ASHLEY'S P.O.V
I forgot to ask Madison if the Carlin's moved.
FLASHBACK
"I love playing dress up"
"Madison I just need something I can wear that want get me recognised"
She holds up a supergirl outfit.
"Why do you have a Supergril outfit?"
"It was my Halloween costume last year and yes I looked hot"
She's an idiot.
"Do you have a beanie?"
"Sweet Johnny's here"
She's only gone a second and when she comes back, Johnny's trailing behind.
"Hey Johnny"
"Do I even want to know what you guys are doing?"
There's clothes everywhere.
"We're finding Ashley a disguise"
"Why do you need a disguise?"
"I've got to go talk to Spencer's parents"
He's looking at me funny.
"What happens if someone recognises you?"
"Johnny that's why we're finding a disguise"
He knows he's not going to change my mind.
"Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Positive"
"Okay so what exactly are we looking for?"
He holds up a pair of Madison's underwear.
"Not them Johnny"
He runs over tackling Madison.
"Guys seriously can you do that when I leave?"
"How are you even getting there?"
"I'll take a cab"
"Ashley Davies is going to take a cab?"
"Shut up Johnny"
Madison starts throwing clothes at me.
"Wear them"
"Thanks"
END FLASHBACK
I slowly walk up the path and knock on there door.
I really hope they still live here.
"Hi can we help you?"
I must have one hell of a disguise on.
"Hey Mr Carlin"
"Ashley?"
I'm wearing a black beanie, sunglasses, a jacket and a pair of sweatpants.
"Hi"
"You do realise it isn't cold today"
"Yer I just couldn't risk anyone recognising me"
"ARTHUR WHO IS IT?"
So Paula's definately home.
"Did you want to come in?"
Arthur's being really nice.
"Thanks"
He pulls the door back, letting me step inside.
"I'm sorry Ashley I'm just surprised you're here"
He reaches out grabbing my jacket.
"You look ridiculous"
"I feel ridiculous"
I take my sunglasses and beanie off, leaving them by the door.
"WHO IS IT ARTHUR?"
I follow him into the living room.
"It's Ashley"
"What are you doing here?"
"I was wondering if I could maybe talk to you both?"
She's not very impressed i'm here.
"Glen can you quit playing that stupid game?"
"One sec mum I've nearly knocked him out"
He's playing some boxing game on Wii.
"Ow shit"
That fucking hurt.
"Are you alright?"
I knew I wasn't going to be able to come into this house and walk out unharmed.
"I'll be fine"
My eye's stinging.
"Glen how many times have I told you to wear the wristband?"
I can't believe he actually hit me in the eye with his controller.
"I'll go grab her some ice"
"Glen it's fine don't worry about it"
"Are you sure it's gone a little red"
"I'll be fine Glen"
"Well i'm going to leave you guys to it"
"Are you sure you're alright Ashley?"
"Yer"
"Let's sit"
We all take a seat at the dining room table.
"I umm"
I can't look at them.
"I just wanted to apologise for everything"
"Everything?"
"Mrs Carlin i'm sorry I acted the way I did this morning"
I think that's the first time i've called her Mrs Carlin.
"You just said some things that I wasn't ready to hear and I got a little defensive"
"Are you alright honey?"
Arthur has always been really nice to me.
"Yer"
I think it's best I start from the beginning.
"I'm a drug addict"
I guess they weren't expecting that first.
"It started back when I was dating Spencer"
"Did she know?"
"No"
I'm shaking my head.
"I'd been working really long hours at the studio and someone I was working with offered me cocaine"
I'm staring at the table.
"I told myself I was only going to do it once, but when the studio kept pressuring me to get my album finished, I started taking it more and more"
"Ashley you don't need to tell us this if you don't want to"
"I know"
I'm playing with my fingers.
"I just started relying on it and before I knew it I was taking something every day"
I lean forward resting my head in my hands.
"That night Spencer walked in and saw me, I had taken so many things I barely new what was going on"
"Ashley"
"Paula I know that's not an excuse for what I did, but if I had of been sober, that wouldn't of happened"
"Are you still on drugs?"
"No i'm trying to get clean"
I really thought she'd start yelling at me when she saw me, but she's been pretty good so far.
"Why are the magazines saying you're in rehab?"
I don't think they're going to understand.
"I asked my manager to send out a press release saying I was entering a facility"
"Why would you do that?"
"I just needed some time to sort myself out"
"Ashley if you have a problem you're not going to be able to do this alone"
I don't want to be another one of Arthur's projects.
"Mr Carlin rehab didn't help me last time"
I'm playing with my fingers again.
"So you're staying with Spencer?"
"Yer it just kind of happened like that"
"Okay so why are you here?"
"I want to make things right with Spencer"
"No why are you here in this house?"
I knew what she meant.
"When Spencer and I were together you both let me become part of your family and then I went and messed it all up"
I really do miss being part of her family.
"That night I cheated, I lost the girl I love and the only family i've ever felt part of"
I'm not saying this so they feel sorry for me.
"I want to be part of Spencer's life again, I want a chance to prove to you both, that I can be a better person than I was six years ago"
Arthur reaches out grabbing my hand.
"Ashley i'm sorry I called you a junkie"
"You called her what?"
She obviously didn't tell Arthur that bit.
"It's fine"
I hop up out of my chair.
"I'm just going to go"
"Ashley?"
"Yer?"
"Thank you for stopping by"
"No Paula I should be thanking you for not killing me"
She's smiling.
"Okay well i'm just going to go"
Shit I don't have a phone.
"Actually could I possibly use your phone?"
"Of course"
Arthur grabs the land line of the bench.
"Here"
"Thanks I'll just be one second, I need to call a cab"
"A cab?"
"Yer"
"You use cabs?"
Why do people keep asking me that?
"I'll just drop you back at Spencer's"
"Mr Carlin I don't mind getting a cab"
"Ashley i'm driving you that's final"
"Are you sure you don't mind?"
I have a headache.
"Are you alright?"
"Yer I think I stood up a little to quickly"
"Your eyes pretty red"
He walks over to the freezer.
"Here"
He passes me an icepack.
"Thanks"
"I'll go grab my keys"
When I get to the door, I only put my beanie on, I don't think i'll need the rest.
"You ready?"
"Let's go"
"Ashley?"
I'm half way out the door.
"Yer?"
"Can you please make sure Spencer knows i'm not responsible for the black eye?"
I start laughing.
"Sure"
Now I just need Spencer to talk to me.