I’ve taken all I can take
And I cannot wait
We’re wastin too much time
Bein strong, holdin on
Can’t let it bring us down

(The words had given Spencer something she didn’t think was possible. They gave her hope. Maybe it wasn’t lost after all. Could this be the sign she so desperately pleaded for? Had God heard her? In her heart she believed God was giving her the second chance she craved. As she sprung up, it was like she had a new lease on life. She knew what she had to do. She had been running her whole life, and all it did was create more hurt and sadness. Now it was time for her to stop, and grow up. It was time to get her Ashley back, and in the process herself. As she was standing, she heard the last of the song. The last five lines which made everything crystal clear in her mind before she threw open the door.)

My life with you means everything
So I won’t give up that easily
Blowin away blowin away
Can make this something good?
Cause it’s all misunderstood?

Spencer: I am coming Ashley. I am coming home.

(Spencer threw the door open, and ran into the house surprising everyone who was still standing in the kitchen. She looked everywhere for Ashley, but couldn’t spot the girl. She turned and looked everyone in their face. They stared at her for a minute, and then a smile crept up on their faces. Kyla turned to her, and pointed up. Spencer looked at her.)

Kyla: She’s in her room. (But before Spencer can go, Kyla grabs her arm) Spencer, if you hurt her anymore, God above won’t save you.

Spencer: I promise Kyla. I promise.

(Kyla saw the sincerity in Spencer’s eyes, and release her grip on the blonde. Spencer ran up the stairs and flung open the door to Ashley’s room. She took in the sight of Ashley sleeping. She looked so small on the bed. Spencer approached slowly, and when she got there, she nearly broke. She looked at the tear streaks on Ashley’s face, and the picture the girl clung to her body. Spencer sat at the edge of the bed, and raised a hand to life some hair out of the girl’s face. Ashley stirred a little, and slowly her eyes fluttered open.)

Ashley: Spencer?

Spencer: I am so sorry Ash. I sorry I left you. I am sorry I left you five years ago. I am sorry I keep running. I am sorry I destroyed you back than. I am sorry for everything I said and did. But most of all I am scared of wasting too much time. My life with you means, and I won’t give it up that easily anymore.

(Spencer looked at Ashley. Ashley could see the sincerity in her eyes. The hope. The fear. Scaredness. All of it was finally out in the open. Neither no longer able to hide behind the mask.)

Ashley: Spencer, it’s over.
Spencer: (Grabs her hands.) That’s where you’re wrong Ash, it’s not over. We can do it right this time around. This love…this love is killing me, but you’re the only one. We can’t let this get away. How many people find their soul mates at 16? No one. That’s rare. What we have is rare. Don’t get caught up in all this. Well try to do to it right this time around. I swear I will do right by you this time. Let’s start over. Please. Please Ash; tell me it’s not over.

(Ashley was crying hard. She didn’t know what to do. She thought she had everything figured out, but that wasn’t the case. She knew it took a lot for Spencer to say all this. Spencer was never one at expressing emotions that good. She always ran. But she’s not now. Now, she is putting her life on the line. Ashley sits up, and pulls Spencer close inhaling her scent, That familiar scent she longed so many years for. She tucks a strand of hair behind Spencer’s head, while whispering gently into her ear.)

Ashley: It’s…..

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