[Max's POV]

We arrived and Erin got to meet Gabs, Leila, and Caige.

She was really shy and quiet, but i can tell she felt at ease around Gabby and the kids. Leila seemed really eager to be Erin's friend, that Craig even had to tell her to keep it easy.

Soon everyone was in bed, Ronnie and Jacky left. Erin was talking in the kitchen with Gabby, who fed Caige his bottle before bed, while me and the rest of ETF, who also met her, talkedin in the living room.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" TJ asked. "I mean, what if she gets scared to death or something."

"Well, we already know what to do, gave you her file to know as well what to do if anything happens. Guys, she really needs to gain trust. Anything happens, we'll be there.

"And, everythign from this file was from age 10?" Kevin asked.

"Yep," I said.

"Wow," he said, looking pretty shocked about reading Erin's file, since we'll be keeping around so we know what to do.

"So what can we do?" TJ asked.

"Simple. Just keep an eye on her, basically guide her, help her gain trust," I said. "Basically be her friend."

Kevin and TJ looked at each other, then looked at Robert.

"Yeah, sure," Kevin said.

"Alright," TJ said as Robert nodded.

[Erin's POV]

Gabby served me some hot chocolate as we sat in the kitchen.

She was nice, and so were her kids. Everyone was pretty much nice, but I feel so shy.

"Sweetie, you know, if you ever need to have some girl-to-girl talk, I'm here for you," she said as she served me hot chocolate.

I looked at it nervously.

"Its okay, i didn't slip anything. Just regular hot chocolate. Scout's honor," she smiled as she held up her hand as if to make a pledge.

I gulped and took a small sip. Its delicious.

I smiled smally and nodded. "Thank you."

Gabby smiled. "Anytime," she said.

I looked down at the brown chocolaty drink and took another sip from it.

"What is touring like?" I asked.

Gabby simply shrugged. "Both fun and crazy. But you get used to it," she said.

"How crazy?" I asked.

"Well, let me warn you, you may or may not find odd things in the toilets. Trust me, I've been there," she said.

I laughed a little.

"Aww, you know, you have a beautiful smile, Erin," she said.

I frowned slightly.

"My mother said I have a hideous smile," I said.

"Well, dont listen to her. You are a very beautiful girl, and any guy would be lucky to have you," Gabby said.

I look out the window, seeing Max talk with the other guys.

"Including Max," Gabby added.

I gulped. "No... He probably thinks I'm some psycho," I said.

"He doesn't. In fact, you're all he talks about. He doesn't want to leave your side," she said.

I look back out.

"M-May I go to bed, please?" I asked.

Gabby nodded. "Of course," she said. "Let me show you your room," Gabby said, having me follow her.

I'm shown into a nice guest room with a dresser and mirror, a average closet, and a queen size bed with dark blue satin comforters. Some flower paintings hung on the light blue walls.

"Here we are. Hope everything's alright for you," Gabby said.

"Its okay, I like it," I said. "Blue's my favorite color."

"I'm glad. Well, the nursery room is to the right next door, so sorry if the baby wakes you up. Max is down the hall next to Leila's room and Craig and I are just next to Caige down the hall if there are any problems," Gabby said.

I nodded. "Thank you, and I won't mind if the baby cries. I once was next to a nursery in one of the hospitals I stayed at, so I got used to hearing the newborns wake up," I said.

"Oh, that's good. Caige can be very active at night," she said. "Well, I'll leave you to get ready for bed. Tour starts tomorrow."

"Are you coming?" I asked.

"Not this time, later on I might, but Leila is. You'll be alright. You can trust the guys," she said.

"Oh, ok. Well, thank you. G-Good night," I said.

"Good night, Erin," she said, giving me a friendly smile before leaving the room, slowly closing the door.

I noticed the bunny Max gave me was on the bed. I sat on the bed and held the bunny in my arms, remembering the one i had before...

I shake my head. No. No bad thoughts.

I sigh and just change into some pajamas, brush my teeth (avoiding eye contact with the mirror like i always did) and then fall asleep, cuddled with my new little stuffed bunny.

For once... I actually didn't cry myself to sleep...