August 13, 2001: A few days later...
"Thanks for inviting me over for lunch" Laura said, walking into Nick and Tara's house, hand in hand with Brian.
"No problem, I thought we could have a nice afternoon together, like we used to.." Nick said, looking over at Tara and smiling at her.
"its so good to see you two back together again!" Laura said. She walked over to Tara and gave her a hug. She hadn't seen Tara since her and Nick had got back together.
"Its great to be back.." Tara replied, hugging Laura back.
"So, how's the house hunting going, Frick?" Nick asked. Over the past two days, Brian had decided to start looking for a new place to live. Possibly for him and Laura. Especially now since Tara and Nick were back together, and the babies were due in another two and a half months.
"Well I found this nice place, I think I might get it. Its close to you guys, a few neighbourhoods over, infact. Its in a nice gated area, with tons of security, which would be good so no fans can get in" Brian replied.
"Hey man, taht'd be awesome! We could still get together and play some ball and stuff"
"yeah, Id like that!" Brian said. He turned towards Laura and looked into her eyes.
"and i was kind of hoping that when I get my own place, you would move in with me.."
Laura's eyes widened at the thought, she loved Brian alot.
"Id love to, Brian" Laura replied with a smile. Brian leaned over and gave Laura a kiss. Nick made some AWWW noises at them, making Brian blush.
"Well... with all that said... and since we're in the mood for romance talk.. Tara and I have something important that we wanted to tell you" Nick said. He started to stand up, and stood behind Tara's chair, gently massaging her shoulders.
"Whats up Frack?" Brian asked seriously.
"Well, we're not telling many people, because we dont want to make it such a big big thing right now, but... Tara and I are getting married this weekend" Nick said with a smile.
"YOURE WHAT?" Brian asked, eyes wide open with shock.
"We're getting married this weekend, eloping... flying somewhere, getting married.." Nick said, giving Tara a kiss.
"Bro... you wouldnt let me miss your wedding, would you!?" Brian asked, feeling a little hurt.
"Well... we just didnt want to make it such a big thing, because Taras 7 months pregnant, and you know, we dont have that much time to plan anything.. why, did you want to come?" Nick asked.
"OF COURSE BRO!!! You're my little Frack!! I wouldnt miss it for the world!!! When are we leaving?" Brian asked.
"Tomorrow afternoon.. we're flying into Jamaica.. having a little beach ceremony... nothing traditional, except the vows of course. We're just gonna wear beach clothes" Nick replied.
"Kinda like a Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee wedding?" Brian grinned.
"No!" Tara replied with a laugh. "Nick meant we're gonna wear Jamaican beach clothes.. u know.. flowers in the hair and all that stuff.."
"Thats sooo romantic! What a great idea" Laura said.
"Please dont go telling everyone though, we dont want to make it a big thing, we just want a small ceremony for now.." Nick said.
"No problem, we'll keep our mouths shut!"
Laura and Brian stayed over at Nick and Taras place for a little while longer, and then left to leave the two lovebirds alone.
Shortly after Brian had dropped Laura off at her house, she started to pack things for her trip to Jamaica. Brian had told her not to worry about the tickets, he was going to take care of all that stuff. Laura grabbed all of her cool beach stuff, and tanning lotion, along with some good CDs to listen to along the beach. She also packed some nice nightwear for her nights with Brian...
Around 8pm that night, a knock came upon Lauras door. She looked at the time, it was too early to be Brian. Brian was supposed to come see her at 9pm, after talking to the travel people.
Laura opened the door to see a tall, skinny, blonde haired woman standing infront of her.
"Hello?" Laura said, not recognizing the woman.
"Are you Laura?" the woman asked.
"yeah, thats me.. who are you?" Laura asked, giving the woman a weird look.
"My name's Leigh Anne. Leigh Anne Wallace"
Laura thought for a moment, and then it suddenly hit her that Leigh Anne was Brians ex-girlfriend, the girl who had hurt Brians feelings terribly, previous to their meeting.
"what are you doing here, Leigh Anne?" Laura asked, a little curious.
"I want to talk to you about Brian.. can i come in?"
"uhmmm... alright.." Laura said, letting Leigh Anne into her place.
Leigh Anne and Laura took a seat down in the living room, where Laura was listening to some music by 98 Degrees.
"You know, despite whatever you heard about Brian and myself, I thought I should come to clear some things up, before you get yourself all wrapped in Brians life" Leigh Anne said. Laura sat there, waiting to hear what she had to say.
"First of all, Brian and I were more serious than you probably have imagined. We were engaged" She said. Laura looked a little surprised. Brian had never told her this.
"Thigns were going well between us, until I found out that Brian had a few problems... you see, even tho he seems to be a sweet guy, after awhile, his attitude changes, laura.. and I dont want him to hurt you the way that he hurt me". Laura laughed a little, she knew Brian couldnt hurt a fly! Literally!!
"what did he do?" Laura asked, trying to keep her laughter inside.
"Well, when he got into those moods, he would come home drunk sometimes, or even just plain angry, and things became really back. He'd try to hurt me, physically"
"Thats a bunch of shit, Leigh Anne! Brian is not like that"
"Just wait, you'll see, laura! Im only trying to protect you"
"Protect me? now why would you want to do that for? You just want Brian back for yourself, and i know it!" Laura said, starting tog et a bit angry. She stood up, making Leigh Anne stand up also.
"Thats absurd" Leigh Anne replied, sounding a little fake. "although, Im sure I would make him much more happier than you ever could.."
With that comment, Laura jumped towards Leigh Anne, making her stumble backwards. Leigh Anne grabbed Lauras hair, pulling it a little bit, while Laura grabbed some of Leigh Annes hair in return, and trying to kick Leigh Anne away from her. Laura started pushing Leigh Anne towards the wall, unable to see, making Leigh Anne trip over the coffee table, and landing on the ground. With that, Laura tackled Leigh Anne on the ground, starting to fight with her some more, looking something that came off of a Jerry Springer Episode.
"Laura!? Oh My God.. whats going on here?" Brian said, walking into the living room of Lauras place.
"Leigh Anne? is that you!? let go of Laura, right now!" Brian said, running towards the two blonde girls who were fighting on the floor. Brian grabbed Lauras arms and pulled her off of Leigh Anne, standing inbetween the two girls.
"What are you doing here?" Brian asked Leigh Anne, after making sure Laura was alright.
"I came to talk to Laura, got a problem with that?"
"yes I do! I made it clear to you over half a year ago that I wanted nothing to do with you and when you come back to try to ruin my life once again, I have a problem with that! I wont let you do it again, Leigh Anne"
"Me ruin your life? I dont think so" Leigh Anne said.
"yeah, you keep telling yourself that.. now get out of here before I call the police for harassment" Brian said. With that said Leigh Anne grabbed her purse, and left the house.
"Are you alright, baby?"
"Yeah... Im fine.." Laura said, laying her head against Brians chest. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close.
"I wont let her near you again..." Brian said, kissing her forhead.
"Hey K...." the answering machine played "please talk to me baby...I want to work this out... please give me another chance..."
AJs voice filled the room of Karines room at Mar and Kevs place.
*BEEP*
"I dont know how it got so crazy, but id do anything to set things right, cuz your love is sooo amazing.. baby your the best thing in my life..." AJ sang into the machine, yet another message from him to Karine.
"tell me the words to say, the road to take, to find a way back to your heart.. waht can i do? to get to you... and find a way back to your heart! Give me one more chance.. to give my love to you..cuz no one on this earth loves you like I do..." AJ said. With that, he hung up the phone once again, and the machine turned off.
Karine shook her head. She still loved AJ, even though she wouldnt admit it to anyone. They had been apart now for a few months, and she was still recovering from the situation.
She sat down on her couch and turned on her CD player, putting on the BSB CD album 3, Millennium.
Karine grabbed the cordless phone and dialed a number.
"hello?"
"Hey Tara.. whats up?"
"uhm, not much.. just packing some stuff.." Tara replied.
"packing? where are you going?" karine asked.
"Well, Nick and I are taking a little private trip together, for some time alone.. make up for lost time.." Tara said. Tara really wanted to tell Karine about the elope plans, however, Nick and her had agreed to only tell Brian and Laura, and tell everyone else after they get back from Jamaica, after they became husband and wife.
"Sounds kind of romantic.."
"yeah, it is" Tara replied. "Whats wrong? you sound kind of sad". Tara was one of Karines best friends, she could always tell if she was sad or something was wrong.
"AJ keeps calling me, Tara.. he wants to get bakc together"
"Yeah I know that... you wont give him a chance though, right?"
"How can i give him a chance when i dont trust him anymore?" Karine asked. Tara didnt know what to say.
"Sometimes, you have to move on in situations, and let them pass. Sometimes ifyou really love someone, you have to forgive them for their mistakes, and give them another chance" Tara said. Karine knew Tara was right, but she was unsure of this sitation. She knew AJ had always been a Ladies man... always flirting with the women..
"I have to go now tho, sorry Karine... think about what I said tho, K?"
"sure... call me when you get back alright?"
"Sure thing! See ya!" Tara parted, then hung up the phone.
Karine turned off the cell phone, softly banging the antenna against her chin.
She looked at the phone for a second, then dialed another number.
"Hi, AJ, its me..." Karine said softly...