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New Braunfels Herald Zeitung (Newspaper) - November 5, 2000, New Braunfels, Texas /AV NEW^gdlliKFELS inHERALD-ZEITGNG — , ti' -:— - — -----—7— -- WW- ' Vol. 149, No, 270 Inside ► Heritage Market 46 pages in 4 sections November 5, 2000 I^^AY ^efV*n^ ^oma^ County since 1852 Record turnout in early voting $1.00 Heritage Society of New Braunfels invites everyone to New Braunfels Civic Center for a step back in time during the Heritage Antique Market./! C► Wurst 5K Run Randy Arias and Efrain Valasquez, left to right, finished the Wurst 5K run/walk at Landa Park./1B► CL Regatta Three sailors jockey for position during the Canyon Lake Regatta on Saturday./! B► Royal Purples A gritty bunch of New Braunfels Royal Purples battled the top-ranked San Antonio Cougars for three hours in the Alamo City Fall Fastpitch Classic./3BIndex Abby.............................................2C Business................................9-10A Classified................................1-12D Stammtisch..................................3C Forum...........................................6A Local/Metro...................................4A Obituaries.................................3A Sports....................................1-4B Today............................................2A Television...........................TV Week www.herald-zeitung.com K*y code 77 From Staff Reports Comal County'Clerk Joy Streater said a record turnout of 13,046 people participated in early voting through Friday, not includ-ing 1,250 mail-out ballots that were returned. That means that more than 25 percent of the county's 55,000 registered voters have already voted. "We have broken all records," Streater said. "The most we've ever done is 9,000, and we are thrilled beyond words." Streater said 1,667 people voted Friday. The county normally has about 800 voters a day. "Maybe people were just excited about voting this year," she said. Voters are considering if Gov. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney or Vice President Al Gore and Joe Lieberman will lead the country for the next four years. Several third-party candidates also are running for the presidency and vice presidency. Voters also are considering a number of other state and local races, including United States Senator, United States District 21 Representative, Texas railroad commissioner, several positions on the Texas Supreme Court and others. Locally, voters also must consider whether incumbent Gloria Clennan, Democrat, or Republican Sherman Krause will be the county's tax assessor. Lester Leissner is facing Robert Rubio for Precinct 2 Constable, and Ben Scroggin See TURNOUT/!GA Sample ballots/!I-!2A Tax assessor-collector race/Below Polling places/5A, !!A Bulverde NW goes to polls/4A Wurst of times Festival-goers flock to Kartoffel Puffer booth CHRIS PACE/Herald-Zeitung John Heberling, from Braunfels, Germany, and Jerry Anne Wehman (above) serve up Kartoffel Puffer plates Saturday at Wurstfest. Onions, potatoes and batter (below) are mixed into large buckets and then fried. By Jo Lee Ferguson Staff Writer It consumes 6,000 lbs. of potatoes and almost 2,000 eggs a year, and nobody bats an eye. But many people do, however, open a willing mouth and a hungry stomach to the Bracker* Volunteer Fire Department's Kartoffel Puffers, or German potato pancakes — a favorite food of many visitors at New Braunfels' annual Wurstfest. "They come in droves," Carol Hamann of San Antonio, said. Hamann was helping at the fire department's Wurstfest booth Saturday. "Usually, the line goes all the way out the door," she said, and added that people just cannot seem to get enough of the crispy pancakes. "They come back year after year for potato pancakes." Hamann tried the potato pancakes for the first time this year. "They're very unique and they're very good," she said. "When you see them, you think, 'hashbrowns.' But when you taste them, there are a variety of flavors in there." Melford Geoig and his wife, Laverne, are charter members of the volunteer fire department, which was organized in 1968. The group began sponsoring a booth at Wurstfest from Today's entertainment schedule/4A the beginning and has always served the German potato pancakes. One of the group's older members, now deceased, proposed the idea of selling the pancakes, Melford Georg said. "It's grown and grown," Georg said. "We've kept it up every year." The fire department has come a long way from when it first started serving the potato pancakes at Wurstfest in the late 1960s. When the group first started participating in the event, it did not have the modern, two-story booth it now uses. "We fried (the pancakes) in a tent," Georg said. "We just had a little of grill." The group also had no hot water in its booth. Volunteers had to use a community hot water heater at the Wurstfest grounds at that time, Geoig See PUFFERS/!0A More rain forecast in Comal thru today From Staff Reports New Braunfels and Hill Country residents who enjoyed a break Saturday from recent severe rain and flash flooding should batten dowTi their hatches, tune in the radio and prepare for more. Aldis Strautins, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New Braunfels said more severe thundershowers are likely today. "We're not looking for the kind of tropical event we experienced in the October 1998 flood, but we're going with a flash flood watch through today," he said. The NWS is forecasting an 80 percent chance of thundershowers today and this evening, some possibly severe with locally heavy rainfall, Strautins said. Winds will be IO to 15 mph out of the southeast, except in the neighborhood of thundershowers, when they will be stronger and gusty. High temperatures, he said, would be between 71 and 76 degrees; lows tonight will be in the lower 60s. An upper level system approaching from the west will be responsible for today s weather. "It looks to be quite strong, which is why we're expecting there might be some severe weather in this," he said. A cold front associated with it will push through tonight, bringing drier air and sunshine Monday. "We need the rain, but it should bring a little breather in between," Strautins said. The forecaster cautioned that with the ground as saturated as it is from recent rain, some flash flooding is possible today, especially at all area low water crossings. "Definitely be careful of low water crossings. With those locally heavy rainfalls, flash flooding is possible, especially since we've had so much rain lately." Saturday evening, county and city officials reported no high water-related problems and no road closures. "We're watching to see what happens Sunday," one dispatcher said. Strautins recommended that residents monitor weather carefully today. "I would say they need to keep abreast of the situation and make sure they're aware of what's going on. They shouldn't panic or anything, but monitor local media or listen to NOAA weather radio," he said. Clennan, Krause square off in assessor race By Ron Maloney Staff Writer Incumbent Democrat county assessor/tax collector Gloria Clennan this year faces in Republican Sherman Krause the first serious challenge for her job in a quarter of a century. Clennan wants one more term — her seventh — to finish work she has begun, poising her county department to move into this century in which the population here is expected to double and by some estimates even quadru ple. Krause, a 10-year BPL. ^ employee with the JRp ySBf Texas Natural Re sources Conservation Commission, wants to A do it, instead. ^•*pj - He has mounted a jBBLgg I CLENNAN tough and credible challenge for the job of a county official who has been secure in her KRAUSE position for decades — and by all accounts, has done a good job. Clennan wants to accomplish many of the same things Krause does — it is just that she better understands from the perspective of having done it what has to happen to accomplish the goals they share. "I'm with Sherman on technology," said Clennan, who has opened a branch office in Sattler and is investigating other ways to make her office and its services more accessible to the public. She has brought a computer system online that connects the county tax off ice to the appraisal district and other county offices. "I want to finish what I've started, and then I'm going to hang up my hat," Clennan said. She needs one more term to build the See ASSESSOR/! 0A ;
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Friday, 3:00 PM Update Looks as if Hansel Robles and the Mets dodged a bullet, and it was not an arm injury that forced Robles out of yesterday's game. Adam Rubin reported that Robles was favoring his side, so it could be that he simply strained an oblique muscle on his pick-off attempt. While no injury is good news, this is much better than hearing that it is an arm injury. Update to follow… Update: St. Lucie radio broadcast says Robles threw a couple of warm-up pitches afterward with trainer watching, but then departed. — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinESPN) April 5, 2013 Well, this is surely unfortunate… Hansel Robles had to leave the opener in St. Lucie for the Mets tonight in the fourth inning with an undisclosed injury. The injury occurred on an errant pick-off throw. It was originally believed to be an arm injury, while Adam Rubin speculates it might be a side muscle injury. Up to the point he was hurt, Robles had a stat line of 3.1 IP with two earned runs allowed off five hits w...
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Casa Suenos...'House of Dreams', Overlooking the Sea of Cortez!(28 Reviews)
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- Minimum stay:1-7 nights
- Sleeps:12
- Bedrooms:6
- Bathrooms:6.5
- Property type:Estate
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Ask Manager
- Wheel chair accessible:No
About the Property
Six bedrooms 5 full baths, 2 half baths and attached kids suite Luxury Estate
The home surrounds a spacious pool and patio area, with views to the Ocean and beyond! Truly, your own Private Oasis! Oversize, free form , mosaic tile pool, complete with Beach Entry, large tanning shelf for lounges and the kids...waterfall, and built in seating. Hot Tub for 8-10, with waterfall, Large Palapa, complete with outdoor kitchen, Gas Grill, Refrigerator., Sink, lighting, stereo sound, granite counters, ceiling fan, and granite bar, with chair height seating. Lush tropical landscaping, and the beauty of the Sea of Cortez in the distance! Generous covered patio areas feature Comfy seating, Dining Area, ceiling fans, lighting, stereo sound, marble flooring, and lovely vine covered walls and columns.
Impressive handcrafted iron lighting fixtures illuminate the property inside and out, while landscape lighting gives a soft glow to the beautiful plantings and palm trees.The estate is constructed and decorated with classic Mexican woodwork with iron accents and comfortable furnishings. There are ceiling fans in every room as well as patio.. Music is wired inside and out for your listening pleasure, and beautiful rattan, cushioned lounge chairs, Wicker dining table and chairs, with plenty of additional seating groups all with cushions for your comfort. Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the Sea of Cortez. Sit by the large fire pit while star gazing and viewing the night lights along the San Jose coastline.
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Member since: 2012
Property Type
- Estate
- 7000 sq. ft.
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 12
Children Welcome:
Wonderful home for children! One level living, large outdoor patio areas, as well as grass.Pool has extended tanning shelf, very shallow, and a great place to splash and play. 2 Pack and Plays on property, car seat, High Chair, Jumpy Chair, Pool Toys, Boogie Boards, Inflatables...Plenty of outdoor covered areas to escape the sun. Newly remodeled Children's Suite includes 2 separate sleeping areas complete with bunkbed and wall mounted big screen tv for games/movies! Fridge and Microwave as well....moreless
- Non Smoking Only
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Catering Available
- Breakfast - Included In Price
- Lunch - Booking Possible
- Dinner - Booking Possible
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
- Chauffeur
- Concierge
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Staff
Wheelchair Inaccessible:
The house does not have ramp access for wheelchair accessibility, however , the house is entirely single level living , with access to all areas and outdoor amenities by wheelchair? Primary access to the house would be gentle steps at front entry. Please contact Property Manager for more complete details and suggestions....moreless
Bedrooms: 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12
- Bedroom 3: 1 king
- Bedroom 2: 1 double
- Bedroom 1: 1 king
- Bedroom 5: 1 king
- Bedroom 4: 1 king
Bedroom 6: 1 double
Guest Suite with Morning Kitchen, 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin bed...moreless
- Individually air conditioned, Ceiling fans,spacious, with luxury linens, walk in closets with built-in bureaus, and generous bath rooms with beautifully tiled walk in shower...moreless
Bathrooms: 6 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
- Bathroom 7: toilet
- Bathroom 6 pool bath: toilet, shower
- Bathroom 5: toilet, shower
Bathroom 4: toilet, shower
Granite and marble finishes, double sinks and vanity's...moreless
Bathroom 3: toilet, shower
Granite and marble finishes, double sinks and vanity's...moreless
Bathroom 2: toilet, shower
Granite and marble finishes, Double sinks and vanity's...moreless
Bathroom 1 Master: toilet, shower, jetted tub
Private retreat, 400 Sq. ft, Garden room with fountain, Ahhh...moreless
- All baths have custom tile work,granite and marble finishes, large walk in showers, Rain Style Shower heads, as well as Standard heads. Radiant floor heat to keep your feet warm.! Walk in Closets , complete with Dresser Storage Drawers. Master Bath area is more like a Spa.... Complete with Double Vanities, Dressing Table,Huge Walk in Shower with Double Shower heads...Oversized Jetted Tub, with hand held shower..Separate Toilet area, 2 Large Walk in Closets, complete with dresser drawer storage, and ample hanging space. Garden Room , open to the Sun, handsome tile and canterra stone fountain! ...moreless
Other Amenities
- Airport transfer with personal driver included. Breakfast Service prepared daily, except Sunday, by our Butler (your groceries) Rental car delivery available. All linens and towels provided Morning maid 'Tidy Service', is included with all rentals. Concierge services, In-House Spa Services, Pre-Arrival Grocery Shopping Available On call property management company available to handle any problems that may arise. Secure gated community Property has its own security gate at driveway entry...moreless
DVD Player:
BluRay Player in Living Room... DVD available in Media Room...moreless
- Satellite / Cable:
House is complete with hard-wired stereo speakers! Individual Controls for all areas, including Palapa and Poolside Patios....moreless
Complete Media Room with Surround Sound, DVD/4K Blue Ray Players, New 70" 4K HD TV, Comfy Leather Furnishings, Ceiling Fans, French Doors open to Pool n Patio areas....moreless
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Bay/Sound
- Caves
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Duty Free Shops
- Festivals
- Marina
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Reefs
- Restaurants
- Synagogues
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Babysitter
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Gambling Casinos
- Horseback Riding
- Paddle Boating
- Photography
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Whale Watching
Location Type
Beach View:
The home is directly across from a lovely small beach, with a surf break just off shore. Surfing school and Beach Chairs available. Access thru our newly constructed tunnel!...moreless
Casa Suenos is perfectly located between San Jose and Cabo San Lucas. Lots of Downtown Shopping, Restaurants, Galleries, and Local Fare! ...moreless
Mountain View:
Many mountains are visible from the house...'Little Diamondhead', (Punta Gorda) is located along the Bay of Palmilla, in the distance!...moreless
- Ocean View
Casa Suenos is it's own self-contained Resort!! Large pool, patios, gardens, and firepit. Maid and Butler service is included as well. Your own 6 star compound!...moreless
Water View:
Casa Suenos has fabulous views of Palmilla Bay, and the Sea of Cortez! Also distant views to Punta Gorda ....moreless
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Deepsea Fishing
- Equestrian Events
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Mountaineering
- Paragliding
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Snorkeling
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Surf Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water Skiing
- Water Tubing
- Wind-Surfing
- Child's Highchair
Breakfast nook seats up to six. Kitchen Island with seating for 4-6. Dining table sits up to 12. Outdoor dining up to 12 at table. Palapa can seat 9-10, at chair height granite bar....moreless
- Dining Area
- Seating for 12 people
Air Conditioning:
Each area is complete with separate ducted Central Air Conditioning , with individual thermostats. 10 Separate Systems....moreless
- Clothes Dryer:
Living Room and Master Bedroom have large stone gas fireplaces!...moreless
Fitness Room / Equipment:
A new fully equipped gym was recently added. Pictures available on our Listing.....moreless
- Garage:
- Hair Dryer
Wi-Fi Available. Audio/Video Streaming is not available. Internet for email and web surfing....moreless
- Iron & Board
Linens Provided:
Complete Household Package, including luxury bed linens , Soft n Fluffy Towels, Oversized Pool Towels....moreless
Living Room:
Gorgeous Decorator Furnished , 2 Full Sized Sofas, 2 large Leather Arm Chairs with Ottomans...Vaulted and Beamed Ceiling, Wet Bar, HD Television, Ceiling Fans, Oversize French Doors open to outside....moreless
Off-Street Parking in Motor Court for 6-8 cars, as well as Garage Parking for 2-3 cars....moreless
Towels Provided:
Soft n Fluffy Bath Towels, and Oversized Pool Towels....moreless
- Washing Machine:
Coffee Maker:
Krups , 10 Cup Pot, complete with filters. Stay-Warm Carafe available as well....moreless
Dishes & Utensils:
Complete Kitchen package....Dishes etc...for 12. Utensils, Gadgets, Knives, Blender......moreless
- Dishwasher:
Complete Custom Gourmet Chefs Kitchen.. Sub Zero Refrig, Viking Gas Range with Double Oven, as well as Convection Oven. Large Island with separate sink prep area., and bar style seating for 4-6.....moreless
- Microwave:
Double Gas Oven, one with Convection Option. Viking Warming Drawer, with Steam Control....moreless
Pantry Items:
House is complete with Started Package of Paper Supplies. Plastic wrap, Ziplock Bags, Aluminum Foil, Dishwasher Detergent , and Dish Soap. ...moreless
48' Sub Zero Stainless Refrigerator with Ice Maker. Separate Wine/Beverage Refrig, as well as Separate Ice Maker, with Bin Storage....moreless
- Stove:
- Toaster:
Cabo offers many options for boating! Everything from small Pangas for local fishing, to large Sportfishing Yachts. Charter yachts are available at Puerto Los Cabos Marina, as well as Cabo San Lucas....moreless
Deck / Patio:
Over 3000 sq. ft., of canterra stone and travertine flooring, appx., 1000+ sq ft., of covered patio, complete with ceiling fans and stereo sound. Large n Comfy Seating, as well as outdoor dining....moreless
Several Championship Courses within 10-12 min drive. Cabo del Sol,Campestre, Cabo Real, Puerto Los Cabos, about 20 mins.. Diamante', a Golf Digest top 50 Course, about 30 mins, on Pacific Side!...moreless
Lanai / Gazebo:
Large free standing thatched roof Palapa. Wet Bar, Granite Counters, refrig., Granite Counters, seating for 10....moreless
Lawn / Garden:
Professional Staff maintains the Gorgeous and Lush garden areas, complete with Tropical Plants, Seasonal Flowers, Colorful vines cover the stone facades. Landscape Lighting creates a theatrical mood!...moreless
Outdoor Grill:
GE Monogram Professional Series Gas Grill, with Rotisserie. 2 Large Side Burners. Palapa Area complete with Sink, Refrig., Lighting, ceiling fan, stereo sound. Large Granite bar , seating for 10...moreless
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
House Cleaning
- Housekeeper Included
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peak season
Feb 19 - Jun 15, 2017
5 night min stay
off peak 2017
Jun 16 - Oct 15, 2017
3 night min stay
Value season 1
Oct 16 - Nov 21, 2017
3 night min stay
Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 22 - Nov 29, 2017
5 night min stay
Value Season 2
Nov 30 - Dec 19, 2017
3 night min stay
Christmas/New Years
Dec 20 - Jan 3, 2018
7 night min stay
peak season
Jan 19 - Jun 15, 2018
7 night min stay
off peak
Jun 16 - Oct 15, 2018
3 night min stay
Value season 1
Oct 16 - Nov 21, 2018
3 night min stay
Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 22 - Nov 29, 2018
5 night min stay
Value Season 2
Nov 30 - Dec 19, 2018
3 night min stay
Christmas/ New Years
Dec 20 - Jan 3, 2019
7 night min stay
Additional information about rental rates
- Refundable Damage Deposit $2,500
- Taxes Not included
All Rentals include Daily Maid Service, Complimentary Airport Transfers, (once in each Direction) , and Complimentary Welcome Amenity .
Concierge Service , Private In House Spa Services, Private Chef, Local Entertainers, and Pre-Arrival Shopping are all available by prior arrangement with Property Manager.
Payment Options include Personal Check, Wire Transfer, and Pay Pal.
Manager's cancellation policy:
100% refund if canceled at least 90 days before arrival date.
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Car: Recommended
There are several area attractions nearby, Dining and nightclubs in Cabo San Lucas. Take a day trip on the new Pacific Coast Highway to Todos Santos, or stay local and swim with the Dolphins, play golf, or visit the local glass blowing factory and artisan outlet, , shop at the shops at Palmilla, visit local artists in San Jose. There's a charming Thursday night art walk in downtown San Jose. Stroll through the many shops and galleries, then finish with drinks and dinner at one of the many San Jose restaurants. Other available activities are, sunset sail or dinner cruise, booze cruize or wine and jazz sunset cruise. And , of course, watch the famous Whales Jump and Play , as they make their way up the coast.
Some favorite nearby Beach Areas are, Chileno Bay, Palmilla, and Santa Maria Bay.Down at Medano Beach drinks, and dancing are available from wait staff at The Mango Deck! . For a more peaceful experience try the Nikki Beach Club with great dining on the beach in Cabo San Lucas.Some of our favorite restaurants in Cabo san Lucas are 'Salvatore's' 'H',Don Manuel , or for a fun, entertaining evening try 'The Office'. It's also on the beach with all kinds of live entertainment. A must do for first timers. Cabo San Lucas has an extensive Marina that offers all kinds of charters, be it snorkeling, scuba, fishing, or sailing. Close to the Marina is the air conditioned Puerto Paraiso Mall where you can browse the high end Boutiques of Luxury Avenue, see a First Run Movie, or dine at one of several great restaurants for drinks, meals, or snacks.!
In San Jose, stroll the streets filled with shops and galleries. Find your souvenirs and gifts for those at home: Beautiful embroidered clothing, blankets, table cloths and lots of Jewelry all made by local artists. Remember not to miss the Art Walk every Thursday night .Galleries and shops stay open, then finish the evening with dinner at The Cellar, our new favorite in the Downtown area of San Jose!
Popular beaches in the area are Chileno Bay ,, Palmilla Bay, and Santa Maria Bay where you will find some great snorkeling. Just across the street is Acapulquito,considered one of Cabo's best Surf /Swim Spots! Take a stroll down the expansive deserted white sand beaches of the East Cape about a 30 minute drive.
In Puerto Los Cabos, enjoy Lunch overlooking the marina at the 'Container',or swim with the Dolphins right next door. Try dinner at Flora Farm, a unique experience , and opportunity to dine on locally grown produce, and vegetables.. Much of what is on the menu is farmed right there. The covered open air dining has light entertainment, piano music or acoustic guitar with vocals. From Pizza to pork chops, nothing is frozen or pre made.
Do it all or do nothing and just relax in this beautiful tropical paradise. Definitely a vacation to remember!! You will never want to leave!
Manager info
Year Purchased: 2011
About: I have traveled extensively throughout the world, for business , as well as pleasure. It took me a long time, but I finally found the Paradise of Cabo . Perfect weather, wonderful activities, attractions, and great restaurants! The people are wonderful, friendly, and genuinely want you to enjoy their great country. We have Costco, Wal Mart, Fine Shopping, abundant Cinemas, and Cultural Activities....and....of course, The Whales!!
Why Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico:
Once I found Cabo, it took me 3 years to settle on Querencia, and Casa Suenos. The perfect blend of Country Club living, wonderful central location, gorgeous views, incredible Security, and Casa Suenos!! I knew it was 'Love at First Sight' :-) I invite you to come and share my Perfect piece of Paradise !!
The Unique Benefits at this Estate:
Wonderful central location, convenient to everything!! Fabulous Security, Great Views, Privacy and Quiet!! You never have to leave this Spectacular Estate....It's all here for you to enjoy ! Querencia has recently completed a tunnel under the roadway to allow direct access to our lovely beach. Lounge Chairs, and Food and Beverage Services are available at Cabo Surf Hotel, as a unique benefit to,our guests!
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Early evening Poolside with view of lights of the San Jose coastline
Beach Entry and Pool View from Living Room.
Fire pit and sunsrt view
Great Room
Master Suite with 'His' and 'Hers', Separate Bedrooms, Garden Room, and Spa Bath.
Guest Bedroom with Private Access to Covered Patio and Pool areas.
Guest Room Bathroom with Separate Water Closet, Walk In Shower, and Walk In Closet.
Additional Master Bedrooms open to patio and pool! Each with walk in closet, private bath, and private patio.
Media Room, complete with Surround Sound, DVD Player, IPod Dock, Central Stereo Sound, and Comfy Seating!
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It's in the Blood // Claire & MohinderMature
After several heartbeats in her throat, Claire heard the sound of footsteps. A pause. Must've been using the peephole, not that shoe could blame him. The click of the door opening made her straighten and she suddenly wished she'd bothered to comb her hair. It had that unkempt, tussled look to it most of the time, a reflection of her hectic life and the fact that she simply didn't care most of the time. Fortunately she wore it well. But the importance of first impressions had been drilled into her head and she felt a twinge of guilt at her impropriety.
As the door opened and part of the man appeared through the crack, Claire eyed him up and down, somehow not quite sure why he was different than what she'd expected since she had no expectations. Younger maybe? Shaking her head to clear it, she cocked an eyebrow at him, her default snark overriding her anxiety for the moment. "That's a bit of a mouthful, love," she said, ghost of a smile quirking half her mouth upright. And an eyeful. But she only thought that last bit; there were few things in her that weren't predatory but that didn't mean everyone had to know it. What was life without a few surprises?
Surprises like blood diseases. The thought sobered her up and the sass drained out of her. She rubbed an arm with one hand and let out a quick sigh. "Mohinder. The doctor, yeah? I hear you work with special people." Her profession and natural inclination toward suspicion had taught Claire not to give any information away, any hints, without being absolutely sure of the identity of the person she was talking to. It had come back to haunt her more than once, shame on her.
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Western Film Actor, who as a teenager, sang on local radio, gave violin and piano recitals and appeared in stage productions at his high school. After arriving in Hollywood in the early '40s, he studied acting and appeared in musicals for the Armed Forces Victory Committee.
His professional career began during the early 1940s playing bit parts and minor supporting roles. Through the '50s and '60s, he was a frequent performer on TV, working in such favorites as, Perry Mason, Wagon Train, and Bonanza, and many more. He also became a regular on western shows produced by Gene Autry's Flying-A production company.
Healey served in World War II as an Air Corps navigator and bombadier, continuing his military duty, retiring in the early 1960s as a Captain in the Air Force Reserve. He returned to film work after WW2, often playing a henchman.
While working in westerns, he wrote the screenplay for "Colorado Ambush," in which he also appeared.
The role that he is best remembered for is that of "Doc Holliday" in, 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp'. He is also credited in hundreds of TV appearances. At the 2000 Golden Boot awards, he was awarded the "Backbone of the B's Award" for all his work and accomplishments in western films.
He was married 3 times, died of respiratory failure in a hospital in Simi Valley where he lived after breaking his hip in a fall, from which he never recovered. He was 82.
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It was an unseasonably warm Sunday afternoon, which served as inspiration for Hanna and Aria to treat themselves with ice cream just before heading over to Spencer's house. Aria was bubbling over with excitement from her weekend. It seemingly took all her strength and willpower to not tell Hanna everything right at that very moment. She wanted to wait so they could all hear the full deluge of stories from her weekend involving romance, chocolate and Ezra Fitz. However, by the time she ordered her chocolate milkshake she had already succumbed to the overpowering urge to let slip at least a few tidbits here and there for Hanna.
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Aria quietly finished her milkshake while she rang the doorbell. But despite the fact that Spencer's car was parked in the driveway and the lights were on, no one answered the door.
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"I'm sure it's fine," Aria, still buzzed from her romantic weekend, was not willing to accept something that could possibly ruin her love bubble just yet. "Look, I'm sure they're upstairs and left their phones downstairs. The music's probably turned up or something. Let's give them a minute and try again."
Hanna shrugged before turning and walking off the porch. "You wait then."
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"Hanna!" Aria protested but Hanna, armed with her melting ice cream cone, kept walking and so Aria, suddenly not enjoying the idea of waiting on the porch by herself, was forced to follow her.
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The first of Hanna's many reactions to unexpectedly witnessing two of her friends passionately making out with each other was to stare, mouth open. The second and third reaction, while consisting of some visual and emotional processing, still mostly consisted of staring with her mouth opened. Aria, not far behind and somewhat distracted by thoughts of Ezra, failed to notice that Hanna had suddenly stopped moving. So, at first, all Aria was shocked by was the cold sensation of walking straight into the blonde's ice cream cone.
"Oh my god Hanna!" Aria growled.
Suddenly overtaken with the irrational fear that Spencer and Emily might see them, Hanna whipped around quickly to cover Aria's mouth, dropping her ice cream cone in the process. Aria, completely stunned by this odd turn of events, was quickly dragged out of what Hanna took to be Spencer and Emily's line of vision. Not that any of her friends had noticed each other. Spencer and Emily were far too involved with each other and Aria, still catcingh up to what was happening, was more focused on how Hanna had nearly dropped the ice cream on her new shoes.
"What?" Aria whispered after Hanna, gesturing for Aria to be quiet, finally removed her hand covering the brunette's mouth.
Hanna motioned back towards where they came, lifting her eyebrows as she spoke. "Spencer and Emily. . ."
"Oh my god," Aria's eyes went wide as she finally turned her attention to the Hastings' back porch. "They're making out."
Hanna nodded sincerely, joining Aria in peering around the corner. "Hardcore."
"What do we do?"
For a moment, neither girl knew how to address this question beyond continuing to stare. An act that was growing increasingly awkward. Despite how tenderly and sweetly they seemed to be kissing each other, Emily's hand was starting to slip partway underneath Spencer's shirt. The prospect of watching their friend's hand going any higher acted as a bucket of cold water on the two unintentional voyeurs, and they took a few steps back out of seeing range.
"Well, I'm not interrupting them, that's for sure." Hanna stated simply.
"Yeah. I mean… They were kissing." Aria nodded blankly, still needing to state the obvious as she processed what they had just seen. "A lot."
"I don't know what you and Ezra do but that seemed like more than just kissing." Hanna paused, the image of Emily seemingly about to fondle Spencer's breast seemed to be clearly engraved into her mind. "We should do something," Hanna suggested, trying to get the image out of her head and not quite sure what the appropriate reaction was. "Do they have 'yay lesbians' presents? Or 'we accidentally saw you making out' hallmark cards?"
"What we should do is get me a new shirt," Aria pointed out grumpily, her cold, ice cream stained torso not forgotten.
"Whatever, with all those patterns on your shirt you can't even tell. I mean, how do they even get all those colors onto one shirt anyway? It's like your shirt's ADHD and took lots and lots of drugs," Hanna waved her hand. "But dude, Spencer and Emily were… are… I'm not gay or anything, but it was kind of hot. I mean, as far as these things go."
"How long do you think they've been…?" Aria wondered out loud, deciding, for now, to ignore Hanna's less than amusing description of her now soiled shirt.
"I mean, I didn't even know Spencer was… We should go or do something. It really doesn't feel okay to be here right now."
"And get me a new shirt." Aria gestured to her freezing, dripping torso. "It's starting to drip onto my pants."
"Maybe we should go and pick out a movie at the rental place. Give them time to, uh… you know, wrap things up?"
"Fine, but after I change. It does sort of explain all those coffees Spence has been bringing Emily," Aria pointed out thoughtfully.
"Hey, do you think those daisies were from Spencer? I mean, she did know what they meant. I just sort of took it for Spencer being, you know, Spencer. But maybe she knew all that because she picked them out."
"I don't know. What I want to know is why they haven't told us…"
When Hanna and Aria returned over an hour later, Aria was wearing an entirely different outfit and Hanna had several movie selections in her bag. The blonde was now seriously regretting her almost total lack of input at that movie selections. Far too overwhelmed by what she had just witnessed, Hanna had mostly followed silently behind Aria, who was verbally working through her frustrations that Spencer and Emily hadn't told them. Aria seemingly only paused to briefly examine the back of the movie, usually deeming the film unworthy and replacing it back on the shelf within seconds. Hanna, who was doing her own processing by avoiding thinking about it as much as possible, had essentially left Aria to make all the movie selections herself. Unfortunately she had forgotten about Aria's often less than subtle movie selections. Not to mention that the movie clerk had looked at the two of them strangely before smiling in a way that still made Hanna feel greatly in need of a shower.
This time when they returned to Spencer's house and Aria rang the doorbell, Spencer answered the door in a surprisingly rather timely fashion. In fact, with barely a hair out of place, Spencer did not look at all like she had been otherwise engaged. She did, though, seem a bit more bubblier than usual and gave both girls a huge hug before ushering them inside. Emily hung back a little giving both her friends a little wave and a sweet smile.
"Oh my god Aria, how was your weekend? And Hanna with your dad?" Spencer inquired, stepping aside to let her friends in. "There is so much to talk about!"
"It was good," Hanna responded as she walked into the kitchen. She tried to subtly watch Spencer and Emily for signs, to see if there were any clues of their previous make out session. They shared the couch and sat close together, but no different than how Hanna was currently sitting next to Aria. "He took me out to dinner, we ate fried food. He wants me to come visit his new family," Hanna frowned slightly and shrugged, rolling an apple she had liberated from the fruit bowl back and forth between her hands.
"But that's good right?" Spencer nodded, trying to take in all her friend's words despite her ever ever growing nervousness. Talking about coming out to her friends was one thing, actually being on the brink of doing it became a whole other matter entirely. "I mean, it's better than the alternative of him not wanting to share his new life with you."
"Yeah, it totally is," Aria responded in a tone that Spencer found to be strangely pointed. But pointed at what? Spencer tried to calm herself down. She was clearly being paranoid.
Hanna merely shrugged in response.
"So, how was your weekend with Mr. Fitz?" Spencer prodded Aria. "Come on, spill. I'm surprised you're not bubbling over with the details." If Aria wasn't, Spencer certainly felt that way. But she and Emily had decided to wait until after Aria told them about her weekend with Mr. Fitz first. It seemed only fair and polite some how.
"My weekend with Ezra was good." Aria shrugged, holding back the details to the best of her ability out of spite. "Wonderful, actually."
"Wonderful actually, that's all we get? You go on a romantic weekend with your illicit teacher boyfriend and you have, what, less than ten words to say about it?" Spencer looked surprised before frowning slightly with disappointment. "What's going on with you two? I feel like a parent grilling you about your day at school. Hanna, you haven't seen your dad in a long time, something had to have happened besides eating fried food that's worth mentioning. And Aria, I would hope in the very least two full sentences. What's going on here?"
Hanna shrugged, still eyeing the two girls suspiciously. "Hope you don't mind but we got the movies already. Well, Aria got them. I only carried them here because my bag's bigger." She took the movies out of her bag and slid them across the table, not impervious to Aria's glare. "What? It's true. You picked them out. I hadn't even heard of the kids one."
Spencer reached across the table, her eyes becoming wide as she read the titles, passing each to Emily after reading each loud. "The Black Swan? The Kids Are Alright?Disc one of The L Word? First of all, there is no way we can watch all these tonight and secondly am I the only one picking up on a theme here?"
As Spencer spoke, she turned her head in just the right way for Hanna to notice that small clue she had been searching for, evidence to prove that she and Aria had not just experienced a joint hallucination. "Spencer, is that a hickey on your neck?"
"What?" Spencer's eyes bug, her hand clamping down instantly on her neck. She shot an accusing look at Emily, who, after quickly examining Spencer's neck, made a slight facial shrug, part guilty part mischievous. It was so slight that if Hanna hadn't been looking for it, she might not have noticed it. "No it's not."
"Spence, it is. You have a hickey on your neck." Hanna insisted.
"It's also on the other side," Emily tapped her own neck to illustrate, "and a little lower."
"Nice one," Hanna rolled her eyes. "Real classy. What were you doing, Em, marking you territory?" Before either Spencer or Emily do anything but express their surprise with their facial expressions, Hanna continued on. "What? You don't need to be CSI Miami. You were together all weekend. So you either both have secret lovers in Bucks County, because Emily you have one too, or you're each other's secret lovers. Occult razor or whatever."
"It's Occam's Razor," Aria corrected. "Also we saw you two kissing early."
"We were going to tell you," Spencer started, her tone apologetic, imploring.
"Today actually." Emily joined in. "We just wanted to hear about your weekends first."
"So there's something to tell?" Aria's eyes widened. Some part of her had half tried to convince herself that it was this sexual experimentation that you always hear about girls having. That Spencer was curious or even questioning and Emily was just being a really good, understanding friend. The other option was too mind blowing to take all in suddenly.
Spencer nodded, reaching out to take Emily's hand. They had just witnessed them making out after all and did they really take Spencer to be that cruel as to be merely experimenting with Emily?
"You weren't the only one to have a romantic weekend," Emily added, enclosing her fingers around Spencer's.
"Oh my god, did you two…" Hanna raised her eyebrows insinuatingly.
"What, no!" Both girls turned beat red and denied.
"We just used the time to sort out our feelings for each other," Spencer explained. "And we wanted you to be the first to know that, well, we're not just friends anymore."
"So, while you were away did you… or has this been going on for awhile?" Hanna furrowed her brow. She hadn't expected them to be dating and she tried to look back in her memory to find any signs. "Like how does this work? You've been friends for years."
"No, I mean we had kissed before that. Or rather, I had kissed her, if we want to get technical." Spencer continued.
"I kissed back," Emily defended herself, deciding against bringing up kissing Spencer in the girl's bathroom at school. At least just yet.
"Spencer, I didn't even know you were gay." As Aria spoke, she realized she was most hurt by that.
"I'm not." Spencer replied simply. When both Aria and Hanna stared at her, she continued. "I'm bi."
"Why didn't you tell us that? I mean, after Emily, you had to know that it'd be fine to tell us… It's not like we care, but it's like you kept a secret from us and I don't know why." Aria continued.
"I suppose it never really came up before?" Spencer shrugged guiltily. And then defensively, she added. "Look, it wasn't like we received the memo of your relationship with Ezra in a timely fashion either, Aria. We all keep secrets for our own reasons. Emily and I, we just happened this week. My sexual preferences didn't really seem that important until now. And with A around, I guess I didn't want to give out any extra ammo to use against me. I guess, considering everything, I wanted to keep under the radar unless necessary."
As the conversation continued around her, Aria made a silent and slightly melodramatic realization that nothing would ever be same again. In some ways it was far more earth shattering than losing her virginity. While she didn't want to downplay the massive scale of the event, at the moment what happened on Saturday night really only affected her and Ezra. Two of her friends dating affected her entire friend circle, a friend circle that was her entire safety net as they were among the few people she could fully trust at the moment.
While the friendship between her, Hanna, Spencer and Emily was always growing, adjusting and changing, it was usually only in small, minute ways that one noticed as much as one noticed the hour hand slowing circling around the clock. However there were some changes that happened so loudly they couldn't be ignored. Alison's disappearance and death, more than a year later still haunted them. Plagued them. Stalked, harassed and tortured them. It was more than just suddenly and brutally losing a friend in a way that had yet to be satisfactorily explained. Deep down, they all knew that it would always be there, the loss of Alison, perhaps even more than just Alison herself. It transcended their drifting apart afterwards or their coming back together. The loss of Alison manifested in an all new, prolonged traumatization that showed no sign of stopping: A. Arguably perhaps the stalking, harassment and growing violence in their lives would never have started had it not been for Alison's murder.
While perhaps nowhere on the same level, Spencer and Emily dating had the possibility of forever altering the make up of their friends circle. From this point forward, the relationships between all four girls would be undeniably woven with this new string. Even if heaven forbid the two girls would break up—especially if they did. If they broke up, would they all still stay friends or would Hanna and Aria be forced to chose sides? And if all they stayed friends after, would there always be that awkwardness, that hesitation of that one time back in high school when they dated? Words, sentences and thoughts left unspoken but would linger awkwardly in the corner at dinner parties when they were all in their thirties? Whether or not they stayed together or broke up, would Spencer and Emily drift off into coupledom with Aria and Hanna orbiting further and further away?
This realization, this fear caused Aria to go silent. She smiled, happy for her friends if they were happy. But scared, perhaps selfishly, if they were only happy for now. She kept quiet on her thoughts. At least not for now. As the conversation continued around her, some part of her was already mentally writing and re-writing her latest journal entry.
Paige leaned awkwardly against the wall outside trying not to look or feel awkward. The music from inside seeped out onto the street as a dull drone of the bass yet signaling a liveliness indoors. Inviting as it was, she did not dare venture in by herself. Despite having purposefully shown up ten minutes late, she was still left waiting. To kill time, she played with her phone before slipping it back in her pocket, not wanting to look anxious about being possibly stood up. The thought crossed her mind more than once that she was going to be left standing here out of some form of twisted girl revenge. But no, Samara had texted her a few minutes ago that she was only a few minutes away. So where was she? While it had alluded her before, Paige now realized why people took up smoking. It had something to do with waiting, with time. It gave someone a reason to be standing alone outside like a fool. One was not waiting anxiously with a nervous pit growing in their stomach with the encroaching fear of being stood up. No, one was merely outside enjoying the evening with a nice, cancerous cigarette. Was there a non-carcinogentic form of cigarettes?
"Sorry I'm late, the traffic was awful," Samara smiled, coming up to Paige from behind and nearly causing the redhead to jump.
"It's okay," Paige forced a smile, only part of her nerves now gone that the blonde had finally arrived. "I was enjoying the weather."
"It's looks like it's going to rain and you're nearly shivering," Samara raised an eyebrow.
"It's refreshing," Paige shrugged defensively. Nervously.
"Okay, I'm going to try something here. I'm not late because of traffic. I'm late because I couldn't decide on what earrings to wear," Samara smiled warmly. "I'm still having second guesses about the pair I'm wearing now."
"Honestly?" Paige raised her eyebrows.
"I think your earrings are nice," Paige offered. "And I wasn't enjoying the weather. I was afraid you had stood me up and I didn't want to go in by myself."
"Good, now that we have that taken care of," Samara continued to smile at Paige as she hooked her arms into the other girl's and motioned towards the building with her head. "Shall we?"
Paige took a deep breath and nodded. "Yes."
"Are you sure?" Samara examined her closely. "I mean, you talked about wanting baby steps. This step is more like a toddler step I admit."
"No, I can do this," Paige spoke with resolve.
Samara led Paige up the few concrete steps and opened the door. "Welcome to the Bucks County Youth Center's monthly gay teen night. It's far enough away so you probably won't run into anyone you know and if you do, it's at a gay event so you'll probably be safe. Just don't claim that I'm your cousin and you're just here to support me." Paige arched her eyebrow up at hearing this, not sure whether to laugh or not. "It's happened to me before," Samara offered as a way of explanation. "It was not fun. I'm not out to repeat the experience."
Paige followed Samara inside despite her every urge to turn and bolt back to her car. Samara was right, it was far enough away and probably wouldn't hurt to see gay people her own age that didn't fall under the heading of Emily Fields and her girlfriends.
The music was playing loud, but seemingly not too loud for conversation, and the lights were only slightly dimmed. In a way it seemed like every other awkward high school dance Paige had previously forced herself to attend. There was a few small groups of people dancing on the mostly empty dance floor with crowds along the edge mingling with each other, sometimes kicking a few of the balloons around. The only real difference from a normal high school dance was that it was a room full of mostly gay people. What a thrilling idea! Knowing it was one thing but realizing and seeing it was another experience entirely. Every couple that was dancing was either two boys or two girls. They were walking around holding hands, kissing and finding dark corners. Needless to say, Paige just stood there staring while trying not to stare at the two girls in the nearby corner making out.
"Okay, maybe a bit of a culture shock," Samara observed, almost smiling to herself. "Here, you take a seat. I'll be back with sodas." Samara lead Paige to a few empty chairs before cutting over towards the punch bowl and concessions table. When she returned with two drinks in hand, Paige was still mostly staring.
"This is all so…" Paige noted as she accepted the cola offering from the blonde.
"It is, isn't it?" Samara claimed a chair next to Paige, trying to speak so her voice would carry over the music. "You know, I think it's really brave what you're doing here."
"What?" Paige furrowed her brow.
"I said," Samara spoke up louder before shaking her head and moving in closer. Her lips only inches from Paige's ear, she repeated herself, "I said it's really brave of you to come here and do this."
"Thanks," Paige looked at Samara in an almost self-defeating manner, but also surprised at how close Samara's face was to her and what it was doing to her. Teenage hormones. "But I'm not really doing anything."
"You're not running out the door for starters. Coming out can be scary and you're taking the first steps," Samara smiled, suddenly tucking a strand of hair behind Paige's ear. "It's good for you to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and a whole community waiting for you."
"It gets better?" Paige offered, quoting all the videos going around the internet. As she spoke the words more or less in the blonde's ear, she found her eyes meeting Samara's and holding the contact for a moment. However in the corner of her eye, she spotted a blonde head that she recognized. She quickly turned her head and averted her eyes. Confused, Samara turned around to try to see what Paige saw.
"See someone you know?"
"Yeah, a boy I went on a date with once. Pretty recently actually." Paige started, before she started to laugh. "I went on a date with him because I wanted to be, well because I wanted to seem straight."
"Which one is he?" Samara squinted into the crowd.
"Over there, by the punch bowl," Paige indicated with her head slightly, not wanting to do anything to would call attention.
"The one in the button up that looks like a pastor's son?"
"He is a minister's son actually I think," Paige nearly laughed at this.
"Oh." Samara's mouth made a circle and then smiled and giggled. "Well that explains it then. You going to say hi?"
Paige shook her head. "Baby steps. I don't think either of us want to run into people we know."
After the rest of the Hastings family returned home on Wednesday, Spencer found herself at the country club having dinner the following evening. Melissa waited until after the empty plates of appetizers had been cleared from the table before suggesting a game of high low, which was the last thing Spencer had been expecting. Melissa only suggested the game when she was convinced she would win and after Ian's death and the near miscarriage of their child, this seemed like the last game she would wish to play.
Melissa went first, as was custom, offering up that one of the papers she had written (before her incredibly short and tragic marriage) was not only being published in a highly respected business journal, but caught the eye of a upcoming boutique investment firm and they had offered her a position upon graduation. Both of Spencer's parents quickly followed with the normal achievements of landing a difficult client or winning yet another a landmark trial or high settlement case. Spencer barely paid attention as she desperately tried to come up with something. Normally before family dinners she had at least one or two things prepared, but now she was caught completely off guard and her entire family was looking at her expectantly, waiting.
"Spencer, if you don't have anything to add, you can pass," her father suggested in an almost kindly but altogether slightly patronizing tone.
"I fell in love," Spencer felt her heart pounding in her ears as she spoke the first thing that came to mind. "I started seeing someone and I'm in love. We're in love."
"You're in love?" Peter lifted his eyebrow up in disbelief, wondering how he had truly raised a child who thought an emotion was an adequate achievement for a game such as high low. Especially as a teenager. You didn't know what love was until you were married and it was too late as far as Peter Hastings was concerned.
"You just started seeing him and you're in love? Don't you think it's a bit soon?" Veronica questioned, trying to be motherly. Or maybe just debunking Spencer's entry. "Do we know him?"
"It's not another towel boy is it?" Melissa quipped.
"No. It's not another towel boy. It's Emily. I'm dating Emily."
Peter, who had been taking a sip of his Cabernet when Spencer starting speaking, placed his glass down quietly. Expecting him to say something, Spencer tensed up, preparing for the worst. She had run through the scenario hundreds of times to different results and she held her breath to see which one it would turn out to be. But her father just shook his head as he smirked, which is what he usually did when he felt like he had won a particular round of high low. It took Spencer a moment to realize that he was judging her comment merely as a submission to the game and had found it entirely inadequate.
"Is that why you kept messing with my boyfriends, to prove your straightness?" Melissa's eyes narrowed, as if preparing to move in for the kill.
"Spencer, whether you're gay or not is one thing, but it's not a valid submission for high low. You just have to find a way to compete with Melissa on your own grounds. If you don't have anything to add, you can just say pass." Veronica explained, hoping to avoid another replaying of how Spencer had ruined Melissa's first engagement.
"She's the one who started high low," Spencer protested, crossing her arms across her chest, suddenly very much like the child they were treating her to be. "Isn't love supposed to conquer all?"
"You know that's not how the game works. So I take it that you're taking a pass?" Melissa smiled.
Spencer sighed and reached for her drink, wishing it was alcoholic. "Fine. I made the high honor roll again and I'm a few points ahead of Max Price. If I keep this up, my spot as valedictorian is practically guaranteed. Are we all happy now? I'm still dating Emily."
Emily had just finished her problem sets for Chemistry and was about to go to bed when she received Spencer's text message. And even though Spencer had seen Emily a million times before in various pajamas, Emily still changed into a nicer pair. She toyed with the idea of getting dressed again, but she was afraid her mother might find that suspicious. Emily rarely ever changed back into clothes whenever a friend had visited so late. She had just finished running her hands through her hair when she heard Pam open the door for Spencer and greet her warmly and directing her upstairs to Emily's room.
Once upstairs, Spencer closed the door behind her and and moved in for a quick kiss. Keeping their faces together, Spencer smiled widely barely able to contain the smile on her features.
"I did it," she gently squeezed Emily as she spoke for emphasis. "I did it."
"That's great Spencer. What did you do?" Emily furrowed her brow slightly, confused.
"I told them, I told my parents about me, about us," Spencer smiled, ducking in for another quick kiss.
"That's a good thing, right? What'd they say?" Emily asked, nervous despite her girlfriend's elated mood. Girlfriend. Emily was still getting used to thinking of Spencer like that. And yet, she wasn't. It was only when she stopped and really thought about it did she actually notice how new and sparkly the title still was.
"Mostly they were annoyed because they thought I said we were dating so as to steal the attention away from Melissa," Spencer shrugged her face in subtle amusement. "But the important thing is that they were fine with it. They didn't condone it or anything. I mean, it wasn't a Hallmark family moment but as far as it goes with the House of Hastings, I believe it went fairly well."
"I'm so happy for you Spence," Emily beamed. But in the back of her mind, she became aware of the knot in her stomach. While the Hastings were not always the most proactive parents, it was now only a matter of time before her parents found out about her new relationship. It was up to Emily now to tell them first


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- $85/month – 10,000 subscribers
- $165/month – 25,000 subscribers
- $265/month – 50,000 subscribers
- $420/month – 75,000 subscribers
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