*********************** AT VICKY'S HOUSE***********************

RING RING... "Hello," Answered a very anxious Vicky. "Vicky, It's Cass. I need you to come over to the little store at the corner of Maple and Main to pick up Alli. I need to get over there to help Cameron, Matt and everyone save Amanda and Alli needs to be somewhere safe," Said Cass. "Of course. I'll be right there," said Vicky. Vicky hung up the phone. Sean was standing behind her waiting for a report of what was going on.

"Well?" Asked Sean. "We've got to pick Alli up. Cass and Matt just got her and Cameron out of Lumina. Jordan Stark had them capitive," Said Vicky. "Steven. Kirkland. Get down here. We've got to go right now!!" Yelled Vicky. Is Alli okay?" Asked Sean. " Yeah, Cass didn't say anything about her being hurt. She's probably just scared for her mom and her brother or sister," answered Vicky. Steven came down with Kirkland. "We've got to pick up Alli. She needs our help," said Vicky. They left on their way to save Alli.

************* Vicky and the rest of the rescue team gets to the store**************

Cass was standing with his arm around a very upset Alli. She looked scared and like she was about ready to cry and by the mascara runs under her eyes you could tell that it was for at least a second time. Vicky got out of the car and went straight to Alli. She hugged Alli. " It's okay Alli, It's okay," whispered Vicky to Alli and she kinda rocked her back and forth. " I better get to the Cory house," said Cass." Joe knows know. He's got the cops out looking too," said Vicky." That's good. Amanda needs all of the help she can get," Said Cass. Cass walked away to his car, got in and drove away. Sean was standing behind Alli and Vicky. Steven got out of the car. He walked over to Alli and said," Alli. It's okay. He hugged her. Vicky couldn't help but, smile alittle. Kirkland was asleep in the car. It was 12:30am so it wasn't surprising. They all got back in the car and drove back to the cottage.

*******At the cottage*****

Steven and Kirk went to bed as soon as they got back. Vicky tried to convince Alli to lay down but, she was too worried about her mom." Well I'm going to go make some coffee. It's going to be a long night," said Vicky. Alli was sitting by Sean. He didn't know what to say. "Alli, you need to lay down or something," Said Sean. Alli didn't say anything. She put her head on Sean's shoulder.Sean put his arm around Alli and finally after awhile she fell asleep. She has been held capitive by Jordan and hadn't slept in almost two days. Vicky came back out. She smiled.

" At least you go her asleep Sean. She must trust you," Whispered Vicky. Sean just smiled.

Cameron was driving out of Bay City. Stark had Amanda in an abbanded warehouse about an hour outside of Bay City. The whole little team( Cameron, Matt, Cass etc) were all split up. When he got to the area the police were trying to talk David/ Stark into letting Amanda go. In the mean time Gary and Jake had gotten in through a lose panell even though Joe told them not to. Cameron was on edge hoping for the saftey of Amanda, his unborn baby and his brother. Joe was talking to David/ Jordan on a phone. All of a sudden eveyone heard a loud scream from the phone. It was Amanda. No one knew what was wrong. Jordan asked her what she was yelling about. It turnned out that Amanda was in labor. Jordan hung up and wouldn't answer. Cameron was affraid for his baby and Amanda. Finally Joe agreed to let Cameron go in the panell and try to save Amanda. Cameron was very clostrophobic but, he had survived in Boca Lyndia so he would survive now. He went in and he saw Amanda but, was affraid of what Jordan would do if he saw Cameron. Cameron had a gun that Joe had given him. He knew that if he had to he could protect him and Amanda.

He got closer. " Okay Stark. It's all over," Said Cameron. Cameron had his gun on Stark. Cameron shoot Stark. He had no pulse. Amanda was on the ground. Yelling for Cameron to help her. Cameron started to help Amanda up when all of the sudden the whole warehouse started to cave in. They both yelled.

From the outside everyone was in shock. The rescue team( The one of police and parametics) started to search for Amanda, Cameron, Jake and Gary. It didn't seem like there were any servivors. Cass called Vicky.

**** At the cottage***

The phone rang which made Alli jump. Vicky answered the phone. " Hello." "Vicky. It's Cass. Stark took Amanda into an old warehouse. Jake and Gary snuck in through a loose panell. Amanda went into labor and Cameron went in.The whole warehouse caved in. The rescue team says it doesn't look like there are any survivors," Said Cass. "Oh no. We'll be right over. Where is the warehouse?" Asked Vicky. It's on Long ST. Vicky hung up. She told Alli the story. Alli was anxious to get there but, Vicky told her that it isn't a safe place for her. She said that she wanted her and Sean to stay there with the boys and that she would call from her cell phone if anything happened. Alli didn't agree with Vicky but, had no choice because Vicky was her only was of getting there. Vicky was on her was to the warehouse and so was Josie. Amanda, Cameron, Gary, Jake and the unborn baby were all in the warehouse. Alli and Sean were stuck there to wait. Everyone was waiting to find out who had lived and who didn't make it..........

Chapter 17

Vicky got to the warehouse first. She saw the warehouse and relized that it didn't look too good. She saw Cass and went right over."Vicky, good your here," said Cass."Have they gotten anyone out?" Asked Vicky. "No, not yet. They just sent in a rescue team," said Cass. Another car pulled up into the mess. It was Josie. She ran over to were Cass and Vicky were. " Have they found Gary?" Asked Josie. "No, they haven't found anyone," said Cass. Then Lila came up. "Oh, your okay," siad Lila. Lila hugged Cass. " How's Amanda, Cameron and everyone?" She asked." They haven't gotten anyone out yet, They just sent a rescue team in about an hour ago. The building is so big that they will take awhile," Said Cass. About an hour later the whole lot beside the warehouse was full of concerned family. Rachel, Paulena, Remy, Nick, Marley, Donna and many other Bay City residents.

**** At Vicky's cottage ***

"I wish someone would call all ready," said Alli. "Yeah, I know," said Sean. " I know I come off to them as if I hate Cameron and my new brother or sister but, it's not really that. I just hate that everything is changing so fast and I can't do anything to stop it," said Alli. " That's the way it felt when I moved to Bay City. It seems like they all think they know what's best for me," Said Sean. " Yeah I know. My mom and a lot of other people I care about are fighting for their lives and I'm not even allowed to be there," said Alli.

**** Back at the warehouse ***

" Amanda, Amanda," said Cameron. Cameron was crawlling on the floor. He was very weak. He couldn't find Amanda. Then he heard screaming and knew that it was Amanda. He finally found her in the corner of the room. Matt was right beside her." Cameron. The baby is comming," said Amanda. "It's okay Amanda. Don't panick. When Gary and I were kids our mom went into labor during a really bad snow storm. Our dad was gone. Gary delivered our sister. If.... When I find Gary everything will be okay," Said Cameron. Cameron knew if he yelled he might make the whole warehouse cave in more. He crawelled around. He left Amanda for a short time but, knew she would be okay because she was with Matt. He went through the little hall well what was left of it. He didn't see anyone. He knew that they were there somewere. He saw movment to one side. He went over. It was Gary. "Gary, you've gotta help. Amanda is having the baby," said Cameron. " She's having it right now," said Gary. " Yes, we've got to hurry," said Cameron. Gary got up. He look around. "Were's Jake?" Asked Gary. "I didn't know he was here," Said Cameron. "Yeah, He might be able to help us. He delievered Steven," Said Gary. " I'm here,'" Said Jake. He was under a big box. " Good." Said Cameron. Gary and Cameron got Jake out from under the box. They all got back over to Amanda. Amanda was screaming her head off. She didn't think they were comming back. " I thought something happened to you," Said Amanda. " Okay. Here are the two best non-doctor baby experts," Said Cameron. After a lot of yelling and a lot of fighting and crying and screaming Amanda had the baby. " It's a girl," Said Gary. Gary gave the baby girl to Amanda. " I have a baby girl," said Cameron. " I haven't even gotten a chance to think of a name," said Amanda. "How about Kathren," said Cameron. " Oh, that's a good name.Okay and now a middle name," Said Amanda. " How about Marie," Said Amanda." Don't forget Cory," said Matt. " Okay," Said Cameron. " Hey Gary," Said Cameron. " Yeah," Said Gary. " Meet you neice Kathren Marie Cory Sinclair. "Hi. Katie," said Gary." Jake, Gary, Matt. Thank you so much," Said Amanda.

All of the sudden a parametic came over. " I found them" he said. They all rushed over. They took each of them out seperatly. Amanda went first with the baby. They were all rushed to BCUH. Vicky called Alli.

**** At Vicky's cottage ***

RING RING

"Hello," Said Sean. " Sean, put Alli on," said Vicky. " Alli. It's Vicky," Said Sean. " Did they find mom?" Asked Alli. "Yes. They found your mom right after she had your new baby sister. Jake and Gary delievered her," said Vicky. " I have a sister," said Alli looking at Sean. " Vicky, what did they name her?" Asked Alli. " Kathren Marie Cory Sinclair," Said Vicky. " They are all being taken to BCUH. Your grandmother is comming down to bring you, Steven, Kirk and Sean here. Your mother is excited to see you," said Vicky. " Okay. We'll be waiting. Tell my mom that I love her," said Alli. "I sure will. Bye," Said Vicky. Alli hung up. My mom's okay, Cameron, Gary, Matt, Jake and my new sister," said Alli. " Does your sister have a name?" Asked Sean sarcastically because all she called her was her new sister. " Yes. Kathren Marie Cory Sinclair," Said Alli. " Not, too snoby," said Sean. " It's not nearly as bad as Alexandra Elizabeth Cory Folwer," said Alli. " Yeah, That's really bad," said Sean. Alli glared at him. "I'm kidding Alli. Gezzz," said Sean. Rachel came to the door. Grandma I'm so glad mom is alright. Rachel hugged Alli. You and me both. " Steven Kirk," Said Alli. They didn't come. " I'll got get them," Said Sean. Sean ran upstairs to get them. " Did you see Kathren? " Asked Alli. " Yes, she is very small. Too small. They said that she might not ...well you know what I mean,'" said Rachel." Does Mom know?" Asked Alli." Your mom is completley out of it. She is having a hard time staying awake from the medication," said Rachel. Sean came down then with Kirk and Stven. They all went to the hospital to see everyone.

Chapter 18

Cameron was in with Amanda when everyone got there. Cameron was okay other than the fact that he had to get a few stiches. Amanda on the other hand had to get some x-rays. Gary was being treated for a sprained wrist and Matt was okay. Jake had some bumps and bruises no big deal.He was lucky you could say. Amanda was very worried about"Katie" as her uncle Gary nicknamed her. Katie was too small. She was very low in birth weight. Everyone was worried.Rachel started to ask the doctor all of these questions. Alli was concerened about her mom but, there was only one vistor at once allowed to see her and Cameron was already in there. So Alli sat down by Sean who hadn't said anything for awhile.

" Are you going to go see Jake?" Asked Alli. "Yeah. Not right now though. You need me here," he said. Then as to act like a big tough guy again he said," Well Vicky is probably huvering over him right now trying to make sure he is alright." " Yeah. I just wish Cameron would have some consideration for the rest of this family and let one of us have sometime to see her. I heard the doctor tell my grandma that she has to be taken for somemore tests in a few minutes. They said the test could take from 1- 3 hours depending on what they find. They said if they find that there is a problem they might have to operate." " Yeah. If you want to see her you might have to drag him outta there," said Sean." " Yeah. I know. I've got an idea. I'll go to the window and wave like an idiot untill mom let's me in," said Alli. " Okay Alli. Just don't make yourself look too desperate. It will ruin your little image," said Sean. " Ha ha. very funny," said Alli. Alli went up to the window. She saw her mom and Cameron talking. She looked in and finally after what felt like forever her mom glanced over. Alli waved feeling as stupid as she thought she would. Amanda mostioned her in. Alli shuck her head no. Cameron came out to ask her why. " Well Cameron I can't got in because there's only one person allowed at a time," said Alli. "Well. Go ahead in. You mom has missed you," said Cameron.

Alli stepped in. " Hi mom. How are you feeling?" Asked Alli. " I've been better. Are you okay. Stark didn't do anything to you did he?" Asked Amanda. " No. He was just trying to scare me and to keep me out of the picture because I knew too much," said Alli. Alli sat down in the chair next to her mom. "So, you've heard about Katie," said Amanda. " Yes. I'm so sorry mom. I know when I found out that I acted like a brat but, it's not that I don't love her it's just........ Amanda cut in," It's just that your so much like me. You don't like change. You got that from me," said Amanda. " Your just so stubborn Alli. You don't even try to except change. Now you got that from you dad," said Amanda. Alli laughed.

" Ms. Cory," said a nurse. "Yes," said Amanda worried like. " It's about your baby. We need to talk over a few things that will need to be done," said the nurse. "Is the father still here?" She asked. " Yes. Alli go get Cameron," Said Amanda.

Alli went and found Cameron. Amanda and Cameron were in with the doctor for what seemed like forever. Alli, Rachel, Paulena,Joe, Remy, Nick, Matt, Josie and Gary all sat in one big group.Sean had gone to see Jake. No one said anything. They just waited.

Finally a doctor came out. "Is the baby okay?" Asked Rachel. " The baby is going to need a blood transfussion. Her father will be giving it to her," said the doctor. Cameron and the doctor left. Josie and Gary were still not completley back together. NOTE: IN MY VERSION CAMERON IS THE FATHER AND JOSIE HAS NOT HAD THE BABY YET. Josie was going to have her baby soon. Josie got this very strange look on her face. " What's wrong Josie?" Asked Matt." I think... I think.. I'm having the baby," said Josie. " What. your not due for another month," said Gary. Gary was all in a pantice. " Hey, Jos good time to have it. Your already in a hospital," said Nick. " Very funny Nick," said Josie and she tried to get up. Gary was up already and was helping her up. For two people who weren't speaking they sure started talking again quickly.Gary helped Josie up and got her to the front desk.

" I'm going to go in and see Amanda," said Rachel. She got up and walked to Amanda's room. " How are you feeling?" Asked Rachel. What's going on out there. I heard a lot of people yelling. Is something wrong?" Asked Amanda. " No, Josie went into labor," said Rachel. " Hey Cameron lucked out. He almost had kids with the same birthday," said Amanda. " Amanda, Your not being fair to Cameron," said Rachel. " I know I know. I just... I'm so worried about Katie and everything is happening so fast," said Amanda. " I know Amanda. Everything happens for a reason though. It's just sometimes you can't figure out what that reason is," said Rachel. " That baby" continued Rachel is one of the Cory women now and she is a stronge fighter like all of us Cory women." The doctors came in to take Amanda down to get some tests.

" Alli, I need to talk to you," said Sean. " Okay...." said Alli. Sean got up. They walked over to the area away from her family. " Okay. Go ahead," said Alli. " Umm. Well I really like you and I think you like me. Right? " " Yeah. I like you," said Alli. "Well,what do you think about goin out sometime. I mean like after your mom and your sister are outta the hospital.Untill then I mean I can just like stay her with you to keep you company or somthin you know so you had someone to talk to if you need someone to talk to. Ya know what I mean? " Yeah I know what you mean," said Alli. " So what do you think? " Asked Sean.

Chapter 19

Alli stood looking at Sean. She didn't say anything for a minute. Then a smile started to creep over her face. " Yeah," said Alli kinda laughing. " Yeah," said Sean. " Yeah," said Alli. Sean was all a big smile now. Vicky came over to them. "Sean, Jake is being let out now. They said he can go home in a hour or so. Are you going to be comming home with us or are you going to stay with Alli and her family?" Asked Vicky. Sean looked at Alli. " Yeah. I'm gonna stay here,"said Sean. Vicky walked away and Alli and Sean walked back to her family hand in hand.

Amanda was in getting her tests done. She was very worried about Katie. In the mean time Cameron had just given blood for Katie. Now he was back out in the waiting room.He saw Alli first." Alli. Has anyone come out with news on your mom?" Asked Cameron. "No, they have her in right now. They are putting her through some tests," said Alli. A little while later. The doctor came out. It was the doctor for Katie. " Mr.Sinclair," said the doctor. Alli got up and walked over too.

" Well. Since the baby was born too early her lungs weren't fully developed. She can't breath on her own. We have her on a resperator right now. If that doesn't work the baby might not make it," said the doctor. Cameron was completly in shock. He was silent for a minute. Alli just started to cry frantically. Sean held Alli untill she calmed down. Amand was back now. Cameron went in to explain it to her.

Everyone just waited.

Meanwhile Josie and Gary were in there own hospital room. Josie was having the baby. She was doing fine. Gary was there for her even though he had been SO mad at her before. Josie had the baby it was a boy but, now it was time to name it. Gary told her that it was up to her. She thoguth for a few minutes. " Well. I think I have come up with the perfect name," said Josie. "Okay. Let's hear it," said Gary. "Patrick Michael Sinclair," said Josie. " I think that's a perfect name," said Gary. The nurse took Patrick to the nursery.

Everyone else just waited for the news for Katie..... finally the doctor came out....

Chapter 20

Cameron almost ran to the doctor. The doctor smiled. " The baby is going to be okay," said the doctor. Cameron almost yelled. "Yes," said Cameron. " I can come back in a few minutes and explain this to you and Ms. Cory," said the doctor. The doctor left. Cameron went to tell Amanda about Kathren. "Amanda, Katie is alright," said Cameron. " She is. I was so worried," said Amanda. " I know. So was I," said Cameron. " Hey. I want to tell Gary the good news. Where is he?" Asked Cameron. " You don't know Cameron?" Asked Amanda. " Know what?" Asked Cameron. " Josie went into labor about 5 hours ago. She just had the baby about an hour ago,"said Amanda. " I didn't even know that. I just thought Gar took her home to get some rest," said Cameron. Amanda could tell that Cameron wanted to go see the new baby. " What did she have?" Asked Cameron. " A boy. She named it Patrick Michael Sinclair," said Amanda. " I feel like I should go see him or something," said Cameron. " Well, Cameron you should go see him. He is your son," said Amanda. " Okay. I'll be back really soon. I promise," Cameron left.

" I can't believe him," said Alli. " Cameron isn't leaving is he?" Asked Sean. " He sure is. Straight to see Josie and his new son," said Alli. Alli rolled her eyes. " Well. May be I should go see if mom is alright," said Alli. " Yeah. she needs someone right now," said Sean. Alli went to vist her mom.

She tapped lightly on the door. Amanda was sitting up in bed. She wipped her eyes quickly. " Alli honey what are you doing here?" Asked Amanda." The whole family is out there mom. We've all been here waiting to see if Katie is alright," said Alli. " Well at least someone stayed," said Amanda. The doctor came in. Alli went back out so he could talk to Amanda.

Meanwhile Cameron was meeting his son Patrick. Cameron just couldn't believe how one day he didn't have any kids and with in two days he had a beautiful daughter and a wondeful son. He was over joyed. He relized what would make him the happiest man in the world. If he married the woman of his dreams Amanda. He desided to propose to her soon.

Cameron was wheeling Amanda and Katie out of the hospital. At the same time Gary was wheeling Josie out of the hospital but, only she had Patrick. Gary and Josie desided to try to work things out. He was moving back in and was going to help Josie raise Patrick. Cameron of course was going to visit him. Cameron was taking Amanda back to the Cory's. He was going to wait just a little while untill he poped the BIG question.

Alli and Sean were at the Lucky Lady. " Well Alli. You said that when your mom and sister were okay that you would go out with me," said Sean. Alli nodded. Sean continued. " Well what about tomorrow night around seven I pick you up and we go to the movies?" Asked Sean. " That sounds great," said Alli. " Okay then seven," said Sean. " I better get home. My mom is still all moody from having Katie and she isn't a very understanding person when it comes to me comming home late,"said Alli. " Okay. I'll see you later," said Sean. " Bye," said Alli.

After Alli was gone Sean was sitting there by himself. YES!!! he said to himself. He was so happy he finally had had enough courage to ask her out. Now he just had to wait untill tomorrow night. Alli was standing outside. She said," Finally." In other words finally he asked me out. Now what am I going to wear she thought to herself. Alli headed home...

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