Chapter 9

~ Almost a week later~

Lance had been released from the hospital a few days ago. Shelby still hadn’t left him for more then 5 minutes. The final day in the hospital were spent in his room. They hadn’t officially started dating but everyone could tell it wouldn’t; be long until they did or so they though.

“Here you baby.” Shelby said as she handed Lance a glass of water as she sat down on the couch with Lance. He was watching TRL. “ You feeling ok?” she asked as she pressed her lips to his forehead.

“ Just fine mom.” Lance replied with a small laugh.

“I didn’t know your mom was here when did she get here?” Shelby asked jokingly.

“I Love you, you know that right.” Lance said as he took her small hand into his.

“I do too.” Shelby replied.

“You do?” Lance stuttered out. Had he heard her right? Had she said what he thought she did?

“Yeah I love me too.” Shelby replied with a smile. She knew what Lance meant, she loved him to but the words didn’t seem to mean much anymore since what happen with Justin.

“ No I meant-.” Lance said as Shelby interrupted him. She pressed her lips to his and kissed him.

“I know what you meant Baby.” Shelby said as she pulled away just in time as JC, Kate, Joey and Alex who was carrying baby Meia walked into the house.

“Excuse me haven’t you heard of knocking?” Shelby asked. “ I mean we could have been doing something.” She said as a goofy grin crept across her face. The kind of that you get after your first kiss or when your crush finally acknowledges your existence.


“ Well deal with it sister.” Alex said as she sat down in the couch with Meia in her arms.

“Today at #1 by your votes, Nsync, This I promise you” Carson said as the room went silent and they watched the video. It was odd to watch anything from the past that had Justin in it. As the video ended the room had filled more people. Johnny, Chris, Kelly and Maria had arrived. “ I hope you all enjoyed the flash back show. On Tomorrow’s show Michelle Branch and Kid rock along with a special guest host. Have a great night and a great day. Later days.” Carson said as Lance shut off the TV.

“ How weird is that?” JC said breaking the silence.

“I know.” Shelby said as she wiped a tear form her eye. That had been their song. Their as in her and Justin. She had met them the day they recorded and Justin had dubbed song as their song. It would have been the song they’d dance to at their wedding too.

“He’ll never hurt you again you know that.” Chris said as he kissed her forehead.

“ I know he won’t it’s just-.” Shelby started to say before she stopped. “ Never mind. This is my pity party this is Lance’s Day. I don’t; want to spoil it.” She said as Lance squeezed her hand making sure she knew she’d be safe with him forever and always.

“ Lets get that Grill lighted up then. I’m starved.” Joey said as everyone began to laugh. That was typical Joey and everyone knew it.

~*~*~*~*

“ About damn time you got here Brit.” Justin said he walked into the visiting room.

“I got caught up sorry, but I’m here aren’t I?” Britney said firmly.

“I guess.” Justin replied. “ So have you started the plan?”

“Morgan has.” Britney said as Justin grinned. His plan had begun. No one wouldn’t know what hit them until it was too late.

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