Waiting for Faith

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Cassie:

I love the Hamptons. Living in the city, serenity is hard to come by. And nobody is happier than Max to be out of there. My little brother barely spoke after last year but I can tell that it's just a matter of days before he opens up again. As for my parents, recovery is always hard, especially after everything this year but I think that this summer, just like every other summer I can remember will have a way of making them fall back in love. It's so beautiful. Being in love. And I'm not sure I've ever experienced it. I mean I wasn't in love with Kenny when I kissed him in the 5th grade. And I don't think I was in love with Sam when we went to prom our Junior year. With that being said, it's possible I was in love with Harvey. I mean I didn't get that warm bubbly feeling that they talk about. And I don't think I want to spend forever with him but I do love him.

I think loving friends is different than being in love with someone. And for Harvey even though he is truly an amazing person, friendship is where it ends. Trust me we tried to walk down that long road of dating and we just ran out of steps to take. I wasn't heart broken or anything because I know he will always love me and I'll always love him, but just as a friend.

Jackson:

I love the Hamptons. Something about it is just so different from LA. I guess it's just so peaceful and quiet. Or maybe the fact that I can actually breathe. Of course I wish my parents and Shelly could be here with me but I know they have enough to do. I mean Michelle and Shane are having a baby for crap's sake. And I couldn't be happier for them. I just get lonely some nights. When we lived on the streets we were so close knit. So I started singing for some loose change. And eventually we had enough. And then more than enough. I just miss those days. And that's saying a lot because some weeks we couldn't afford to eat. I guess I just need someone. Someone who will always be there. Someone who I can spend forever with. Honesty I'd trade my career to have what Shelly and Shane have. A family, a home, warmth, happiness, love. Everyone says I'll meet here some day and until then I should just stick to what I do best, music.

Cassie:

It's 4:49. I'm so late. I shoot out of bed, throw on the first clothes I see and head out the door, my faded leather bag barely staying on my shoulder. I hop on my bicycle and head for the beach. 5:12. I made pretty good time. I leave my bike at the stand and walk towards me tree. I check my watch. I've got 10 minutes. I did better than I thought. As the sky grows lighter, shade by shade, I loose myself. I'm not lonely, I just could use someone to talk to.

That's where Harvey would step in. He always knows when I need him. I've thought about calling him a few times but I know he'd drop everything and I can't do that to him. It's not fair. I broke up with him. I can't play him like that. Even if I could use the company. I put my headphones in and I don't even notice the boy sitting next to me.

Jackson:

I actually tried to get up early this morning and when I got to my tree there was already a girl here. She looked like she'd been here for a while. I'm not going to let one fan ruin my day. I sit down next to her and begin to play a couple chords. She must have her music turned up pretty loud because she is completely oblivious to the private concert I'm giving her. I give up. This girl wants to play then she can play, by herself though. I decided that John needs a call. And the she notices.

"Um... excuse me? Sir? Do you think that you could keep it down a little bit?"

Sir? Who is this chick? I start to laugh.