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Jenn felt terribly guilty after Monica's phone call, and she couldn't confide in Eddie, Dana, or Marla.  So she turned to the only logical person -- Cassie.

Cassie was just about to fall off to sleep when she heard a light tap at her door.

"Charles?  Please don't try anything tonight.....you know we always get caught....." she said softly as her bedroom door opened.

Cassie couldn't see that it wasn't Charles because it was so dark.  Jenn came in and sat on the side of her daughter's bed.

"Charles, please go.  I'm really tired and----"

"Cassie, it's NOT Charles!" Jenn scolded her as she reached over and switched on the lamp so they could see each other.

"Oops!  Mom!  I thought---"

"It's quite OBVIOUS what you thought, Cassie," Jenn replied, annoyed.  "But I'm glad you at least said no," she added.

Cassie smiled a little.  "Thanks, Mom.  Is something wrong?  Are the twins awake?" Cassie asked as she started to get out of bed.

Jenn stopped her.

"No, sweetheart, stay in bed.  I just need to get something off of my chest," Jenn explained sadly.

"What's wrong, Mom?" Cassie asked concerned about her mother.

"I did something I'm really ashamed of, Cassie.  I can't believe I actually crossed the line this time."

"Mom!  Did you cheat on Dad???" Cassie asked in disbelief.

"Absolutely not, Cassie!" Jenn replied, insulted.

"Well then what?!"

"I put Robin's life in danger this evening," Jenn said.

Cassie sighed impatiently.  "Mom, you're not making ANY sense.  Please just come out with it."

"I sent tacos home with Lulu for Robin and Monica.  I made the special one for Robin super hot and spicy," she confessed.

Cassie laughed a bit.  "Thanks, Mom.  I owe you one!"

"Cassie......you don't understand!  Monica called and said Robin had an allergic reaction to the jalapeno peppers."

"What's worse--an allergic reaction or a miscarriage?" Cassie asked.  "He deserves everything he gets," she said bitterly.
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"Cassie you don't mean that.  It could've been real serious." said Jenn.

"Mom Robin just had an allergic reaction." said Cassie.

"Cassie, Robin could've ended up in the hospital again.  That is something you don't suppose take likely." said Jenn.

"Like I said before he deserves everything he gets. Why can't he have a cardiac arrest instead of Michael Jackson?" angered Cassie.

"Cassandra Sutton now you stop right now. I understand you are hurting but you don't wish death on nobody you here?  I raised you better than that." said Jenn.

"Yes mom!" said Cassie rollin' her eyes.

"Anyway Robin did not made you lose your baby and you know it." said Jenn.

"But he got me pregnant and he said those horrible things to me when I told you.  Robin really hurt me. So why are you taking his side?" angered Cassie.

"Cassie first of all I'm not taking anybody side. Robin was wrong for what he did but you are just the blame as he is." said Jenn.

"But mom." annoyed Cassie.

"Cassie you both crossed the line...again. Now Robin probably didn't mean those harsh words he said to you and I know you don't those things you said about him a few minutes ago. Now what I did to Robin I was wrong and I was out of line, but it doesn't excuse him for what he did.  So whenever I get to see him I real have serious talk with him. You and Robin are friends.  You two have been friend far too long to go out like this.  And I think you need to find it in your heart to forgive and make peace with him." said Jenn.

"I'm sorry mom but I can't forgive him. Not right now.  You have no idea how badly he hurt me.  I loved him mom.  We shared something special together. We almost had a child together.  And it meant nothing to him.  And he alot of nerve to married my best friend." said Cassie.

"Cassie I'm know Robin loves you.  But he is with Lulu.  And if I didn't know any better I say you are falling in love with Robin." said Jenn.

"ARE YOU NUTS!!! Please Lulu can have him for all I care.  I just feel sorry for when she sees the jerk Robin really is." said Cassie.

"Cassie, you know Robin is a good person and he always came through for you." said Jenn.

"Yeah well I don't need him.  I got Charles in my life now." said Cassie bitterly.

"Well that's good to hear because if you didn't lose that baby both you and Robin would've hurt alot of people including Charles and Lulu so I want you to think about that." said Jenn leaving the room.

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Jenn was disappointed that her conversation with Cassie hadn't made her feel any less guilty about what she did to Robin.  If anything she felt worse, knowing that her own daughter approved of what she did and wished even something even worse on him.

"Oh, what am I going to do?" Jenn sighed.  "If I go to bed I'll just toss and turn.  I know I won't get any sleep tonight...." she thought to herself as she walked past her bedroom where Eddie was sleeping, not bothering to enter.

She went downstairs, took a bottle of wine from the liquor cabinet, went into the game room and turned on the tv.  As she scrolled through the guide, she came across a tv show that caught her attention -- 16 and Pregnant.

"Hmm....I think I'll watch this.  Afterall, misery loves company....." she thought to herself as she sipped her wine.

About halfway into the show when she was just getting into it, Cassie showed up in the game room.

"Cassie!  Why aren't you in bed?" Jenn asked, startled.

"After what you said to me, Mom?  Did you really expect me to have a good night's sleep?" Cassie asked upset.

"Oh, Cassie......." Jenn sighed sympathetically.

Cassie plopped down on the couch next to her mother and laid her head on Jenn's shoulder.

"I guess we're both gonna pull an all-nighter, huh?" Jenn remarked.

"I guess," Cassie agreed.  "Can I have some wine?" she asked as she looked up at Jenn with sad, puppy dog eyes.

"Nice try," Jenn replied, ignoring her daughter's request.  "So did you think about what I said upstairs?"

"Yes, that's ALL I've been thinking about," Cassie admitted.

"And?  What conclusion have you come to?" Jenn asked, curious.

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"Alright I admit I was much to blame.  It whole thing was my idea to sleep with Robin in the first place either way it was still wrong.  It should never have happened.  And it wasn't Robin's fault that I lost my baby...I mean our baby.  I really didn't mean what I said about Robin having a cardariac arrest instead of Michael Jackson.  I don't want anything bad happen to him especailly when he through a horrible experience in the plane crash. I really do care about him mom.  And I did talk to him when he was at Sea School wanting to be friends again." said Cassie.

"And?" asked Jenn.

"I told him I needed some space and I need some time to get over it." said Cassie.

"Well at least he apologize that proves he's not an evil person." said Jenn.

"I know but mom seriously before you knew Robin had the allergic reaction to the pepperit was pretty funny what you did." laughed Cassie.

"Yes it was." said Jenn as they both laugh.

"I finally got a smile from you.  I haven't seen that in awhile" said Jenn.

"Mom I don't know how feel anymore I want to be mad at Robin forever but another part of me want me to forgive and be friends again   What should I do?" asked Cassie.

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"You know that I'm not gonna tell you what to do, Cassie.  But I will tell you this --- whatever you do --- don't rush and remember that your actions will always have consequences.  For every action, there is a reaction.  And what you do doesn't just affect you, Cassie.  Other people are affected as well.  And now you've got not just yourself and Charles to think about, but you've got those two little angels upstairs that will be affected by anything and everything you do -- one way or another -- sooner or later," Jenn said, answering her question.

"Life is so hard sometimes," Cassie sighed.

Jenn chuckled.  "My dear, you have NO IDEA.  You're just starting out.  Give it a few years and then get back to me.  I promise you, when you look back on today, it'll seem like this was a picnic!" Jenn warned.

"Stop it, Mom.  You're scaring me," Cassie admitted.

"And all of this lecturing is actually making me tired---and that's a good thing!"  Jenn got up from the couch.  "I'm going to bed, honey.  You coming?"

Cassie got up reluctantly.  "If I fall asleep, I hope I don't have any bad dreams," she said as they headed for their rooms.
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The next day at Monica's house Lulu woke up and found out Robin was missing.  Lulu started to panic at first until Robin came in with some boxes of doughnuts and coffee.

"Dammit Robin you scare me half to death." said Lulu throwing a pillow at him.

"Sorry I didn't want to wake you so I ran and got some doughnuts." said Robin.

"You looking much better." said Lulu.

"I feel much better." said RObin.

"I don't get why Mrs. Sutton would spice your taco like that?" asked Lulu.

"I don't know but I do know that my mouth was on fire and I was crying. I don't think I want to eat her cooking for awhile." said Robin.

"I swear when we ate the tacos was delicious. It was never over spicy." said Lulu.

"Well for whatever reason it's behind us now.  Today is a new day and I can't wait to get to the Rev. today." said Robin.

"But first lets start our day with a kiss." said Lulu.

"Good idea." said Robin.

The two kiss and continued kissing until Monica came downstairs.

"Oh excuse me." Monica interupted.

"Oops sorry Miss Monica." said Lulu.

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"Don't apologize.  I was young and in love once," Monica told her.

Lulu giggled.

"It's good to see you two are both back to normal," she continued.

"Yeah, I feel as good as new," Robin assured her.

"Oh and I see you got some dough nuts," Monica said, peeking into the box.

"Yeah, we're just gonna eat something quick and head to the Rev, Mom," he explained.

"You know, I think I'd like to do my part for this MJ Tribute," Monica said.

"For real, Miss Monica?" Lulu asked, excited.

Monica nodded.  "Yes, but I'm not sure what I can do besides donate money," she explained.

"I know what you can do, Miss Monica!  We were just talking about it last night at dinner--what we need I mean," Lulu said.

"Tell me, tell me," Monica replied getting excited as well.

"We need outfits for the show!  And you're the perfect person to help out with wardrobe!  I still remember that fly dress you made me for the talent show last year!"

"Great idea!" Robin agreed.

Monica's face lit up as she too agreed.  "Wonderful!  I'll ride along with you two to the Rev and start measuring everyone, and then I'll go out and by the materials I need."

Robin smiled and kissed his mother on the forehead.  "Sounds like a plan, Mom."
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Meanwhile at Marla's house Charles decided to check on Cassie.

"You know if I can't get Cassie to perform with me maybe I can asked her to come to the Rev. and see me rehearse." said Charles.

Charles check the hallway to make sure no one was there. Charle tip toe to Cassie room.


"Aww my sleeping beauty." said Charles to himself.

He went over and kiss Cassie.  Cassie woke up with a pleasant surprise.

"Charles" surprised Cassie.

"Morning beautiful." said Charles.

"Charles you better get out of here. If our folks including my dad catch you here you're dead." said Cassie.

"I'm willing to take that risk." said Charls as he kiss Cassie some more.

"Charles you are so bad." laughed Cassie.

"I know I am.  The reason I am here is beacuse I want to ask you something." said Charles.

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"Hmmm.......is it something good or something bad?" Cassie asked playfully.

"Personally, I think it's something good," Charles replied.

"Hmmm.....well then it MUST be bad!" Cassie laughed again.

Charles smiled, glad she was in a good mood.  "Seriously, Beautiful, I'd like you to come to the Rev with me and watch the rehearsal.  It would mean alot to me."

Cassie quietly thought about his request for a moment before responding.  "Let me ask you this, Charles.  If I watch you rehearse, I won't be surprised when you do the real performance---will I?"

"You don't need to be surprised, Cassie.  You already know what song I'm singing, and I sung it for you in the park the other day.  I just need you there with me, Cassie.  I don't feel like I fit in down there without you," he admitted.

Cassie felt bad for him as she pictured in her mind what it must be like down at the Rev for Charles being surrounded by Giselle, Sage and worst of all Robin.

"Okay, Charles.  Since you put it that way, I'll go with you," she agreed.

"Awesome!" Charles responded happily.
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Charles ran out in the hallway singing zipadeedoodah waking everybody up.

"OMG that is so embarrassing." laughed Cassie.

Eddie heard Charles singing.

"Oh lord what is wrong with that boy?" asked Eddie.

"It's obviviously Charles in a good mood today." said Jenn.

"Can he do it quietly?" asked Eddie.

"Oh Eddie leave the boy alone." said Jenn.

"Sometimes I wonder what Cassie sees in him." said Eddie.

"Charles is a wonderful person and it's about time you start accepting him." said Jenn.

"Like hell!!! The day I start accepting Charles is the day Janet Jackson gets married and pregnant." said Eddie.

"I better cook some breakfast." said Jenn annoyed by Eddie's comments.

Meanwhile Marla came to the kitchen to see why Charles is so happy.

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"Hey baby!  Getting those vocal chords of yours together for your performance?" Marla asked, laughng.

"Yeah Mom!  And the best part of it is........Cassie's coming to the Rev with me today for rehearsals!" he replied.

"What about the twins?  Who's gonna watch them?" Marla asked, concerned.

"That's not a problem, Mom.  Can't you----"

Before he could finish Marla interrupted.

"NO CHARLES I CANNOT BABYSIT TODAY!"

"Alright, Alright, you don't have to get loud, Mom!  Geez!" he answered, frowning.

"Sorry.  I'm going out tonight and it's gonna take me all day to get ready," she explained in a calmer tone.

"Out?  With BILL???" he asked, annoyed.

"YES, if you must know, WITH BILL."

Charles grunted.  "Well have fun," he said sarcastically.

"ANYWAY, who's watching Colin and Kalie while you and Cassie are at the Rev?  I know you're not bringing them down there to that madhouse, Charles!" Marla continued.

"Mom, don't worry about it.  As many people as there are in this house, I'm sure SOMEBODY will be thrilled to watch them.  And if worse comes to worse we'll drop them off at Spencer and Vera's house," Charles decided.  "The important thing is that CASSIE is going."

"Well, whatever floats your boat son.  You act like this is your first date or something!" Marla remarked.

Then Jenn came into the kitchen.  "Good morning you two.  Charles, was that you singing a minute ago?"
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"Oh nothing just happy that my favorite girl is going to see in action today at the Rev." said Charles.

"Oh really.  Well I think it's a good thing because Cassie needs to get out of the house." said Jenn.

"Yeah bit the only problem is Charles don't have a babysitter for the twins and I can't watched because I'm going out tonight." said Marla.

"Why don't I watch them tonight?" said Dana walking in.

"Dana I don't think that's a good idea." said Jenn.

"Of course I love babysitting the twins.  I watched them when I was at the beachhouse with the kids last year." said Dana.

"Come on Jenn Dana is the perfect canidate." said Marla.

"Oh alright!." said Jenn.

"Thanks Dana you're the best." said Charles hugging and kissing Dana.

"Hey that's what friends are for." said Dana

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Soon the three women had breakfast prepared and Charles went upstairs and let everyone know to come down and eat.

As they all sat at the table, eating and chatting, excited about the start of a new day, Eddie picked up his glass of orange juice and tapped it with his spoon to get everyone's attention.

"AHEM!!!  I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE!" he said loudly above their chatter.

They all looked at him, surprised.

"What is it, Dad?" Tay asked.

"I'm glad everyone's here at the table together so that you can all hear this at the same time.  I want you all to know that Jenn and I have talked about this and decided that after the Tribute Show is finished, the Sutton family will be moving out of Marla's house and back to their own house in Lincoln Heights."
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Cassie, Lizzie, & Tay was very quiet.

"Come on aren't you kids thrilled?" asked Eddie.

"I guessed." said Cassie.

"Whoopied" said Lizzie unethusieed.

"Ditto!" said Tay.

"You kids should be happy and glad.  You kids will be back home to your own rooms.  Everything will be back to normal." said Marla

"But can't we stay a little bit longer?" asked Lizzie.

"Yeah we were living large like The Jetsons." said Tay.

"That's  The Jeffersons you dummy." said Cassie.

"Come on now we have stayed at Mrs. Antoni's house long enough.  It's time for us to mvoed back to our real home." said Eddie.

"I know you kids are depressed about leaving but when house was burned down we all agree to stay at Mrs. Antoni's place until our house is fix.  Now that our house is good and new again and money coming in from Natalie's modeling there is no pointin staying here any longer.  Besides we do not want wear out our welcome." said Jenn.


"I'm not tired I enjoyed having you all live here.  Especially Cassie." said Charles as he put his arms around her.

"Boy don't even try it." warned Eddie.

Charles back off quick.

"Mom and Dad is right Charles we've stayed here long enough." said Cassie.

"Yeah but I am going to missed the game room." said Tay.

"And the extra rooms." said Lizzie.

"Oh come on now. You all are welcome to visit anytime you kids want.  We are family." said Marla.

"Yeah" said Tay.

"Sure." said Lizzie.

"And of course you are welcome back as well Cassie." said Marla.

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"Thanks Mrs. A.  I'll be here alot anyway with the twins so they can visit you and Charles," Cassie promised.

"Her and Charles?  What about me?" Dana asked.  "I'll be here too!"

Cassie laughed.  "Oh yeah!  You too Dana!  Most def!"

Dana slapped Cassie playfully on the head.  "You better not forget about me!"

"Oh, and thanks Dana for agreeing to babysit while we're at the Rev today," Cassie added.

"It's no problem.  You know I love your babies," Dana said smiling at the twins as they ate their breakfast.

"So Dana, will you be living here indefinitely?" Eddie inquired.

Dana shrugged. "Where else am I going, Eddie?  I got nowhere to go," she replied.

"Dana's welcome to stay here as long as it takes," Marla said.  "I used to be so lonely in this big house by myself."

"Well that works out good for both of you," Eddie remarked.  "Nate, you've been very quiet this morning.  What are your plans?"

"I got no plans Eddie.  I'm just working and staying out of trouble," he replied.

"What kind of life is that?" Tay asked unimpressed.
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"The kind of life that will keep me alive." said Nate.

"But don't you believe having fun?" asked Jeron.

"Of course but I also have responsibility to take of." said Nate.

"Like what?" asked Tay.

"Tay mind your business." said Eddie.

"But Dad he don't have no kids." said Tay.

"No but I do need to take care of my mom and Jeron.  Those two need right now." said Nate.

Suddenly the doorbell rang and Lizzie went to asner the door and it was Kendra.

"Hey Kendra." said Lizzie.

"Hey Lizzie just coming to see if you guys are ready?" said Kendra.

"We are. We are just having breakfast." said Lizzie.

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"Cool," Kendra replied as she walked past Lizzie and into the house, "I'm starving!"

"Come on in," Lizzie said sarcastically, too quietly for Kendra to hear.

"What'd you say?' Kendra asked.

"OH!  I said go ahead and grab a plate!" Lizzie lied.

Kendra walked into the kitchen, all smiles.  "Good morning my favorite family!!" she greeted them.

"Hey Kendra!" Jeron and Tay said in unison.

"Hungry?" Dana asked.

Kendra giggled bashfully.

"Don't be shy!  Any friend of Jeron's is a friend of mine," Dana told her as she passed her a plate.

"I'm embarrassed because of what happened the other night," Kendra explained.

"Psssh!  It's forgotten!  Just don't do it no more!" Dana warned.

Kendra wiped her forehead.  "Whew!  Thanks!"

Lizzie stood and watched from behind, annoyed, but hiding it.  Keep your enemies close, keep your enemies close, she said in her head.

Putting on a big phony smile, Lizzie re-entered the kitchen and sat at the table.  "Sit next to me, Kendra," she invited her.

Kendra piled some food onto her plate from the stove and then sat next to Lizzie.
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Kendra was stuffing her face with huge amount of food.  Everyone watched as Kendra was eating very fast.

"Whoa slow down hun.  There's plenty of food.  No need to rush." said Dana with concern.

"I'm sorry I haven't eaten." said Kendra.

"For how long?" asked Tay.

Jeron elbowed Tay.

"What?" confused Tay.

"Don't be rude." said Jeron.

"Eat as much as you want Kendra.  There's plenty of food." said Marla.

"Okay thanks." said Kendra.

Meanwhile Robin & Lulu drove Monica to the Rev.  Robin introduce Monica to the choregrapher and the dancers.

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"It's so nice to meet you, Monica," said the choreographer as he took her hand and kissed it.

Monica blushed.  "Oh my....."

"I see where Robin gets his good looks from," he flattered her.

Monica giggled like a school girl.  "Thank you," she said.

"And not only are you beautiful, but he tells me you're talented as well?  You're a fashion designer?"

"Yes.  And I'm going to make sure you all look right when you honor Michael Jackson," she stated proudly.

"I don't doubt that!" the choreographer replied

Monica took out her measuring tape.  "And I think you'll be my first victim," she told him as she wrapped it around his waist and smiled.

He smiled back at her.  "I think this could be the beginning of a wonderful relationship," he teased as she measured him.

"Ya think?" she asked, winking.

Robin and Lulu looked at each other, surprised at the instant attraction between Monica and the choreographer.
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"Robin I think they like each other." giggled Lulu.

"Lets give them mom and Travis a little space." said Robin.

As they walked ot of the room. They ran into Tawanna.

"Tawanna what are you doing here?" asked Robin.

"What?!? Have you forgot I came here to pay tribute for the show." said Tawanna.

"Robin be nice we doing this MJ." said Lulu.

"I know! I know!  I put up with Charles and Sage hopefully I can put up with her." said Robin.

"Well shouldn't we be rehearsing by now?" asked Tawanna.

"Yeah but what are you going to do?" asked Robin.

"Perform of course duh?" said Tawanna sarcasticly.

"And which MJ song is that?" asked RObin.

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"I'm doing You Rock My World," she said as she snapped her fingers and started shaking her hips.
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"Nice!" Lulu praised her.  "I love that jam!"

"You think you can pull it off?" Robin asked her doubtfully.

"I KNOW I can pull it off, Rob.  You just watch me," Tawanna bragged as she bumped Robin with one of her large hips.

Robin lost his balance a little and frowned at her.  "Thunder thighs....." he muttered.

"What???!!  Oh no you DIDN'T!!" Tawanna shouted as she lunged at Robin.

He got away just in the nick of time and started running through the Rev with Tawanna close behind him.

"Don't let me catch you Rob!!!" she yelled, chasing him.

Lulu just stood watching and laughing as her fiance weaved in between tables, chairs and people, trying to avoid Tawanna's beat down.
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Soon Lizzie, Tay, Kendra, & Jeron walked in and Robin.

"Kids you just in time." said Robin.

"In time for what?" asked Tay.

"To see T perform You Rock My World. She needs your opinion." said Robin as he avoid a beatdown.

"I do?" confused Tawanna.

"Of course after all this is a rehearsal.  And you say you are very talented.  These kids to find someone to follow your example." said RObin.

"We do?" confused Lizzie, Tay, Jeron, & Kendra.

"Work with me on this one. So how about let show them what you got." said Robin.

"Okay since you put it this way come on you little rugrats." said Tawanna.

"Did she just call us rugrats?" offened Lizzie.

"I'll make it up to you when I take you out to lunch." said Robin.

"Oh you better." said Lizzie.

"Whew that was a close one." said relieved RObin.

"Actually I wanted Tawanaa to jack you up." laughed Lulu.

"You see you are not right. I could've taken her on" said Robin.

"Yeah right you know damn you are not going beat on no female." laughed Lulu.

"Female?  That's no female that's King Kong." joked Robin.

"Either way you would gotten your ass whipped...but I still love you anyway." said Lulu as she and RObin began to kiss.

"Ewww get a room you two." said Sage walking in with Danny.

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"Coming from you, Sage, that's ACTUALLY funny!" Lulu answered before turning back to Robin and picking up where they left off.

"Whatever!" Sage said as she yanked Danny by the hand and left the couple alone in the corner kissing.

"Mmmm.......I could do this all day, Sugarlips," Robin moaned as he came up for air.

Lulu giggled.  "Me too, Boo," she agreed as they started up again.

Meanwhile, Monica was running around with her tape measure, frantically getting everyone's measurements, when she spotted them hugged up in the corner.

"AHEM!!!  Excuse me lovebirds!!!" she interrupted, startling them.

"Ooops!" Lulu said as she jumped a little and quickly wiped her mouth.  "Sorry Miss Monica!"

Monica put her hands on her hips.  "I TOLD you before, you don't have to apologize!  But I do need to measure you right about now," she explained.

Robin looked bored and disappointed as he held his arms up in the air and let his mother wrap the tape around his waist.

"Don't you know my measurements by now, Mom?" he asked.

"You may have lost some inches from being in the hospital for awhile," she said as she checked the tape.  "See what I mean?" she said as she showed him the number on the tape.

"28???" he asked in disbelief.  "Do it again, Mom!"

Monica frowned and turned her attention to Lulu.  "I don't need to do you again, Robin.  I'm a professional."

"But I used to be a 32!!!" he protested as he pulled up his shirt and looked at his abs.

"What am I, Miss Monica?" Lulu asked anxiously.

"A perfect 24.  Good girl!!" she praised Lulu with a smile.

"Thanks!" Lulu said proudly.

Just then, Cassie walked in looking around, amazed, holding Charles' hand.

"Wow, Charles......this place has really been upgraded!" she remarked, impressed.

"It's okay," Charles said, unimpressed.

Lulu spotted them and flagged them over.  "Cassie!!!  Charles!!!! Over here!!!" she called.
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"Lulu hey girl." said Cassie hugging her.

"Cassie." said Robin quietly with excitment.

"So what do you think of the New Rev?  Robin did a great job upgrading it don't you think?" asked Lulu.

"It's beautiful Robin did a wonderfully good job." said Cassie.

"Heh I like it better the way it was." said Charles.

"Well I felt this it was time for a change." said Robin interupting.

"It doesn't have a great atmosphere." said Charles.

"That because you never gave it a chance." said Robin.

"The Rev did not need an upgrade." said Charles.

"Well our president said it himself it's time for a change.  And change is good sometime. And if you ask me it's for the better." said Robin.

"here's also an old saying if the wheels ain't broke don't try to fix it." said Charles.

"You just hatin' because I'm now running the place." said Robin.

"Well should start having some business sense and know what the people want." said Charles.

"Oh excuse you I do what the people want.  Why want you try getting your head out your ass for once." said Robin.

"Make me!' threatened Charles.

"Alright that's enough you two! Chill!" said Lulu breaking up the arguement.

"Yeah you guys are forgetting this tribute is for MJ.  And I don't think if  he would like his tribute turned into a WWE wrestling." said Cassie.

"Fine I was just only giving out my opinion." said Charles.

"Look like you gave more than your opinion. You gave out alot of hot air." said Robin.

"Oh excuse me." snapped Charles.

"Charles I said that's enough." said Cassie getting upset.

"Fine sorry beautiful." said Charles calming down.

"So have you change your mind & decided to perform at the tribute?" excited Lulu.

"No I just came to see Charles rehearse." said Cassie.

"I'll be at the back Cassie." said Charles kissing her.

"Okay." said Cassie.

"And better go and check on Mi Monica." said Lulu as she Robin alone with Robin

"Alright...so Cassie it's good to see you again." said Robin.

"I wish I can say the same to you." said Cassie as she still held a grudge.

"Don't I get a hi or a hug?" asked Robin.

"HI" said Cassie sarcasticly.

"That's it? Come on now I heard you were impressed by the new Rev I created." said Robin

"It's nice Robin but this still doesn'tchange things between us." said Cassie.

"You still pissed with me?" confused Robin.

"Yes I told you before I need some time to get over this.  And you didn't have burnCharles like this." said Cassie with an atittude.

"Cassie he was the one who started it." said Robin.

"Look I only came to see Charle rehearse nothing else." said Cassie.

"Alright, it's good seeing you again even though we still not on good tem." said Robin.

"I'm going check on Charles.  Do your job." said Cassie unexcited.

Robin felt hurt.

"I really hope this performace will win Cassie's friendship back." said Robin.

"Is everything alright?" asked Travis the choregrapher.

"Oh yeah everything cool." said Robin.

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"I'm looking for your mother.  Did you see Monica?" Travis asked curiously.

Roibin chuckled.  "You two really made a fast love connection," he remarked.

"Can you blame me?  She's quite a looker...."

Robin cleared his throat.  "Remember who you're talking to---that's my MOM," he reminded Travis.

"No offense," Travis apologized.  "But where is she?" he persisted.

"Last time I saw her she was measuring people.  I'm not sure where she is.  But wherever she is, Lulu is with her."

"Thanks," Travis said as he walked away.

As Robin stood alone contemplating everything, someone tapped him on his shoulder.  When he turned around, he couldn't believe his eyes.

"Hello Robin," she said with a smile as she gave him a hug.

"CARMEN???" he responded, stunned.

Her smile got even bigger.  "Aaaah.....that's nice.  You remember me," she said.

"Of course I REMEMBER you, but what are you DOING here?" he asked as he hurried and pulled up a chair for her to sit.

"I saw the story about you doing this Tribute in the papers.  And I'm so glad I did because I have a favor to ask you," she explained.

"Well, of course--ANYTHING, Carmen.  I'll do ANYTHING for you---just ask," he assured her.

She looked a little embarrassed.  "I hate to have to do this, Robin, but I need you to return the ring," she told him.

"Return the ring?" he repeated.

She nodded.  "I'm sorry.  I can't tell you why, but it's very important that I get it back.  I just thank God I was able to find you."

Robin looked disturbed, wondering how he was going to get the ring away from Lulu.
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"Is something wrong Robin?" asked Carmen.

"No I'll get your ring back but it's going to break her heart if I tell her that." said Robin.

"Robin if she accept your engagement and she truly loves you then she will understand." said Carmen.

"I don't want to hurt her feelings." said Robin.

"I know but you are going to hurt her even more if you don't tell her." said Carmen.

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

"She'll understand just have faith." said Carmen.

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

"I'll go with you and to help straighten things out with her." said Carmen.

"Thanks!" said Robin.

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After a few minutes of searching, Carmen and Robin found Lulu in a back room with Monica helping her organize the measurements she took.

"Hey, there you are," Robin said as he stuck his head in the door.

"Hey Boo!  Your Mom really needs my help.  She dropped her clipboard and her papers went all over the place!" Lulu explained.

"Oh......I hope you get everything straightened out," Robin replied.

"Like I told you before, Robin, I'm a professional!  These things happen, but the show WILL go on!" Monica assured him.

"Lulu, I know you're helping Mom out and all, but I really need to talk with you in private," he explaine.

"Now Boo?"

He nodded with a serious expression on his face.  "NOW."

Lulu looked at Monica apologetically, not knowing what to do.

"Go ahead, dear.  You've been a great help---thanks," Monica said.

"I'll be right back," Lulu promised her as she left with Robin.

When she got out of the room, she saw Carmen.  "Oh, hello," she said.  "Robin who's this?"

Robin explained how he tried to save Carmen on the plane and how she saved him as well.

"Oh.....so YOU'RE Carmen!  It's so nice to meet you!" Lulu said, giving Carmen a hug.  "Thanks for saving my Boo."

Carmen smiled.  "He's a lovely boy.  You're a lucky girl," she told her.

"I know," Lulu agreed.

There was an awkward silence for a few seconds.

"Sooooo....is that all?" Lulu asked.  "You just wanted me to meet Carmen?  I can help out your mom now?"

Robin sighed as he rubbed his head.  "Not exactly, Lulu.  You see, the ring I gave you---I told you it was promise ring---remember?"

Lulu nodded.  "Yes?  So what?"

"Well, it actually belongs to Carmen.  She loaned it to me.  And, well, she needs it back----like----now."

Lulu looked at Carmen.  "This is your ring?"

Carmen nodded.  "I'm so sorry about this.  I convinced Robin to give it to you until he could get the one he really wants you to have.  I didn't realize I'd need it back so soon," she apologized as she held out her hand for the ring.

Reluctantly, Lulu removed the ring from her finger and dropped it into Carmen's palm.  "Here you go," she said.

Carmen breathed a sigh of relief.  "Thank you so much.  You have no idea what this means to me."

Lulu looked at her bare finger, and Robin took her hand and kissed the spot where the ring used to be.  "Don't worry.  I'll have a better ring on your finger before you know it," he promised.

"I can't believe this," Lulu remarked sadly.  "That ring meant so much to me, Boo," she confided.

"Please don't be upset with Robin," Carmen told her.  "This isn't his fault."

"I'm not upset.  I'm just very disappointed," Lulu replied.  "You know everyone's gonna notice---especially Tawanna.  What am I supposed to say, Robin?"

Robin could tell Lulu was getting upset because she stopped calling him Boo.

"Tell them you lost the ring," Carmen suggested.

"Huh?" Robin and Lulu both replied in unison.

Carmen nodded.  "Yes---that's the perfect explanation.  If your friends think you lost the ring and that Robin knows nothing about it, they'll help youl keep it quiet, thinking they're doing you a favor!  That way you won''t have to be embarrassed about him taking it back from you," she explained.

Robin smiled, likiing the idea.  "Makes sense to me, Sweetie!  What do you say?  Deal?"

Lulu thought about it for awhile.  "I guess it's the only way," she agreed reluctantly.

"And you're not mad at me?" Robin asked cautiously.

"Robin, I told you before---I'm not mad, just very disappointed," she repeated.

"Well I think I can fix that," Robin said with confidence.  "Would you excuse us for a minute, Carmen?" he asked.

"Sure, I'll be out there," she said as she headed for the main hall.

When Carmen was gone, Robin pulled Lulu close to him and gazed intensely into her eyes. 

"I love you SO MUCH, Lulu Paloma--you know this.  Ring or no ring, you're my world and you don't ever have to doubt me.  I'll never do you wrong--I swear.  Do you believe me?" he asked.

"I want to believe you, Boo," she replied.

"What did you just call me?" he asked with a little grin.

"Boo," she repeated, not realizing she'd just been calling him Robin a few seconds ago.

"That's music to my ears," he told her, hugging her.  "Now I know we're cool again," he said relieved.

"Your Mom needs my help.  I've gotta get back," she said as she gently broke away from his embrace.

"But we're cool---right?"

"Sure, Boo.  Whatever...." she said as she turned and walked back into the room with Monica.

Robin was happy everything had turned out so well---not realizing that Lulu had tears in her eyes.
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"Your lady friend seems really hurt." said Carmen.

"She'll get over it." said Robin.

"I hope so. I hope she realizes the love is not about material things.  That's one of the reasons most marriages don't work out.  They takes more than that." said Carmen.

"Hey may I see that ring one last time?" asked Robin.

"Sure." said Carmen.

Robin took his cell and took a picture of the ring.

"Why did you do that?" asked Carmen.

"I know a place where they designs engagements rings.  If I show them the pic they will design it and it will replace your ring for a the duplicate." said Robin.

"I hope it works and I hope she likes it." said Carmen.

"Oh I know she will." said Robin.

"Like I say before I really hope she realize how lucky she is to have you and she realize that love is not about material things." said Carmen.

"Hey out of curiousity why do you want the ring back so bad?" wondered Robin.

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Carmen looked sad, thinking aboujt the question.  Then she pulled Robin close so that she could whisper in his ear.

"Curiosity killed the cat, Robin.  If I tell you, I'll have to kill you," she whispered.

Robin looked at her strangely, unsure whether she was serious or not.

"Nevermind," he finally replied, deciding not to take any chances.

"You're a smart boy, Robin.  You're gonna go far in life," she told him.

"Are you gonna stick around and watch the rehearsal?" he asked, changing the subject.

"No Robin.  I must be going now.  Thank you for your time," she said as she hugged him again.

Robin watched as the mysterious Carmen left the Rev.

"Women!" he said outloud to himself.
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Meanwhile Tay, Lizzie, Jeron, & Kendra were all rehearsing until Rueben came in.

"Hey guys whatsup!!!" said Rueben.

"RUEBEN!!!" shouted Tay, Lizzie, Jeron & Jeron.

The four ran and hug Rueben.

"What do you think of  the ugraded Rev?" asked Tay.

"It's tight.  I really love it." said Rueben.

"Yeah we've been working really hard for the tribute." said Jeron.

"Oh no! You not mad that we missed recording sessions for the past few days?"worried Lizzie.

"Oh no of course not. I saw the news and papers about you kids and your friend Robin doing a MJ tribute.  I can't be mad about that plus I'm a huge MJ fan." said Rueben.

"Yeah thanks for understanding." said Tay.

"Not a problem but after the tribute it's back to the recoding studio for you kids alright." said Rueben.

"Yeah for sure." said Tay, Lizzie, Jeron, & Kendra.

"So Rueben are you going to perform at the tribute?  Tay told me you are really good dancer." said Kendra.

"Thanks but no!  I actually came to see your Robin. I want help him with the tribute." said Rueben.

"Someone mention my name?" asked RObin.

"Robin this is our friend and manager Rueben." said Lizzie.

"So you the famous Robin Morgan. I finally meet the new owner of the Rev." said Rueben shaking RObin's hand.

"Well I don't know about me being famous but I'm happy to  finally meet you.  Tay and Lizzie told me so much about you." said Robin.

"Rueben want to help with the MJ tribute." said Lizzie.

"That's cool the more the better. What's on your mind?" asked RObin.

"WellI know you doing the tribute and all but I notice the lack of advertisement." said Rueben.

"Well this is a tribute and I'mdon't want this to be so commercial like" said Robin.

"I know but you want this show to be a success and you need to get the word and let people know about the tribute and I'm the one to do that.  I got some connections with the right people of course and with little advertisement you will have yourself a show. So it's a deal?" asked Rueben.

"Hey if you can get the job done it's a deal." said Robin.

"Thanks RObin you won't regret this promise you." said Rueben.

"Hey any friend of Lizzie and Tay is a friend of mind." said RObin.

"Come on Robin it's almost noon.  We have a date remember?" mentioned Lizzie.

"Date? What are you talking about?" asked Robin.

"Remember last night that you didn't make it to dinner that you will treat me to lunch?" asked Lizzie.

"Oh yes I remember. I promise you I make it up to you by taking to you to lunch.  Don't worry I haven't forgot.  Let me tell Lulu and mom.  I'll be ready to go." said RObin.

"Okay." said Lizzie.

"Oooooh Lizzie fooling around with an older man.  I'm gonna tell mom."teased Tay.

"Grow up Tay!!!" snapped Lizzie.

"Robin and Lizzie sitting in the tree k-i-s-s-i-n" Tay kept teasing Lizzie and Lizzie interrupting Tay by punching him in the stomach.

"Now say something else." angered Lizzie.

Tay was on the floor crying while Jeron laughed.

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By the stage, Cassie was intranzed by Charles practicing.

"Wow Charles your such a amazing singer. I can't believe you don't want to go professional!," said Cassie.

"I was only doing my scales beautiful, and I only do this for you. You and my children are my only inspiration," said Charles as he reached over the stage and kissed her.

Cassie was so captured in Charles she just wanted to show him how much she loved him.

"Charles, I'm sorry if I'm cutting into your practice time, but do you want to get out of here and go somewhere and be alone?"

Charles loked at Cassie shockd, bu couldn't ignore this offer.

"I would love to beautful," said Charles as he jumped off ths stage, grabbed Cassie's hand, and ran out the door.

"I wonder where they're going?" as Lulu asked Robin.

"I don't want to know" said Robin as he secretly wished he was in Charles's place.
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Meanwhile back at the Mrs. Antoni's household Marla's was trying to find a dress towear on her date with Bill.

"How does this dress look?" asked Marla.

"You look fine.  Showed me that over thousand times." said Dana.

"You don't understand tonight has to be perfect for Bill." said Marla.

"I don't see you are so hung up on this man." said Marla.

"I just not guys crazy like you are plus I got too much stuff going on to worry about getting a man." said Dana.

"You should try it sometime." said Marla.

"Forget I have had my fun with men." said Dana.

"So you mean to tell me there is no men you actually like?" asked Marla.

"Well...there is one but he's is taken." said Dana.

"Who is that?' asked Marla.

"You don't want to know trust me.' said Dana.

"Well you should try to go out and look for someone new." said Marla.

"Please I am grown and I don't nee no man to make me happy." said Dana.

"Whatever you say." laughed Marla..

"One of these days you are going to realize that there is more to life than finding a husband." said  Dana.

"Dana I just want to live my life.  You just don't know what I have been through all these years." said Marla.

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Dana sucked her teeth at Marla.  "Now you of all people should know better than that, Marla!  I'm a single mom with TWO boys, so how in the world can you tell me I don't know what you've been thru all these years?  I've probably been thru much worse!  I don't think you ever had to turn tricks like I did----have you???"

"I plead the fifth," Marla replied.

"Oh, you ain't talkin now?  Well fine!  Be like that!  Just don't act like your life was so much harder than mine and that's why you need a man so bad!"

"Dana, come on!  I don't want to argue with you over this, okay?  Everybody's different is all.  Maybe you're a stronger person than I am," Marla said trying to smooth things over.

"Well if you know what's good for you, you'll GET strong!  You've gotta look out for number one, Marla.  Don't expect no man to do it for you---especially when you have millions of dollars.  You're gonna mess around and fall for the wrong man and wind up losing all of your lottery winnings if you're not careful!" Dana warned.

"OMG.....can we PLEASE change the subject?" Marla asked, getting aggravated.

"I'll do better than that," Dana said as she walked towards the bedroom door.

"You're leaving??  But I need you to help me pick out an outfit!" Marla complained.

"I've gotta check the twins.  Pick out your own outfit," Dana answered as she slammed the door behind her.

"What did I say?" Marla asked herself, puzzled at Dana's bad mood.

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"I hope didn't hurt feelings." said Marla.

"As soon Marla opened the door Dana came right back in.

"Look I'm sorry that I snapped at you." cried Dana.

"That's okay!." said Marla as she hugged Dana.

"I just want you to be careful that's all.  I don't wan see you get hurt that's all.  You are a strong & smart woman. I just  don't want to make any foolish mistakes with this guy." said Dana.

"Thanks for looking out for me Dana but I can take care of myself." said Marla as she hugged Dana.

"Just be careful." said Dana.

"Come on let's go check on the twins." said Marla.

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After they made sure the twins were okay, Marla left for the nail salon and spa.

"I'll see you when I get back!" she told Dana as she drove off in her convertible, waving goodbye.

"Drive safe!" Dana yelled, as she waved from the doorway.

As she went back inside towards the kitchen to make herself a sandwich, she ran into Eddie and Jenn coming down the stairs.

"You two headed out?" she asked.

"Yeah, we're going over to Lincoln Heights to check on our house again," Eddie replied.

"Y'all are really excited about moving back ain't you?"

"I know I am!" Jenn replied quickly.  "You know how it is, Dana.  A woman needs her own space.  Three women in one house is kinda tough."

Dana nodded.  "I know, I know.  You're lucky you've got a house to go back to."

"We'll be back in time for dinner," Eddie said.  "Come on, Jenn, let's go."

The two of them left and Dana went to the kitchen to make herself a sandwich.  Just as she was about to sit down and eat, the house phone rang.

Now who could THAT be? she asked herself, slightly annoyed.  When she answered, it was Cassie, checking on the kids.
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"Hey Cassie how's everything at the Rev?" asked Dana.

"Everything is great!!! I can't believe there are so many people paying tribute to MJ." said Cassie.

"What can I say everybody knew Michael Jackson.  He was a glabal superstar." said Dana.

"You should see Charles rehearsing.  He sound just like an angel." said Cassie.

"I will see him hen I see the tribute.  Did you get a chance to see Robin?" asked Dana.

"Yeah he just went out.  He's taking Lizzie out to lunch." said Cassie unethused.

"Oh how sweet." said Dana.

"Yeah whatever." said Cassie rollin her eyes.

"Is Robin performing as well?" asked Dana.

"Yeah he's doing something private with some backup dancers." said Cassie.

"WOw this must be really good." said Dana.

"Yeah I don't know and I don't care." said Cassie.

"Cassie are things alright between you and Robin.  Because you of all people should be excited." said Dana.

"I'm fine just alot on my mind." lied Cassie.

"Girl you ain't foolin' no one.  I know what it is.  You're just jealous that he took your sister out to lunch instead of you" said Dana.


"Yeah that exactly what it is." lied Cassie.

"Cassie you have plenty of time to hang with Robin in the meantime focus on your man.  He needs your support more than ever." said Dana.

"I can definetely do that." said Cassie with excitement.

"Good let me get off and take care of the twins?" asked Dana.

"How are my precious little angel?' asked Cassie.

"There wonderful as always right now they are taking a nap. So I'm going to put them to bed." said Dana.

"Alright talk to you laterr." said Cassie hanging up.

Meanwhile Robin took Lizzie to the Hot Dog stand at the beach where Sage used to work last year when they were living at the beachhouse.

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"This really brings back memories," Lizzie told Robin as they sat down.

"Yeah, right. So much has happened since last Summer with the quake and all, and me going off to Sea School with Lulu and Tawanna."

"I know!  I can't wait til life gets back to normal again!"

"What do you mean?" Robin asked.

"After the Tribute, we're going back to our own house.  In a way I'm sad because I LOVE Mrs. Antoni's house, but in a way I'm glad because I miss being home where I belong," she said sadly.

"Hmmm....I know what you mean.  My mom just bought a new house and I've gotta get used to it.  It's not quite HOME for me yet."

"I hope I get to see what it looks like inside one day!" she said excited.

"You will!  Of course you will!" he promised.

"Is Lulu okay about us going out to lunch together, Robin?" she asked, changing the subject.

"Sure.  Why wouldn't she be?" he asked.

"I dunno.  She looked very sad when we were leaving," Lizzie replied.

"Oh........that.   She uh...........misplaced her engagement ring," he told her.

"Oh no!  Poor Lulu!" Lizzie gasped.  "Did you yell at her?"

"No, I wouldn't yell at her.  She's just upset is all.  But she'll find it, so don't worry about it," he said with confidence.

Lizzie shrugged, satisfied with his explanation.  "Okay.  Do you know what you're gonna have for lunch?"

"I'm having my usual," he told her with a wink.

Lizzie giggled.
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"So how's things going with Tevin?" asked Robin.

"That's Devin!!!!  Everything is cool I guess it's nothing really serious." said Lizzie.

"So in other words you still got your eyes on Jeron?" asked Robin.

"You guess it.  But I may have alittle competition.  But I'm taking Lulu's advice." said Lizzie.

"That's good to hear but take my advice if you really serious about Jeron then you need you to be honest with Devin and don't play games with him...OMG why does that sound familiar?" shocked Robin as he remembered what Eddie told him about him and Cassie.

"Well I really like them both?  I just don't know. Every since Devin came back things gotten more difficult." said Lizzie.

"WellI don't know Devin that well and I can't tell you who to choose.  That is soemthing you need to figure out on your own.  But don't try play games with two.  Us guys may act tough on the outside but inside they have feelings just like anyone else.  You are too cool for that." said Robin.

"You think I'm really cool?" asked Lizzie.

"Of course you are one of the coolest kid I know." said Robin.

"Well I'm not exactly a kid anymore Robin I will attending highschool with Cassie soon." said Lizzie.

"I know and you are really becoming a breautiful young woman. Devin or Jeron will be lucky to have you." said Robin.

Lizzie felt tocuh by Robin's wor she started staring at him constantly.  Lizzie gotten comfortable and relax that her sandals fell off feet. 

"Wow I wish I was older. Because Robin would be the perfect catch.  I don't have to worry about Devin or Jeron.  And I wish Robin wouldmarried me instead Lulu." said Lizzie to herself.

Then Lizzie started daydreaming about her and Robin getting married.  She was dress in write.

"Would you take this man to be your husband?" asked The minister.

"I do." said Lizzie.

"Do you take Lizzie Sutton to be your wife?" asked The minister.

"I do." said Robin.

Lizzie started to giggled.

By the power invested in the I know pronouce you husband and wife.  You would now kissed the bride. Soon someone was calling Lizzie's name and she woke up.  Robin kept calling Lizzie.

"Lizzie!!!" said Robin trying to snap Lizzie out of the trance.

"Huh?" said Lizzie waking up.

"Um may I asked why are you rubbing my leg with your foot?" confused Robin.

Lizzie soon noticed her barefoot was touching Robin's leg.  Lizzie was shocked and embarassed. 


"Oh I'm sorry Robin. I have alot on my mind." said embarrased Lizzie as she put her sandals back on.

"You and your sister are so much alike." said Robin being clueless.

"Please don't say that." said Lizzie.

Soon the waitress came and the two ordered.

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Meanwhile, after some alone time together Charles and Cassie decide they should get back to the Rev.  As they enter the building, Cassie spots Lulu.

"Charles, I'll catch up with you in a minute, k?"

"Sure Beautiful.  But don't be too long," he said with a smile.

Cassie smiled back.  "I won't Charles," she promised as she walked over to Lulu.

"Hey Girl!"

"Hey," Lulu replied unenthusiastically.

"How's rehearsal going for ya?"

"I've been helping Miss Monica all morning.  I haven't had time to rehearse," Lulu explained with no emotion.

"Are you okay?  You don't seem yourself," Cassie observed.

"I'll live," Lulu replied.

"Yeah, but what's wrong?" Cassie pried.

Lulu held her hand up and showed it to Cassie.

"Where's your ring?" Cassie asked immediately.

"Good question," Lulu said sadly.

"You don't know where your engagement ring is???" Cassie asked in disbelief.

Lulu looked down at the floor, ashamed.

"That's not like you, Lulu.  What gives?" Cassie asked.

"I---I don't know," Lulu stammered.

"Well did you tell everyone to stop what they're doing and search for it?" Cassie asked.

"No!  I can't do that!" Lulu said, horrified.

"Why not?  It's gotta be here somewhere!  Didn't you have it earlier?" Cassie asked concerned.

"Yeah, but--"

"But nothing, Lulu!  Robin owns this joint!  He can make everyone stay where they are until your ring is found!" Cassie insisted.

"Let's go find him!" Cassie suggested.

"No Cassie!!  He's not here! He's at lunch!"

"Well Lulu, we've gotta find your ring!" Cassie demanded.  "I'll go get Charles.  He'll know what to do!" she said as she started to leave Lulu.

Lulu grabbed her arm.  "No Cassie!"

Cassie looked confused.  "No?? What do you mean NO?  Don't you want to find your ring?  Look at all of these people in here?  The longer you put it off, the less chance there is of finding it!" she explained excitedly.

Lulu sighed and pulled Cassie over to the side so they could be alone.  "Cassie, I didn't lose my ring," she confessed.

Cassie was puzzled.  "Well then where is it?"

"I had to give it back," Lulu explained, humiliated.

"Hold up.  Robin made you give the ring back???" Cassie asked.

"It's a little more complicated than that, but, yes," Lulu answered.

Cassie shook her head in disgust.  "That dog."
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"DON'T CALL HIM THAT!!!  HE IS NOT A DOG!!" yelled Lulu.

"YES HE IS!!! HE DON'T WANT TO COMMIT!!!  AND DOESN'T LOVE YOU." yelled Cassie.

"YES HE DOES!!! ROBIN LOVES ME VERY MUCH!!!" angered Lulu.

"YEAH RIGHT...WAKE UP LULU.  ROBIN IS A USER. HE TAKES ADVNTAGE OF PEOPLE. HE DOESN'T CARE WHO HE HURT!!!" yelled Cassie.

"NO YOU ARE LYING!!! ROBIN WOULD NEVER HURT ME!!! HE HAD A VERY GOOD REASON WHY HE GAVE THE RING BACK!!!" said Lulu.

"HE HAVE A GOOD REASON ALRIGHT!! HE'S IN LOVE WITH ME. AND HE DUMPING YOU SO HE CAN STEAL ME AWAY FROM CHARLES...HE'S A MAN WHORE!!!!!"  yelled Cassie.

"YOU FUCKING LIAR!!!" SCREAMED Lulu as she slapped Cassie very hard across the face.

suddenly Lulu ran to the dressing room crying.

"What the hell is going on here?" asked Monica coming from the back.

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Cassie ran off in tears, filled with rage. Charles ran after her trying to figure what happen. Monica ran into the dressing room to find Lulu.

"Lulu, sweeie, what's wrong?" asked Monica bewildered.

"I...I...just can disagree. I know she's right. I know he doesn't love me," said Lulu shaking as tears poured from her eyes.

"Who doesn't love you Lulu?" said Monica still confused.

"ROBIN!! YOUR TWO TIMING SON DOESN'T LOVE ME!! He loves Cassie, and I know he does," screamed lulu as she balled in to a circle.

Monica was speechless and couldn't find the right words to reply with.

"Even you don't have a response. Jus...just leave me alone," inforced Lulu.

Moncia walked out of the room with a feeling like this was all her fault.

Soon Robin came through the door.
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"Robin there you are.  Where have you been?" asked Monica.

"Robin took me out to lunch." said Lizzie.

"Mom, what's going on?" asked Robin.

"Have you been cheating on Lulu?" asked Monica.

"What!?!?  All I did is treat Cassie's little sister...I mean younger sister to a couple of hotdogs" said Robin.

"Hotdogs!?!?" confused Monica.

"Mom, really?!?  Lizzie is cute but the last thing on my mind is hooking up with a fifteen year old kid." said Robin.

"I'm not talking about Lizzie.  I'm talking about Cassie.  Lulu thinks you don't love her anymore and you love Cassie instead.  Robin please tell you didn't dump her for Cassie and where is her ring?" angered Monica.

"WAIT A MINUTE! WAIT A MINUTE! First of I did not dump Lulu for anyone.  I love Lulu with passion." said Robin.

"Then what the hell happened to her ring?" asked Monica.

"Oh no I knew something like this is going to happened. Mom, you remember Carmen?" asked Robin.

"Yeah the woman you rescued and she gave you her ring temporially." said Monica.

"Yeah wel she came here today o get it back." said Robin.

"What?" confused Monica.

"Sit down and I will explain everything." said Robin.

So Robin sat down and explain everything to his mother.

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After Monica heard the whole story, she understood why there was such confusion.

"I think we need to get Cassie and Lulu together and straighten this thing out," she decided.

"I think that's a bad idea.  I'll go talk to Lulu, but as far as Cassie is concerned---she's not hearing anything I'm sayng these days so why bother?" Robin replied.

So he left Monica at the table and went into the room where Lulu was still crying.
Candygwen

Lulu saw Robin walking in.

"Go away leave me alone." cried Lulu.

"Lulu we need to talk.  You have everything mixed up." said Robin.

"No I don't.  I understand perfectly.  Why don' tyou admit it.  You are in love with Cassie. You always been there for her.  You always concern and worrying about her.  You want to be with instead of me." said Lulu.

"Lulu look at me." said Robin holding her chin.

"Yes I admit I love Cassie. She has a special place in my heart and she always will.  But only as a friend.  I love Cassie as a friend and nothing more.  I'm not marrying Cassie.  I'm marrying you.  I want to spend my rest of my life with you." said RObin.

"Then why did you gave Carmen back the ring then?" said hurt Lulu.

"Lulu I told you before that the ring was temporary.  Now I'm surprsied that Carmen want it back so soon.  But that fact is that ring doesn't belong to you.  I wish I would able convince her to keep let you keep the