Hey guys! I am sorry for taking so long with the update. I have been working off and on with all 7 of my stories. I finally got my writer's block to vanish thanks to reading multiple DWP fics. I don't own anything at all. All I do is mess with storylines and timelines and such.

****There will be a family emergency happening in this chapter and it will be in Andy's family. The family emergency may span a few chapters but, it depends on reviews. See the end of the chapter for an important A/N. I know Andy is from Ohio, but I am using my hometown and the state I live in instead of the hometown and state she lives in. Holton is an very small town and literally everybody knows everybody and teachers are like family. Holton (Michigan) is 6 hours away from Cincinnati (Ohio). Anyways, I don't know much about where Andy is from but Holton is a town that I think would suit Andy fairly decently (if that made sense?). Also, the doctors are fictional. The hospital name is real. ****

During the time Andrea and I were at the cafe, we had a conversation of what had occurred in our lives over the past year. Not much had changed in the realm of Runway, except for the level of incompetence being at an all time high. That was no surprise considering, my Andrea was quite irreplaceable and Emily could not seem to find someone suitable, who was competent enough. I told Andrea as much, she laughed and said, "Dare I even ask how many assistants you've went through?" I rolled my eyes and took a sip of my coffee. "Let's just say as of the day we left for Paris, I have went through something like 9 replacements. Two of which bad mouthed you after what happened last year, which by the way you needn't worry about, it's in the past now. The rest of the assistants were either incompetent or too slow and never got my coffee order right. Anyways my dear, what's happened with you since we last seen each other?" As she finished her coffee, she said, "Walk with me, and I'll tell you the whole story." We kept talking and as we walked through the busy street back to her hotel, which just happened to be the one I was staying at. "I didn't know you were staying here, how on earth, if you don't mind me asking, The Mirror pay for your room?" Andrea raised her eyebrow and said, "They only paid for the ticket to fly over here, to Paris. You might kill him for it, but Nigel paid for the rest. I don't know why but he did. Anyways, now we're here." We entered the hotel and got into the elevator. I found it quite nice that he did so. "So Miranda, what floor are you staying on? I'm on the 3rd floor." Before she could push any of the buttons, I pushed the button that would take us all the way up to the top floor. "I am in the penthouse suite. Why don't you come with me? I have a few things to ask and show you." I unlocked the door to my hotel room and opened the door, letting Andrea enter first. I entered after her and shut the door quickly. The paparazzi don't bother me in the slightest, but I do not need them finding out about us right now. It would not only take the thunder from Fashion Week, but it would also cause an uproar that would no doubt reach the States before I could call my publicist to set up boundaries and do press control. "Care for a glass of wine?" I asked as Andrea sat herself on the sofa. "I would love a glass, Miranda." she responded with a smile. I had questions that I wanted to ask her but I didn't get the chance to.

Andrea's cell phone started to ring. It took her a minute to fish it out of her purse but, she answered it as fast as she could.

'Hello?'

"Is this Andrea Sachs?'

'Yes it is, may I ask who's calling?'

'This is Nurse, Hannah Wright with Gerber Memorial Hospital. I am calling on behalf of a Vivian Ford-Sachs. She was involved in an incident and was rushed here and you are listed as her emergency contact.'

'Oh. Oh no. W-what happened? Is my mom going to be okay?'

"I am sorry ma'am but I can't divulge that information over the phone. However, your presence is needed as soon as possible.'

'I'll be there as soon as I can.'

'When you get to the hospital, go to the front desk and ask for a nurse Hannah Wright. Good bye ma'am, travel safely.'

I watched the seen before me quietly, I wasn't sure what to do. But as soon as Andrea hung up the phone, it fell from her hand onto the floor and she started to sob. As quickly as I could, I sat the wine glasses on the counter and hurried towards the sofa where Andrea sat silently sobbing. It hurt me deeply to see that she was so sad. "My darling, tell me what's wrong. Whatever it is, I'll be by your side through it all." As I pulled her into my side and hugged her close, she told me about the phone conversation. "M-my mom was in a-an incident and t-they couldn't tell me what happened over the phone. All the nurse said was to get back to Michigan as soon as possible. I don't know how I am going to manage to get there." I felt sorry for my darling Andrea. Letting go of her so I could look at her while speaking to her, I said, "Everything is going to be okay, love. Don't worry about a single thing. I will have everything taken care of. All you need to do is go to your room and pack your things. I'll meet you in the lobby in 20 minutes." She nodded wordlessly and gave me a quick hug before making her way back to her hotel room.

There was one perk to being the Miranda Priestly is that I have contacts and can call in some favors whenever needed. There was one specific favor I decided to cash in on. Donatella had told me before, that if it were needed, I could use her private jet in an emergency and, I likened this to be one. So I picked up my cell phone and hit the speed dial for Donatella.

'Hello Donatella, it's Miranda.'

'Ah, Miranda. How are you dear?'

'Well, I could be better. Do you remember when you told me I could use your private jet in case of an emergency?'

'Si, I do remember.'

'I have need of your private jet. You remember my assistant, Andrea?'

'Oh si. The one who left you last year?'

'Yes, her. She got a call saying that her mom was rushed to the hospital following some incident. Her presence has been requested as soon as possible.'

'And you intend to go with her?'

'Yes, I do intend to go with her. I'll explain over dinner next time we meet.'

'I shall hold you to the dinner invite. The jet will be waiting for you at the airport. I wish you and Andrea safe travels. Ciao.'

Now that I got that taken care of, I need to get a hold of Nigel. He's the only one capable of handling things when I am not present. After I dialed his number, he answered on the 4th ring.

'Hello?'

'Nigel, it's Miranda. I have a huge favor to ask you.'

'Okay Miranda, how can I assist?'

'I need you to cover for me at the wrap up party and possibly for the entirety of next week.'

'Did something happen? Are you okay, Miranda?'

'Something did happen. Andrea was in my hotel room and we were going to drink a glass of wine but, she got a phone call. Her mother was in some sort of incident and is currently being admitted into a hospital back in Michigan.'

'Oh no, poor Six. I will cover for you Miranda. Take care of Andy and travel safely.'

'Thank you Nigel. That's all.'

Now that I have gotten the necessary phone calls made, I packed my largest suitcase with clothes for me and clothes for Andrea if she needs them. I wondered what her mother will think of us and what her mother will think of me. Normally, I wouldn't dwell on such a thought, but I love Andrea with my whole being and want to spend forever with her. If we were to spend forever together, I should probably ask both her parents, just to be thoughtful and out of respect for Andrea and her parents' respect. After getting my luggage packed and ready to go, I looked at my watch. It was nearly time for me to meet Andrea down in the hotel lobby. I grabbed the handle to my luggage and wheeled it behind me as I made my way to where Andrea was waiting for me.

Once we were sitting in the town car I had rented, we started driving to the airport. It was a quiet ride aside from the occasional sniffling from Andrea as well as me asking how she was. I was worried because I have never seen her so quiet. So upset and vulnerable. It made my heart pang with sadness for her, especially because my girlfriend hadn't a clue as to what was going on with her mother, aside from her being in the hospital.

After a 20 minute drive to the airport, we finally made it to the airport. When we got inside of the airport, Donatella's private pilot had greeted us and led us through the crowds of the airport and into the private jet.

Our flight to Michigan, was one that felt like an eternity. Of course, I figured it would be considering how stressful things were and how many thoughts were floating in mine and Andrea's mind. As we were landing, I gently grasped her left hand in my right, and said, "Just remember my darling, whatever happens, I will help you through it. We shall conquer each obstacle that is thrown our way. Together my, love." Just as the plane had landed at Gerald R. Ford international airport, I leaned over and brushed a sweet and light kiss on my Andrea's cheek. "Now let's get off of this plane. We need to get to the Marriott Hotel and clean up before we head to the hospital to see your mother." She nodded wordlessly as we exited the plane. The airport wasn't too awfully packed, so we were able to make our way through the airport within a total of 10 minutes. When we arrived to the curb just outside of the doors to the airport, there was a car waiting on us. Quickly, we each put our luggage into the trunk of the rented sports car and were immediately on the road to Michigan.

Do any of you readers listen to country music? I plan on using the song, Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not by Thompson Square. Of course that'll be sometime in either the next chapter, or the chapter after that.

My second question is, what do you think the incident Andrea's mother was in, is? I have 3 general ideas.

1) Andy's mom was in a car accident.

2) Andy's mom was attacked by a stalker (Her mom's stalker would be an ex from high school. I have more details for this idea, but I won't tell you what they are because I don't want there to be spoilers in the event that you choose this one).

3) Andy's mom had some medical emergency (for example, a heart attack, diabetic issue, stroke, etc.).

4) Other. (If you don't like the first 3, and want to pick something else, pick this one and tell me your idea {If that made sense?}. )

Don't be afraid to give suggestions for the next chapter, provided that you have any.

Do you want me to fast forward? I am just asking because I don't want you readers to feel like the story is dragging on and becoming boring.

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Much Love xx