Chapter 2
Amanda brings Kim to her GA meeting and they grab coffee and snacks. They sit down in the chairs and they get ready for the meeting to start. The other members of GA sit down in the chairs with their coffee and they get ready to talk about themselves. Kim goes first and she's eating a cupcake with cream filling.
"Hi, I'm Kim and I was a con artist." Kim says.
"Hi, Kim." The GA members reply.
"I know that I sound like a broken record, but I really miss my boyfriend. We tried to do the Skype thing but I cry after we finish, and now I'm low as ever. I can eat something to relax." Kim responds.
Kim talks about how much she misses her boyfriend and she eats her cupcake with the cream filling. The other GA members listen as Kim talks about her boyfriend. Amanda looks at her ring as she listens to her sister shares her life. Amanda shares her news next.
"Hi, Amanda, gambler." Amanda says.
"Hi, Amanda." The GA members reply.
"My daddy was just named best restaurant owner of the year and he will be making his own schedule." Amanda responds.
The GA members clap their hands as Amanda tells them that her father has been a great restaurant owner. Amanda has more to add to her story so they stop clapping. The GA members listen as Amanda's ready to finish her story.
"But wait, there's more. I'm getting married in almost a month and I'm so excited because I'll be marrying a lieutenant and he's also the father of my daughter." Amanda says.
"I'm just so happy that my sister's going to marry someone that she loves and who loves her." Kim says.
A few hours later, the GA meeting is over and everybody leaves the building. Amanda and Kim grab their things and they head out. They get in the car and they drive the car. Kim looks at the time on her phone and realizes it's almost dinner time.
"What do you want to eat for dinner?" Amanda asks.
"We can order some burgers and take them home." Kim replies.
"That sounds like a good idea." Amanda replies.
Kim and Amanda go into Ruby Tuesday and they order four bacon cheeseburgers with fries for each burger to go and they sit while they wait for the food. Amanda texts Declan who says that he'll be home for dinner.
"Do you love Declan?" Kim asks.
"Yeah. Otherwise, why would I be marrying him?" Amanda replies.
A few minutes later, the burgers are ready and the sisters take their burgers home to eat. The leave the restaurant and they get in the car to drive to Amanda's apartment. A few minutes later, Amanda and Kim head to the apartment with the burgers.
"I hope you're aware that you're going to be eating your feelings." Amanda says.
"Hey, I gotta put something in my mouth. My boyfriend's in Chicago." Kim replies.
Kim and Amanda go into the apartment with the food to find Lena sitting on the couch in tears. Amanda and Kim wonder what's happening as they go inside. They don't know what to think or say to her or each other. Kim is getting hungrier by the second.
"Lena. What's going on? Are you okay?" Amanda asks.
"No!" Lena cries.
Amanda sits on the couch as Lena cries. Kim is wondering what she should say. Both girls are trying to figure out why Lena is crying. They don't know what to do or say.
"Aww. What happened?" Kim asks.
"Nate broke up with me. The relationship is over." Lena cries.
Lena puts her arms around Amanda as she cries. Amanda is in shock to learn that Lena's boyfriend has ended their relationship. Kim is wondering when they're going to eat their burgers with fries.
"Oh, my God." Amanda says.
"Would it be okay if I stay with you?" Lena cries.
Amanda comforts Lena as she cries. Kim goes into the kitchen and she puts the food on the table. Declan comes home from work and he greets the girls. Amanda brings Lena to the table where they have their burgers. They sit down while Declan gets iced tea and while Amanda makes tea for Lena. After the tea is done, Amanda gives it to Lena and the four eat their food. Declan hears Jesse crying and he goes into the bedroom to check on her and he brings his food in case he needs to comfort her longer.
"So what did the jerk do?" Kim asks.
"We don't know that he's a jerk." Amanda says.
"He's seeing someone else." Lena cries.
"That jerk." Amanda says.
Lena tells Kim and Amanda that Nate is seeing another woman. They are not happy to hear this. The eat their burgers and Lena drinks her tea. Lena says that Nate has gone to the gym and the bar.
"He only wants girls for sex!" Lena cries.
"Oh, honey. I'm so sorry." Kim replies.
"Have you and Nate talked about going to therapy?" Amanda asks.
"Amanda, he doesn't love me anymore. Just let it go!" Lena cries.
Lena leaves the kitchen and she takes her food and tea with her. Declan returns with the food and drink and he sits down at the table with the sisters. They eat their food and drink their iced tea.
"How do you know her from?" Kim asks.
"Shut up." Amanda replies.
Kim feels guilty about asking Amanda on how she knows Lena from. Amanda knows that Kim isn't trying to get on her sister's bad side.
"Sorry." Kim says.
"It's okay." Amanda replies.
Kim goes into another room to play with Jesse and Frannie. Declan sees that Amanda is tense and he massages her shoulders and he tells her to relax. He kisses her check and he offers to run her a nice bath. Amanda and Declan go into the bathroom and he turns the bath water for her. He leaves the bathroom and Amanda gets in the tub to take her relaxing bath.