Stranded {Sequel to Earth To Echo 2}

Reasons to Stay

MUNCH'S POV:

I knock on the door and Alex answers it. I walk in and get tackle by Echo. I smile and see Alex is finally taking Emma's advice.

"Echo, slow down. I still have to check if yours okay," Jack says. Emma and Tuck come in together and sit down. Echo floats and Jack looks at him. "Echo, lift your right arm," she says. Echo does it and wobbles it. "Left," she changes. He does it. "Kay, you seem good. When Gary or Gigi come home, I'll have them check you better. Also, we have to wait till they're sober," she explains. We all nod.

"What do you mean by sober?" I ask.

"My brothers drink like there's no tomorrow. My dad he's good with it, but he's packing for a business trip and I don't want to hold him back," she replies.

"Let's talk about futures," Emma suggests.

"Jackson you first," Alex insists.

"I'm going to New York Institution of Arts. It's a dream since I love to draw and do a lot of stuff," She replies.

"Like in New York?!" Emma yells.

"Yeah, it's for four years. I'll be back before you know it," Jack reassures her. "Plus, in three weeks I'm leaving to go to their summer program," she adds.

"How long?" Tuck asks.

"About three weeks and I'll be back," she says simply.

"What if Echo is still here?" I ask.

"You guys figure everything out. Just call me at night. Not morning. I'm in sessions and I will be busy. This is a big deal for me and this my chance to get in to the college," she explains. "It's junior year guys. Next year were seniors and then off to college," she adds.

"New York is so far though. You're really going to leave us for that long?" Emma asks. "Like, it's you and me. Two girls out of three guys. Do not leave me with them," she adds.

"It's for three weeks and before you know it, I'm back. Unless the world ends," she says.

"I'm pretty sure Emma is going to be tortured," I sing. Emma gives me a death glare and I put my hands up and she smiles.

"Okay, Alex" I say.

"I don't know. I don't know what to do. I don't know what college," he replies.

"How bout technology? You're always on your phone," I mock.

"Maybe, but I think that's Tuck's dream," he says.

"It is. But I don't know," Tuck says. "You should come too. You love technology. You fix my camera," Tuck tries to convince him.

"Fine, I guess you're right," Alex gives in. Tuck smiles in victory.

"That's harsh, man. You corrupt him," I accused.

"Hey, what if I wanna go? And at least I'm doing it with Tuck," Alex says. I just sigh and nod. "What about you?" He asks.

"Law school. That's what I'm thinking," I say.

"That's good. You get to help people on cases," Emma says. I nod.

"Emma, you're last," I tell her.

"I'm going to Juilliard," she says.

"And you worried about me going to New York, when you're going too!" Jack yells.

"Sorry," she apologizes.

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TUCK'S POV:

I look at Echo.

"Hey man," I greet Echo. He sends me a text and I smile.

"So, um, why did you come?" I ask him.

Because there's an attack and I need your help. But now I, thinking you guys have futures ahead ~ Echo.

"It's cool man. Only Jack will be going. You still have four," I reassure him.

Okay. ~ Echo.

The mail flies through the little gap on Jack's door. Jack runs towards it.

"Junk, junk, not junk," she says.

"What is it?" Emma asks. Emma grabs the envelope and opens it. "You're in. You're in!" She yells. Jack smiles and hugs Emma. They jump up and down like they usually do.

"What's going on?" I ask.

"Jack's going to New York tomorrow and starts the summer program at NYIA!" Emma replies squealing.

"Luckily I'm packed already and off to New York. I can't believe I'm going," Jack says. Emma squeals again and I hold her to calm her down.

"Emma calm down," I tell her. She nods and sits down. Jack reads the plane ticket.

"I leave tonight," she says. "I have to get ready! Get out!" She yells. We all head out and just wait in the living room.

"Alex? How you feeling?" Munch asks.

"Fine, I guess. I'm happy for her," he replies.

"Good, cause that's what she needs to know," Emma says.

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AT THE AIRPORT....

EMMA'S POV:

I hug Jack one more time.

"Call us every night before you go to sleep," I tell her.

"I will, text me every day on what's going on," she tells me. I nod and hold her tight.

"Okay, she has to go," Gary says. Jack hugs Gary and Gigi tight.

"Be good, kid," Gigi says.

"I will," Jack replies.

"Flight 192 to New York City is now boarding," the lady says. Jack let's go of Gigi and look at us.

"Call me on how Echo and everyone is. And if you need help," she tells us. We nod and she gets on the plane.

This attack she doesn't even know. I can't believe agree to tell her when she gets in New York.

I watch the door close and Jack just go.

"I'm still mad," I tell Tuck.

"Too late to change things," he tells me. I walk out with him and we get in the van.

"You guys should've gave her a reason to stay," Gary tells us.

We all sigh and left the airport. I'm so sorry Jackson.