Snow falls from the sky as Spinel and Steven human friends grab pizza at Fish Stew Pizza. Lars glances out the window and comments, "No sign of the gems. Spinel you're good."

Spinel leapt out of Steven's pocket and returned to normal size at the table, grabbing a slice of pizza as Buck inquired, "So Steven how you holding up?"

"Well with you back better,' Steven replied, "But I keep thinking... about Yellow Diamond. She hurt my family. Bad. For years she convinced mom that I was my mom and... that she was to kill me. I love my mom but... that was hard. Then the Crystal Gems lie to me all the time. My mental health is... poor and getting worse and, and Buck is undead which... you good man?"

Buck nodded, "Yeah man. I'm good around here. Let's discuss something else man! You're finally 15 my dude! I can't believe it!"

"And we're now all buddy buddy with someone who tried to kill you," Sourcream added.

"Aw come on," Sadie interjected, "She's been part of our family for two months now! If she was gonna betray us she would've done it already. She's a sweet hearted Gem come on!"

"I'm joking," Sourcream chuckled, "It's all good."

"Hold up sweet hearted?" Spinel inquired, her face a brighter pink than usual.

"Well," Sadie stood up looking at her watch, "I've got next shift at the Big Doughnut. I'll see you guys later."

With that Sadie left and the group was left to further discuss until the end of the day when they parted ways, Spinel shrinking back down and sitting in Steven's hair as the two talked.

"So Spinel," Steven inquired.

"Yeah?" Spinel inquired as she watched the sunset over the ocean blue in a truly dazzling sight as the light reflected off the water, creating a dazzling gleam that filled one's sight with a calming brilliance.

"You don't see Sadie as family do you?" Steven inquired.

"What!?!" Spinel demanded, "Of course I care about her! She's great just like the rest of the humans!"

"Yeah but you don't care about her in the same way do you?" Steven asked, "I noticed you blushing Spinel. Come on, you can tell me at least."

"Say I do," Spinel replied, her face that deeper pink once more, "You gonna tell her?"

"No but you should," Steven explained, "Even if she rejects you you'll be better off having it off your chest."

"Like with you Connie?" Spinel joked.

"Shut up," Steven chuckled.

Spinel playfully stuck her tounge out as the duo laughed. Steven added, "Come on what's the worst that could happen?"

"I..." Spinel froze up before she replied, "Fine but nothing will happen..."

The next day Spinel stopped at the Big Doughnut to greet Sadie who was working with Lars.

"Don't you need to be studying for culinary class?" Sadie asked.

Lars explained with a chuckle, "Hey I gotta make up for screwing you over for so long around here. I mean, Buck's... whole situation got me thinking. That could've been me. I could've been the one turning pink and imagine if I died tomorrow. I wouldn't be remembered as a good friend to you."

"You don't have to make anything up to me," Sadie smiled, "It's fine."

"Nah I'll take over," Lars assured her, "You take the day off. I'll cook the books so corporate thinks you were here."

"Nah Lars it's fine I-" Sadie assured him.

"I insist," Lars responded, "Take a day off. You deserve it."

The door opened as Spinel entered just as Sadie left, thanking Lars, "You know what, you're right. Thanks."

Sadie went to the back of the store to get her stuff as Lars greeted Spinel.

"Oh hey Spinel," Lars greeted the Gem.

"Hey bro," Spinel replied, extending her arm to high five Lars from the entrance as she approached, "Is Sadie here?"

"Yeah about that..." Lars signed getting a stern expression, "I don't see her as family either and I've noticed how you look at her. Do me a favor..."

Lars smiled, "Treat her right OK?"

"You're not mad?" Spinel inquired.

"Hey I still treasure her friendship no matter the form," Lars explained, "If she's happy with someone else I'm happy for her and still happy to be her friend, so, if you're here to ask her about what I think you are, best of luck to you amigo."

"Thanks," Spinel smiled.

Sadie exited to see Spinel and greeted her, "Oh hey Spinel! What's up?"

"Hey!" Spinel greeted Sadie nervously, "Do you wanna hangout? Uhhhh... Grab dinner? Just us two?"

Sadie's face turned red and she replied, "Oh. Uhhh... sure! Sounds fun! I know this great place we can go but it's a bit of a drive. You like Italian?"

"I assume so," Spinel replied, "Never tried it. I can cover it I've got..."

Spinel pulled a was of bills from her Gem, "Ummm... two hundred dollars."

"Alright let's go," Sadie replied as the two exited and Sadie inquired, "Where did you get two hundred dollars?"

"Greg spotted me," Spinel explained, "Greg seems to just be happy Steven trusts a Gem at all. He... doesn't hate Gems, he still loves his family but... his mental state has worsened severely and he doesn't talk to any of them anymore. Not even Lapis. He seemed to talk about all of them in a positive light, he still cares about them but he won't talk to them. He doesn't trust them. He loves them but... it's destroying him and if he doesn't just talk to them..."

Spinel sighed, "Now isn't the time for that. Let's get to have fun..."

And so the two arrived at their destination and discussed over their dinner until Spinel laughed at one of Sadie's jokes Sadie added, "Yeah. I'm starting a band too with Buck and everyone.  Sadie and the Suspects. We've actually had a couple of concerts and it's been going well. If this keeps up I'll be able to quit my job at the Big Doughnut."

"Yeah I love doughnuts but I can see why you wouldn't wanna stay there," Spinel replied as she spun her fork around to pick up the paste noodles, the appendage stretching like a spring, "Hey, I think you'll do great, for what it's worth."

Sadie laughed, "Thanks. You're pretty cool yourself. Such a pretty smile."

Sadie smiled, flustered, "You're sweet you know that?"

"I'm just honest," Spinel chuckled...

The two finished eating and left, walking under the stars as they discussed, the waves gently rolling over the sands by their side.

"I had fun," Sadie smiled, leaning gently on Spinel, "Never expected to end up dating a space alien but..."

Spinel sighed, "Yeah... I'm sorry. I can't do this."

"What's wrong?" Sadie asked as Spinel stepped away, sadness in her eyes, "I get if ya wanna just be friends, if like, I wasn't quite what you're looking for. That's the point of a date after all and-"

Spinel shook her head, "I'm sorry I just... I don't wanna be like Pink..."

Spinel sighed and sat down, "Curse it all!"

"Hey hey," Sadie comforted her as she too sat down with her, "Talk to me."

"I do wanna be with you," Spinel explained, "But.. Pink was with a human too. If I'm with you I'm no different from her."

"That's nonsense," Sadie assured Spinel, "Pink was a lying war criminal who made the Earth into a warzone. You? You're a loving and good hearted person, and a victim of her crimes. I understand that fear, but I know you're better than her. Being with me doesn't make you like her, it's a coincidence. You don't need to look at every little trait Pink had and try to avoid them. She wasn't pure evil. Just be you, because if you let her limit what you do, she wins. If you love who you love, no matter what, you win. Doesn't even have to be me, can be anyone. She doesn't control you anymore, and her mistakes don't mean loving a human is wrong. OK?"

Spinel hugged Sadie, "I understand. I wanna be with you, Sadie. If you'll have me."

Sadie kissed Spinel and smiled, "Of course. I'd be happy to..."