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"you ready to go," Belly asks. "your mom is allowing you to drive," Cassie says. "for the first time in forever," Belly tells the girl. 'I just need to grab some things and then I'm set"  Cassie tells the girl making her way upstairs. "are you leaving this early" Conrad says as he watches his girl grab things. "yes, I need time to make my hair look good." Cassie says to the boy as she looks through her hair products. "Im gonna get all dolled up for you," Cassie says smiling at the boy. "you're already dolled up for me," Conrad says as he grabs the girl's hand.

"not gonna work," Cassie says as she lets go of the boy's hand. "I'll see you later ok," Cassie says before kissing the boy. She grabs her dress before walking out of the room. "You ready," Belly asks again. "Let's do this" Cassie says as she approaches the front door.  The girls get into the car.  "Let's blow this popsicle stand," Cassie says as Belly starts the car.

  "Let's blow this popsicle stand," Cassie says as Belly starts the car

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"Does anyone have a razor I can borrow?" Gigi ask. "Got you." "Thank you, angel," Gigi says to the person who gave her the razor. "Belly, Cas you're here," Shayla says noticing the two girls. "Hey. You guys should talk." Shayla tells Belly and Nicole. "I'm going to get ready," Cassie says walking away. Cassie sits down and starts to do her makeup.  "hi" Shayla says joining the girl. "I need your help," Cassie says as she wipes off her third attempt at eyeliner. "I got you," Shalya says taking it from her hand.

Cassie turns to face the girl and Shayla does her eyeliner. "You're a lifesaver" Cassie groans and smiles at the girl. "any time," Shayla says smiling back at her.  Cassie starts to work on her hair. First, she grabs her two front pieces and leaves those out, then she parts her hair to form two pieces. She twists both of those sides before pulling them back. She grabs q rubber band and ties them together. She freshens up her curls, then grabs her dress.

Cassie is fixing her dress as Belly walks in. "did Nicole apologies" Cassie asks. "yeah" the girl says nodding. "you look nice" Belly compliments. "you too" Cassie tells the girl. "Look I'm sorry. It's just he was my first love, and I thought I was over him, but I wasn't and my emotions are all over the place and I don't" Belly was cut off as Cassie brings the girl into a hug. "it's okay" Cassie says pulling away from the girl.

"don't mess up your pretty makeup," Cassie says wiping her tears away. "It's showtime," Cassie tells the girl as they join the line of other girls. The girls were called one by one until it was Cassie's turn. "Cassie Diggs," The announcer says as Cassie walks out she spots her mom and dad and she smiles. Conrad meets the girl halfway as he comes up the stairs. "you look beautiful" Conrad whispers to the girl. "I know" She replies."

"Daughter of Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman. Cassie will be attending Brown University. She is an actress and will be on Broadway after the summer. She has also raised money for mission schools this summer" The announcer continues. Cassie and Conrad make their way next to Jeremiah and Belly.  "it is my honor to introduce this year's Cousin Beach country club debutantes" Paige says

  "it is my honor to introduce this year's Cousin Beach country club debutantes" Paige says

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"I can't look," Cassie says laughing as they watch the escorts do some weird dance. Belly joins in on the laughter as Cassie turns her head into the girl's shoulder. "Finally this is over," Cassie says as the escorts finish their dance. "How was it,"  Cassie asks Conrad as he makes his way over to him. "don't ask," Conrad says as they get into their positions for the finale dance. "where is Jeremiah'' Cassie asks as she notices her wasn't here. "someone needs to find her a replacement," Conrad says. "Don't worry Nicole got it covered," Shayla says to the couple. Belly was able to get another escort and they started the dance.

"I have to tell you something," Conrad tells the girl. "what is it," Cassie asks the boy. Conrad goes to speak but decides against it. "I'll tell you later." Conrad tells the girls. "ok" Cassie says nodding her head.  The finale dance comes to an end and Conrad says "I think I messed up some of the steps." "You were great don't worry" Cassie convinces the boy as they make their way to Jeremiah. "Hey, Jeremiah, where were you?" Conrad asks. "Conrad, we need to talk, all right? It's important. It's about Mom. I found something out." Jeremiah tells the boy.

"Um... Yeah... We'll-we'll talk about this later, okay?" Conrad says "No, it's important." Jeremiah says. "It's okay," Conrad tells the boy. "You already know, don't you?" Jeremiah says connecting the dots. "You've known this whole fucking time and didn't tell me?" Jeremiah says in disbelief. "Jere..." Conrad starts "Your mom's cancer is back," Cassie says as she realizes what the conversation was about. but is cut off as Jeremiah punches him. "oh shit," Cassie says quickly moving away from the fight.  "stop it" Susannah says running over.  "Both of you, stop it. What is going on?" Susannah asks the boys. "Mom..." Conrad starts.

"We know, Mom. The three of us know." Jeremiah tells his mom as he focuses his attention on her. "Know what?" Susannah asks.

 "Know what?" Susannah asks

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"I can't lose Susannah. She needs to be there for our wedding, the birth of our children," Cassie is cut off as Emmy comes up to the girl and stops her pacing.  "it's okay, why don't we go lay down." Emmy tells the girl. "okay, that sounds like a good idea" Cassie says as she allows the girl to guide her to the bed. Cassie lays down on the bed. Daveed and Emmy lay down with her comforting the girl. "it's okay" Daveed whispers to the girl rubbing his hand up and down her arm.

Susannah decided to throw a dinner to celebrate the end of summer and her saying yes to the chemo. "I'm glad you guys are here," Cassie tells her father. "we are glad to be here too," Daveed says grabbing his daughter's hand. The dinner was done and Cassie was helping Susannah out. "Don't worry. I'm gonna make it to you and Conrad's wedding" Susannah tells the girl. "I'll look forward to it," Cassie says smiling at the girl. "I love you," Cassie tells the other figure. "I love you too," Susannah says back.

The engaged couple was sitting on the beach currently watching the sunrise

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The engaged couple was sitting on the beach currently watching the sunrise. "my mom promised she was going to be at our wedding" Conrad says to the girl. "said the same thing to me" Cassie says smiling at the boy.  "I'm looking forward to being your husband," Conrad says smiling at the girl. "I'm excited to be your wife," Cassie says smiling back.  Conrad leans down and kisses the girl. Cassie places her hands on his cheeks and Kisses back. Little did they know a girl was watching them, that same jealousy that was there the first day she meet the girl came back.

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