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Sorry this took so long I just got back from vacation!

A Less Than Divine Intervention

As soon as the group returned to the loft, Maureen and Roger tried to go there separate ways. Collins looked at Maureen and said very sternly "Sit". She made her way over to a chair and sat, not very happily.

Roger hastily walked towards his room door but Mark stood in front of it and said "Oh no you don't, sit down." Roger found a spot on the couch and folded his arms.

"Alright, what has gotten into you guys? Didn't Angel teach you anything? This isn't the time to be bickering or berating each other, life's too short. Be careful what you say to each other, it could be the last thing you say to them" said Collins.

"Yeah, why do you guys hate each other so much? Mark is accepting Maureen better than you Roger" said Mimi.

Quick, I have to think of something. I can't tell them, I won't tell them. He looked over at Mark and said the first thing that came to his mind.

"I just don't like her. She acts like she's some famous actress, but she's no better than the rest of us. Her diva attitude's annoying, and whatever Maureen Johnson wants, she gets. I'm sick of her trampling on everyone then looking like America's sweetheart. Hey Mo, was that kiss you gave Mark a "seal the deal" move or do you just like to string him along?" asked Roger. Joanne shifted uncomfortably but Collins didn't look convinced.

"I don't buy it. This screams personal. You're a shitty liar Roger Davis" he said.

Roger tilted his head back and sighed. Mark looked like he was figuring out something in his head. After a moment, Mimi spoke:

"Angel wouldn't want this, and you guys know that. We all have to stick together, we're family. It isn't right that you guys are so petty, especially at your age."

"She's right; you guys are acting like twelve year olds. Next you'll be pulling each other's hair" said Collins.

"Wait one second" said Mark. "Roger, you moved here five years ago right? Didn't you do back up music for off-Broadway productions to get money on the side?"

"Yes" said Roger like he didn't know the point of the question.

"And Maureen, you came here about six years ago, right?" asked Mark.

"Yes, and she did some off-Broadway shows to make money…" Joanne said.

Everyone looked at the two of them. Roger and Maureen never looked more uncomfortable in their lives.

"Were you two seeing each other?" asked Collins.

After a moment and a long sigh Maureen said "Yes, but trust me I'm not proud of it"

"We weren't actually dating, we were just hooking up" said Roger. Joanne, Mark, and Mimi all looked simultaneously uncomfortable after he said this. "And trust me, I'd like to forget it too" he added.

"You guys, that was in the past. You've got to heal and move on. So what if it was bitter back then, you both are happy with new love now. There's no reason you two can't be civil" said Collins.

"Is there more to this story?" asked Mark. "Because I have a feeling the quote unquote break-up isn't the reason you two are like this".

Maureen and Roger looked at each other painfully. "Yes there is more to it. We were "together" for a couple of months"

"I saw her almost every night after her shows, and I took her back to my place, no strings attached, or so I thought" said Roger.

"We thought everything was cool, he was an upcoming rock star, me a new actress, I found it very exciting" continued Maureen.

"We also lived a very careless lifestyle. Maureen loved booze, and I was just hooking up with any groupie I could get. We were reckless and selfish" said Roger.

"Well, it caught up with us eventually. One night we hooked up drunk, didn't use protection, and I got pregnant" said Maureen.

Everyone's eyes got wide and Roger clenched his hands tight and his eyes shut.

"I'm going to get a drink, I need it" said Joanne walking out of the room.

"Count me in" said Mark following her out.

Mimi and Collins just sat, soaking it all in. Everyone knew this wasn't over yet.