Sorry I haven't updated in a while and sorry I didn't authors note the last post. I have tons written down, but no time to put it into effect. I'll probably be posting short chapters over the next two or three weeks to finish out the story. Here are the thank yous from chpt 24:
Melodie: Glad you loved that chapter.
Mandy: I forgot I had all of this stored up or I would have updated sooner.
LKF: I assume 'cute' is a good thing?
Riza: Thanks. My friend tried to make me be a third wheel on a date with her and her boyfriend once. Thats how I got the idea. It never actually panned out though (thank goodness)
Loony: That is a wonderful thing for you to say. Thank you so much.
Norwegian: I love Bee and Eric too!
"Thanks Eric, I'll see you soon. I love you," Bee kissed him before she got out of the car.
"I love you too Bee. I'll miss you."
"I'll miss YOU Eric," Bee was sad to leave Eric, but the sisterhood would soon be home, "Be sure to visit me as much as you can this year."
"I promise."
"Bye."
Bridget watched as he drove away.
"Is she gonna be alright?" Bee asked when Effie delivered Lena to her three hours later.
"I hope so," Effie replied.
Lena staggered up to Bee. Be hugged her, "I'm here for you Lena, and the others, they'll be here for you tomorrow."
Lena smiled weakly.
"I'm sure Lena will feel a little better now that she's home and with you," Effie said, "I'm going home to unpack," she turned to Lena, "Call me if you need anything."
"Lets watch a funny movie," Bee suggested, "or would you rather watch a tragedy and get all those tears out?"
Lena shrugged.
"Have you gone mute?"
Lena shook her head no.
"Good, because shock can do that to a person."
Lena sat down on Bee's couch. They watched 'Kiss the Bride' , a romantic comedy. Lena fell asleep halfway through. Bee put a light quilt over her. As Bee sat back down, her cell phone rang.
"Hello?" she whispered.
"Hey. Why are you whispering?" Eric asked.
"Oh, I'm trying to help Lena. She just got home. She fell asleep on my couch. Jet lag you know."
"Oh, yeah. How is she?"
"Not too good. I have a feeling that if she does draw again, it'll be her black period."
"I can't imagine looking my true love like that."
"Yeah, its terrible."
"Listen, I was thinking about what you said when we were sitting on the grass the other night. I got a new job. I'm going to be a pro!"
"No way! Where?"
"I have secured a one year contract with the Revolution. You know, the MLS team of New England."
"Yeah, I know. Oh my gosh! I could hug you right now. Wait a minute, this couldn't have all conspired since I last saw you."
"I started working on the deal in May. It was finalized today when I got back up to New York."
"How come you waited so long to tell me?"
"I wanted everything to be final. I found a small two bedroom apartment between Gillette Stadium and your school. Its far enough away that most students don't want to live there, but close enough to commute."
A slight smile crept onto Bee's face.
"It might be a little inconvenient for you, but with the time I'll be spending on the road, I need someone to look after the place," Eric was dancing around what he was trying to say, or what Bee hoped he was trying to say.
So Bee threw him a curve ball, "Well of course I'll house sit for you," she joked. Bridget could tell that Eric was getting nervous because he didn't say anything and he didn't laugh.
"I would like it if you moved in with me," he finally got out, "You don't have to pay any of the rent."
"I already paid my housing fee," Bee remarked. She paused to think.
"Don't feel obligated or anything."
"This is a huge step Eric."
"I know Bee. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't think I was doing the right thing. I thought about it two hours before I called you, and I've been contemplating it since I started trying to get the contract."
"Crap!" Bee muttered as she saw Lena open her eyes, "Sorry. Lena just woke up. I have to go. NO, I'm not using her as an excuse. I'll call you tomorrow. Bye," she turned to Lena, "Hey, can I do anything?" she asked.
"Can you drive me somewhere?" Lena requested.