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"We're finally here!  It took FOREVER!" Monica complained as they walked quickly through the airport.

"It just feels like forever because you're anxious to see your son," Lizzie replied, trying to keep up with her.

Monica glanced at her and gave her a quick smile.  "You're a wise young girl...." she praised her.

Lizzie grinned.

"And Jenn, thank you so much for coming out here with me.  I know it was completely unexpected, but it was so nice of you to call and get Eddie's okay for you guys to come with me to Utah."

"I couldn't let you get on that plane alone, Monica.  I just couldn't," Jenn said sympathetically. 

"That's so sweet of you," Monica said appreciatively.  "I wish I could be as good a friend to you," she said sadly.

"What do you mean?" Jenn asked as they waited for the airline's limo to pick them up.

Monica shook her head, not wanting to talk about what she saw between Eddie and Dana.  "Nothing.  Not now."

"Well, in any event, all you should be concerned with now is your son.  He needs you there with him even if he is in a coma.  He'll know you're there--he'll feel your presence and it'll give him strength to pull through," Jenn assured her.

Monica nodded.  "I know.  Robin and I have a very close bond."

"Will we get to see him too, Mom?" Lizzie asked, hopeful.

"No, Lizzie.  His condition is too serious.  Only immediate family can see him.  In fact, after we make sure Monica gets to the hospital safely, we'll be getting on the next flight home.  All of those males in Marla's house alone could turn into a disaster!"

"True...." Lizzie agreed.

"I'll make sure Robin knows how helpful you all have been to me," Monica assured LIzzie.  "Even little Natalie.  She was no trouble at all and I'm so impressed," she said smiling at the little girl and patting her on the head.

"Thank you!" Natalie said with a big smile.

Soon the limo arrived and they all got in.

"WOW!!  A hummer limo!!!  This is SO COOL!!!" Lizze raved as she started fooling around with the buttons.

"Are we rock stars or relatives?" Monica asked sarcastically.

"Tell me about it," Jenn agreed.  "This is a bit much, but as long as it gets us where we need to be....."

Ten minutes later they were pulling up to the hospital, and the chauffeur was helping them out of the limo.

"Well, this is it....." Monica said, her voice starting to crack a little.

"Be strong, Monica.  Remember, I'm with you every step of the way," Jenn assured her.

She took Monica's hand and led her into the hospital with Lizzie and Natalie close behind.
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Meanwhile back in dreamland Robin was in the doors of Lulu land. He saw how sad and lonely Lulu was as kid.  He found out that was a over acheiver but her parents was never around cheer her on or to congratulate or anything. Plus she saw Lulu get her heart broken many of times.  People in her life take advantage of her and used her to get what the want.

"Wow no wonder Lulu have so much trust issue." said Robin.

"Lulu really needs you in her life." said Lulu.

"I do love Lulu." said Robin.

"But you love Cassie.  Robin, Cassie needs you as a special friend, but Lulu need you to be with her. Unless things doesn't work out you and Lulu you cannot have a physical relationship with Cassie.  Think how much it could destroy Cassie.  Think how much it could destroy Lulu.  Think how could hurt the both your mother and the Suttons family that have so much respect for you.  Most of all think how much it would hurt Chalres." said The Guardian Angel

"I know I try to control my feelings but I get weak when it comes to Cassie." said Robin.

"Then the Guardian Angel showed the great times RObin and Lulu have together.  He also help reminds RObin why he love Lulu so much.  And what Lulu means to him.

"Look so far showed you why Cassie needs to be with Charles and why you need to be with Lulu.  I can't tell you what to do.  But you have to make the descision who you want to be with and think about the consequences ahead." said Gaurdian Angel.

"I know.  I love both Cassie and Lulu." said Robin.

"Yeah but you need to be true and honest with them and your feelings.  You can't have it both ways.  If you want to be with Cassie then like Eddie says you need to be honest but if you want to be with Lulu then you need to be a better boyfriend to her.  Come there is another door to see." said The Guardian Angel.

Then he went to the door of Sage's life.  And Robin was shocked.

Meanwhile back in Lincoln Heights Eddie tries to keep his head up by making everyone dinner.

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"Okay guys, come on to the table!  Dinner's ready!" he announced proudly as he poked his head into the den where everyone was playing video games.

"Do we HAVE TO?" Tay whined, all the while starving.

"Is he that bad of a cook?" Jeron whispered to his friend.

Tay nodded enthusiastically.

"Yo, fellas, I'm NOT DEAF.  And Tay, I know you've gotta be ready to pass out by now, so why don't you just try it?  You might like it...." Eddie coaxed.

Nate popped up from the floor quickly.  "Well it's gotta be pretty bad for me not to like it.  I'm right behind you, Pops," he said as he headed for the dining room.

"Come on lil bro's!" he urged them.

Jeron got up leaving behind the game.  "Come on Tay."

Tay reluctantly followed.  "Where's mom anyway?  And when's she coming back?" he whined.

Meanwhile back at San Diego County Hospital, Charles and his mom are back in the room together.

"Who was that on the phone, Mom?" Charles asked, kind of weak.

"Dana. She asked about you."

"That's nice.  I'm surprised Cassie hasn't called," he said.

"She was here this afternoon with Robin.  Don't you remember, Charles?"

"Yeah, but she could've called.  It's night time now.  What about letting me say goodnight to my kids?" he asked sadly.

Marla sighed, trying to keep herself and her son calm at the same time.  "She probably doesn't want to get them upset.  If they talk to you on the phone, they're gonna want to be with you--you know that, Charles."

"I just hope Cassie hasn't run off with Robin to Sea School...." he worried as he started to drift off to sleep.

"Don't be silly, Charles," Marla said, rubbing his forehead.

And at the Utah General Hospital, Monica is alone with her son, Robin, in the Intensive Care Unit.  Sadly, she looks around at all of the machines and tubes that he's hooked up to, not understanding what any of them are doing.  She touches his fingers but gets no response.

In the lobby of the hospital, Lulu arrives and heads toward the information desk to inquire about Robin's condition and whereabouts.  But before she gets to the desk, she's overjoyed to see some familiar faces in the waiting area.

"Lizzie???!!!" she squealed. 

Startled, Lizzie stopped playing with Natalie and looked around, spotting Lulu.  She too let out a squeal and bolted over to Lulu, giving her a big hug.

"OMG!  Lulu!"

"What are you doing here Lizzie?  Is Cassie here too?" she asked, having a quick flashback of her recent conversations with Tawanna.

"No!  I'm here with my Mom and Natalie.  We took the plane ride over with MIss Monica so she wouldn't have to come alone," Lizzie explained.

Jenn and Natalie approached the two girls as they hugged in the middle of the hospital lobby.

"Lulu!  How did you manage to get here?" Jenn asked, also giving her a hug.

"I ditched Sea School, and the Headmaster helped me out with free transportation.  I just had to be here, Mrs. Sutton.  I hope they'll let me in to see my Boo...." she said concerned.

"He's in ICU and Monica's with him now," Jenn explained.  "We haven't seen him either."

"What about Cassie?" Lulu asked.  "Does she know?"

"Of course she knows.  And she's just sick about it," Jenn said sadly.  "First Charles, now Robin..."

"Why is all of this happening, Mrs. Sutton?" Lulu asked sadly, tearing up.

"God only knows, Lulu.  God only knows....." she said giving her another hug.
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Meanwhile back in dreamland Robin was confused why he was in the door of Sage life.

"Why on earth are we going in Sage's life.  Sage doesn't even play important role in my life." said Robin.

"But she does." said The Guardian Angel.

"But it doesn't make any sense.  Sage makes everyone miserable.  She's selfish, evil, a maneater, and a troublemaker." said Robin.

"There is a reason why she is like that...open the door." said The Guardian Angel.

Then he saw Sage as kid living brokendown home and parents constantly arguing.  Sage was crying wishing they would stop.  He saw Sage's divorcing Lund and taking full custody of Sage.  He also saw Mother going out with different men.  One of the men that her mother was involved in was drunk and took advantage of Sage when she was 13.  Sage was screaming for her life while her mother was too high to realize it.  And when Sage tried to tell her mother what happened.  She accused Sage of stealing her man and slapped her.

"Hey man this is too disturbing.  Lets get out of here." said Robin.

"No watched." said The Guardian Angel.

Robin saw Sage growing up going from bad to worst.  Robin started to feel bad for Sage..

"You see like Charles.  Sage came from a broken home.  She pratcially grew up without a family.  And when the time her father walked back into her life it was for them to bond." said The Guardian Angel.

"Look I feel bad for Sage.  But I still don't see any good in Sage. And she can't be help." said Robin.

"No there is good in everyone even Sage...look." said The Guardian Angel.

Robin saw how Sage helped her father when he was brutally attacked and then he saw what Sage did when she witnessed an when that old lady died and she saw a bonding with her father.  And the time she spent with Tay.

"You see Sage may have not been perfect but deep down she's still knows the different between right & wrong." said The Guardian Angel.

"So she did a few good deeds big deal." said Robin.

"Robin, Sage is not a bad person.  She just misguided and lonely person." said The Guardian Angel.

"What do I suppose to do about it?  And how do I affect her?" asked Robin.

"Maybe instead of being so frustrated with her maybe you should to understand by talking to her." said The Guardian Angel.

"Sage won't listen trust me." said Robin.

Then Robin saw Sage crying.

"Maybe you should give it a shot.  Talk to her." said The Guardian Angel.

"Oh alright." said Robin.

Robin went and sat next to Sage.

"Leave me alone." cried Sage.

"Okay with pleasure." said Robin.

"ROBIN!" shouted The Guardian Angel.

"Alright...Sage what's wrong?" asked Robin.

"Why should you care?" said hurt Sage.

"Maybe if you give people a chance they might listen." said Robin.

"Don't to pretend Robin I know you, Charles, Lulu, and Cassie all hate me." cried Sage.

"First of all we don't hate you Sage.  We just don't like the things you do.  We tried to help you but you always manage to spit in our face.  Why?  What did we do to you make you so evil?" asked Robin.

"Well Cassie, Charles, and Lulu know me so they know why but you when you met me you didn't even know me and you already hated me." cried Sage.

"Maybe I shouln't been harsh but you give people reasons to hate you.  Maybe if you start treating people right and start trusting people they would see you as a beautiful person as you are." said Robin.

"You think I'm pretty?" asked Sage.

"Well...yeah but they will never see that if you don't trust people like Tay does.  Believe it or not there are good people in the world." said Robin.

"Wanna hook up?" asked Sage.

"HELL NO!!! I mean no I don't but if you tried to be nice to people I would like for us to be friends.  And if Cassie, Charles, & Lulu see you as a human being they would want to be friends as well." said Robin.

Then Sage smile with tear rolling down her face and the two started hug.  Just when things started to get comfortable  Robin saw Mack and grabbed Sage.  Sage screamed.

"HEY PUT HER DOWN!!!" yelled Robin.

But Mack laughed hard.

"I SAID PUT HER DOWN." yelled Robin.

"Anything you say." said Mack as he threw Sage into the pit of fire.

"NOO!!" yelled RObin.

"Hey Handsome why don't you join her." said Mack as he shoved Robin into the fire pit.

Robin fell into fire pit and grabbed on the branch.  Then he saw Sage burning up in the fire and she screamed ROBIN SAVE YOURSELf.  Mack was laughing hard while RObin hanging on to deal life.

"Oh no I can't go out like this." said Robin.

"It's too late Robin. It's time to burn in hell." laughed Mack.

Then the guardian Angel knocked out Mack and said" No it's not Robin you're a good person.  You got a lot to live.  Fight for your life." yelled The Guardian Angel.

Then Robin saw Eddie, Jenn, Cassie, Tay, Lizzie, Charles, Dana, Marla, The Bradshaw, Spencer, Jeron, Lund, Lulu, Tawanna,  etc. encouraging Robin to fight.

"I got to fight." said Robin as he slowly climbed out of the pit.

"I WANT TO LIVE!  I WANT TO LIVE! I WANT TO LIVE! I WANT TO LIVE!" said Robin.

Finally obin made it out of the fire pit and the guardian angel pulled him up.  Then suddenly everyone disappeared.

"What happened?  Where is everyone?" asked Robin.

"They're gone but with you.  Robin you did it.  You succeeded!" said The Guardian Angel.

"This whole thing was a test to see if you truly value your life.  And you passed with flying colors." said Guardian Angel.

"All this was a test?" asked Robin.

"Yes I knew you could do it. I believe in you.  I just wanted to believe in yourself.  Here is the key to the next door." said The Guardian Angel.

"Where's this leave to?" confused Robin.

"It leads to you life." said The Guardian Angel.

"What about Cassie and Lulu?" asked Robin.

"You just have to figured it out on your own.  I know you will choose wisely.  You are a wise person.  Oh I almost forgot give Lizzie my love for me." said The Guardian Angel as he took off his hood and revealed himself.

Robin found out that the guardain angel was Johnny Nightingale.

"Johnny Nightingale?  You're my guardian angel?" shocked Robin.

"Hey someone have to keep you on the right track.  You better go before it's too late." said Johnny Nightingale.

Robin opened the door...Robin woke up from his coma.  Monica saw his eyes opened and finger moving.

"MMmmom" said Robin waking up.

"OMG Robin you're alright." said Monica.

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Robin looked around a little, still very weak.  "Where am I?" he asked, barely able to speak.

"Utah," Monica said, not wanting to break the news about the crash.

"I'm supposed to be at Sea School," he said struggling to talk.

"Shhh.....Don't worry, you'll be back there in no time," she assured him.  "Rest now, okay?"

"Can I have some water?" he asked, his mouth extremely dry.

Monica poured him a small paper cup of water and held up his head and helped him to drink.  As he continued looking around, he realized he was in a hospital.

"Thanks, Mom.  That's enough," he said as he turned away from the water.

"I'm glad you're awake," she said, trying not to get too emotional.

"Me too.  I remember now.....what happened.  I remember," he told her.

"What do you remember?"

"The plane crash.  The fire.  The smoke.  The lady I was sitting next to.  Is she okay?" he asked, becoming a bit upset.

"Shh....it's okay, honey.  She's fine, thanks to you.  You saved her life, and then she saved yours," Monica said as she stroked his face.

Robin closed his eyes and Monica saw tears streaming down the side of his face.  She kissed him tenderly on the forehead.

"Mom.....I almost died....." he confessed, shaken.

"I love you, Baby, and you're gonna be alright now," she comforted him. 

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw one of the nurses walk by and she flagged the nurse down to come and check on Robin.

While the nurse checked his vitals, Monica stepped out of the room and let out all of the emotions she had been holding inside.

Then, she ran down the hallway to the Lobby to find Jenn and Lizzie to tell them the good news.  When she reached them, she saw Lulu was there with them as well.  The tears on Monica's face made them all fear the worse, and she could see the fear on their faces.

"No, no, it's not what you think!" she said, putting them at ease as she wiped her face and gave them a smile.  "He's awake!  He spoke to me!  Robin's awake!"

They all screamed, overjoyed and overcome with emotion as they quickly ran down the hall and they followed Monica back to the ICU.
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As they all returned to the room they saw Robin wide awake but still weak.  They all gather around.

"Whoa everyone give Robin some breathing room.  He just woke up." said the nurse.

"Jenn, Lizzie, Lulu...what is everyone doing here?" asked Robin.

"To see you silly." said Monica.

"We were all  worry sick.  I am so happy that you're alive." said Jenn.

"Yeah we all love you." cried Lizzie.

"Oh don't turned on the water works too.  You're worst than your sister." said Robin.

"I can't help it.  You're my best friend besides I already lost Johnny.  I don't what I do if I lost you too." cried Lizzie.

"Ahhh you know I could never leave you." said Robin smile very slowly.

Then Robin saw Lulu.

"Hey Babe aren't you suppose to be at Sea School?" asked Robin.

"Yeah but you are more important. Don't ever scare me like that again.  You don't what I do if I lost you boo." said Lulu.

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"And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you either, Lulu," he admitted.  "Come closer....please...."

"But Robin....the nurse said--" she started to object.

"I don't care what the nurse said," he interrupted.  "Life is too short to put things off.  Now come closer?"

Monica gently pushed Lulu closer to the bed while the rest of them stood back.  "Go ahead," she whispered.

Lulu approached his bed and took his hands in hers.  "Yes, Boo?"

"I love you," he told her.

"I know.  I love you Robin," she replied.

"When the time is right, I want us to be married," he told her.  "Lulu Paloma, will you marry me?" he asked as they held hands.

"Oh Robin," Lulu said, bending over and putting her head to his chest, "I don't know what to say....."

"Say YES," he urged her with all the strength he had.
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"Robin this is so sudden." shocked Lulu.

"You still haven't answered my question." said Robin.

"In that case...yes I will married you." said Lulu.

"Now I know I feel alive." said Robin.

"This is wonderful." said Lizzie.

"I'm finally going to have a daughter." said Monica.

Everyone is happy but Jenn have a concern look.

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Jenn pulled Monica off to the side. 

"Monica!  Robin is full of all types of drugs, not to mention the toxic shock which is probably still present at least in a small amount.  He shouldn't be making lifechanging decisions from his hospital bed now!" she objected.

"Oh Jenn......don't worry about it," Monica brushed her off.  "I'm just happy he's alive!"

Lulu turned and looked back at Jenn.  "Mrs. Sutton, we're engaged!  Aren't you gonna congratulate us?" she asked, thrilled and beaming.
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"Congradulations" said Jenn with weak enthisum(sp), "but I think we should let Robin rest before we make any hasty decision"

"I'm fine Mrs. Sutton. I've had a life changing breakthrough and I know what to do in my life now. And I know I want to spend the rest of my life with this girl next to me," said Robin as he weakly stroked Lulu's face.

"Well I can't deny love. So I'm happy for you guys. Now you have to spread the word for very body else to hear. I put that will be fun," said Jenn thinking of Cassie in mind.
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"Cassie." Lizzie answered.

"Any updates on Robin?" asked Cassie.

"Even better Robin came out of his coma." said excited Lizzie.

"What...SHUT UP!!!" shocked Cassie.

"Yes we all thought he was a goner but he just got out of his coma few minutes ago." said Cassie.

"Thank God!!! How's Robin?" asked relieved Cassie.

"He's fine but he's still weak.  I don't think it's a good time to talk but everyone is here mom, Ms Monica, & Lulu." said Lizzie.

"I know Lulu must be very happy.  She would've been devasted if something happens to him." said Cassie.

"Yes I know." said Lizzie.

"I got to tell everyone the news." said Cassie.

"But there's something else you should know." said Lizzie.

"Gotta go Lizzie." said Cassie hanging up.

"But...Robin propose to Lulu." said Lizzie but she was too late.

Meanwhile they were still celebrating Robin's recovery.  The doctor came in and check on Robin.

"Yes this definitely a miricale alright.  He's still weak but I think he's going to be just fine.  He just needs some rest.  He's needs to stay couple days so he can fully recovered." said The Doctor.

"That's a good idea.  As much as so happy that Robin recovered I think it's time for us to leave so Robin can rest now." said Jenn.

"Mom can't we stay just alittle longer?  I finally to get hangout with Robin." said Lizzie.

"No Lizzie we are already running late as it is." said Jenn.

"Awww come on Natalie." said disappointed Lizzie.

"I'm going to stay with Robin.  I don't want to leave him by his bedside." said Monica.

"Me neither." said Lulu.

"Alright Robin I really do want you to think about this marriage while you are in here." said Jenn.

"Mrs. Sutton I want to married Lulu." said Robin.

"I know and I understand you been through a traumatic experience, but you and Lulu are so young.  Just try to think about it alright." said Jenn kissing Robin's forehead.

"Get well soon." said Jenn.

"Thanks Jenn for everything." said Monica.

"No problem!!! You got a wonderful son." said Jenn.

"Hey Lizzie don't I get a hug?  I'm weak not broken you know." said Robin.

Lizzie came and hugged and she started to cry again.

"I'm so happy that you are alive." said Lizzie hugging Robin.

"Me too.  You better go now.  I don't you, Natalie and your mother to miss your plane." said Robin.

"Okay take care Robin." said Lizzie.

"I'll check on you." said Jenn.

"Okay...Oh Lizzie, Johnny Nightingale send his love to you." said Robin.

"Huh?" puzzled Lizzie.

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"Have a safe flight," said Robin smiling as he dismissed her.

Lizzie walked out of the room puzzled but was stilll questioning how they would tell Cassie about the proposal.

"Mom. How are we going to do this without hurting Cassie's feelings?" asked Lizze worried.

"I don't know sweetie. I guess things will just fall into place," said Jenn as she wrapped her arms around Lizzie.

Meanwhile Cassie called Lulu to see if she could speak with Robin
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But Lulu cell phone isn't on.

"Hmm I better text Lulu." said Cassie.

Then Dana walked in.

"Cassie you're awake." surprised Dana.

"Dana great news.  I just got off the phone with Lizzie.  Robin came out of his coma." said Cassie.

"WHAT!?!  Get out of here." said Dana surprised but happy.

"Yeah you were right about everything." said Cassie.

"You see I told you Robin is a strong person.  All you have to do is have a little faith." said Dana.

"Yeah I'm sorry the way I acted earlier." said Cassie.

"Cassie it's alright it's understandable.  We all love Robin." said Dana.

"I don't know how you put up with me girl." said Cassie.

"Come on lets tell the others." said Dana.

Meanwhile on there way to the airport Jenn called Eddie to give him the update.

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"Proposed?! Really? The boy just barely woke up and he's an engaged man. Ain't that something," said Eddie suprised.

"I know Eddie. I just don't know how we tell Cassie about this," said Jenn distraught.

"We have to do Jenn. No mater how hard it will be," said Eddie trying to console her.

"Let's do it together, okay?" said Jenn

"Okay," said Eddie
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Meanwhile back at the Bradshaws  Cassie and Dana told Mr. Mrs. Bradshaw the news they were happy and relieved.  Judge Bradshaw cried for joy.

"Thank the Lord." said Judge Bradshaw cring for joy.

"I hoping he would pull through." said Beverly.

"Me too." said Dana.

"I can finally rest easy." said Judge Bradshaw.

"I am so happy that my Robin is alive." said Cassie.

"Your Robin?" confused Dana.

"You know what I mean." said Cassie.

"I know..just friends." said Dana.

"Now Robin and Cassie can finally have a future together." said Judge Bradshaw.

"Now let's not get carried away." said Beverly.

"Well I still think Cassie and Robin make a better couple than that Antoni Boy." agured Judge Bradshaw.

"Hush up!  We just got through a horrific experience lets not spoil it." said Beverly.

"Oh alright." said Judge Bradshaw.

Soon Dana called Marla back on her cell.

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Marla answered the phone half asleep.  "Yeeessss?"

"Hey.  You woke?" Dana asked.

Marla sucked her teeth.  "Well I am NOW..." she whined.  "Thank God my phone was on vibrate--otherwise you would have woken up Charles too.  He needs his rest, you know."

"I'm sorry.  Things have been so crazy, none of us have been able to even THINK about sleeping--except Cassie--and that's 'cause Beverly had her all drugged up for awhile.  But even she's up and about now that the pills have worn off."

"So what's this about anyway?" Marla asked.  "Has Robin's condition changed or something?"
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"Robin came out of his coma." said Dana.

"WHAT!!! But that's impossible." shocked Marla.

"Nothing is impossible as long as you have a little faith." said Dana.

"Well I am so happy that he's okay." relieved Marla.

"Yeah it would've been devasting if Robin didn't make it." said Dana.

"Thank God that nightmare is over." said Marla.

"Me too.  Where I better go and let you rest.  Look like you need it and so does Cassie." said Dana.

"Alright talk to you later." said Marla haning up.

"Hey mom what's going on.  What's with all the phone calls." said Charles waking up.

"Nothing sweetie just go back to sleep." said Marla.

Meanwhile Jenn, Lizzie, and Natalie return to Marla's house.  Jenn put Natalie to bed.  While Lizzie was getting ready for bed herself until she ran into Nate.

"Nate I'm sorry." said Lizzie.

"That's alright.  Where have you ladies been?  You were begining to worried." said Nate.

"It's a long story.  I'll explain everything to you in the morning." said Lizzie.

"Alright look like you had a long day." said Nate.

"Wait...Nate I need your advice about something." said Lizzie.

"Sure Lizzie whatsup!" said Nate.

"It's about Cassie and my friend Robin I've been telling you about." said Lizzie.

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"And it can't wait til morning?" he asked a little surprised.

"No.......if I don't get this off my chest, I won't be able to go to sleep," she said kind of sad.

He took her by the arm and escorted her quickly behind closed doors.  "Well then, let's hear it!" he urged her, concerned.

"Cassie doesn't know that I know, but I know she loves Robin--and NOT JUST AS A SPECIAL FRIEND."

Nate's eyebrows went up in shock.  "For real?  And she's got two babies with Charles?"

Lizzie nodded.  "She can't help it," Lizzie defended her.  "Robin's just got this way with her that no one else has.  And they hooked up once when they were together on a cruise."

"Say what???"

"Yeah, but that's a totally different story.  The thing now is that Robin just got engaged to Lulu--Cassie's best friend.  And even though Cassie's the one that put them together in the first place, I don't know how she's gonna handle the news.  I don't want her to freak out--AGAIN."

"AGAIN?"

"Yeah.....you should have heard her yelling at me on the phone when she heard Robin had been in a plane crash."

"Robin was in a plane crash?????"

Lizzie nodded sadly.

"So how can he be engaged?  Lizzie, you're makin my head do a 360!" Nate said, scratching his head.

Lizzie laughed a little.  "Sorry.  See why I needed to talk?  Imagine how MY head feels!" she complained.

"Okay......well let's sit down and sort all of this out," Nate suggested as he sat on his bed.

"Thanks, Nate," she said as she sat beside him.

"Don't thank me now.  We haven't solved the problem yet," he advised her.

"Yeah, but at least you're willing to try," she said gratefully.
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Meanwhile back at the while Lulu fell Monica had a little chat with Robin.

"Robin you know I love you." said Monica.

"Of course." said Robin.

"And I am happy for you and Lulu.  But don't you think rushing it a bit much?" wondered Monica.

"Mom, this is a perfect time.  More perfect than ever." said Robin.

"I what you and Lulu to get together more than anyone.  But I really do think you need to think about this.  I mean you don't even have a ring for her." said Monica.

"I'll get her a ring." said Robin.

"I just don't want you to make the same mistakes Mike and I made." said Monica.

"Oh mom." said Robin rollin' his eyes.

"We'll talk more in the morning.  I really want you to get some sleep.  You need your strength." said Monica.

"Oh alright." said Robin.

Meanwhile back home Lizzie and Nate working out Lizzie's problem until Jenn walked in.

"Lizzie it's late what are you doing still up?" asked irritated Jenn.

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"I couldn't sleep, Mom. I had to talk to Nate about something.  Something important," she explained, hoping Jenn wouldn't make an issue.

"Look, whatever it is, take it up in the morning, please?  With all that's going on lately, the last thing I need is for you to get sick and run down.  Hear?"

"Yes, Ma'am...." Lizzie obeyed sadly as she left Nate's room.

When Lizzie was far enough away, Jenn stepped into Nate's room.

"Any chance you'll tell me what that was all about?" Jenn asked, still irritated.

"Lizzie's worried about Cassie--poor kid.  She's so sweet and caring about everyone."

"Yeah, that's my Lizzie.  Cassie flipped out pretty bad on her earlier so I guess that's why she's worried."

"You got it.  She said something about Robin being in a plane crash, but now he proposed to somebody named Lulu and that might get Cassie upset even more--which--after what I saw the other day--I can totally understand," Nate remarked.

"Oh?  What did you see the other day?" Jenn asked.

"Well, I'm no snitch, let's get that straight right now."

"Okay......so you're no snitch.  But what did you see?"

"And I'm only telling you this because it's real late and I'm half outta my mind from that half-cooked dinner dear ole Dad made for us," he continued explaining.

"Stop stalling and talk Nate," Jenn demanded.

"And also because you're Cassie' mother and maybe you should know when your girl is headed in the wrong direction."

"Nate!"  Jenn said, stomping her foot.  "What in the world did you see?"

Nate sighed.  "Well.....when I drove Cassie and the twins to the airport last week, we stopped over at this dude's house--the one in the plane crash--Robin.  She wanted to say goodbye.  And.....well......let's just say she said goodbye alright--if you feel what I'm saying," he said a bit bashfully.

"They kissed?"

"That's putting it mildly.  I mean, Charles is the BABY-DADDY and she didn't kiss HIM like she kissed ROBIN, I'll tell you that much!"

"Oh that girl......" Jenn sighed.  "I don't know what I'm gonna do with her..."

"And what's with all the white dudes?  That's what I'd like to know!" Nate complained.

"Whether they're black or white, she needs to make up her mind and stick with ONE.  And now that Robin's engaged, I guess her mind has been made up for her--whether she knows it or not," Jenn replied.

"Have you heard anything about Charles' condition?" Nate asked as Jenn started to leave his room.

"He'll live.  If dealing with Cassie doesn't kill him--nothing will," Jenn said with a sad smile.  "Thanks for the 411, Nate."

"Remember--I ain't no snitch," he reminded her.

Jenn rolled her eyes.  "Goodnight, Nate!"
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"The next day at the hospital Robin was watching televison while Lulu and Monica was asleep.  The nurse came in and check on Robin.

"Robin you're up awfully early." said the early.

"Shhh..they're sleeping." said Robin pointed Lulu and Monica..

Then Lulu worke up and saw Robin wide awake.

"Robin you should be sleeping." said Lulu.

"I can't sleep I'm too excited about our engagement." said Robin.

"I still can't believe I'm engaged." said Lulu.

"This is going to be so much fun getting married." said Robin.

"Yeah I can't wait to tell everyone at Sea School." said Lulu.

Lulu turned on her cell phone and saw Cassie text message.

"Wow Cassie left me a text message.  I'll call her later on today." said Lulu.

"Shouldn't you be back at Sea School?" asked Robin.

"Yeah I'll be back this evening." said Lulu.

"Lulu take a train or the bus." said Robin.

"What are you crazy?  It will take too long." said Lulu.

"Lulu please do not take the plane back. Just go on the amtrack." said Robin.

"Robin I'm not going on no boring train ride back." said Lulu.

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"But Lulu--" Robin tried to object.

"AND BESIDES," she interrupted, "I'm not just flying on just any old plane.  This is the same jet you flew on when you had to go to your Dad's funeral.  So you don't have to worry about me being in danger," she said stroking his face, trying to put him at ease.

"If you saw what I saw and went through what I went through, you'd never want to fly again," he replied.

"So when you get better enough to come back to school, you mean to tell me you're not gonna fly?" she asked.

"You make it sound so stupid.  But is it?  For Christ's sake, I was just in a plane crash!  Can't I have second thoughts about flying?  And about MY FIANCEE FLYING???" Robin asked a little hurt.

"Oh Boo......I'm sorry.  Of course you can!" she said as she kissed him gently.

"So you won't fly?" he asked, relieved.

"I never said that," she replied.  "Let's talk about something else," she suggested.
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"Oh alright." said Lulu.

Meanwhile back at the Marla's house.  Nate sat with Lizzie to talk about the situation.

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"So did you get any sleep last night?" he asked as he sat next to her on the couch.

"Are you kidding?  I was too excited about Robin comnig out of his coma an everything," she explained.

"You know, you still haven't filled me in on where you went yesterday.  Now you're telling me Robin was in a coma?  I'm telling you , kid, my head SPINS when I talk to you!" he remarked, trying to keep up.

Lizzie giggled.  "Sorry Nate.  I'll start from the beginning," she offered.

He sighed, relieved.  "THANK YOU."

"Okay, so here it goes.....Robin was supposed to go back to Sea School because he was gone for a week since he had a death in his family.  Unfortunately, he never got there because his plane crashed in Utah!  I found out when I was changing channels and just happened to see his face on CNN.  So, I told Mom, and then I called Cassie to tell her, but....well....she didn't handle it too well.  Then when Mom couldn't reach Robin's Mom on the phone, weI decided to go over to Miss Monica's house and check on her because we figured she was probably a basketcase, but come to find out, she didn't know ANYTHING about her son being in a plane crash!  She was drinking wine on the couch and listening to music all day--never turned on the TV on and had the phone off the hook so the airline was probably trying to reach her but couldn't.  When we told here about it, she freaked too and said she was going out to be with Robin at the hospital.  So at the last minute, Mom decided that since the airline was providing free transportation for victims' relatives that we should go with Miss Monica on the plane to look out for her, and the people at the airline agreed.  So we ended up going to Utah.  But all along, Robin was getting worse.  He seemed okay when I saw him on the news.  They were giving him oxygen and he was conscious, but they say at some point he slipped into a coma, so by the time we got there, he was in ICU and we had to wait in the lobby while Miss Monica went to his bedside.  Then, Lulu showed up while we were waiting for Miss Monica."

"That's Robin's girl--right?"

"That's right.  So we were hanging with her and trying to make her feel better, and all of a sudden Miss Monica came running down the hall!  We thought Robin died--at least I thought he died--but she said he was AWAKE.  He came out of the coma!  We were all so happy!  We went to his room and he was weak but he was talking, and on of the first things he did was propose to Lulu!"

"And she said yes?"

"She did after she got over the shock."

"And you're worried about Cassie finding out?  But she's a big girl, Lizzie.  Might as well say she's a grown woman--so what's it to you?" Nate asked, puzzled.

"Cassie is always hurting.  She's always crying--usually over Chuck--but I know she's gonna be hurt that they got engaged, and the way they got engaged.  I tried to tell her over the phone, but she hung up too fast after she heard Robin was out of the coma."

"Well, if she's any kind of friend, she'll be happy he's getting better, and happy for the two of them--just like she would want them to be happy for her," Nate replied.

"So what should I do?" Lizzie asked.

"You should stay out of it.  Cassie's all the way in San Diego, so if she finds out and breaks, you won't be around to see it anyway.  Let the grown folks handle this, Lizzie.  You just enjoy being,.........."

He was gonna say "a kid" but quickly changed is mind not want to insult her.

".......just enjoy being YOU.  Enjoy being Lizzie Sutton for a change, okay?" he suggested.

Lizzie sat quietly on the couch and thought about what his advice.
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"I just don't want to see my sister hurting anymore." said Lizzie.

"Trust me on this Lizzie.  If Cassie is a real friend to Robin as she claim she would be happy for them." said Nate.

"I guess you're right." said Lizzie.

"Meanwhile back at the Bradshaws Cassie called Lulu again.

"Hey Cassie." Lulu answered.

"Lulu I didn't you get my message last night?" asked Cassie.

"Yeah sorry I haven't called back I was too excited about Robin." said Lulu.

"Yeah I am so relieved." said Cassie.

"Me too.  I really thought he was a goner." said Lulu.

"Yeah Lizzie told me everything." said Cassie.

"Have Lizzie told you the exciting news?" asked Lulu.

"No what?" confused Cassie.

"Lulu is that Cassie on the phone?" asked Robin.

"Sure want to talk to her?" asked Lulu.

"Yes!" answered Robin.

"Oh Robin is up and wants to talk to you." said Lulu.

"Oh okay but you haven't told me the great news." said Cassie.

"You better talk to Robin.  I know you've been wanting to hear from him." said Lulu.

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Before anything else could be said between the two girls, Lulu passed the phone over to Robin with a big smile.

"Hear ya go, Boo......" she told him.

He winked at her and smiled back.  "Thanks.  I'll just be a minute," he promised her.

"Take all the time you need, Boo.  In fact, I'm gonna run down the hall and get some chips out of the machine and I'll be right back -- k?"

Lulu quickly left the room.

"Hi Cassie," Robin said.

"Robin!!! God it's so good to be able to talk to you!  Are you okay?  How do you feel?  How long are they gonna keep you there?" she flooded him with questions.

Robin chuckled.  "Sorry, but I'm still coming down from the meds, so I can't remember all of your questions, Cassie.  But, I fell pretty good--considering.  How's Charles?" he asked, trying to keep her mind off of him.

"His Mom is with him, as you know, so I guess he's happy."

"Guess?  You mean you haven't spoken to him?"

"Well.....I was worried about you being in the plane crash," Cassie explained.  "I haven't sPoken to him since I found out."

"Cassie, Charles is in the hospital just like I am.  He's far away from home, and he came out specifically to see you.  Don't you think he should be your priority?"

"Wow.....those meds really are doing a job on you, Robin!  Is this Robin Morgan I'm speaking to?" she kidded him.

"I'm serious, Cassie.  Call Charles, visit him, look after him.  He needs you," he urged her.

"Robin!  I will!  But right now, I'm calling YOU.  I wish I could be with you," she admitted sadly.

"Thanks.  Lulu's here and my Mom, and I even got to see my girl, Lizzie.  Don't worry about me, I'll be fine," he assured her.

"Charles wants us to go to Utah, but I guess you'll be gone by then, huh?" she asked.

"I have no idea how long I'll be here.  They're saying a couple of days, but who knows?  They could be telling me that just to keep me sane," he laughed a little.

"Well, don't rush things, Robin.  If you were in a coma, your body has been through a lot, which means it needs to recuperate.  If you get back to your routine too early, you could have a set back," she advised.

"Man, you sound just like the daughter of an RN!  Jenn would be proud of you!" he teased.

She laughed.  "Stop!  I'm SERIOUS, Robin!  Better safe than sorry!"

"Yeah, well, I'm serious--you need to call CHARLES," he replied.

"Robin, why do I feel like you're pushing me away?" she asked suspiciously.  "What's up with that?"

"No....... I'm not.  I'm sorry you feel that way, Cassie," he apologized.

Lulu came back into the room, munching on her chips and sat on the bed with Robin.

"Lulu's back.  I'll put her on," he offered.

"She's got something to tell me--something big,  Got any idea what it is?" Cassie asked, curious.

"I asked Lulu to marry me, and she said yes," Robin answered Cassie, as he gazed lovingly at Lulu.
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"WHAT!" shocked Cassie.

"I propose to last night." said Robin.

"Robin is this is another one of your jokes it's not funny." said Cassie.

"No I'm serious. I want to marry her." said Robin.

"WHAT ARE YOU NUTS!!!" angered Cassie.

"Most people who hear this sort of news would say congratulations." said Robin.

"You know what I mean Robin.  You know you are not ready to get married." said Cassie.

"I know that's why we going to get married right after we graduate from highschool." said Robin.

"Robin do you realize what you are doing?  What about us Robin?" asked Cassie.

"Cassie we will still be special friends." said Robin.

"But what about that night we both shared.  Our little secret." said Cassie.

"Shhhh will you lower your voice Lulu still in the room at my bedside." said Robin.

"Hey boo I'll be right back I'm going to make arrangement to head back to Sea School." said Lulu as she left the room.

"Okay take your time...that night shouldn't have happened.  Anyway you got Charles worry about." said Robin.

"Now I see why you're pushing me away.  That night meant nothing to you at all.  You just wanted have sex with me is that?" angered Cassie.

"Cassie that's not fair. That night do mean something to me." said Robin.

"Do you or don't you love me?" said Cassie as she was being hurt.

"I do love you.  I love you alot." said Robin.

"Then why are you throwing your life away by marrying Lulu?" asked Cassie.

"Cassie I do love you.  But I told you before we cannot have that kind of a relationship.  I can't go around and hurt Lulu.  By the way I thought you were going to try to work things out with Charles" confused Robin.

"And I thought you wanted to hook up with me?" snapped Cassie.

"I do but I also said if things didn't work out with Lulu I would hook up with you.  I'm trying make this relationship work with Lulu.  And you are not even trying to work things out with Charles.  This boy went all the way to San Diego for you.  At least you could do is meet him half way." said Robin.

"This isn't about Charles.  This is about you making a stupid mistake of your life." said Cassie.

"Cassie I almost lost my life the other day.  And top it off I have a horrible nightmare that is unexplainable but a wake up call." said Robin.

"Robin, I was held hostage, almost abducted, shot, almost suffer a miscarage,  inolved in a school riot, caught in a earthquake, etc. but I didn't feel the need to married Charles." said Cassie.

"Cassie you and Charles got engaged several times." said Robin.

"Three times but who's counting but the point is neither one of us are mature or ready to get married.  And neither are you." said Cassie.

"The thing with you and Charles is a different story Cassie." said Robin.

"Robin you and Lulu are my age.  If Charles and I aren't ready you guys are definitely not." said Cassie.

"Cassie I know I'm ready to wed.  I'm going to make this work. I'm sorry this is a shock to you and I do wish you and I could be together but Lulu needs me and I don't want to keep giving Charles reason to get jealous.  I don't want to keep having these wars with your boyfriend.  I wish you and I were together before we even met Charles and Lulu." said Robin.

"And what about fate you were going on about?" asked Cassie.

"I don't know anymore." said Robin.

"You do know!  I think it is fate.  You know what Robin if you want me to be with Charles fine.  I will be with Charles. Maybe Charles is right about you..you are nothing but a coward.  If you were really my friend you wouldn't marry Lulu.  But if you want to marry Lulu be my guest.  But don't expect me to be at your wedding.  And don't worry I will keep our little secret." said Cassie hanging up.

Robin was crushed.  Cassie was hurting herself.

"Robin is making a stupid mistake.  I got to get him to call off the engagement." said Cassie to herself.

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A few minutes later, Lulu returned to Robin's hospital room and saw him looking solemn.

"Ooooohhhhh......Boo Boo......what's wrong?" she asked, pinchng his cheeks and rubbing noses with him.

Robin just sulked.

"What happened to my phone call?  You hung up with Cassie already?  I thought you guys would have alot to talk about and then I'd get to talk...."

"She had to go.  The kids were screaming," he fibbed.

"You told her about us, right? What'd she say?  Was she screaming?" Lulu asked happy and excited.

"Oh, she was screaming alright....." Robin replied dryly.

Lulu sucked her teeth and gave Robin a little shove.  "Oh you're no fun!  I'll have to talk to Cassie myself!" she complained.

"Let me  remind you, I JUST recovered from a coma," he defended himself.

"I don't know who's worse--you or coma girl, Sage.  Don't think you're gonna use that coma as an excuse for everything, Robin," she warned him playfully.

"You're mean....." he teased back.  "But when you're mean, you're sexy...." he added with a grin.

Lulu giggled.  "Oh?  I thought you just recovered from a coma...."

"Mean, mean, MEAN!" he continued to tease her as he tried to forget about Cassie's phone call.
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Then Robin started poking Lulu's side and Lulu laughed.

"Robin that's tickled." giggled Lulu.

Then Robin touched Lulu's belly button.

"lol knock it off." giggled Lulu.

Then Robin pulled Lulu towards him and got her into bed.  Robin started to make out with her.

"For someone who just came out of the coma you got alot of energy." said Lulu.

"And alot of energy." said Robin as he started to undressed Lulu.

"Robin what are you doing?" Lulu asked curiously.

"Getting ready to make love to you."  said Robin as he was kissing all over Lulu.

"Robin this isn't the place nor time. Plus we don't have protection." said Lulu.

"That's okay since we're engaged we don't need protection.  I have enough energy to make a baby." said Robin.

"WHOA HOLD IT COWBOY!!!" snapped Lulu as she push Robin off of her.

"Lulu whatsup." confused Robin.

"I think we're going a little too fast don't you think?" panic Lulu.

"Nonsense." said Robin as continued kissed Lulu and removing her clothes.

"ROBIN STOP...I'M NOT READY FOR THAT YET!" said Lulu.

"But Lulu we're engaged." said RObin.

"Yeah but I don't want to be a mommy." snapped Lulu.

Then the nurse came in and said oh excuse me.

"Oops sorry." said Lulu as she gathered her clothes.

"I'm afraid visiting hours is over." said the nurse.

"Okay I'll call you later." said Lulu walking out trying to get dressed.

"As for you young man it's time for you to get some rest." said the nurse.

"But I'm not sleepy." said Robin.

"Oh yes you are and I think you also need to cool off." said the nurse.

Meanwhile back at the Bradshaws Dana went to see if Cassie still up for taking the twins to the park.

"Cassie are you ready?" asked Dana.

"Yeah whatever." said Cassie abruptly.

"What's with you?" asked Dana.

"Men sucks!" said Cassie as she stormed out.

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Meanwhile back at San Diego County Hospital, Charles is agitated.

"I can't believe Cassie hasn't called me YET!" he complained to his mother.

"Well why don't YOU just call HER?" Marla suggested, getting exasperated.

Charles glared at his mother.  "Because SHE'S not the one in the hospital.  I'M IN THE HOSPITAL. SHE should be calling ME," he snapped back.

Marla looked at him sadly, not knowing what to say.  

"Oh Charles, why don't you just be the bigger person?  If you want to talk to Cassie, why don't you just call her?  You came all the way out here to be with her, remember?  So, maybe she's overwhelmed with the twins or something.  There must be SOME reason why she hasn't checked in with you.  Call her.  Show her what real love is all about," Marla encouraged her son.

For awhile, Charles thought about his mother's words. 

"I did say I was a changed man," he finally admitted.

"Well then......." she coaxed him.

"You're right, Mom.  Cassie's been through alot--worrying about me and all.  I'll call her and put her mind at ease," he decided, picking up the hospital phone and dialing her cell.

The phone rang a few times and then Cassie picked up.

"ROBIN???!!!" she answered anxiously.
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"No it's me Charles." he replied disappointed.

"Oh hey Charles whatsup!" answered Cassie.

"That's all you have to say to me?  Cassie what is going on?  Why haven't you called me?" asked Charles.

"I'm sorry I just had alot on my mind lately." said Cassie.

"Let me guess...has he been calling you or has been bothering you?" angered Charles.

"Of course not." said Cassie.

"You were excited about him." said Charles.

"I wanted to make sure that he made it back to Sea School safely that's all." lied Cassie.

"Right...Cassie what's going on?  Is everything alright?" concerned Charles.

"Everything fine.  No need to worry." said Cassie.

"Where are you?" asked Charles.

"Dana & I are at the park with the twins playing." said Cassie.

"I miss you beautiful why don't you come and see me." said Charles.

"Charles you'll be out of the hospital soon." said Cassie.

"But baby I miss you." whined Charles.

"Alright you big baby I come and see you." said Cassie.

"That's my girl talking.  See you soon beautiful."said Charles hanging up.

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"So?  Are you satisfied now?" Marla asked as Charles got off of the phone with Cassie. 

"I guess...... Except that Cassie called me Robin," he told her.

Marla sighed.  "She's under alot of stress, Charles," she defended her.

"Yeah......WHATEVER....." he replied, pouting.

"But she's coming isn't she?" Marla asked, trying to cheer him up.

"She said she is.  We'll see...."

"Do you feel like getting out of this bed and trying to walk?" Marla asked, changing the subject.

"Not really," he admitted.  "I hurt all over.  How's my face look?" he asked, touching it.

"You look like Rocky Balboa."

"Jesus......." he replied, worried.

"Hopefully Cassie won't bring the twins.  You'll scare them half to death," she warned him.

"Gee thanks," he replied sarcastically.

"Well you ASKED, Charles!" she snapped.

"Alright, alright....." he said, trying to put his mother at ease.

Meanwhile, in the park, Dana and Cassie are pushing the twins on the swings.

"That was Charles," Cassie told Dana.  "He wants to see me."

"Of course he wants to see you--that's why he came out here to San Diego in the first place!  And now he NEEDS you!"

"But what about what I need, Dana?" Cassie asked, drained.

"That's a good question, girl.  What exactly do you need?  Because, lemme tell you, from what I see, you've got PLENTY!  Not only do you have a guy that LOVES you, but it seems to me like you've got TWO GUYS that love you, and TWO BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN on top of it.  You've got TWO PARENTS -- something Charles doesn't have, Robin doesn't have, Jeron doesn't have, Sage doesn't have, Lulu might as well not have cuz she never sees them, and I DON'T HAVE.  You've got a promising career as an artist, your daughter has a promising career as a model and she's not even three yet, your family just came into quite a bit of money and your baby-daddy ain't too bad off since his mom hit the lottery.  So tell me Cassie Sutton--what is it that you need?" Dana asked with her hand on her hip and plenty of attitude.

Cassie wasn't expecting Dana to come off like that and looked stunned as she pondered the question.
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"Not much I guess." said Cassie.

"I rest my case.  Cassie you pretty much have everything.  You are blessed and you don't even realize it yet." said Dana.

"Well I guess you are right about that." said Cassie.

"So are you ready to see your beloved jacked up boyfriend?" asked Dana.

"Since you put it that way yes." said Cassie.

"Come on." said Dana.

"Off the swings kids it's to go to the hospital." said Cassie.

"Mommy do we have to?" whined Colin.

"It's boring mommy." whined Kalie.

"When are we going to see daddy?" whined Colin.

"Yeah and when Uncle Robin coming back?" asked Kalie.

"You see your daddy soon and we will go on another trip.  You get to call your Uncle Robin some other time." said Cassie.

Meanwhile back at the Heights Jeron saw Lizzie watching a basketball game by herself and decided the time is now to ask her out.

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So he slid next to her on the couch and took his hand in his, all the while watching the game, too nervous to look at her face to face.

"Jeron--what's up?" Lizzie asked as she tried to pry her hand away from his.

"You ever been to a real, live game?" he asked, holding her hand tight.

"Uh.......noooooo...." she replied, slightly annoyed.

"Would you let me take you to one?" he asked, finally gaining enough confidence to face her.

"A Lakers game???  How???" she asked, skeptical.

"Yes or no?" he persisted.

"Well, YEAH," she admitted.

"Cool," he grinned with pride.

He started slowly leaning in closer towards her and as Lizzie started remembering their short but sweet romance over the Summer, she leaned closer to him too.

Soon they were sharing a very long and passionate kiss, oblivious to the fact that Eddie had come up behind them.
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"Oh excuse me." Eddie interuppted.

Lizzie and Jeron pull away quick.

"Dad it's not what you think." embarrassed Lizzie.

"Yeah sure Liz I suppose Jeron was giving you mouth to mouth?"  unimpressed Eddie.

"Umm Dad Jeron want to ask you something." said Lizzie.

"I do?" confused Jeron.

"Jeron." muttered Lizzie.

"Oh yes." said Jeron as he finally got a clue.

"No you cannot take my daughter out on a date." said Eddie.

"Hey how do you know?" shocked Jeron.

"Dad that's not fair.  You let me go out with Devin." said Lizzie.

"That's a different story Lizzie." said Eddie.

"Sir it's not really a date.  You see I got tickets to the Lakers game." said Jeron.

"Tickets to the Lakers game?  May I see those tickets?" asked Eddie.

"Sure." said Jeron as he gave Eddie the tickets.

"Front row! Interesting.  Who you steal it from?" asked Eddie.

"Dad!" shocked Lizzie.

"I didn't steal it from no one.  Your dad got me those tickets." said Jeron.

"Oh okay.  Then who did my father steal it from?" suspicious Eddie.

"No one honestly." said Jeron.

"Dad you're embarrassing me." said Lizzie.

"Alright I'll take your word Jeron." said Eddie.

"So is that mean me and Lizzie can go to the game?" asked Jeron.

"Sure and since there's a thrid ticket I'm going with you two.  That way I can enjoy the game and keep a very close eye on you two at the same time." said Eddie.

"Great" said Jeron & Lizzie with dissapointment.

Meanwhile back in San Diego Cassie and Dana arrived at the hospital to see Charles.

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"Dana, could you stay with the kids down here in the lobby?  I don't want them to see Charles in his condition," Cassie whispered so the twins wouldn't hear.

Dana nodded.  "I'll distract them so you can get away in peace," she agreed as she took both kids by the hand and walked them over to the Gift Shop.

When their backs were turned, Cassie darted for the elevator and snuck away from the twins before they realized it.

As she rode up in the elevator to Charles' floor, she thought about the things Dana said to her in the park. 

I've been such a fool, she thought to herself.  There was a time when I worshipped the ground Charles walked on, but lately I've been so taking him for granted--big time.  He bends over backwards to try to please me, while I'm fantasizing about Robin--someone who clearly wants me only as a friend.... If I don't get my act together, I'm gonna lose Charles AND Robin......

She stepped off of the elevator, determined to be the old Cassie -- the Cassie Charles fell in love with and who fell in love with Charles.

She took a deep breath.   "Here it goes......" she whispered to herself as she pushed open the door to his room, smiling from ear to ear.

To her disappointment, his bed was empty.

"Charles??" she called as she walked into the empty room.  She knocked on the bathroom door but got no response.

She turned to leave and go to the nurses station, but before she got out of the room, Marla rushed in looking panicky.

"Mrs. A!  I was just gonna check with the nurse!  Where's Charles?"

"Oh Cassie....." Marla started with a worried, fearful expression.

"What?!  What's wrong?!" Cassie asked, becoming worried and fearful herself.

"Charles was complaining that he had pain all over, so I had the doctor check him out and--" she hesitated.

"AND???" Cassie demanded.

"Sit down, Cassie," Marla said as she put her arms around Cassie's shoulders.

"I don't want to sit down, Mrs. A!  WHERE'S CHARLES???" Cassie asked sternly.

Marla had tears in her eyes.  "His stab wound got infected and he's got blood poisoning," she said, her voice trembling.

Stunned, Cassie gasped and covered her mouth.  "So where is he?" she asked.

"They had to take him to ICU right away.  And they're saying he's in critical condition!" 

Marla broke down, covering her face as she cried.

"Oh My God..........Charles......" Cassie cried softly as she hugged and consoled his mother.

"My baby........" Marla sobbed.  "My poor, poor, baby......"
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"My God this can't be happening. No...no..NOO!!  This cannot be happening to me.  God am I being punished?  This cannot be happneing." said Cassie as she was feeling dizzy and stressed.

With all the worry and drama Cassie passed out and fainted.

"Oh my God someone get help." screamed Marla.

The nurse and doctors ran and got Cassie and took her to a room and layed her in bed.  The doctor checked on Cassie while the nurse ran and got some water.

Cassie finally woke up.

"Cassie I need to drink some water." said the doctor.

Cassie slowly drank.

"Cassie are you alright?" worried Mala.

"I'm fine thanks." said Cassie.

"What happened?" asked Marla.

"From the look of it she is stressed out and exshausted.  Let her rest a few minutes and then