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*Emily POV*

I woke up the next morning like I had amnesia. I couldn't remember anything about anything, it was like I woke up from a dream but I couldn't remember what happened. I opened my eyes to gain some kind of understanding of where I was but as soon as I opened my eyes my head starting doing somersaults so I immediately slammed my head down on my pillow. I heard a quiet muffled noise coming from down on the floor. I knew from opening my eyes that I was in my own bed but how I got there, I have no idea. Shit. The person on the floor better not be a random hook up girl. 'Fuck Emily' I think to myself as I groan and turn over to see who was on my bedroom floor. I wouldn't usually just sleep with random girls but when I had alcohol I had no control over my impulsive decisions. I let out a deep breath and slumped back into my pillow, it was just Aria.

'Em, are you awake?' She said sleepily, her voice raspy.

'Mmmm' I grumbled into my pillow. 'Why aren't you in the guest room?' I asked, the realisation soon dawning on me that we weren't 14 years old and having a sleep over.

'Well since your crazy antics last night, I brought you home and you refused to let me leave you. You wanted me to spoon with you until you fell asleep and literally 5 minutes later you puked everywhere. So I've stayed close in case you needed to be sick again or you needed me' she laughed. I smile at her apologetically, she really was a good friend.

'Thanks, I'm sorry you had to put up with me.' I frown and she smiles forgivingly, quickly brushing it off. 'Wait... What crazy antics?'

'I think I'd rather let Hanna tell you, and if I was you I wouldn't bring it up to Spencer' She laughed.

'Oh god' I say, reaching for my phone to see I had 2 texts from Hanna.

'I hope your head isn't hurting too much hahahahaha'

'Ps we should meet at the brew for a hangover cure, Spencer wants a word with you ;) xx'

What the hell did I do that got Spencer mad and why did Hanna and Aria find it so hilarious? I quickly got changed into some jeans and a t shirt and made my way downstairs to find some tablets for my throbbing head.

'Come on Em we need to head to The Brew, Han and Spence are already there' she smiled, but I could tell she was hiding something because she seemed to be slightly hesitant to go out the door. As we got into the car, I made sure to ask her.

'Is this about Ezra?' I knew it was harsh and straight to the point but by the way she gulped and looked away I knew I was right. 'Hey Ar come on, if he is there just smile, say hello and ask how he is' I smiled, I knew it was going to be hard for her seeing him again after 5 years. It was hard enough for me coming back and facing Ali and we weren't even together.

'Yeah you're right... It's just I don't think I'll be able to bare seeing him with someone else' I could see the heartache in her eyes and I know exactly how she feels because that is exactly how I feel. 'I mean look at the way you've reacted to Ali and you weren't even together'

'What do you mean the way I've reacted?' As far as I am aware I haven't done anything to out of the ordinary except tell her she wasn't invited inside at my dad's funeral. Aria immediately started to laugh again, I honestly have no idea what is going on.

'Ask Hanna' she smiled, opening the door to The Brew. Luckily for us, Ezra wasn't there but instead we were greeted by two sets of eyes. One set staring coldly at me and the other creasing with laughter. We headed over to the couch Hanna and Spencer were sat at as both of them had already ordered for us. If there is one thing we learned about each other it was how we liked our coffee/tea. As soon as I sat down Hanna started laughing, earning her a hard glare from Spencer.

'Okay, what did I do?' I sigh, taking a sip of my coffee.

'You really don't remember?' Hanna laughed. I shook my head, it was the truth I don't remember anything. The last thing I can remember was Ali and Adam walking in. Oh god. Shit. Did I say something to Ali?

'You were literally drunk in love' Hanna said, getting her words out in the middle of laughing. She was literally crippled over.

'Yes you were. I would say you had one too many cocktails but I think you had about 12 too many cocktails before stumbling down a step, falling onto the floor when you were talking to Ali and then completely going off on one. You started stealing the champagne from our event, drinking it whilst reciting Dickens and then you made a mockery of Dr Rollins' Spencer said, almost saying the last but through gritted teeth.

'If I recall you called him a tuxedo wearing, gold digging, cradle snatcher' Hanna said once again laughing, drawing the attention of literally everyone in The Brew. Even Aria tried to hide a little chuckle. I instantly went a deep shade of red, I could feel the blush rising in my cheeks. Oh shit I really shouldn't drink alcohol.

'Aria don't egg her on' Spencer whined. 'And you then threw a glass of champagne over him before Ali told you to get out. It's a good job the event was nearly over Emily because your reckless behaviour nearly ruined Wren's evening.'

'I threw my drink over him?' I say, almost shocked at my own actions. I knew I got pretty reckless when I was drunk and that's why I don't drink often but wow I didn't think I was that bad.

'Yes you did. Embarrassing him in front of a lot of people. Poor Ali was mortified'

'Yeah Em, you should definitely apologise' Aria said, finally adding something to the conversation.

'Speak of the devil' Hanna muttered under her breath. I was confused until I followed her eyes over my shoulder to the two blondes stood in the queue. She looked tired and somewhat sad, she didn't have her usual glow and she wasn't showing off her beautiful smile. I could only assume it's because of what I did last night. Even Charlotte looked a little disappointed.

'I need to speak to her' I say standing up, only to be dragged back down by Spencer.

'That's not a good idea. You should give her time and space'

'Time and space, we've wasted enough time since we were 14 don't you think?' My voice cracked with emotion, gaining me a sympathetic look from Hanna and Aria and a sigh form Spencer. However she did let go of my arm so I was free to go and speak to Ali.

'Ali' I call, she either can't hear or she's ignoring me and I mentally chose the first option as I called her name again, 'Alison!' I'm now within reaching distance of her so she is clearly ignoring me. 'Hey' I say, grabbing her arm so she would look at me and when she did I wish she never. The sparkle in her eyes was replaced by a cold hard stare. 'Ali, I'm sorry' I say, but she was already halfway out the door by the time I had finished my sentence. 'Ali!' I call her, grabbing her arm once more but she shrugged it off, once again we had caught the attention of onlookers as everyone in the queue and around the door turned to see the commotion.

'Get off me Emily.' Her tone was harsh and cold and it literally caused my heart to crack. I've not heard Ali use that tone with me in almost 6 years, not heard her use that tone with anyone in 6 years and it hurts so bad to know that I was the one that caused her to use it. Before I realise that I was just stood in the doorway staring into space, a hand was placed on my shoulder.

'You really should handle your drink Americano' she said, patting my shoulder before manoeuvring around me and out the door.

'Wait! Charlotte, what do I do?' I think she could see the panic, confusion and heart break across my face because she sympathetically reached her arm out to mine.

'Firstly I'd apologise to Rollins, and then try speak to Ali. She's not angry, more disappointed and confused.' she smiled, rubbing my arm slightly before walking out the door. I quickly head back over to our table, grabbing my jacket before rushing out the door without even bothering to tell the others where I was going. I then realise that Aria had brought us but like she read my mind Hanna appeared behind me with her keys in hand.

'Come on, let's go' She smiled, leading the way to her car.

'Thanks Han, how did you know where I was going?' I asked as we both jumped in, Hanna speeding away a little too quickly for my liking.

'Well I may or may not have been eavesdropping on your conversation' she smiled, causing me to laugh lightly. Of course she was eavesdropping. 'And I know that you and Ali are better than this. I don't know how or when but I know you'll find your way back to one another. The bond you two have is very special, you've been through a lot'

'How can we ever be together Han? She's married, and happily married'

'Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing' she said, pulling up into The Rollins Mind Hospital. I climb out the car, taking a deep breath before heading to the reception desk. It wasn't the same receptionist from when I came to visit Charlotte but it seems like she recognised me because she did a double look.

'Is Dr Rollins available? I'd like to speak to him, it's kind of urgent'

'Hm come to apologise?' She says, turning to her computer. I swallow nervously before gently nodding. Jeez how many people were at that stupid event?

'Dr Rollins is in his office, you can head down now' she said, handing me a visitors badge and opening the door to the main hospital. As I walk to his office at the far end of a corridor, I peer inside the little window on the door and I can see that he is talking to someone however it doesn't seem to be a professional conversation as he seems to be laughing, he keeps saying something and then looking down laughing, almost like he's being complimented. Like a flirty compliment. I knock quietly and his head quickly snaps towards the door signalling with his hand for me to come in.

'Ah Emily, I've heard about your antics last night, sounded crazy. Anyway, thanks Dr Rollins'

'Bye Mona' he smiled, as Mona stood up from chair opposite his desk and walked out. He signalled to the chair in front of me with a smile so I obliged and sat down.

'Bear with me one second, I just need to drop some files off to a nurse down the corridor' he smiled, taking the files and walking out. I quickly glance around his office, it very simple and office like. Except one thing he does not have is any pictures of Ali on his desk. He does has one picture of an oldish couple sat smiling happily who I presume are his parents. He came back in and I quickly looked down at the floor until he sat down on his office chair. He looked less stuck up in just a blue shirt and tie but he still looked like he enjoyed the finer things in life.

'So...?' He said, noticing that I hadn't yet spoke since he sat down.

'I'm really sorry about last night, really I am. And I'm incredibly sorry if I embarrassed you in front of all your work colleagues.' When I dared look up at his face, he has a sympathetic smile on his face.

'It's Emily right?' He said and I nodded. 'I know you have been through a lot this past week especially, I went to your father's funeral with Alison and if I'm honest I don't blame you.' Why doesn't he blame me? Has Ali told him about us? 'A lot of people resort to alcohol abuse and sometimes even drug abuse, or worse, when they are grieving' he continued.

'Alcohol abuse? I just had one too many cocktails' If only he knew that he was the reason for my 'alcohol abuse' and not the fact that I'm grieving but it's better to just go along with it because if he understands then surely Ali does.

'I know but you did that as a result of grieving, wanting to get away. If you ever need anyone to talk to, a professional, I'm sure Dr Kingston wouldn't mind?'

'Honestly I'm fine, I just need my friends around me. They have been my rock since I was younger'

'I know you and Ali used to be close, so why don't you come around for dinner tonight? I'll cook and it will give you a chance to catch up. She thinks very highly of you, she always talks about you and she is really worried about you' he smiled, hoping I would take up his offer.

'Yeah sure, thank you. Again I'm really sorry' I said, standing up. He reached out to shake my hand, smiling as I walked out. I literally felt sick. He is such a nice, genuine guy, the perfect husband as it seems. My heart was in a battle, one side wanting to be jealous that it's not me with Ali but the other side just wants her to be happy. After everything she's been through she deserves it.

I guess I will find out which side wins tonight.

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A/N: Sorry nothing major happens but the next chapter will be more interesting! How do you think it will go, good or bad? Let me know! Also, what do you thinks the deal with Mona, is she shady or nah? Please keep reviewing, i love seeing what you all think! Don't forget to follow me on twitter hawaiinpieterse :)