Disclaimer: I only own Cadence McKnight, Maureen and Amos Lawrence, Nadine Banks and Chuck Williams. Everyone else is property of Disney.

Note: Sequel to 'Go be with the girl you love' but it can be read on its own.

Summary/Background: Ten years after the prom. Everyone's off living their lives. Ethan works for a computer company in San Francisco, Trent is an artist and gallery owner in New York, Kira a professional singer/songwriter and producer in Los Angeles, Tommy still teaching science at Reefside High and Conner is working as the gym teacher along with him in Reefside. Cassidy is an anchorwoman on a prime time news program in New York and Devin's her producer. Ethan is married to one of his co-workers, Maryann and they're expecting their first child. Trent hasn't settled down yet. Kira has dated here and there but has devoted her time to her work. A year after the others graduated, Tommy and Kimberly saw each other at Adam and Tanya's wedding. A year after that, they were married. Conner and Krista have now been married for seven years and have a five year old daughter, Cadence. Cassidy and Devin have been married for five years.

A tragedy occurs, summoning Trent, Ethan, Devin, Cassidy and Kira back home.

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"Nadine, that was perfect." Kira said. She sat on the outside of the sound booth as one of her protégés, Nadine Banks, recorded her latest album. Kira's production assistant, Chuck Williams gave the young singer thumbs up, agreeing with Kira. Nadine smiled.

"Thanks." She said.

"How about me take a fifteen minute break?" Kira suggested to Chuck.

"Sounds good." He said. Nadine set her guitar down and came out of the sound booth.

"Kira, my throat's still feeling a little raw, what should I do?" She asked.

"Have you been seeing that voice coach I sent you to?" Kira asked. Nadine nodded. "Okay." She looked at Chuck. "Could you take her to that diner across the street and get her some tea with lemon and honey?" She asked.

"Sure thing." He said. He put a hand on Nadine's shoulder and led her out the door as the two left. Kira pulled her hair back behind her ear and walked out of the room. She walked to her office and sat down. Ever since she had taken the leap from being just a singer to singer and producer after her record company let her start her own label as a subsidiary label she had been receiving demos from artists and bands who hoped she would sign her. She sighed as she sat down at her desk and looked at the small pile of tapes and CDs that sat there. She picked up a tape about to give a listen to it when there was a knock on her door.

"Come in." She said. The door opened and in walked Kira's assistant, Maureen Lawrence. Kira gave her a smile. "Hey Maureen." She said.

"Hey Ms. For-"

"Maureen, what did I tell you? Call me Kira." She said. Maureen gave her boss a sheepish look.

"Right, sorry. Uh, Kira, there's a phone call for you on line three." She said.

"All right, thanks." Kira said as she picked up the receiver. She looked up at Maureen.

"By the way, how's little Amos? Does he still have that ear infection?" Kira asked, referring to Maureen's two year old son. Maureen shook her head.

"No, those drops the doctor prescribed us really worked." She said. Kira smiled.

"That's great." She said. Maureen smiled and quietly left the office. Kira pressed the button to the third line, receiving the call. "Kira Ford, Ptera records, how may I help you?" She asked.

"Kira." Came a familiar voice. Kira smiled.

"Ethan! Hey, how are you?" She asked. "How's Marya-"

"Kira." Ethan said, cutting her off. His voice sounded solemn.

"What's wrong?" She asked. "Did something happen to the baby?" She asked.

"No. Maryann and the baby are fine. It's Conner." He said. Kira blinked, surprised. After the prom ten years ago Kira had kept very minimal contact with Conner. She even made an excuse to miss Conner and Krista's wedding because she couldn't bear seeing them. She still loved Conner and seeing him marry another woman would've been too much.

"What? What's wrong?" She asked. Ethan sighed.

"Dr. O just gave me a call. We need to get back to Reefside."

"What? Why? Is Conner all right?" Kira asked, her tone close to frantic. So many awful scenarios played in her head. Did something happen to Conner? Was he hurt? Was he dead? The last possibility filled her heart with dread and regret. If Conner was dead, Kira felt awful for hardly speaking to him for the last ten years.

"Krista's dead." Ethan said, his voice ripping through her thoughts.