Chapter 14

It had been two days since the big accident. Maureen was living with Collins and Angel for the time being. It was safe to say she was depressed. Not to the point where she needed to take medication, but she was always sad, never left the small apartment and hardly talked to anyone. The only real conversation she had was earlier that day when she received a surprised phone call from Joanne. The lawyer informed her Tessa had woken up from her coma, and was doing fine. It was a short conversation, but Maureen was thankful Joanne had updated her, and appreciated the call even if Joanne was pissed at her.

Now Maureen was currently sitting on the fire escape, head resting on the balcony, cigarette in her fingers, just dazing out into the city.

"Hey."

Maureen didn't even lift her head when she heard Mimi's voice. She found no use talking to any of the boho's; they all seemed to be taking Joanne's side in the situation. In a way she felt betrayed, it was like everyone was against her.

"Maureen?" Mimi tried again when the diva didn't answer,

"I heard you." Maureen mumbled taking a drag from her cig.

Mimi slightly frowned, feeling a bit timid all of a sudden. She crossed her arms and began to bit her nails, not sure how to say what she was feeling, "Um, I know…I know how you feel."

Maureen scrunched up her face, finally pulling herself up into a proper sitting position. She eyed the dancer, raising an eyebrow, motioning for her to carry on.

"Nobody believes you're done with your drinking problem…." Mimi said, taking the empty spot next to Maureen, "But I believe you."

"You do?" Maureen asked her face lighting up just a bit.

Mimi nodded, "I've been there, when I tried to quit using the first time, I admit there were times when I would hide out and get high, but then one day the look on Roger's face when he caught me using was what made me want to stop for good. And that whole year when I was going through withdrawal there were times when Roger would assume I was using again and it pissed me off so much." She paused placing a hand on Maureen's knee, "I just…I know what it's like to have people not believe you. And you may have had one beer before you got in the car, but I believe it was your last. And I don't think it's fair how everyone is blaming you."

Tears stung Maureen's eyes. All she wanted was for someone to believe her, and finally Mimi answered her wishes. She threw her arms around Mimi pulling her in a hug, "Thank you." She whispered.

Mimi smiled, hugging her back, "You're welcome." She stroked her hair comforting her for a few minutes until she pulled back, "You want to see Tessa?"

"I'd do anything to see her." Maureen said.

"Well come on." Mimi said standing up, "Joanne has Leah stay at the hospital while she is at work."

Maureen had a little bit more life in her as she followed Mimi out of the apartment and to the hospital.

When they arrived Maureen quickly gave Leah a hug then went straight to Tessa's side, "Hey sweetie."

Tessa slowly turned her head, instantly smiling widely at the sight of Maureen, "Mommy."

Maureen smiled just as big, tucking some fallen hair behind Tessa's ear, "How are you feeling?"

"I hurt sometimes." Tessa said, "And this thing is itchy." She added holding up her right arm which had a cast wrapped around her broken wrist.

"Look I have one too." She smirked holding her right arm up for Tessa to see.

"Cool." Tessa smirked, not so much sad anymore that she had to wear the cast since Maureen had one too. "When do I get to go home with you guys?"

Maureen's face fell, her eyes shifting, "You get to go home with Mama tomorrow." She shed some silent tears before carrying on, "But…I'm not going to be there for a while. I'm going to be living with Collins and Angel."

"Why?" Tessa asked,

"Just because." Maureen said,

"I want to live with you." Tessa said.

Maureen sighed, "You can't honey."

"But Mom…" Tessa whined,

"It will only be for a little while, okay?" Maureen said,

"It's not fair." Tessa argued.

"I know." Maureen said, watching as Tessa yawned, "You tried?"

"Yeah."

"Go to sleep." Maureen stated,

"I don't like sleeping here." Tessa said, "I don't like it here Mom, can I go home today?"

"Tomorrow I promise, Mama will take you home and you'll finally get to sleep in your own bed." Maureen smiled, watching as Tessa fought her sleep, but soon her eyes won the fight and she was sleeping like a baby. "I love you baby girl." She whispered, kissing her forehead, before standing up and walking out of the room.

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Sorry this was so short. I had writers block.