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"Luke...your fingerprints are plastered all over Nini's apartment. Do you have any other explanation for this?", Officer Johnson asks him.

He shakes his head, not answering. The officer stares at him before leaving the room and talking to another person.

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"Thanks for coming...", Tim says, looking at the group of kids.

He had called them in for yet, another meeting. He claimed it was important.

"What's so important you had to bring us here at 7 in the morning?", Gina asks annoyed.

"We've...found the replacement for Nini. We're going to pick up on filming Season 3 on Friday.", he explains.

Gina stays silent, trying to contain her anger.

"Who...is it?", Ashlyn asks.

"Her name is Regan...you'll be meeting her tomorrow."

"Do the fans know yet?", Carlos asks.

Tim shakes his head, "Not yet. We need to make sure everything's in place before we announce it."

"Get ready to be attacked by the fans...", Gina mumbles.

"Sorry, what was that Gina?", Tim questions.

She looks up and glares at him, "Nothing. See you tomorrow Tim."

Everybody watches as Gina dismisses herself and gets up from the table, walking straight through the door. They all look at Tim and he nods, motioning that they can go. One by one they file out of the meeting room and meet back in the car with Gina.

"Is he being serious?!", Gina exclaims, once they're all in.

Big Red shrugs, "I guess so..."

Ashlyn nudges him, "Gina it'll be okay. Maybe she'll be really good and really nice?"

"Your point with that?", Gina questions, raising an eyebrow.

"Well...I mean...I guess it's good we can continue filming?", Ricky chimes in.

"I don't wanna film if it's not with Nini.", Gina replies, rubbing her hands over her face.

"Gi...go into it with an open mind, okay?", EJ says, rubbing her back gently.

She doesn't reply, she just rests her head on his shoulder, frowning. He kisses her head before the car comes to a halt in front of Gina and EJ's apartment. The couple says goodbye to their friends before getting out and walking inside with their security.

{The Next Day}

Gina yawns and stretches as she gets out of the bed. She opens the door to see EJ in the kitchen, cooking.

"Morning!", he smiles.

"Morning...you're in a good mood.", she giggles.

He laughs as he sets a plate of pancakes, eggs, and bacon in front of her.

"This looks amazing babe...thanks.", she smiles.

"Anytime.", he quickly pecks her lips.

The two eat breakfast together, laughing and talking. Gina felt genuine happiness for the first time in a long time. No forced smiles. No forced laughs. She felt like her old self again.

She clears her throat, "Uhm...what time do we have to go meet that...girl?"

"I think it's like...2pm?", EJ answers.

She smiles, "Okay, sounds good."

EJ goes into the bedroom to get changed while Gina grabs a glass of water. As she begins drinking it, the doorbell rings and she walks over to answer it. She opens the door, revealing a person in all black clothing.

"Uh...hello?", Gina says.

The person reaches their hands up and takes the hood and mask off, revealing their face. The glass of water drops to the floor and shatters everywhere. Gina lunges forward wrapping her arms around this person.

"Nini?!", she exclaims.

The girl cracks a smile. "H-hey..."

"Oh my gosh- where have you been?! It's been almost a month! We thought you were dead!", Gina asks.

"I- uh...I went on a road trip..."

"To where?!"

"To uh...Canada...", Nini answers.

"My gosh...why didn't you tell us? We were worried sick..."

"I don't know...I guess I uh...just wanted to escape from my life for a little?"

"I'm so glad you're okay, omg.", Gina smiles, hugging the girl again.

"Come inside! EJ's here!", Gina says, opening the door further so she can walk in.

"Woah...nice apartment Ms. Por- Gina..."

Gina gives her a confused expression, "Thanks...you've seen this place before though..."

"Oh, uh yeah! I guess I just...uh...kinda forgot what it looked like!"

Gina laughs, "Okay? Uhm...wait here and I'll go get EJ."

Gina walks towards the bedroom and opens the door.

"EJ! EJ! EJ!", she whisper-yells.

He comes out of the bathroom, 'What! Is something wrong? Are you okay?"

"Yes, yes, yes! Couldn't be better right now!", she grins.

"W-what's happening? Sorry Gi but you haven't been this happy since...before Nini."

"Well...just come here!", she says grabbing his hand and pulling him towards the door.

He walks through the door to see a brunette girl standing in the middle of the apartment.

"Nini?!", he questions, his eyes widened.

"Oh uh...hey there...EJ!", Nini speaks.

"My gosh...you're alive?!", he laughs, bringing her into a hug.

She laughs too, "Yup...I just uhm went on a road trip to Canada."

"Wow...", EJ says, in shock still.

"We have to tell the others!!!", Gina shouts.

"Others?", Nini asks.

EJ gives her a puzzled look, "Yeah...ya know...Ricky, Nat, Ash, Red, Los, Seb and Kourt?"

"Oh! Oh! Right, right.", she laughs.

At this time Gina is already on the phone with them.

{30 minutes later}

"Ahh they're here!", Gina says running to the door.

She opens it, revealing the friends.

"So...what's up Gi?", Natalie asks.

Gina moves out of the way, showing the brunette girl. Their eyes all widen, and jaws drop.

"Nini?!", they shout in unison.  

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