A/N: All right, cut to after the party. Benny's been with Melodie the whole party, in case you're wondering…
Changed some who-says-what stuff. Sorry… Most dialogue is exactly the same as the movie, though. Until it branches into the fanfic...
Mimi's Secret
Chapter 3
"Hey guys," said Mark when they walked into their apartment, "all our shit's back."
Roger, Mimi, Collins, and Angel followed Mark in.
Benny stood inside next to Roger and Mark's couch. He was holding the hand of a curly-haired two-year-old.
Melodie.
'Oh, shit,' thought Mimi, and she walked over and took her daughter's hand. She led Melodie away from Benny.
"What are you doing here?" she asked, which meant, "Get out of here before I drag you out myself."
"I came to end this war," said Benny.
"What changed your mind?" asked Roger.
"Mimi did, actually. We hadn't talked in ages, so we had dinner. Look, I regret the unlucky circumstances…"
"Circumstance? You padlocked our door and took all our stuff!"
"Right. That's why I'm offering a new lease. Rent free, courtesy of Cyber-Arts." He turned to Mark. "You might want to get this on film."
"Oh, I see," said Roger, "it's a photo opportunity."
"The benevolent god ushers the poor artists back to their flat. Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood Cyber Arts. Full story tonight on Buzzline," said Collins.
"It's not like that, Collins."
Mimi stared at Roger, whose gaze was locked on Melodie. He looked so sad and disappointed. "Roger," she said, scooping Melodie up and walking over to him, "nothing happened. Benny and I… it was two years ago, and it's over."
"Doesn't look like that to me," snapped Roger.
"I'll be leaving now…" said Benny. He left.
All eyes were on Mimi. She looked around. "Well, um…"
"Maybe you should just go, you guys…" said Mark.
"Mimi…" said Angel, walking over to her friend.
"Angel," said Mimi, using her free hand to hug her.
"Come on," said Collins, and he and Angel left.
Mark smiled at Mimi. "So this is Melodie," he said.
Mimi smiled. "Yep."
"So, did everyone know about you and Benny but me?"
"Roger…"
"No, let me talk. Why didn't you tell me?"
"I only told Angel and Mark overheard Benny and I…"
"So you trust them more than you trust me?"
"Roger!" said Mark.
"Who aw you?" Melodie asked, looking at Mark.
Mark grinned at her. "Mark. I'm Mark."
She stuck her thumb in her mouth. "Who's he?" she asked.
"That's Roger."
She turned her head to look at Roger. "Hi, Wogeh!" she said, waving with her free hand.
Roger ignored her.
"He's a meanie," said Melodie, and she stuck out her tongue at him.
Mark laughed. "No, Roger's not a meanie. He's just mad at your mommy."
"Why?"
"I'm not exactly sure."
"Mommy, why is Wogeh mad at you?"
"This is between him and me, Chiquita."
"But I wanna know!"
"Mark, could you take Melodie to my loft? I'll be there in a few."
"No problem." He took Melodie out of Mimi's arms. "Gosh, you're such a big girl! How old are you?"
"Dis many!" said Melodie, holding up two fingers.
"Two? Why you're practically all grown up!" said Mark.
"I don't wanna be all growed up!"
Mark laughed and carried her out the door.
"Roger…"
"Just forget it Mimi."
"It's over! I only talk to him for Mel's sake! Fuck, Roger, why don't you believe me?"
"You have his kid, for Christ's sake! What more evidence do I need?"
"Roger, look…"
"Maybe we should just forget it," he said, and he stormed away.
Mimi stared after him. "Roger…" she said pathetically.
"No more!" he yelled.