Michael's POV

We're all laughing and having a good time. We're telling stories and reminiscing about old times. We're outside sitting at one of my picnic tables. Janet had turned the camera back on and continued to film us throughout the day.

The sun has started to set. It's a beautiful evening. It feels so nice out here. One of my workers brought us all a beer. We don't usually drink, but this is the perfect time to.

Sierra says, "Remember, remember that time Mikey got stung by a jellyfish?! "

We all laugh. Shanone says, "And Scot had to pee on it!"

We were dying laughing. I say,

"That was the most disturbing thing ever!"

Scot teases and says, "Did you just call my penis disturbing? "

We all laugh. I say, "I don't have time Scot."

He chuckles. Sierra quickly stands and says,

"Mikey! I have the best idea! "

"What is it?"

She puts her hand on Fonzo's shoulder and says, "We should let Fonzo cook for us."

I say, confused, "How is that a great idea?"

She giggles and says, "Trust me, Mikey. You will regret you asked that after you try his cooking. Right, Fonzo?"

He nods and says, "I'm mean in the kitchen. "

I say, "Well, I am hungry. Let's go!"

We all get up and head inside. We go into the kitchen. Sierra says,

"Let's play some music. "

"Great idea."

She pushes me playfully. I giggle and turn on the stereo. Music blasts from the speakers. Just like I like it. Sierra begins to dance. She moves around the kitchen gracefully, getting ingredients. I can't help but stare at her. She asks,

"Where are the tomatoes? "

Scot begins to dance and says,

"I'll show ya."

Shanone laughs and says,

"Scot you have no rhythm! Let me show you how it's done."

Shanone begins dancing and enters the kitchen. Janet giggles and says,

"Wait for me!"

Everyone is dancing and I'm just standing here at the counter watching them. Janet is still filming. I giggle. Fonzo chops up some tomatoes and puts them in a bowl. I see Scot pull Shanone close and kiss her. I smile. I wonder where Lisa is? I haven't seen her all day.

Just as I was about to go look for her, Sierra says,

"Mikey, come join us! I know you want to."

I giggle and blush. I say,

"I don't know about the whole dancing thing though. "

She laughs and dances over to me. She grabs my hand and says,

"Don't be shy, Mikey. Come on. Just move ya hips."

She gently pulls me into the kitchen. I reluctantly follow. That popular song La Bamba came on. It seem like the perfect fit for this moment. Sierra places her hands on my hips and makes me move.

Sierra starts salsa dancing. So do I and everyone else. I can't keep my eyes off her hips. She moves so gracefully. It's unbelievable. Fonzo sings along to the song. I laugh and say,

"How can you sing along to this? I've been trying for weeks to get the lyrics right."

Fonzo laughs and says, "It's in my kind of tongue. So, I know exactly what he's saying. "

"That's so cool."

Fonzo laughs and continues to dance. Fonzo says,

"Here you go, Sierra."

He hands her something wrapped in cheese. She takes a bite. Her eyes roll back. She says,

"Mikey, try this."

I take a bite from her hand with my mouth. Sierra giggles. I'm hit with flavor. My eyes widen.

"This is so good!"

Sierra turns back to the counter. I stand behind her. Fonzo already has a dozen treats ready for us to eat. I'm probably an inch taller than Sierra so I can easily look over her head. I rest my chin on her head. She giggles. I point at various treats. The ones I point at, Sierra takes a bite first, then lets me try it.

"Michael."

I turn and see Lisa. I smile. She doesn't look happy. I walk over to her.

"Something wrong, babe?"

She pulls me into the living room. She says,

"Why are you eating from her hand? You can't feed yourself? "

"Oh, um, I..I guess I can."

"I know you can. Stop making me feel jealous. "

Jealous?!

"I'm sorry, Lisa. I won't do that anymore. Do you want to join us?"

"No, I do not. And stop eating what she's bitten! And stop dancing!"

She turns on her heel and walks away. I scratch my head and go back into the kitchen. Sierra smiles at me. She has a half eaten cheese thingy in her hand. When she offers me it, I say,

"No, I'm fine."

"Oh, come on, Mikey. You know you love these."

"No really, I'm fine."

She shrugs her shoulders. She finishes it and continues dancing. I do want another one. I try my best to sneak one, but Sierra notices me. She says,

"What you think I have germs, Mikey?"

I smile and say, "No, I just wanted a full one."

She giggles. Good, she didn't notice. I really want Lisa and I to work. I want someone to love me. And if that means I can't eat what Sierra has already bitten then so be it. It's not a big deal really.

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Sierra's POV

Well, today was awesome! I rode almost on every single ride here. I'm staying here at Neverland until I find a place of my own. Michael said I can stay as long as I need to. He's a great friend. That Lisa chick...I'm not sure she's right for him. She seems off.

Tomorrow, Michael is going to go see his family. Lisa has plans so I'm going with him. I'm not excited to see them. Janet will be there so that's two people who'll defend me. Fonzo has some friends to visit and Scot and Shanone have something planned. They wouldn't tell us. I wonder if they're going to get married. That would be awesome!

I'm laying in the queen size bed looking at the ceiling. I roll over to go to sleep, when my cell phone starts ringing. I get out of bed and answer it.

"Hello?"

"Sierra, my lovely daughter, how are you?"

"Dad, what do you want?"

"Nice go hear your voice too Sierra. "

"Dad, what do you want? Money again? "

He sighs. "I hate asking... "

"The answer is no dad. You are a manager, so go manage somebody and get money. "

"This is different, sweetheart. I'm trying to do good with this money. I'm clean. I haven't had a drink in two days!"

"Two days?! Dad you're lying! And what good would you do with the money? Buy drugs and alcohol? "

"I don't do drugs.... You know that. "

I whisper, "Dad...I know you do drugs. I caught you sniffing Steve's crack after you got us out of jail. How you got it from the police, I have no idea."

"That was curiosity. I never did it again. "

"Liar dad!"

I forgot it was night and that I was at Michael's house. I yell through the phone,

"I've caught you numerous times doing shit like that! I even found your God damn stash dad! Don't lie to me! I can't take this shit anymore! You've changed! I don't like that... I want my old dad back! The one who would salsa dance while making salsa! The one who was able to convince Joseph I could say goodbye to Michael! I want my old dad back.... I miss him..."

"I'm still the same man, sweetheart. I'm going to change. I promise. I'm going to work on it. Things will be the same. I'll prove it to you."

I've heard it all before. "Ok dad..."

"You know I love you sweetheart... "

"Yeah...I know dad."

"Good night sweetheart. "

"Good night dad."

I hang up the phone. I sigh and sit down on my bed. I hear a faint,

"Sierra!"

I get up and open my door. My room is a few doors away from Michael's. I peek my head out and look down the hall. Michael has half his body out looking at me. I do the same and whisper,

"Yeah?"

He whispers, "Are you okay?"

I nod and whisper back, "Yeah, just had a bad conversation with my dad- do you want to come over here or have me go down there? "

He quickly shakes his head. He looks into his bedroom, then back at me and whispers,

"I've been restricted. "

"You've been restricted? "

I giggle and continue, "From what?"

"I can't go to your room while it night, and if I go to your room during the day, its with Lisa."

Lisa has put him on a leash. I whisper,

"You don't find it a bit ridiculous? "

He shakes his head. "Anything for love...."

He stares into my eyes. I stare into his. We could've been so happy together... He doesn't even know the fool story about what happened. I sigh and whisper,

"Well, we have a long day tomorrow. Better get some rest."

He nods and smiles. I wave. He waves back. I slowly close my door and climb into bed. I begin to cry as I realize the worst realization.....

MY HEART STILL BEATS FOR HIM!