Altered Lives

By Uzma

**Note**: I am not related to Jer or any of the passions star, I am just borrowing them. So, if you sue me just know that you won’t get anything out of me. Even though I wish, Galen (Luis) was mine LOL. Just the high lights: Julian and Ivy are married and have a son named Ethan. Julian is seven years older than Sheridan. Also, Luis and Sheridan are best friends; Ethan and Theresa are best friends too.

Prologue

Every body was in their rooms getting ready to go on a trip except Ethan and Sheridan. They both wanted to stay home and “chill”. Katherine was in her room getting ready when she heard a knock on the door.
“Come in” Katherine said softly before turning to se who it was.
“Mother can I come in” asked Katherine’s fourteen-year-old daughter, Sheridan.
“Of course darling” said Katherine smiling at Sheridan.
“Mother, Father, Julian and Ivy are waiting for you down stairs” said Sheridan almost in one breath.
Sheridan was looking at her mother’s ring that her father gave it to her mother on her last birthday. Sheridan was so lost in her own thoughts that she didn’t even hear Katherine talking to her. Katherine called her name a few times but Sheridan didn’t seem to hear it.
“Sheridan” Katherine said a little louder for her to hear it.
“Oh, I’m sorry mother. I didn’t hear you” said Sheridan almost looking embarrassed.
“It’s ok. I was just asking if you and Ethan changed, you’re about going with us?” asked Katherine while getting her coat from the closet.
“Mother don’t worry we’ll be fine.” Sheridan told her mother smiling at her.
“O.K. so is anyone coming over?” asked Katherine
“Well, Luis and Theresa will come over and then later we’ll go over to sleep at their house” Sheridan told her mother.
“Pilar doesn’t mind you sleeping over her house for two days?” asked Katherine even though she knew the answer. Pilar loved Ethan and Sheridan like one of her own and never said no to them for anything.
“No mother she actually insister that we stay at her house.” Sheridan told her mother excitedly because she would get to spend two whole days with Luis and his family. Luis and Sheridan have been best friends for a long time and their parents knew that even if they wanted to date one day it wouldn’t be a problem. It was the same with Theresa and Ethan.
“Sheridan darling it’s time for us to leave and please be good for Pilar and especially for Luis” Katherine said grinning.
Every time Luis and Sheridan were together there were always a fight and then the next, second they would tell each other “I love you”
Ate Pilar’s house it was more like a rule that none sleeps, leaves home before saying I love you. And none ever said anything after they fought other than I love you. That’s why the whole family is always so happy and close. And with Sheridan and Luis, it was fun to watch them fight and then make up. You would never want to miss their fights.
Finally, everyone left because they were already running late and they had to catch a flight. Now it was only Ethan and Sheridan left, they looked at each other for a second and then raced to the telephone. Ethan and Sheridan were more like brother and sister than nephew and aunt. Ethan was only one year younger than Sheridan so he only called her aunt when he teased her for some guy or something. Sheridan picked up the phone and called Luis.
“Hello Lopez-Fitzgerald resident, Luis speaking.” Said Luis.
“Hey Luis” said Sheridan laughing at something Ethan had told her.
“Are your parents gone yet?” asked Luis.
“Yup, Can you come over?” asked Sheridan hoping he would say yes.
“Um… I don’t know Sher.” Luis said teasing her just trying to make her beg him.
“Oh, come on Luis please pretty please.” Sheridan said begging him.
Luis started laughing. He loved when she begged him for something.
“Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald are you laughing at me?” asked Sheridan try to be serious.
“Well yeah! You look so cute when you beg me for something, even thought I can never refuse you.” Said Luis still laughing.
“Oh shut up!! And get over here.” Sheridan said giggling
“ O.K. O.K. see you in a few minutes, love you.” With that, they both hung up and couldn’t wait to see each other. On the other, hand Ethan loved seeing their fights but he wanted to Theresa. He knew Luis would bring her with him because he always did whenever he came over.
After a while, Theresa and Luis were at the Crane Mansion watching one of their favorite movies with Ethan and Sheridan. All four of them always watched movies together. And at Lopez-Fitzgerald’s house Antonio, Paloma and Miguel always watched movies together. Sheridan always took a control of remote control because she and Theresa always hated fighting parts and always fast forward it. Luis and Ethan would always-mouthed each other “women” and then laughed but what they didn’t know was that Theresa and Ethan always saw them and then pinched them both in the arm.
“Och!” said Ethan and Luis in union and now it was girls’ time to laugh.
They both laughed and said in union “That was for laughing and making fun of us.” With that they looked at each other and said “We hate you.” While trying to get up from where they were sitting but Ethan and Luis grabbed their wrists and said “ We love you and we’re very sorry we laughed at you.”
“I forgive you this time” said Sheridan looking at Luis and Ethan and saw that they meant it.
On the other hand Theresa was just looking at both of them and said “I forgive Ethan but for Luis you are in big trouble big brother” For Luis that meant he had to take her to shopping for two weeks on every Friday and Saturday.
“Oh, come on Theresa please don’t tell dad, please I’ll do anything for you.” Said Luis looking at her sister.
“Well, Luis I won’t tell dad but you’re going to have to take me shopping and if you say no to me then you’ll be sorry that you laughed at me” Theresa told her brother giggling.
Theresa was younger than Luis and Antonio but she always had them in control. For Luis and Antonio it was their only choice. They would listen to her than having Martine and Pilar punish them and that meant no allowance for two whole weeks. Antonio and Luis loved Paloma and Theresa to death and didn’t mind doing anything for them. They both were very close to Luis and Antonio.
“Fine Theresa you can have it your way.” Luis said smiling at her little sister.
Theresa then got up from where she was sitting and went to hug her brother, she whispered in his ear “Thank you, you are the best I love you and don’t tell Antonio” she said laughing softly.
Luis smiled at her and said “I love you too sis”
Sheridan and Ethan were in aw to see how close Lopez-Fitzgerald family is.

All four of them still continued to watch the movie until they all decided that it was time for them to go to Lopez-Fitzgerald home. Ethan and Sheridan went to their rooms and packed their clothes and everything they needed, while they stayed at Luis and Theresa’s house.
After a while, they all left Crane Mansion and went to Lopez-Fitzgerald home. There Ethan and Sheridan felt like their own home. They played games and had a lot of fun. When Martin looked at his watch and said, “I think it’s time for all of us to go to bed.”
“Yeah, I am getting tired too.” Said Sheridan with a yawn.
Theresa, Sheridan and Paloma slept in one room and Ethan and Miguel shared a room. They all went to sleep. After a while at about 3:30 in the morning the phone bell rang and Pilar’s eyes opened, first she thought she was dreaming but then it rang again that was when she realized that it was the phone. ‘Who could be calling at this time?’ Pilar thought while getting up to pick up the phone.
“Hello” said Pilar
“Hi this is Harmony Police Department and we just got a call from Spain Police department saying that the Crane Plane crashed in the mountains.” Said an officer from HPD. (I don’t know anything about Spain so I just made up LOL)
“Oh my god!” said Pilar and her phone dropped.
Martine heard the noise of phone dropping, his eyes shuttered open, he went to check what happened, and then he saw tears in Pilar’s eyes. He went up to her and asked her what happened and she told him everything. Then they both decided that right now they should try to sleep and then in the morning, they would tell Sheridan and Ethan. Even though it was going to be very hard for them to tell Ethan and Sheridan that their parents died. Pilar couldn’t sleep because she didn’t know how she was going to tell Sheridan. Sheridan has always been like a daughter to Pilar other than the fact that Luis and Sheridan were best friends. Pilar came out of her room and sat on sofa, the tears were just coming down her cheek. She couldn’t believe that Katherine was dead. Katherine and Pilar were very close friends, Infact they would always tell each other everything. She sat there and remembered all the times they had spent together such as Sheridan and Luis’ first birthday party, the first time Katherine held Sheridan in her arms, the time when Katherine came to Pilars’ house for dinner, there were so many happy and sad memories that came into her mind. She just couldn’t believe that Katherine died. She didn’t know how Sheridan would react to the news. She decided that she would tell Ethan and Sheridan in the morning, then go to the Crane Mansion, and try to contact Crane Lawyer to see what was their will. For right now, she tried to sleep.
It was 9:30 when everyone started to get up. It was kind of late since it was Saturday. Pilar and Martine were really sad, half of the time they didn’t even hear other talking. Finally, it was time when Pilar and Martine decided that they should tell Ethan and Sheridan the bad new.
“Sheridan mija, can I please talk to you in the other room?” Asked Pilar sadly.
“Sure aunty Pilar, what is it?” Sheridan said looking at Pilar, saw the sadness in her eyes, and knew that something was wrong.
“Well, why don’t we go into the other room and talk.” Said Pilar
They went to Pilars’ room and sat on the bed. Pilar took Sheridans’ hand in hers and took a big breath and said “Sheridan last night when everyone was sleeping I got a phone call from Harmony Police Department saying that the Crane plane that your parents were in Crashed in Spain.” Pilar told Sheridan who was crying with Pilar. Pilars’ tears were just coming down her cheek. Sheridan was sobbing while hugging Pilar really hard.
“NOOOO!!!! It can’t be true, mother and father can’t be dead, there has to be a mistake.” Sheridan said crying. She couldn’t believe her parents were dead. She didn’t know what she would do now.
On the other hand, Martine was explaining to Ethan who was crying as well. Ethan couldn’t believe that his parents, and grandparents didn’t exist in this world anymore. He didn’t know what he would do without them.
He then said “Uncle Martine please tell me that there is a mistake that mother and father are still alive.”
“Ethan I wish I could do that but I can’t. I know it’s really hard for you and Sheridan but my family and I will always be there for you no matter what.” Said Martin whose tears were coming down the cheek. He then got up and went to where Ethan was standing now and hugged him real tight and whispered in his ear “You are like a son to me and you’ll always be. We will always be there for you, we’ll get through this together.”
Ethan looked up at Martin and said “Thank you uncle Martin this means a lot to me. I need to go see Sheridan.”
Ethan left and went to see Sheridan who was crying even harder now. Ethan opened the door to Pilars’ room and ran to hug Sheridan. Now Sheridan and Ethan were crying together. They knew that now they had none except each other and they tried to comfort each other while Pilar and Martin went to tell everyone what had happened. When Pilar told Luis and Theresa the new they were in shock and now they were crying as well. They didn’t know what to say they both decided to go and see Ethan and Sheridan. After a couple of minutes they went upstairs and saw Ethan and Sheridan sitting there holding hands and the tear were coming down both of their cheeks. They went to hug both of them. They tried to comfort them as much as they could right now. They knew their friends needed them right now the most. After a while Pilar came down and saw four of them sitting on the bed holding hands, she couldn’t be happier to see that her own children were trying to reassure their friends that everything would be fine. She then cleared her throat and said “Sheridan, Ethan, we got a call that the funeral is tomorrow at the Crane Mansion, so I will be going there to help out everyone else. If you guys need anything please tell us.” Pilar left and closed the door behind it.
At the Funeral
Sheridan and Ethan cried as much as they could. They didn’t know why was it happening to them. They couldn’t believe that their parents were gone. They didn’t know what they would do without them. They didn’t know anyone else other than Pilar and her family. They didn’t know who would take care of them. They both felt like dieing at the time. Now they had none to look after them. Next to them was all the Lopez-Fitzgerald family who were crying too. They had lost someone they were close too. Pilar and Martine knew that no matter what happened or what Katherine, Alistair and Julian and Ivy’s will said they would always be there for Sheridan and Ethan. Luis held Sheridan who was crying real hard in his chest. She knew she could always count on Luis no matter what. Luis was her best friend now and always would be. Luis and Sheridan cared about each other so much, they went everywhere together. Sometimes even, on family vacations, Sheridan would go with his family and Luis would go with hers. They would go to school dances, trips, everywhere together. They even got in trouble together sometimes. They were so close that they couldn’t bear to lose one and other. Theresa held Ethans’ hand and cried with him. Ethan was young, yeah he may be thirteen years old but he was young to lose his parents. They all cried until the funeral was over. Ethan and Sheridan didn’t know where to go from here. Pilar wanted them to go to her house until the Crane lawyer came and read them all the Will.
After couple of hours, the Crane lawyer came and read the Will that said that Sheridan and Ethan were to be with Pilars’ family. They wanted Pilar to adopt them. Pilar couldn’t ask for anything else. Ethan and Sheridan were really happy too. They knew Lopez-Fitzgerald family for a long time and knew that they would always be happy and close to everyone. Luis, Sheridan, Ethan, and Theresa were real happy because they would always be best friend and always be there for one and other. They would get to spend a lot of time together. Life couldn’t get any better.

Chapter 1

Sheridan was standing in her room and checking out the new dresses she got for her to wear on her birthday. She couldn't believe she was going to be 18 tomorrow. Every year they she would have a party. They always invited Bennetts, Russells and some of their friends from school. It was always a lot of fun. Sheridan was still looking at all of her dresses and couldn't decide which one to wear because all of them absolutely beautiful. Sheridan, Paloma and Theresa would go shopping every weekend to buy clothes but Liz; Antonio's wife was not shopper. She was not interested in fashion she was simple. And Sheridan Paloma and Theresa we'll you could just tell by looking in their wardrobe, they didn't have enough space to put their clothes in.
"Ugh! I hate it when I can't just pick up a dress to wear. I need to stop shopping." She said out loud to herself. Just then, she heard a knock on her door.
"Come in" Sheridan said and quickly tried to pick up bags from the bed.
The door opened and Antonio came in.
"Hey Sher." Smiling at Sheridan.
"Hey Antonio" replied Sheridan with a smile. When she saw him, she knew he was up to something. She then said, "Ok what's up with you?"
"What do you mean?" he asked even though he knew he had been caught. Theresa and Sheridan always knew when Luis, Antonio, Miguel or Ethan was up to something.
Sheridan just glared at him and then he spoke " Ok I know I've been caught" Antonio said chuckling.
"Yes you have big brother so what's up" asked Sheridan
"Well, I need a favor. I need you to take Mel shopping with you tomorrow and she won't go with anyone else except her aunty Sheridan." Antonio told her knowing that she would never say no to his daughter Melissa who everyone called Mel for short. Mel was very close to Luis and Sheridan. And Luis and Sheridan were very close to her too. They loved her.
"Of course I'll take Mel, you know how much I love her I can never say no to her. And I haven't been spending a lot of time with her because of school work plus I think it would be a great way." She said smiling at him.
"Thanks Sheridan, you're the best." He said hugging her tight.
"Hey Tony, tell Liz its not a problem and she could've asked me her self." Sheridan told Antonio.
Liz is Antonio's wife and she was very shy she minded asking others for favors even though Sheridan was her family. She just didn't think it was right to ask people to do stuff for her. Liz was a great sister-in-law to all the them.
" I will and by the way I like you dress. Are you going to wear this tomorrow?" asked Antonio
"I don't know because I got few others and I don't know which one to wear." Said Sheridan while looking at her dresses.
"Well, wonder why? You girls got to stop sopping, you have enough clothes to last you for months, but no you have to you go shopping every weekend to spend all the money you have." Said Antonio it was almost like a lecture.
"No need for a lecture Tony. Also yes we girls have to go with new style and new fashion and for your information Theresa has more clothes than any of us" Sheridan told Antonio.
Now Antonio knew she was right Theresa was crazy about clothes, she never has enough clothes.
Luis was going to his room when he heard Tony and Sheridan talking and decided to check out what was going on. He went straight into Sheridans' room and said "What is this a sister brother talk or anyone can join in?"
"Hey Sheridan, Hey Antonio" Luis greeted them both and went to stand next to Sheridan.
Now Antonio knew what ever he said he will not win this little fight. Whenever Luis was on Sheridan's side, she would win. They were best friends ever since they were little and always took each other's side.
"So what's up with you guys?" asked Luis looking at both of them
"Well, our brother here was giving me a lecture how I should stop shopping" Sheridan told Luis staring at Antonio.
"Ohh I see" said Luis laughing softly knowing that it was their every other day fight.
" What's so funny, if you want you can give me a lecture too." Said Sheridan getting angry that they both were no help at all.
"You know I wouldn't do that to you Sher." Luis said wrapping his hands around her shoulders from behind.
Now it was Antonio who was going to speak but before he could do that Liz came in the room with Melissa.
"Antonio leave Sheridan alone." Liz told Antonio while winked at Sheridan, Luis, and they both start giggling.
"Why is it that you always come to rescue them and not me?" Antonio asked his wife while wrapping her hands around her waist.
"I don't know honey." Liz said smiling.
Melissa felt left out and she decided to speak now. She was only seven years old and she was just so great.
"Hey uncle Luis, hey aunty Sheridan" Melissa greeted and started walking over to Luis and Sheridan for a hug.
"Hey kiddo, how are you doing, I haven't seen you whole day today." Said Luis He loved Melissa very much.
"I went to school today and my best friend gave me this teddy bear and it says "best friends forever". Melissa told Luis happily.
Luis smiled at her and said, "That's very nice of your friend Mel."
"Hey Mel, are you ready for your day with me tomorrow?" Sheridan asked Melissa
"Yeah aunty Sheridan I can't wait" she said getting very excited.
"What is tomorrow other than your birthday?" Confused Luis asked Sheridan
"Well its girls day right Mel" Sheridan said winking at Mel.
"Right" Mel then gave a high five to Sheridan and everyone laughed.
Melissa was just so cute that none could ever resist her. She drove Luis and Sheridan crazy all the time but they loved her even more.

Chapter 2

It was Sheridans’ birthday today. It was only 7:30 in the morning and every one was sleeping since it was Saturday but Luis just woke up. He couldn’t sleep. He tried his best to sleep since everyone else was but couldn’t so he finally decide to get up from bed. He got up from bed and took a shower. He was getting out of shower when he heard Melissa’s voice from out side of his door. A smile appeared on his face. He went to open his door and there she was. She looked so cute in her night Barbie pajamas.
“Morning Mel” Luis greeted.
“Morning Uncle Luis” she replied with a smile.
“Mel what are you doing up so early?” he asked
“Uncle Luis what are you doing up so early?” she sent the question back to him.
Luis laughed softly.
“Well, I couldn’t sleep so I decided I would get up and start working on a surprise for aunty Sheridan that I have for her today.”
“Okay, what is it? Can you tell me I promise I won’t tell her.”
“Promise”
“I promise”
“Ok. I am going to give her a laptop for her birthday as a present and then I will take her some where.”
“Take who some where” a familiar voice came from behind
‘Great now she’ll know’ Luis thought to him self.
Before he could respond, Mel made up something.
“ Morning aunty Sheridan. Uncle Luis is taking me some where this morning and he won’t tell me” She said smiling hoping Sheridan would buy it.
Melissa may be only seven years old but she was very smart and one hell of a kid.
“Ohh cool” said Sheridan
Luis took a big breath and gave Mel a ‘thank you so much’ look.
She just smiled at him.
“Happy Birthday Sheridan” Luis wished Sheridan giving her a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
For the first time Sheridan felt shivers going through her body but she didn’t know why. She has known him her whole life but today something was different. She loved him dearly but could she have been fallen for him? That was Sheridans’ questions and she didn’t know the answer. It wasn’t like she couldn’t love him. But what if he didn’t feel the same way about her. ‘Whoa where did that come from, I don’t even know if I love him like that’
“Thanks Luis” She thanked him and went into the kitchen to make a pot of coffee.

***After few hours***

Everyone was awaked and was getting ready for the party. They all had so much stuff to do. Sheridan, Paloma and Theresa were in their room, the one they all shared. Paloma saw that Sheridan was down today. She didn’t know why and she decided to find out.
“Hey Sher. Are you ok?”
“Yeah I’m fine”
“Sheridan you are not fine. Its your birthday you should be happy.”
“I am happy Paloma”
“Sheridan you can fool everyone else but you know very well you can’t fool me. So tell me what’s up”
“I don’t know. OK I’ll tell you if you promise not to tell anyone”
“I promise”
“This morning when I woke up Luis wished me Happy Birthday and he kissed me on the cheek but I don’t know why but shivers went through my body. I mean he kisses me on the cheek all the time but this time something was different”
“Sheridan do you think you’re in love with him?”
“I don’t know that my self. I mean I’ve always loved him and I always go everywhere with him. I just don’t know what to think.”
“You know what today is your birthday and enjoy the part tonight and we’ll talk after the party. OK?”
“OK, thanks Paloma” Sheridan gave her a pleasant smile.
“Don’t mention it” Paloma replied with a grin.

***AT THE PARTY***

Everyone was there, enjoying the party. The Bennetts, Russells, and some of Sheridan and Luis’ friends from school.
Sheridan was talking to Kay when Jessica came up and said “Happy Birthday Sheridan” and gave her the present.
“Thanks Jessica, you didn’t have to bring me anything.” Sheridan said sweetly.
“Sheridan you are 18 today and it only comes once so enjoy, I hope you like what I got.” Jessica told her.
“Thanks I am sure I will” Sheridan smiled and went to put the present on the table.
Sheridan was going to open everyone’s present right before she cut the cake.
Everyone wished her happy birthday and then it was finally time to open all the presents.
She started with Pilar and Martin.
“Mija I want you to open this one first.” Pilar told her
“Ok mom” she replied
As soon as Sheridan open the wrapper she gasped, she couldn’t believe her eyes. Martin and Pilar gave her a gold necklace that had her name on it. It was so beautiful.
“Mom, Dad thank you so much. I love it.” She hugged them both and kissed them on the cheek.
Next Sheridan opened Theresa’s present. Theresa gave her some of her favorite CD’s and jewelry set that Sheridan wanted for the longest time. Sheridan hugged Theresa and thanked her for beautiful jewelry she had given her. After that, she opened Palomas’ gift, then Melissas’ gift. Mel went to shopping with Antonio and got her a beautiful card and a perfume. It was so sweet of her. Sheridan hugged Mel really tight and kissed her on the cheek. After that, she opened Miguels’ gift he gave her a compact. It was really nice and expensive compact. Afterwards she opened Liz and Antonio’s gift and she was shocked what they had given her. It was a DVD player that she always wanted to buy, she couldn’t believe it she got so much of the stuff she wanted to buy. She kissed Liz and Antonio on the cheek and whispered in Antonio’s ear “Thanks Antonio, I love you” He smiled at her and whispered back “You welcome, I am glad you liked it Sher.” Next, she opened Luis’ gift. It was a big box she couldn’t guess what he had gotten for her. He told her he wouldn’t let her open it until she took three guesses. It was kind of funny the way he said it.
“Come on Sheridan take a guess” Luis said to Sheridan
“Luis please just let me open it” Sheridan whined.
“Nope, you can stay in front of everyone all night if you want but you won’t be able to open it until you take three guesses” He chuckled
“Come on Sheridan take a guess” Everyone said at the same time.
“Ok guys um.. I don’t know CD player” she guessed
“Nope guess again”
“Framed picture of you and me” She smiled
“Still not right, now think about the last one” Luis told her laughing dryly.
“Ok a VCR, I don’t know.” She guessed the last time.
“Still not right. Do you guys think I should let her open this?” He asked everyone grinning.
“May be if she does a tango with you after she cuts the cake.” Chad suggested.
“No guys I am not doing any tangos” she protested.
“Then no gift for you Sher.” Said Antonio
“Ohh come on guys” she whined.
Everyone laughed and then Luis let her open it.
“Ok here it is I hope you like it Sheridan” He told her
“I know I will.” She replied as she opened the box.
“Ohh my god!!!” Sheridan yelled
“What is it?” Sam asked
“It’s a laptop, Luis thank you sooo much.” She hugged him real tight and kissed him on the cheek.
“Sheridan I am really glad you liked it” He told her hugging her back.
“Are you kidding me I love it.”
Now she opened Ethan’s gift he gave her a watch with the diamonds on the side.
“Ethan thanks so much. I love it”
She opened everyone else’s gift and thanked them all.
She cut the cake and then they all enjoyed the party. After a while, everyone started going home. In Lopez Fitzgerald house, everyone was getting ready for bed.
It was about 8:30 at night and Sheridan, Theresa and Paloma were in their room talking when they heard a knock on the door.
“I’ll get it” said Paloma
She opened the door and saw Luis standing there.
“Hey Luis, come in”
“Hey sis can I steal Sheridan away from you for a minute or two?” he asked Theresa and Paloma.
“Yeah Of course” Theresa replied.
Sheridan and Paloma glanced at each other and then Sheridan went with Luis.
“Luis where are we going?” Sheridan asked Luis
“Some where” said Luis giggling.
“Gee thanks Luis that helps me a lot” she told him while staring at him
As soon as Luis opened the door to go outside Sheridan spoke “Luis we can’t g o out I am in my pajamas, I am a mess.”
“Sheridan you look great now lets go and don’t you dare give me that look” Luis warned Sheridan.
“Fine I give up” she said smiling at him.
Luis and Sheridan drove to the beach and got out of the car. They both were walking at the beach when Sheridan broke the silence and said “Luis what are we doing here?”
“Sheridan there is something I have to tell you, I haven’t told anyone yet” he told her.
“What is it?” she asked.
“uh.. I don’t know how to tell you this so why don’t we sit down”
“Luis you are scaring me now tell me what is it?” she was getting scared.
“Sheridan do you remember when yesterday our guidance consular called me down in our English period?” he asked Sheridan.
“Yeah but what does it have to do with it?” she asked again
“Well, he gave me the best news but the problem is I have to leave Harmony for three years for that” she said hoping she would understand.
“WHAT?” She jumped up
“Sheridan calm down, its for my police training remember when I took the test last month to join Harmony Police department, well I got my result yesterday I passed with good grade and now I have to for the training” he tried to make her understand.
“When will you be leaving?” she asked sadly.
Luis could see the tears and sadness in Sheridan eyes.
“ I have to leave right after our graduation in June. Sheridan I promise we will have best time before I leave and I will be home for Christmas. I will be able to call you and now you the have the laptop I’ll e-mail you every day, I promise” Luis said trying to cheer her up.
“Promise, I’m going to miss you so much. How am I going to win all the fights with Ethan and Antonio with out you? Luis I will be alone. And what if you forget me once you go there, what if you make new friends and forget everything about me?” She asked him all those questions in one breath; the tears were streaming down the cheeks, she couldn’t control her tears.
Luis knew she was hurting and he hated seeing her like that.
“Sheridan I will miss you the most. And you will win all the fights without me, you can always call me up at the time you guys will be fighting” he chuckled trying to cheer her up.
“Cute Luis Cute.”
“ I try”
“Sheridan I can never forget you, you are my best friend, you mean everything to me. That is the reason I wanted you to be the first one to know. You will not be alone, you have Liz, Theresa, Paloma, Miguel, mom and dad, and especially Mel. She adores you.”
“But it’s not going to be same Luis. Promise me you’ll e-mail me everyday?” she said still crying. She didn’t want him to leave.
“I promise” Luis said as he hugged her real tight and kissed her on the forehead.
“When are you going to tell everyone else?” Sheridan asked
“I was going to tell them tomorrow morning when everyone is there for breakfast.” Luis told Sheridan.
“Oh ok” Sheridan said resting her head on Luis’s chest.
Sheridan knew she would be really alone with him. They were never really apart for years like that, she loved him, he was her best friend, and they did everything together.
“Sheridan are you ready to go back?” Luis asked as he wiped the tears away with his thumb.
“I think so.” She whispered.
“I promise everything will be perfectly ok. You know you can come and visit me when you don’t have to go to college. And I am leaving in June meaning you will have all the vacations until end of august you can always come to visit me.” He told her.
“I will but its just that we do everything together, we went to dances, prom, shopping, dinner together. We took each other’s side in everything. I will miss that a lot.” She told him.
“I will miss that too Sher. But remember we will always be with each other in our hearts. I love you and don’t forget that.” He told her as he ran his fingers through her long hair.
“What if I tell you I will be there for your tennis tournament in July?”
“You really mean that, will you really be there.” She said as her eyes lighten up and she gave Luis the longest hug and he hugged her back kissing her cheek.
“Now lets go back it’s getting late and its cold out here.” Said Luis
“Ok lets go”

Chapter 3

Luis and Sheridan were at the front door of their house, before Sheridan can open the door Luis grabbed her arm and pulled her into a big hug. He smiled at her and wiped her tears away with his thumb.
"Now lets smile, we don't want anyone to know you cried. They will kill me for making you cry on your birthday especially Paloma." He said laughing.
"Shut up" she said joining in the laughter and smacked his arm.
"Och! What was that for?" he asked rubbing his arm. She hit him pretty bad.
"That was for leaving and making me cry on my birthday and this is for loving me and making me smile" She said as she kissed him on the cheek
They both went in. Sheridan went into the room and saw Paloma and Theresa waiting for her to come home. They both asked her what it is about but she didn't want to ruin it, she wanted Luis to tell them in the morning.
"Luis will tell you guys in the morning" She told them.
"Sheridan are you ok? Your eyes are red" Theresa asked in concerned.
"I'm fine, I am just worn out. It was a long day" She told Theresa and smiled to her self.
"Ok" Theresa replied.
"I'm going to bed, good night Theresa, good night Paloma." She said as she went to Melissa's room to say good night.
She opened Mel's door and saw Luis and Antonio in there with Mel.
"Hey guys"
"Hey Sheridan" said Antonio
"Hey aunty Sheridan"
"Hi Sher."
Luis and Antonio were playing with Mel. They were all laughing and having good time. Sheridan was just watching three of them when she felt a hand over her shoulder she turned around and saw Liz smiling at her. Sheridan and Liz talked for a while and then Liz said, looking at Mel. "I think its someone's way past bed time"
"Ohh come on Mom, please just ten more minutes." Mel complained
"Yeah come on mom" Luis said laughing
"Luis don't you dare say another word, you two always complain. Now Mel lets get you to bed." Liz warned Luis.
Before Mel could get up from her bed someone else spoke, " Ohh come on mom." laughed Antonio. Everyone laughed at that one because Antonio always got what he wanted. He and Mel some times teamed up together to get something from Liz and she always lost and then she would find out they were together in it.
Liz tried her best to be serious she then looked at Sheridan who hadn't said anything. Sheridan was just laughing at everyone's cuteness.
"Anyone else here who wants to speak for Mel" Liz said looking at Sheridan.
"What?" she asked innocently.
"Sheridan I know you want to say it too so go ahead" she said getting a little irate at everyone.
"Ok so Ohh come on mom" Sheridan said laughing and then everyone laughed with her.
What they didn't know that they were a little loud. Ethan came out of his room and said "Can you guys quite down?"
Everyone looked at him for a second and they all jumped up from where they were and started tickling him. Everyone was so loud and then Paloma, Theresa and Miguel joined every in and started tickling in. He was laughing so hard and yelling.
"GUYS STOPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!"
"STOPP!!!!!!!!!!"
"Sorry no can do" said Paloma
"Whose loud now uncle Ethan?" Mel said giggling.
"OK guys stop already" said Ethan
None listen to him they were all still tickling him. Sheridan was having a great time but then she though ' this won't happen if Luis is not here. He makes everyone laugh'.
What everyone didn't know was that Pilar and Martin were standing at the door smiling at them. They have never seen their family so happy.
"Don't they all look so happy together?" Martin asked Pilar
"Yeah God has given us so much good stuff, I hope he always watches over my children." Pilar said and then she and Martin went inside the room
Everyone was still tickling Ethan. And he was screaming and laughing.
"Ok everyone I think that's enough, poor Ethan are you ok?" Pilar asked smirking.
"Thank God you guys came in, they are killing me here." Said Ethan sitting up.
"Grand ma he's lying, we're not killing him. If we are killing him there is no blood, he is not hurt. You're lying uncle Ethan. God will punish you for lying." Said Mel
"Mija don't talk about blood." Said Pilar shocked at Mel, Mel was talking way too much about killing.
Everyone just burst out laughing. Mel was way too much. Even Martin couldn't hold back his laughter. He laughed and that's when Pilar gave him a angry glance.
"Mel baby, don't talk about blood and killing in front of grand ma" Antonio said laughing.
"Antonio! I need to talk to you in the other room." She said trying to be serious.
Everyone once again burst out laughing.
"See Mel you got me in trouble, I don't know how many years it has been since I got in trouble from mom or dad." He said giggling.
"Daddy I didn't get you in trouble you got your self in trouble, why did you say blood or killing word in front of grand ma." She said as she ran over to sit on Luis's lap.
"Guys its enough exciting for one day." Said Liz who went to take Mel away from Luis so she can put her on her bed now.
"Mommy can I ask you something?" Mel asked Liz.
"Yeah sure baby" Liz replied.
"Umm… can I sleep with uncle Luis today please mommy?" she asked hoping her mom would say yes.
"No Mel. You asked me for ten extra minutes I gave it to you now don't dare argue with me on this one." Liz warned Mel.
"Mommy, you are wrong. You didn't give me ten minutes extra. Uncle Ethan came in and we all started tickling him." She said smiling at her mother hoping it would work.
Luis and Antonio tried not to laugh.
"God, this girl is way too much." Said Liz throwing her hands in the air.
"Hey, you're forgetting she is a daughter of Antonio and Liz Lopez-Fitzgerald." Said Miguel laughing.
"Please mommy, I won't ask you for anything else." She said looking at Luis hoping he would help her out.
"Please mommy" Luis teased
"Fine I give up" said Liz smiling at Luis and Mel.
Luis and Mel often slept with each other. Luis, Sheridan and Mel were very close. They would die for each other. Mel was pride and joy of Lopez-Fitzgerald family.
"Yay!!! We won uncle Luis." She said jumping up
"Yes baby we did. I told you we will." He said kissing her all over her cheek and she was just giggling.
"What you mean you won? Did you guys had planned this?" asked Antonio very well knowing the answer to the question.
"Uh… well no" said Luis
Antonio and Liz gave him the look and he was like "OK so yes we had this planned, I wanted to sleep with my favorite niece." Said Luis.
"I'm your only niece uncle Luis." Mel said as she kissing his cheek and he chuckled. Mel was just a sweat heart.
"I can't believe this everyone is over me today." Said Liz. Everyone was like attacking her today.
"I'm going to bed good night everyone." Said Theresa
"Yeah me too" said Antonio and Liz at the same time and then smiled at each other.
Everyone left Melissa's room. Luis and Mel went to his room.
"Uncle Luis can we go out for ice cream only me and you please?" she asked Luis.
"Right now?" Luis asked
"Yeah please"
"Mel its almost ten o'clock, your daddy and mommy will kill me if they found us going out." He tried to make her understand.
"They won't find out, we'll go from the back door. What about if we take aunty Sheridan with us please" Mel replied trying to make him go with her.
"Ok fine but quietly. Why don't we go and see if aunty Sheridan is already a sleep or not?"
"YAY!! Ok thanks uncle Luis, I love you" she said happily
"I love you to Mel, very much." He said taking her hand.
They both went into Sheridan's room and opened the door slowly and saw that Sheridan was not sleeping. Luis quietly whispered "Sher."
Sheridan looked up and saw Luis and Melissa calling her.

Chapter 4

Sheridan came out of her room and said, "What are you guys up to now?" looking at Mel and Luis who were just looking back at her.
"I'm waiting for my answer." Sheridan said with a raised eyebrow.
"Um… we want to go for ice-cream and we want you to come with us." Mel answered.
"Right now?" asked Sheridan
"Yeah please aunt Sheridan." She said looking up at her.
"Luis, you are going to let her go. What if Antonio and Liz find out?" she asked turning to look at Luis.
"They won't find out. We'll go from the back and they are all already asleep." Luis answered.
"Can we go please aunt Sheridan?" Mel asked again hoping she would say yes.
"Fine but if your mommy and daddy find out I will not be responsible you and your uncle Luis will be." She said looking at both of them.
"YAY!!" She jumped up and down happily.

***THE NEXT MORNING***

Pilar was in the kitchen making break fast for everyone. Liz and Paloma were helping Pilar with the break fast. Everyone else was still sleeping. Pilar and Liz decided to wake them up after they finish-making break fast.
"Mom?" Liz said breaking the silence
"Hmm"
"Do you think there is something going on with Luis and Sheridan?" Liz asked
"Oh, you've been noticing it too." Pilar answered
"Yeah, did you see the way they look at each other? I mean they've known each other since they were babies but now something has changed. Something is different between them."
"I've been noticing that too. I've never seen Sheridan look at Luis the way she does now or Luis. There is definitely something going on with them. However, I think we should let them do what ever they want. They are both eighteen now. But I wouldn't mind if they dated. I know Katherine always said she wanted Luis and Sheridan together. But I would like them to see them selves if they have feelings for each other or not." Pilar said eager herself to see Luis and Sheridan together. She knew they both loved each other very much but did they love each other that way. That was the question.
"I totally agree. I would want to see them together not that we don't see them together. They can't even stay away from each other that long. They do everything together, I've never seen them do anything with out each other." Said Liz.
"Yeah now why don't we go up stairs and wake everyone up." Pilar suggested.
"Ok" Liz nodded.

Liz went to wake Antonio up, Paloma went to her room to wake Sheridan and Theresa and Pilar went to wake Martine up. Sheridan, Theresa and Martine woke up instantly but Antonio was having problems. He was keep asking for "two more minutes" like a baby.
"Tony wake up already."
"Liz just give me two more minutes. I am tired please." "He turned his back on Liz.
Liz smiled, he can act like such a baby but he was still her life.
"Tony I've been waking you up for fifteen minutes now." She said she as she kissed his cheek.
Antonio grabbed her arm and now Liz was on top of him. Liz looked into his eyes and smiled at him. He smiled back and said "Good morning"
"Good morning to you too sleepy head" Liz replied gazing in to his eyes.
Liz kissed his lips softly and tried to get off of him so he can get of from the bed but Antonio wouldn't let go of her.
"Tony let me go, you are the only one in bed right now, and what if Mel walks on us like that." Liz said trying to get away from him so she can go down stairs to help Pilar with everything else.
"First I don't think every one is awake yet well at least not Melissa and Luis because if they were Mel would be here first. And second Mel wouldn't mind seeing us like that, she knows how much her daddy loves her mommy." He said kissing her passionately. Liz kissed him back but before things get out of hand, she pulled away. She knew him very well. He was trying to trick her but sadly, it didn't work.
"I love you."
"I love you too, now get up." Liz told him as she got off of him and went down stairs.
Antonio got off the bed and went to take a quick shower.
Sheridan was ready to go down stairs but she stopped when she saw Luis' room door closed. She knew Mel and he were still sleeping so decided to wake both of them up. She knew it was going to be one hell of a morning when Luis tells everyone about him leaving for three years, just thinking about him leaving made her sad and she was almost in tears.
She opened the door slowly and saw Luis watching Mel sleep. Luis always loved to watch Mel and Sheridan a sleep. He was trying to wake Mel up by placing kisses on her forehead and cheek, but she just giggled. She didn't open her eyes though. Luis looked up and saw Sheridan standing on the door.
"Good morning" said Sheridan walking towards the other side of the bed and sat down. Now Mel was laying between Luis and Sheridan.
" Morning Sheridan." Luis answer and kissed Sheridan on the cheek.
"What is this, Mel is still sleeping. She is usually the first one to wake up." Said Sheridan knowing that she was probably very tired.
"Yeah well she slept late too. She was probably tired from yesterday because usually she is always kicking me at night and last night she didn't even kick me once." Luis said laughing.
"Yeah I know she does the same when she is in my bed." Sheridan said and joined in the laughter.
"I think we should wake her up, because everyone else is already down stairs." Sheridan suggested.
"Yeah. I think I'll take a quick shower and then wake her up or I take a quick shower and you wake her up now."
"I'll wake her up."
As soon as Luis closed, the bathroom door Mel opened her eyes. She smiled at Sheridan.
"Good morning aunty Sheridan."
"Morning Mel, I was about to wake you up." Sheridan told Mel.
"I was awaked when you came in the room. Uncle Luis already woke me up when he was kissing me, it was gross. He didn't even brush his teeth." She told Sheridan.
Sheridan laughed at that one. She knew just how Mel felt because she felt the same way when Luis did that to her. He used to wake her up with kisses on her forehead, and Sheridan always told him he was gross. But he always told her she was beautiful.
"Yeah I know, what do you say we go get you ready so we can go downstairs." Sheridan said as she got up from the bed.
"Ok" Mel said jumping off the bed.

***AT THE BREAKFAST***

Everyone was talking about what they were doing today. Sheridan and Luis were sitting next to each other. They both had hands together under the table and squeezed it.
"Luis don't you have something to tell everyone?" She asked Luis even though it was so hard to ask.
"Ohh yeah I do. Mom, dad I got in for the Harmony Police department." Luis told his parents and everyone else.
Everyone congratulate him. Everyone was very happy except Sheridan. Well, she was happy but she knew everyone would be sad as well when they find out; he was leaving for three years.
"But my training starts right after our graduation and I have to leave for three years for my police training." Luis told everyone but this time everyone went silent. None spoke. Actually, Mel started crying she just ran up to Luis' room.
After Mel ran out of the kitchen Liz spoke "Luis I'm so sorry, I'll go check on her." She said as she started to get up Luis spoke "Liz I'll go why don't you finish your breakfast."
Liz just nodded.
Luis went to Mel's room but didn't see her there and then he knew where she would be. She was always in Luis' room when she was sad. Luis then went to his room and saw Mel laying on the bed and crying really hard. He knew she was not happy and he hated seeing her cry. Hell, he hated himself for doing that to her but he had no choice. He walked up to his bed and sat next to where Mel was laying.
Luis bent down and whispered in her ear "Mel baby please look at me"
But she cried even harder and yelled " GO AWAY! I HATE YOU!!"
Luis was taken back by her words. He knew she has never been hurt like that before and he was responsible for making her cry like that but he was still hurt.
"Fine be that way" Luis said in a low voice and started to get up from the bed. He was almost at the door when he heard Mel's voice.
"Uncle Luis please don't leave me." She said getting up from bed and ran into Luis's arm.
Luis hugged her so tight as she cried on his shoulder. Some how the tears started coming down her cheeks too.
"Mel baby, please stop crying, I hate seeing you cry. You know I won't be gone for long its only three years and I will come home for Christmas, Aunty Sheridan's tennis championship game, and may be even for Valentines day. I will call you everyday before you go to bed. I promise. Remember the laptop I gave aunty Sheridan for her birthday, well maybe if she lets you use it I will e-mail you too. I am going to miss you the most. What do you say we go ask aunty Sheridan to let you use her laptop when I am away?" he asked Mel who was still crying but not as hard as she was crying before.
"Of course she can use it anytime she wants." Said Sheridan who was standing at the door, tears in her own eyes.
"I guess I wasn't the only one who didn't want you to go" She said as she sat next to Luis. Now Sheridan rested her head on his shoulders and he had his hands around her waist. Mel was in Luis' lap. Who was resting her head on his chest. It was so sweet to see all three of them so close and together. What they didn't know that some one took their picture like that. Ethan went to his room and took out his camera and took three pictures of all three of them sitting together.
A few minutes later Luis, Mel and Sheridan went downstairs in the living room and saw everyone sitting waiting for them.
"Sheridan are you ok?" Paloma and Miguel asked in union knowing she was very hurt.
Mel was still standing next to Luis. Sheridan sat next to Martine. Who squeezed her hand. Martine knew Luis and Sheridan loved each other very much. They loved each other more than anything in the world and it was hard for Sheridan to see that Luis will be leaving for so long. Sheridan looked at Martine and smiled but Martine knew very well it wasn't her smile because there was no happiness in her eyes, she was sad, her eyes didn't lightened up like they always did.
"Come on guys, I am not going until after my graduation. And we still have four and half months." He said trying to make everyone understand. He knew everyone would understand but Mel and Sheridan. He decided he will spend as much as time with both of them before he left he could. He was sad too but he wished he could do something like open a training school here but who was he to open something like that?
"Congratulations big brother can't wait to see you as Harmony's finest cop ever." Ethan said chuckling.
"Yeah big brother, girls will be all over you." Miguel said hugging his brother.
"Miguel!" said everyone at once.
"What, we all know all the girls are all over him at school, and well he is just always with Sheridan, no offence Sheridan, I love you." He said looking at Sheridan whose eyes were red from crying.
"Non taken little brother." She said smiling knowing how hot Luis is.
"Would you stop talking about girls here, Sheridan is my best friend and I love her but that doesn't mean I can't go out with anyone else." He explained.
Sheridan was kind of hurt but she knew she had no right to be because its not like they both were dating or anything not that she wouldn't mind.
Liz and Pilar saw the look on Sheridans face and then looked at each other. They knew she loved him but he didn't see that and hoped he would soon.

Chapter 5

It was a bright sunny day. It was so beautiful outside. It had been almost three months since Luis told everyone he would be leaving. The closer their graduation came the more nervous Sheridan got. It was great getting out of school right after graduation and then College starts in September but college with out Luis wasn’t going to be any fun. She didn’t want to start college without Luis being there. Right now she and Luis had almost all the classes together except Sheridan had tennis and Luis took basket ball. Luis was like a comedian in every class. He would make everyone laugh. He would always turn everything upside down. Sheridan couldn’t wait to get out of English; the teacher was way too annoying sometimes. He had given the same lesson five times. Sheridan was getting sick of it. She saw Luis look at her several times, he winked at her, and she just smiled and winked back.

Ring! Ring! Ring!

“Finally the bell rang, I thought I was going to die in there.” Said out loud

“I totally agree, he was really annoying today. I wanted to go up to his desk and punch right into his face and wanted to tell him to shut up already.” Luis said laughing.

Sheridan just laughed because she knew Luis could’ve done that. Luis and Sheridan were walking down the hall when some guy walked passed by Sheridan and said “Whoa baby, you look hot today.”

Sheridan felt blood boiling in her body. Luis got so mad he turned around and called the guys’ name “Hey Mathew, I want to talk to you.” Mathew turned around and Luis punched him right into his face and then said, “Don’t you dare ever say anything like that to Sheridan or you’ll wish you would’ve never born.”

Sheridan just stood there shocked. She knew Luis would do anything for her including protect her but this. Sure, Luis has fought for her all the time, but punching some guy was a little different. Sheridan went up to Luis and tried to stop both Mathew and Luis from fighting.

“Luis stop it, Luis leave him please Luis you’re hurting him.” Sheridan said trying to grab him back, but Luis just wouldn’t let go of Mathew that easily.

‘No one ever says anything like that about my Sheridan. No one. My Sheridan.’ Luis thought and a smile appeared on his face when he thought of her as his Sheridan.

“Sheridan let go of me, he should’ve known better to mess with me or you. No one says that about you. And I mean no one.” He told her trying to fight Sheridan for letting him go.

“Luis please just drop it. I don’t want you to get in trouble because of me.” She told him and now tears were falling down her cheek.

“Sheridan listen to me, you mean the world to me and I will kick anyone’s ass for saying that about you. I love you.” He told her softly.

“I love you too.” She said trying to hold her tears back.

Luis wiped her tears away with his thumb. And smiled at her.

“Aww how cute, do me a favor and let me kiss her for you. She is one hot babe.” Said Mathew with a mischievous smile on his face.

“Shut up” said Luis and Sheridan as they turned their heads to Mathew.

“Ohh, they think a like too.” Said Mathew.

Luis had had enough. He moved away from Sheridan and punched Mathew right into his mouth and now the blood was just coming out of Mathews’ mouth.

Sheridan just froze, she knew Luis was going to get suspended for doing that and she was responsible for that.

“Luis” she yelled

“Luis please stop it. You will get suspended and look at him he can’t even get up from the floor. Please just leave it, do it for me please.”

“Fine I’ll leave it alone for now.” He told her and took her hand in his.

Luis turned to Mathew and said, “If you ever say another word about Sheridan like that then there won’t be anyone to save you.”

Luis and Sheridan were about to leave when they saw their principal standing right in front of them.

“Luis, Sheridan I would like to see you in my office now please.” He said and turned to leave.

Luis and Sheridan looked at each other for a minute and followed the principal. Sheridan was worried because it was all because of her. And if Luis got suspended, he won’t be able to get into the college he wanted to. She was really worried, but Luis on the other side was smiling. Sheridan thought he was nuts. He could get suspended. Luis well, when he though of his Sheridan, it was just different. He thought if he was falling in love with her, ‘wow no Sheridan just wants to be your best friend, not your girlfriend.’ He thought to him self. They both walked into the Principal’s office and stood there.

“Umm… Dr. Jutras, it was all my fault because Mathew said something and Luis didn’t like it so he punched him, sir please don’t suspend him, you can suspend me but not him because he is suppose to go to the Police training right after graduation and if he got suspended he won’t be able to get in. Please sir. “ Sheridan told the principal before anyone else could speak.

“Sheridan no, what Mathew said was wrong and I deserve to get suspended but I am sure Mathew learned his lesson, so sir please I deserve to be punished, so do whatever you have to do.” He said looking at Sheridan and the principal.

Principal was about to say something but Sheridan spoke before he could.

“No Luis, you don’t deserve it so sir please do whatever you have to do to me not Luis.” She said once again.

“Sheridan please don’t.” Luis said

“Ok both of you, don’t you think it’s my decision to make about who gets suspended.” The principal finally spoke.

“Luis, I’ve known you for a long time, you are an excellent student, I don’t think you would’ve done anything like that if it wasn’t for Sheridan. So I don’t think you will be getting suspended or getting detention. However, I don’t want to see that happen again, you may leave now.”

Luis and Sheridan stood there shocked. Sheridan couldn’t believe it, it was the best thing, it has never happened before the principal always suspended if the person did that to the other but Luis got away with it. Sheridan looked at Luis who was also shocked. They both looked at each other and smiled. They both turned to leave, they were at the door when their principal spoke again and said “Luis, good luck with your training.”

“Thank you sir.” Luis thanked him and left with Sheridan.

After school Sheridan, Paloma, Liz and Theresa went shopping. They were just sitting talking and all of a sudden, they decided to go shopping. Miguel and Ethan were just shooting some balls outside. Luis was playing Nintendo 64 with Mel. Pilar, Martine and Antonio were sitting outside and having some coffee. Sheridan and Luis decided not to tell anyone about the fight in the school, but they knew that Miguel, Paloma, Theresa and Ethan already knew since they were in the same school. Paloma and Ethan wanted to tell Antonio too but Sheridan and Luis told them not too. Earlier when all the girls decided to go shopping, Sheridan came up to Luis and said” Hey Luis, can I borrow $50?”

“Why?” He asked her

“I need to go shopping and I need more money.” She told him nicely.

“I am not giving my money for your shopping, all you girls do is shop and shop.” He had told her.

“Ohh come on Luis please, I promise I will give it back to you before you even know it.” She promised him. She made a funny face that made Luis grin and he just said “Fine, but I better get it back miss.”

“Ohh Thank you so much, I will give it back.” She hugged him.

“Why is Sheridan getting $50?” Paloma asked from behind.

“Because she is going to shopping with you guys.” Luis told her.

“Well, I need money too I don’t even work at the restaurant and Sheridan does and she is still taking money from you, so I need money too. “ Paloma said looking up at him. She was 15 years old and she shopped a lot.

“Paloma, come on I give you money all the time too.” He told her as he took her hand in his.

“You give her and Theresa money all the time and every time I ask you for money you always say you don’t have it or you need it. And when you do give it to me that’s like only five dollars and that’s not fair.” Paloma told him sadly.

Luis knew she was right because he always gave everything to Theresa, Sheridan and Mel but to her he mostly refused.

“Paloma I am really sorry I didn’t know you felt that way, its just that you always ask at the wrong time. I promise I’ll make it up to you. I’ll give and get you whatever you want from now on. OK.” He said smiling at her as he brushed a tear away from her eye. He knew she felt left out and he loved her so much he didn’t want her to be left out. She was basically Martine’s favorite. He would always get her everything that came out of her mouth.

“Promise?” She asked in a low voice looking down.

Luis looked at her and picked up her chin and now she was looking at him and said, “I promise.”

She smiled and hugged him. When she pulled back, she looked at him and asked “So can I have some money before I got out?”

“Yeah, how much do you need?” He asked her

“Um… $100” She told him. She knew he would freak out.

“$100, why do you need hundred why not twenty or 50?” He shouted.

“Well big brother, you need to make up for all the time you refused so why don’t we start by hundred.” She told him.

Luis took out his wallet once again and was about to take out the money when Paloma grabbed the wallet and ran outside where Pilar, Martine and Antonio were sitting. Luis ran after her, Sheridan and Theresa were laughing hysterically. Paloma was laughing as well, but she just kept running around with his wallet.

“Paloma, give me my wallet back now.” He told her as he ran after her.

“Nope, I can’t do that.” She replied back.

When Paloma saw Theresa, Ethan and Sheridan coming out side she just through the wallet at Theresa. Now Luis stopped running, went to Therese, and said “Theresa can I have my wallet back?”

Theresa just smiled at him. What Luis didn’t know was that she wanted money too and it was definitely not his day today.

“Hmm…. Lets see how much money you have in your wallet, Luis?” She said laughing.

“Theresa, don’t you dare take out any money.” He warned her.

“Ohh why not Luis, I am going out too and I need money too.” She told him.

Pilar, and Martine just sat there laughing at their children.

“What is this, take money from Luis day?” He asked

“YES!” They all said together and laughed.

Antonio was laughing too but he decided to help out his brother.

“Guys, leave him alone.” He told everyone.

“Theresa give me the wallet now.” He said to Theresa.

“Why?” she asked

“Because I said so.”

Luis was now smiling; he knew Antonio always had everyone in control.

“But I need money.” Theresa whined.

“I will give it to you, before I do that I want you to give me the wallet.” He told her.

“Nope, first you take the money out then she’ll give it to you.” Paloma spoke standing next to Ethan.

“Fine, how much?” He asked

“Hundred dollars.” Paloma told him.

“WHAT!?” He said loud.

“Yup, $100.” She said smiling.

“Ok I think you should take it from Luis’ wallet.” He said turning around.

“Gee, thanks Tony.” Luis told him.

“Sorry Luis, I’m not going to give $100 to them for shopping.” Antonio told Luis.

“Okay all of you stop fighting over Luis’s wallet, Paloma give Luis his wallet back.” Martine finally spoke.

“But-“

“I’ll give you the money, don’t you think all of you are taking all the money away from him.” He took the wallet out of Paloma’s hand and gave it to Luis.

“Thanks Dad, I’m going to leave before I have to deal with all of you.” He said laughing. Sheridan and Liz who were standing next to him smacked him on the arm and laughed.

“Ouch, I think I’m going to leave now before I have to go to the hospital.” He said laughing and turned to leave.

Everyone else laughed after he left. The girls finally went out, Pilar went to the restaurant with Martine, and Antonio just sat there doing nothing.

To Be Continued...

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