After waking up that morning, all of them did their morning hygiene and put on some comfortable clothes.
At breakfast:
Meghan: How was the night, girls?
Amy: It was great.
Nick: I slept like an angel.
Joe: Me, too.
Demi: I can see that Nick's already overcome his fear of storms.
Nick: Demi!
Demi: What's the matter, Nicholas? It was really funny seeing you so afraid. What was the name of that Teddy Bear you used to hug when you were afraid?
Joe: I know, I know! It was... Mister Lock.
Everyone laughed.
Nick: Not funny at all.
He granted.
Nick: Demi only knows about that because Joe and Kevin told her. I didn't even have Mister Lock anymore when we met.
Joe: You're lying. You had Mister Lock until you were 15.
Priyanka: Until the age of 15? Seriously, Nick? There are so many things I still have to know about you, Teddy Bear.
Nick: What about Joe? He was terrified of canoes! To record those Camp Rock scenes, he needed lots of therapy sessions.
Joe: Hey!
Demi: It's true! Do you remember that scene he was so nervous that even throwed up and fell into the lake?
Nick: It was epic! How about when the staff told him about those scenes?
Demi: He turned whiter than ghost.
Joe: How about you, Demz? You're one of singers that most falls on stage.
Demi: It's very much different. It's not a fear like yours.
Nick: That time she fell and broke her leg was one of the best. Joe and I were her escorts on a red carpet with her leg in a cast.
Joe: I remember. I guess she was just 20 years old. We were known as the solidary, sweet boys.
Demi: Okay, then...
Nick: You must confess. We were always good friends for you.
Demi: True.
Joe: After that red carpet, a few years later, I think Demi wanted to make up for that, and she wore a purple dress full of feather, I think that's the name.
Nick: We walked arm in arm with her on the red carpet again and we even took pictures, still arm in arm. Men died of envy that day, women, too.
Demi and Priyanka: Nick!
Nick: Sorry, but that Miss Demetria was a luxury that day, she was.
Demi: Urgh! You and Joe are hopeless.
Priyanka: I agree.
Demi: Anyway, we already bothered you too much, we better go.
Meghan: But already?
Nick: Demi's right.
Priyanka: But we could schedule something.
Demi: I'm in.
Everyone stood up.
Demi: Bye, guys.
Meghan: Bye.
Demi: Bye, Amy. I loved yesterday's game.
Amy: I liked it, too. Goodbye.
The two hugged and then the others said goodbye and left.
Kelly: Miss Markle.
Kelly said, entering the room where Meghan and Amy were.
Meghan: Hi.
Kelly: Guy and Bogart are coming soon.
Meghan: Oh, good. Did the driver get them?
Kelly: Yes. Excuse me.
Amy: Who are they?
Meghan: Guy and Bogart are my dogs.
Amy: I didn't know you had dogs. Where were they?
Meghan: When I was in London, the employees were on vacation, they went back to work a short time ago. So I left them with an acquaintance of mine. The doorbell rang and some barking could be heard.
Meghan: It's them. You can open the door. I'm answering the door.
"Here they are."
Meghan: Thank you for bringing them.
"You're welcome."
Meghan: My babies, I missed you so much!
She said, bending down, while the dogs jumped and tried to kiss her.
Meghan: Amy, this is Guy.
Meghan said, pointing to a beagle.
Meghan: And this is Bogart.
She pointed to a labrador mixed with a shepherd.
Amy: They are very beautiful.
She said, while letting the dogs smell her.
Meghan: Yes, they are.
Jake: Miss Markle, Clarisse is asking what to do for lunch.
Meghan: Ah, sure. Do you like pasta?
She asked Amy.
Amy: Yes, I do.
Meghan: OK. So tell her to make some kind of pasta, Jake.
Jake: Sure.
Meghan: Amy, you're going to have classes tomorrow, aren't you?
Amy: Yeah.
Meghan: I think your father sent me your schedule and the location address. I'll give you the schedule and the address to the driver. Tomorrow's class will be at a college.
Amy: OK. I think I'm going to my bedroom now.
Meghan: I'll call you when lunch is ready.
[...]
In the bedroom, Amy took the opportunity to start studying one of the subjects of the college, but she didn't even see the time go by.
Meghan: Can I come in?
She asked, leaning against the door.
Amy: Yes.
Meghan: I just came to tell you that lunch is ready.
Amy: Sure.
The two went down the stairs.
Amy: Uh, is that shrimp?
She asked while admiring the beautiful lunch: pasta and shrimp sauce.
Meghan: Yes, it is. Why? Are you allergic?
Amy: No. I'm not allergic. It is rare for us to we eat shrimp at the Palace.
Meghan: Why?
Amy: My family usually eat shrimp at the most important events. And I don't participate in most of them. Everyone is afraid of intoxication.
Meghan: This is interesting...
...
Meghan: Was it OK?
Amy: Yes. It was delicious.
Meghan smiled, and her cell phone started to ring.
Meghan: Demi? Hey...
Demi: Hi. I was talking to Priyanka and we thought it would be a good idea if we went out for dinner with Amy.
Meghan: I like the idea. I'll ask her. Wait a minute.
Meghan turned to Amy.
Meghan: What do you think about going out to dinner with the girls?
Amy: Great. Will Nick and Joe go too?
Meghan: I will ask. Demi?
Demi: I'm here.
Meghan: Are Nick and Joe going too?
Demi: Yes.
Meghan: OK. Amy and I are going.
Demi: So, I'll pick you up 7 pm. Can it be?
Meghan: Sure.
Demi: See you later.
Meghan: See you.
The call ended.
Meghan: We are leaving at seven.
Amy: Fine.
Amy's cell phone started to ring.
Amy: It's my aunt. Hey.
Kate: Hi. How are things out there?
Kate asked a little shaken.
Amy: All right. Aunt, did something happen? You sound sad to me.
Kate: No. I'm just tired, pearl. Can you pass it on to Meghan?
Amy: Bye.
Kate: Bye.
Amy: Meghan, Aunt Kate wants to talk to you. After you're done, would you take my cell phone up to my bedroom?
Meghan: Of course.
Amelia left.
Meghan: Hi. What happened?
Kate started to talk and Meghan listened carefully.
Meghan: My God... Poor thing. Are you sure about that?
Kate: Yes.
Meghan: Poor Amy... What will you all do?
Kate: We won't do anything for now. Don't tell her. We will wait for you to come back.
Meghan: I'm so sorry to hear that...
Kate: So am I. Goodbye.
Meghan: Bye.
After the impact this news had on her, Meghan went to her room and kept thinking about it all afternoon, until Amy knocked on her door.
Meghan: Come in.
Amy: Demi called the house phone and said she'll be here in half an hour.
Meghan: What time is it?
Amy: Almost half past six.
Meghan: Good heavens! I lost track of time. I'll be ready in a few minutes. Thanks.
Amy: You're welcome.
Amy left... As Meghan said, in 20 minutes, she came down the stairs ready.
Meghan: Has Demi arrived yet?
Amy: Not yet.
A bell sound was heard.
Meghan: It must be her.
Meghan went opening the door.
Meghan: Hi.
Meghan said, a little dejectedly, when she came across Demi and Prianka.
Demi: Hi. What happened?
She asked when she noticed her friend's condition.
Meghan: Shhh! I'll tell you later. Amy can't know.
Demi: OK.
Priyanka: Why don't we sleep here today? It would be cool.
Meghan: Sure.
Demi: So after dinner I'll ask the driver to leave us here to sleep.
Priyanka: I think there are still some of our clothes here.
Meghan: There must be a lot.
Amy: Hi.
Demi: Hey, Amy... Let's go.
...
Meghan: What about Joe and Nick?
Priyanka: They must be there by now.
Amy: Where are we going?
Demi: We decided to go to a Japanese restaurant.
Priyanka: Do you like it?
Amy: Yeah.
Demi: Do you eat this at the palace?
Amy: Sometimes. It is more common when I am with my Aunt Kate. After all, what did she want with you earlier today?
She asked, looking at Meghan.
Meghan stared at Demi and Priyanka, who soon understood that this should be what Meghan wanted to tell them about.
Meghan: Nothing important. She just wanted to ask how things are going here.
*Cell phone sound*
Demi: It's not mine.
Meghan: It's mine. It's your father, Amy. Hey.
Harry: Hi. How are things there?
Meghan: We're fine, H.
Harry: I imagine you already know about that...
Meghan: Yes, yes. Love, I'm with Amy and the girls, going to a restaurant. Could we talk another time?
Harry: I got it. You cannot speak in front of Amy. We can talk later. Can you pass the phone to my daughter?
Meghan: Sure. Amy? He wants to talk to you.
Amy: Hi, Pa.
Harry: Hi, honey. How are you doing?
Amy: Fine.
Harry: Are you behaving?
Amy: Yes, Pa!
Harry: Sure?
Amy: Pa, is that it?
Harry: Sorry! Just kidding. Bye, honey.
Amy: Bye.
Amelia hung up and handed the phone to Meghan.
"We're there."
The driver said.
Demi: OK. I'll call you when we're leaving. Maybe we'll be back with Joe or Nick.
They all got out of the car, which, by the way, looked a lot like a limo.
When they left the car, they came across several fans and paparazzi approaching, some even tried to pull them. And coincidentally, Joe and Nick were getting out of their cars right at this moment, which made the confusion worse. Demi's two security guards, who were in a car behind the one who brought them, got out of the car to escort them. Halfway there were some questions:
"Who is that girl?"
"Is she a daughter, niece or cousin of any of you?"
"Any special reason for being here today?"
After they entered, they stopped at the reception.
"Good evening! Do you have a reservation?"
Demi: Yes.
"Name, please."
Joe: You're kidding, right? You're going to tell me that you don't know who she is or who's any of us here?
Nick: Yeah, man! Don't you watch TV or listen to music?
Priyanka: Guys! You make us feel so ashamed. Such kiddos.
Demi: Sorry, sir. It's Demetria Devonne Lovato.
"OK, Miss Lovato. You can come in."
Demi: Thank you.
Everyone walked over to a huge table with six seats.
Amy: Why does this place seem empty to me?
Demi: Because...
Demi was interrupted.
Nick: Because the ladies here, every time we go out together, order the restaurant just for us.
Joe: They are so spoiled...
Demi: I don't like having paparazzi by my side when I'm eating and talking to my friends. It's not spoiledness.
Joe: The person who left the house to come to dinner with a driver and a car with two security guards behind said.
Nick: Yeah! Walk with two security guards for what?
Demi: Let me refresh your memory: it were these security guards who brought us here safely. It is a matter of security. Fans are everywhere.
Joe: I'm sorry, Miss Grammy Nominee.
Demi: Good Lord! I think Kevin is the only sensible former participant in the Jonas Brothers.
Nick: In other words: boring.
Priyanka: You are not from this world, boys.
Joe: Hey, hey! Do you remember that day, when Demi was blonde and a teenager arrived and said: "Hi! You are Taylor Swift, right? I love you, can we take a picture?"?
Nick: Yeah! When Demi turned around, she realized that the blonde was actually Demi Lovato. She couldn't contain her disappointment and left.
Demi: Don't even remember that day. I have nothing to do with Taylor.
Nick: You're right. She's more beautiful.
Demi looked at him like she was going to kill him with just a look.
Nick: Just kidding. You are more beautiful. She is so dull, and I know she's your worst enemy.
Demi: Not quite. We are just not close.
Joe: Okay. Tell that to I don't know how many millions of people who watched the famous "Ask Taylor" video.
Nick: It really became a meme, and the phrase is still used today as a hashtag.
Priyanka: I have to agree on that. Everyone knows that that woman is responsible for her distance from Selena.
Joe: You have always been so attached. You three were friends for a while. But soon after, something happened...
Demi: This is true. I don't trust her. And, yes, Selena and I got away a lot, but I still love her very much, and I'm sure she feels the same way. She has always been by my side, she's always helped me in difficult times, even after we distance ourselves, no matter what happens, we will always be there for each other.
Nick: This is true. You two never stopped supporting each other. It has always been one of the most impressive friendships in the world of fame. You grew up professionally together. Joe and I are also very fond of her.
Joe: What is really impressive is Nick, who dated and broke up countless times with her.
Demi: I remember, there were so many comings and goings. Selena, Miley, back to Selena, back to Miley...
Nick: Thanks, Demi! For remembering my love life! Just don't forget that you already dated Joe.
Joe blushed.
Demi: Yes, but I didn't keep coming and going.
Nick: Whatever! But what about Wilmer?
Demi: What about Wilmer?
Nick: You spent years going back and forth with him.
Demi: Unlike you... I did not interchange between him and another man.
Everyone was silent, until they couldn't take it anymore and started laughing, including Demi and Nick.
Joe: Demi, I thought you booked the restaurant just for us.
Demi: And I booked.
Joe: Why am I seeing two famous singers over there?
Priyanka: Ah! We forgot to let you know.
Demi: We invited Ariana and Miley.
Amy: Wait a minute. Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus?
Demi and Priyanka: Yes.
Amy: They're coming.
Demi: Hi!
She said excitedly as she got up to greet them.
Ariana: Hi!
Miley: Oh, Lord... It's been such a long time.
She said, while hugging her longtime friend.
After they greeted everyone, including Amelia, they sat down.
Ariana: So... Meghan, how long are you going to be here?
Meghan: Only two months. Then I'll be back in London.
Miley: Just two months? Are you already living there?
Meghan: No. It's just that I don't have any work around here, so I take this time to spend this time with Harry.
Ariana: Speaking of him, how is he?
Meghan: Very well.
Priyanka: I haven't seen him in a while.
Ariana: It's true.
Amy: Do you know Pa?
Joe: Everyone here knows him. He comes here now and then when he has royal commitments.
Meghan: I thought you knew.
Amy: He travels a lot. I stopped asking where he is going a long time ago.
She said, laughing. Suddenly, a cell phone sound is heard.
Amy: It's mine. I have to answer. Hello?
"Hi. Can't you recognize my voice?"
Amy: Uncle! Did you change your number?
Meghan: Is it William?
Amy: No.
"Yes, I did. Your father told me that you are in America. I'm going to Los Angeles tomorrow, me and Michelle. We were thinking about paying a visit, or rather, why don't you and Meghan come to our house?"
Amy: I think it's a great idea. Do you have a house here?
"Yes. Meghan knows the address. At five tomorrow, could it be?"
Amy: Let me check with Meghan. Can we hang out tomorrow at five?
Meghan: Yes.
She replied, intrigued.
Amy: Okay. We'll be there at five.
"I hope you don't mind, I'll call some close friends too."
Amy: No problem. See you tomorrow.
"Bye."
Demi: Who was it?
Meghan: I'm also curious, if it's not William...
Amy: Ah, it was just Uncle Barack.
Nick: Obama? Like the ex-president?
Amy: That one.
Joe: And you speak so naturally. "Just".
Amy: We are very close... My father and he are very close friends.
Meghan: Are we going to meet him?
Amy: Yes, Aunt Michelle and he invited us and some friends. They'll be arriving tomorrow.
Joe: Do you call the ex-president and the ex-first lady uncles? I wish I had that privilege. We are actually friends with him. We're always at their parties.
Priyanka: And who are those friends?
Amy: I don't know.
Demi: Apparently, it's me.
Ariana: Me, too.
Both said, reading a message on the cell phone.
Miley: Cool! Me, too.
Priyanka: I also received a message.
Joe: I got it, too.
Nick: I got it! What a miracle!
Ariana: Such miracle.
Amy: Are you all going?
Demi: Apparently.
Nick: Hey, is Taylor Swift going?
Miley: Ugh! God forbid! Ever wonder? Having to put up with that woman for an afternoon?
Ariana: I also find it difficult. After Barack Obama's comment on her album, I doubt it.
Meghan: I don't take that as an offense. It was just a joke.
Demi: Anyway, I hope I don't see her there. She's not my favorite person.
Miley: And so, not mine.
Joe: Before anyone say anything, I already dated her.
Amy: My aunt and uncle met her, they didn't look like her either.
Ariana: See? Not even the royal family put up with her.
Miley: I don't know how Selena can handle her.
Priyanka: Guys! She may not be very friendly, but I think she has a good heart deep down. I see the movements she supports.
Joe: Everything is marketing. Just appearance.
Demi: It may be, but she has a good side, because Selena is her friend, and I know Selena quite better than her own parents. She wouldn't be friends with someone so bad. But, yeah, I don't like her.
Ariana: Now, can we change the subject?
Demi: How are you and Liam doing, Miley?
Miley: Well, since we got engaged, things only get better.
Ariana: That's so lovely! The perfect couple!
Miley: But what about you, Demi? How is your love life?
She asked, provocatively.
Demi: It doesn't exist.
Ariana: What about Wilmer?
Demi: I think this is over. Wilmer and I love each other very much, but I don't think we will be together as a couple again.
"Excuse me. Here's your order."
Joe: That's great. I'm starving.
He said, as facing two huge sushi boats, three portions of hot philadelphia and seven more portions of assorted sushi.
Priyanka: We were supposed to order only the ferries. This is a lot of food.
Ariana: I don't think so, knowing that Nick and Joe eat more than all of us.
Demi: For sure.
[...]
Meghan: Well, it's getting late and Amy has classes tomorrow. We better go.
Demi: OK.
Priyanka: We are still going to sleep at your house, right?
Meghan: Yes. Miley, Ari, don't you want to sleep there too? You were missed yesterday. It is a pity that you were traveling.
Ariana: It's fine to me.
Miley: For me, too.
Demi: I'm just going to call the driver.
Nick: You don't have to. I'll take you.
Priyanka: OK, but I don't think everyone can fit in your car.
Joe: I"ll take some in mine if it doesn't fit.
Nick: So I take Pri, Demi, Meghan and Amy.
Joe: I get Ari and Miley.
Ariana: OK.
So... The brothers took them all to Meghan's house.
Nick: You guys are delivered.
Amy: Thank you.
Meghan: Bye.
Nick: Bye, guys. There's Joe...
He said, when he saw his brother approaching with the car.
Joe: You're delivered, girls.
Ariana: Thanks.
Joe: You're welcome.
Miley: Bye.
Joe: Bye.
They, then, entered the large mansion.
Meghan: Let's see who's going to sleep with whom.
Demi: I can stay with Amy again.
Amy: Sure.
Meghan: Ariana and Miley, do you want to sleep together?
Ariana: Sure.
Miley: No problem.
Priyanka: So I sleep with Meghan.
They all put on their pajamas, brushed their teeth and went to the bedrooms. Meghan asked that, after Amelia was asleep, they all went to her room, so that she would tell them about the news she had received.
Demi: Good night.
She said to Amy, already lying on the bed.
Amy: Good night.
She yawned.
Within minutes she was already asleep.
Demi: Sleep well.
The singer kissed Amy's forehead and left the room to tell everyone that she was already asleep, so that they could go to Meghan's room.
Miley: So, what happened?
Demi: Is it something with Harry?
Priyanka: Or with Kate?
Meghan: No. They are fine.
Ariana: So, what is it?
Meghan: Kate called this afternoon. She broke the news to me that... that Amy's mother, well, her mother has terminal brain cancer.
They all gaped.
Meghan: Which is such a irony, because Ava's sister is sort of a brain surgeon, I think.
Ariana: God!
Miley: Poor thing...
Demi: I assume you won't be telling Amy anytime soon.
Meghan: Yes.
Priyanka: Did Kate tell you about any life-time estimate?
Meghan: Not sure, but probably five months.
Ariana: Only five months?!
Meghan: It seems so.
Demi: When did they find out?
Meghan: Ava has known for a long time. She found out as soon as she moved to Madrid. That's why she was so busy. But recently she went back to London and dropped this bomb on the family.
Priyanka: How's Harry doing?
Meghan: A little shaken. They have known each other for a long time.
Demi: And why didn't she tell everyone before?
Meghan: She said she was going to tell, but when she heard that we were dating she thought it best not to get in the way. She didn't think I would like it.
Miley: Then the thing got ugly.
Meghan: Yeah... I can only think of Amy's reaction. And I think she'll blame me.
Ariana: Why?
Meghan: Because even though she consulted with great doctors where she was, the professionals in London said that if she had consulted with them before, it would be possible to stop the cancer before reaching the terminal stage.
Priyanka: And as she is smart, she will connect the dots, she will know that her mother did not come to London before because of your dating.
Meghan: That's right. And believe me, she is very temperamental.
Demi: Really? She seems to be so sweet.
Meghan: She is. She just doesn't know how to demonstrate very well. But you can't help but be enchanted by her personality.
Priyanka: Yeah...
Meghan: The only thing I know, right now, is that Ava doesn't want Amy to go back to London sooner. She doesn't want her to get preocupated.
Demi: Well, girls, we better get back to our rooms, before Amy wakes up.
Meghan: Yeah. Good night.