The Next Morning:
"Jacqueline, all the charges have been dropped against you. You're free to leave." A officer said, stepping into her cell
"Really? Thank the lord." Jacquie said, hugging the officer
"Go easy!" The officer said but gave her a quick hug back
"That was the worst night I've ever had!" Jacquie said, yawning
"It's hardly the Ritz! Your dad is here to pick you up!" The officer said, smiling
"Sweetheart?" Edward said, holding Romelia and running into his daughters cell
"Daddy!" Jacquie squealed jumping up and hugging him, "How's Romie been?"
"Little Romie spent her first night at Jack's apartment!" Edward said, passing Romelia to Jacquie
"What? Is she ok? " Jacquie said, kissing and cuddling Romie, "Mama missed you baba."
"She's fine, Jack's really stepped up. Ready to go?" Edward asked Jacquie
"Alright!" Jacquie said, walking out of the cell
"I have something to tell you..." Edward said, stopping dead in his tracks
"What?" Jacquie asked
"Um... Cynthia... your mum, she...uh... last night... in a fit of rage, she drove her car off a bridge..." Edward said
"What?" Jacquie said, beginning to cry, "This is all my fault."
"No sweetie! It isn't! She was depressed ever since Zach died... she attempted to take her life before this!" Edward said
"I still feel guilty..." Jacquie said
"You don't have to go to dance today, if you don't want." Edward said
"Oh... would you mind if I actually go... it will take my mind of it..." Jacquie asked
"That's exactly what Davis said, of course you can go. I'll watch Romie for you!" Edward said
"Thanks dad." Jacquie said, getting into the car and driving to TNS
"Bye sweetie!" Edward said, "I'll see you later."
"Bye dad!" Jacquie said, walking into TNS, then Studio A
"Hi Jacquie..." Sofia said, smirking
"What do you want?" Jacquie said, glaring at her
"Haha! I heard about your mother. Are you gonna go crazy just like her?" Sofia said, sniggering
"SHUT UP BITCH!" Jacquie said, slapping Sofia across her face
"Jacquie! Look, I know you're upset but don't be mean to sofia!" Henry said, walking over to Sofia, and wrapping his arms around her
"She just attacked me! All I said was I'm sorry about her mother!" Sofia said, faking to cry
"Look! Now you've made her cry." Henry said
"Suff you Henry. I always thought I would have you to rely on but obviously your just like the rest of them!" Jacquie said, crying
"What do you mean by them?" Henry asked
"All my ex-boyfriends... you're just like them." Jacquie said, walking over to where the rest of A-Troupe were standing
"I'm such an idiot, I'm always messing things up!" Henry said, frustrated in himself
"No you're not, she's the idiot. Just ignore her!" Sofia said
"What?" Henry said, "What did you say too her?"
"I laughed about her mothers' death and said she'd end up being crazy like her, but you believed me... not her!" Sofia said smugly
"WHAT THE HELL SOFIA?" Henry shouted, "So you made me have a go at her for slapping you after what you said to her?"
"I didn't make you! Those words came out of your mouth, not mine." Sofia said, walking away
"UGH!" Henry shouted, kicking the wall in frustration
"Henry, bro?" Noah said, walking over to him, "You ok?"
"NO!" Henry said, "I've messed things up all over again!"
"Mhm... I heard... everyone heard!" Noah said
"What should I do?" Henry asked, looking up at Noah
"Sorry mate. You've really messed up this time. You're on your own!" Noah said, walking over to Richelle
"Jacquie!" Henry said, "Look I'm so sorry! It will never happen again, I'm such a idiot!"
"Yeah, you are." Jacquie said coldly
"Please! Just give me one more chance." Henry begged
"You've hurt too many times now! How can I trust you?" Jacquie said
"I don't know! I'll do anything." Henry said
"If you were really sorry you'd make it right." Jacquie said
"Jacquie, please." Henry said
"Don't Jacquie me, I've honestly had enough." Jacquie said
"Well... I'm truly sorry..." Henry said
"Last chance. I'll forgive you, but I'm never going to be able to trust you again!" Jacquie said
That was all Henry needed to hear. He has a chance to make things right with Jacquie.
One last chance.
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The Next Step - Season 8 (Fanfiction)
Short Story(SEQUEL TO: The Next Step - Season 7) The Next Step has just won Nationals but there's a problem - two of their best dancers have left A-Troupe. They're now on their journey to Internationals, do they have what it takes or will the drama/pressure ge...
