Months went by, and things were almost quiet. Emily mostly kept to herself. Thomas' parents saw it as teenage angst, but he knew that Emily was crying in her room. She was always depressed. It was definite that he had ruined her. Even when Chad's sister, Veronica, came over, Emily wanted her to leave. No one knew any better.

Joey said that Haley had made a complete turn around. She was respectful. She gave him things instead of stealing them. And she stayed out of his way. He had taken over his home once again. The plan was a success.