PREVIOUSLY: Spencer: “Good, because we’ll be having dinner…” Ashley continued kissing Spencer’s neck. “…with my family.” Ashley quickly lifted her head from Spencer’s neck. Spencer skipped towards the car leaving Ashley frozen where she stood with a scared look on her face.

Ashley: “What?!” she shouted.

Ashley finally felt her feet and began walking to the car. “Spencer, I think I might be going deaf, did you really just say what I think you said?” she played with her ear, trying to make sure she could still hear. She unlocked the car doors and they got in.

Spencer: “Well…what do you think I said?” she asked trying to beat around the bush.

Ashley: “Spencer, I’m not kidding. You know I don’t do well with parents. They either hate me right off the bat or they gradually start to hate me, and then they shun me.”

Spencer: “Ash, don’t worry. My parent’s aren’t scary. Besides, if you want to come with me to Branson, then you have to come to this dinner. My mom said. But you know if it were up to me I wouldn’t put you through this.” She put her hand on top of Ashley’s that was lying on the armrest. Ashley looked over at Spencer and gave her an -I don’t like this, but I understand- look. Spencer leaned over and kissed Ashley on the cheek, Ashley forced a smile, started the car and drove Spencer home. Clay was awaken by bright headlights shining through his bedroom window.

Ashley: “So what time should I be here tomorrow?”

Spencer: “I guess, around 5: 30. I’ll call you when we leave church so you can know were home.”

Ashley: “Alright.” They kissed, then hugged each other

Spencer: “And ash, I’m not ready to tell my parents about us yet. So, can we just keep it to “friends” around my fam?” Spencer gave Ashley a pleading look.

Ashley: She sighed. “Ok, I understand. But you can’t hide it forever Spence.”

Spencer: “I know, I just want to wait and think about how I’m gonna tell them.” Ashley gave Spencer an understanding smile and made sure Spencer was in the house before she drove off. Spencer walked up the steps to her room. She was about to get ready for bed when someone walked into her room. She turned around and jumped a little.