share a special with them." said Monica.

"For the last time there's nothing going on between me and Cassie." said Robin.

"Oh sure the last time I heard that she was carrying YOUR baby whom by the way suffer miscariage." said Monica.

"Mom why can't you just let it go?" asked Robin.

"Because this was the second time you slept with her only this time she time seduce you." snapped Monica.

"That was then.  We both moved on she and Charles are getting along alot better now and they are closer now." said Robin.

"It doesn't matter I still don't like the fact that you always spending time with her. said Monica.

"JESUS CHRIST!!!  JUST TELL ME WHAT DO YOU HAVE AGAINST CASSIE? WHY DO YOU DISLIKE HER SO MUCH?  YOU STARTING TO SOUND LIKE DAD!!" snapped Robin.

"Look lets get one thing straight your father and I don't agree on alot things and we never really gotten along or I like things he has done but I do agree with him on one thing and that ONE thing only that girl Cassie is troubled.  The girl has too many issues especially when it comes to her and that boyfriend of hers. Plus she has too much drama and she's a bad nfluence on you.  That is one of the reason why your father and I agreed to send you to Sea School.  I don't want you hanging around Cassie." said Monica.

"So that's why you refuse let me go to NYU because you found out Cassie was in New York and she maybe attending Pratt." said Robin.

"Robin I just don't trust her alone with you.  I know how you two get when you are both alone." said Monica.

"Don't worry I won't be attending NYU.  I'm sticking to my first choice with the scholarship and for the record Cassie isn't going to Pratt.  She decided to go to school in California." said Robin.

"Alright fine whatever Robi...but answered me this if you claim that you have moved on then why have you been putting off these wedding plans then?  Oh yes Lulu told me that you have been half assing on the wedding plans." said Monica.

"I've been busy." said Robin.

"With school or chatting with Cassie and her sister on that silly video phone?" asked Monica.

Robin remain silence.

"That what I thought.  Look you have a good thing with Lulu and she really a sweet person but she's also fragile and I don't want to see her get hurt." said Monica.

"I understand that mom but you cannot tell me who I can or cannot hang out with.  I'm not a little boy anymore." said Robin.

"I know sweetie..(sigh) look this is not how I want to spend our first morning back from Sea School.  Robi you are my son and I love you and I know what's best for you.  I understand Cassie is special to you and you two have a special connection together.  But you are engaged to Lulu not Cassie." said Monica.

"I appreciate the concern mom but I can take care of myself...and for the record Cassie is my bff as well." said Robin leaving the kitchen upset.

"What am I going to do with that boy?" frustrated Monica.

Then the doorbell rang and it was Travis.

"Hey darling I bought you some doughnuts and...you look upset what's wrong?" asked Traivs.

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"Oh......Travis......." Monica replied, surpised he was back so soon.

Travis could sense she was uncomfortable.

"Is this a bad time, Monica?" he asked as he took a step back.  "I can leave......" he offered a bit embarrased.

"Nonsense!" she replied as she reached for his hand and pulled him inside.  "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude," she apologized.

He stepped inside, happy she didn't reject him.

"Are you alright?  You look...........frazzled," he remarked concerned.

She led him into the kitchen and poured coffee for them while she got her thoughts together.  Finally, she sat across from him at the table.

"Thanks for the donuts," she said as she sipped her coffee and ate.

"Sure, no problem.  But what's wrong?" he continued to ask.

Monica shook her head.  "I just don't understand my son sometimes, Travis.  You're a guy.......maybe you can help me."

He shrugged.  "I could try," he offered.

"It just seems to me like he's in COMPLETE denial, Travis," she explained.

"About?" he asked.

Monica sighed.  "His feeling for...........a young woman."

"Oh, I see.  We're not talking about Lulu then?"

Monica shook her head sadly. 

"He says he loves Lulu and I believe he does.  But this OTHER person seems to have him under some sort of.....................................SPELL!" she said trying to find the right word.

Travis chuckled.  "What is she?  A witch or something?

"I'm not kidding, Travis," Monica said seriously.

Travis cleared his throat.  "Sorry Monica.  Just trying to lighten the mood."

"He says they're just really close and have a 'special bond' but they've already gone too far in the past and I'm worried if he keeps allowing himself to be around her and if they keep their relationship the way it is they're gonna cross the line again.  I don't want Lulu's heart broken and I don't want Robin's heart broken, but I don't know what to do!  If I stay out of it, someone's gonna get hurt.  And everytime I try to butt in, Robin pulls further and further away from me.  I'm afraid I could end up the one with the broken heart!  If I ever lost my son, I don't know what I'd do," she confided to Travis.

Travis listened sympathetically.  "Sounds pretty intense."

"What do you think I should do, Travis?" she asked in desperation.
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"Well he's seems pretty cool with you and he'll listen to you." said Monica.

"Okay but what do you want me to say?" asked Travis.

"Just reason with him that's all." said Monica.

"Alright I'll try but you do know how these teenagers are these days.  Hey since I'm talking to Robin do you think..." wondered Travis.

Then Monica interrupted "No Travis you cannot convinc Robin to go to NYU or you can hook him up with Orianthi."

"Just a thought." laughed Travis.

Meanwhile back at the Sutton Household Cassie was wide awake hoping that her parents will let  her and Charles go to Hawaii.  Then she heard a knocked on a door hoping that was Eddie and Jenn made a decision and they say yes.  But turned out to be Lizzie.

"What do you want Lizzie?" annoyed Cassie.

"Well Good Morning to you too!!!  Did mom and dad are going to let you go on the Hawaii trip?" asked Lizzie.

"They haven't decided yet Lizzie." said Cassie.

"If they say yes are you going to invite Robin and Lulu?" asked Lizzie.

"I don't know Lizzie." said Cassie.

"What about me?" asked Lizzie.

"No!!!" annoyed Cassie.

Then Cassie heard Eddie and Jenn called her and told her to come downstairs.

"I really hope they say yes." said Cassie.

"Good luck Cassie." said Lizzie.

"Thanks!" said Cassie as she left.

"Because you are going to need it." said Lizzie.

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Anxiously, Cassie ran down the stairs as quickly as she could and into the livingroom where her parents were sitting and waiting.

"Did you guys call me?" she asked as she burst into the living room, excited.

"We did," Jenn said.  "Have a seat, Cassie."

Nervous and excited, Cassie sat down.  "Is this about Hawaii?" she asked, smiling from ear to ear.

Jenn nodded.

"Well???  What did you decide?" Cassie asked, hardly able to keep still in her seat.

"Your mother reminded me that you're not a little girl anymore.  And I remember not too long ago forbidding you to go to Santa Barbara, but you went anyway.  So we have a dilemma on our hands, Cassie," Eddie told her.

Cassie frowned.  "What dilemma?"

"Well, for every action, there's a reaction.  We never reacted to your going off to Santa Barbara without our permission.  You never faced any consequences for that, Cassie!  So are you gonna go through life thinking you can do what you want, when you want and nothing's gonna happen to you?" Jenn asked.

"No, of course not!" Cassie replied.

"So then you agree you should have to pay a price for defying us back then?" Eddie asked.

"Well..........yes.............BUT--"

"No buts!" Eddie stopped her.

"So you're saying I can't go to Hawaii with Charles?" Cassie asked, her mood changing for the worse.

"If we say that, are you gonna run off anyway like you did before?" Jenn asked.

"You see, Cassie, that's our dilemma," Eddie explained.
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"So you haven't decided that I should go?" asked Cassie.

"No we haven't said that. Let us finished." said Jenn.

"This isn't an easy decision but since you are 18 now and as much as I hate doing this we decided to let you go to Hawaii" said Eddie.

Cassie scream happy and excited.

"Really? Thank you mom and dad." said Cassie jumping for joy.

"Wait a minute we are not finished.  We'll let you go to Hawaii however we cannot let you go unpunished for defying us to go to Santa Barabara." said Jenn.

"Even though your intention were good you still disobey and defy us.  So as soon as the trip is over and you come back home you are grounded for six weeks.  No dates, no activities, no Charles.  But if Robin and Lulu are still staying you are only allow to hang with them and them only." said Eddie.

"NO CHARLES FOR SIX WEEKS!!!" shcoked Cassie.

"That was the price we were talking about." said Eddie.


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Cassie went upstairs, dejected.  The conversation with her parents was a bittersweet one at best.  As soon as she got to her room, she picked up the phone and called Charles.

"Hey Beautiful!" Charles answered his cell.

"Hi," she said.

"Uh oh......" Charles replied, detecting sadness in her voice.  "What's wrong, Cassie?"

"My parents came to their decision about Hawaii," she told him.

"I can't believe they would say no!" Charles said angrily.

"They said yes," she corrected him.

Charles was in a state of disbelief.

"They said YES???"  he asked, chuckling a bit.  "So what's the problem?  Why so glum?"

"There's a catch to their yes," she explained.

"Don't tell me they're coming with us?" he asked, annoyed.

"Nope.  At least not that I know of...."

"Come on, Cassie----out with it.  It's too early in the morning for games," Charles said impatiently.

She sighed.  "After we get back from Hawaii, I can't see you for six weeks."

"WHAT??? Why not???  That makes absolutely NO SENSE!" he shouted, confused.

"It's retroactive punishment for running off with you to Santa Barbara," she continued explaining.

"You gotta be kidding, Cassie?" he replied annoyed.

"Do I sound like I'm kidding?" she asked.

"What about the twins?  How am I supposed to see my kids?" he asked, trying to think up a loophole.

"Charles, don't even try it!  You know my parents would never keep the twins from you.  But that has nothing to do with seeing ME."

"Crap!" he responded in defeat.

"Maybe we should focus on the good part, huh?  We'll make sure our Hawaiian vacation is the best vacation ever!" she said, trying to improve their mood.

"Yeah, okay.  Whatever you say," he agreed reluctantly.

"Charles, call your Dad and tell him it's a done deal so he can start making the travel plans for us, okay?" she asked, trying to stay positive.

"You got it, Beautiful.  I'll talk to you later."

"Love you!" she said as she hung up.

"I love you more...." he replied.

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"Meanwhile back in the kitchen.

"Do you think we were pretty hard on Cassie?" asked Jenn.

"No we was pretty much.  She's lucky we let her go to Hawaii at all." said Eddie.

"But six weeks without Charles?  You know how she feels about him Eddie." said Jenn.

"I think Cassie will survive six weeks without Charles. Anyway we cannot let Cassie have her own way.  It's not good for her." said Eddie.

"But she loves him Eddie." said Jenn.

"I know that Jenn.  But the world doesn't always evolve around Cassie and it's about she she realize that.  She is 18 now.  She wants us to treat her like an adult then it time for her start acting like one." said Eddie.

"I guess you're right." sighed Jenn.

"Jenn we are doing the right thing." said Eddie.

"Okay but just remember she is 18 but you cannot control her forever." said Jenn.

Soon Tay came downstairs.

"Dad I'm ready." said Tay.

"Good" Said Eddie.

"Man I can't wait to head to the studio." said excited Tay.

"Good luck Tay." said Jenn.

"Thanks mom." said Tay.


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While they drove in the car to meet Trey Songz, Eddie and Tay were having pleasant conversation.  Everything seemed to be going well until Eddie stopped at a red light.

"I can't believe what I'm seeing!" he exclaimed as he watched several men crossing the street in front of his car.

Tay frowned.  "What's the problem?" he asked, puzzled.

Eddie pointed at one of the men.  "Doesn't that dude look familiar to you?" he asked.

Tay gulped hard as he spotted Reuben crossing the street.

"What's he doing back in Lincoln Heights?" Eddie asked suspiciously.

Tay knew he'd have to play dumb as he worked up an exaggerated shrug.  "I---I dunno Dad.  I'm just as shocked as you."

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There was silence in the car. 

"(Sigh) I guess I have to worry about that later I have to get you to studio.  You don't want to be late on your first day." said Eddie.

"Sure thing dad." said Tay as he was relieved.

However Tay knew he needed to contact Rueben as soon as possible.  As Eddie drove off Rueben spotted the car.

"Is that?  No it can't be." Rueben thought to himself.

"Which reminds I have to contact my boy Tay when I get a chance.  I gotta see what is it up." said Rueben.

Meanwhile back at the Sutton household Cassie got a phone call from Lulu.

"Hey Cassie!" Lulu answered.

"Hey!" said Cassie.

"So are you still on for today?" asked Lulu.

"Of course!  catching up to do." said Cassie.

"So whatsup with you and Hawaii.  Are your folks going to let you go or not?" asked Lulu.

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"Yes, but they told me I couldn't see Charles for SIX weeks after we come back," said Cassie not wanting to remember her punishment.

"What!! Why?!" asked Lulu shocked.

"Because I went off with Charles to meet his dad against their permission. Its so stupid. Charles is the father of my children...they're being so unfair," said Cassie becoming aggravated.

"Maybe you should discuss it with them. Maybe if they here your opinion they'll compromise," said Lulu.

"I don't know Lulu. You know how my parents are. They still think I'm their little princess. I'm still shocked they let me go to Hawaii," said Cassie  plumeting on her bed.

"Well that's were your start. If they let you go to Hawaii, then I bet you can get them to reduce your punishment. I know you can do it girl," said Lulu trying her best to pep up Cassie.

"I guess", said Cassie as she received another call,"I gotta go girl, its Charles. I'll call you back"

"Alright girl. Talk to you later"
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"Hey Charles.  Did you get in touch with Mr. B?" Cassie asked still kind of down.

"Sure did, Beautiful.  My Dad's got awesome connections, Cassie!  It's AMAZING!"

Cassie was feeling better suddenly.  "For real, Charles?"

"Yep, for real.  We're flying First Class and we're staying at the Hilton in a honeymoon suite!" he blurted out.

"SHUT UP!!!" Cassie shouted.  "When do we leave?"

"The day after Thanksgiving.  We've got the whole weekend--Friday, Saturday, Sunday. We come home Monday."

"It can't come soon enough, Charles," Cassie replied anxiously.

"I know, but we've gotta spend Thanksgiving with our famil