Vaggie did not know how long she had been asleep when she woke up, but it didn't matter. She immediately climbed out of bed and ran into the bathroom to talk to Angel.
However, before she spoke, Vaggie thought of an idea. She grabbed her notebook, tore out the maps she made, grabbed a black purse out of the closet, and ran back into the bathroom.
"Angel!" Vaggie called out. "Are you there?"
"Yeah, hon," Angel replied from his room as he got off his bed and hobbled back to the bathroom with his crutches. "I'm here. How was your nap?"
"It was fine," Vaggie replied with a sigh of relief. "Alastor cast some kind of spell on me that made me fall asleep hard and fast."
"I guess he doesn't like us talking to each other," Angel said with a scoff.
"What ever gave you that idea?" Vaggie asked sarcastically. "Anyway, are you alright? What did he do to you?"
"You'll be surprised to hear this, but nothing really," Angel replied.
"What?" Vaggie asked incredulously.
"Yeah, Alastor walked in, had me sit on the bed, removed my arms casts, handed me another smoothie with pain relievers, and left," Angel said with a tone of disappointment. "It was so boring."
Vaggie chuckled to herself and said, "What were you hoping for?"
"A little more action at least," Angel whined. "I haven't had any action in forever. Being cooped up in here is killing me. The least he could have done is let me lean in for a kiss."
Vaggie's countenance fell sadly and she said, "I'm sorry."
"Don't worry, honey," Angel said with a chuckle. "I've survived worse dry spells than this…"
"No," Vaggie interrupted. "I'm sorry I got you into this mess…"
"Babe, what did I say about letting those two get in your head? You and I know damn well that none of this is…"
"I know. But you wouldn't be here if it weren't for me or Alastor. I'm going to find a way to get us both out of it. I have maps in my notes. It's a long shot, but I'm hoping to get these maps to Charlie. I just don't know how yet. Maybe I can convince Alastor they're break-up letters. What? No. No, there's no way in hell that's going to work…"
"Vaggie…"
"Okay, I'll get these maps on their way to Charlie when Alastor and Rosie take me out if possible. If I'm lucky, I'll also escape, find Charlie, and then we'll come after you. I promise."
"Vaggie…"
"Listen, I don't know how much time we have left before Alastor and Rosie come to get me. I have to go get ready before they…"
"VAGGIE!" Angel yelled desperately.
Vaggie stopped speaking in surprise at Angel's desperate tone.
Seeming to realize how much emotion he was showing, Angel took a deep breath to calm himself down and said in a much calmer tone, "Vaggie, babe, listen to me. I know it's a long shot, one in infinity, but if you manage to get away from that horny prick, I don't want you or Charlie to come back for me. Okay?"
Vaggie paused in surprise before she stammered out, "W-What?"
"Vaggie, I'm just an ignorant slut and even I know that you getting away from Alastor would be nothing short of a miracle," Angel explained. "We don't know if God's gonna come through for ya a second time if that happens, so don't push it. I'll find a way back on my own after Alastor auctions me off to the highest bidder."
"And if you can't?" Vaggie retorted.
Angel paused for a moment on his end.
Vaggie could feel the tears coming to her eyes as Angel finally scoffed and said, "Babe, you don't need to worry about me. I have all eternity to figure something out. I'll find my way back to you before you know it. I promise."
Vaggie didn't feel very reassured, but before she could respond, they both heard the door open and Alastor call out, "Rise and shine, my sweet love!"
"That's right, Vaggie!" Rosie chimed in running past him and into the bathroom with an approved purple dress and matching shoes for the evening. "Now, it's time for the special event. You need to get changed, so we can get going."
"So, where are we going?" Vaggie asked taking the dress and the shoes.
"Why, my dear," Alastor replied merrily stepping into the bathroom doorway barely able to contain his excitement. "We're off to prepare you for the consummation of our love! Our marvelous union! The wedding that will dazzle all of Hell! We have everything prepared except for the most important piece which is you of course. So tonight, we're going to find you a gown to make you look as ethereal as the beautiful nymph you are!"
Vaggie's expression fell.
"You mean, we're going wedding dress shopping?" Vaggie asked in horror.
"Precisely, my love," Alastor replied.
"There are so many dresses to look at and there's not much time for us to waste," Rosie added.
"We must make you look like the bell of the ball," Alastor said ushering Rosie out of the bathroom. "After all, you are going to be my queen and I want all of Hell to know it. Now, hurry along, dear. We'll be waiting out here."
Without another word, Alastor shut the door leaving Vaggie alone in the bathroom.
Vaggie quickly got herself ready in the bathroom.
She couldn't respond to Angel with as many words as she would have wished because of their listening captors, so as she prepared, she quietly ruminated over what she could say without revealing any of their plans.
Fortunately, it didn't take too long for Vaggie to figure out exactly what she needed to say.
Vaggie turned to the wall and said, "I'll be back for you later, Angel. Don't worry."
Angel didn't have the time to respond before Alastor and Rosie whisked Vaggie away.
But as soon as everyone was gone, Angel shed a tear and whispered, "Thank you."