Patricia awoke the next morning with a smile on her face as the memories of last night flooded in her mind. Patricia sat up as she glanced to her side at Eddie, he looked so peaceful. Patricia was just about to lay back down when suddenly, she heard water running. "Oh crap" Patricia muttered as she got up and put a robe on and walked into the small bathroom (used from last night). She turned off the water from the bath and as she started walking back, she heard a tiny ping cut through the morning's silence. It was coming from Eddie's disguarded jeans on the floor. Patricia being Patricia, walked over and wanted to find out who it was. She entered the passcode (Eddie told her the night before) and saw the text. It read:
Where's the cash Miller?
-Unknown
Patricia raised a brow and realized the person was typing more. She read on:
Or your little lovebird gets it
-Unknown
Patricia's breath got caught in her throat as she read the last part. Suddenly, she heard a grumble from her bed and saw Eddie sit up. "Patricia" he mumbled. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Eddie's gaze hardened as he saw the scene unfold. Eddie rushed out of Patricia's bed, rushing over to Patricia. "What the hell Patricia"? He said as he snatched his phone from her. "Eddie" Patricia muttered. Eddie glanced down and saw the text messages. "Oh" he rasped in a whisper. Patricia crossed her arms in front of her. "Well?" Patricia asked. Eddie ran his hand through his hair trying to ignore Patricia's hardening gaze. "And while your at it, put some clothes on" Patricia said with a smirk. Eddie could feel the blush rise on his face as he put his clothes on from last night. Patricia couldn't help but stare at Eddie's body full of muscles. Eddie finished and sat down on her bed. "Okay, I'll tell you" He whispered. He continued, "So when I lived with Ashley, I got into the-" he paused. Regret creeping up in his voice. He took a breath and continued. "I got into the drug dealing business. And I met this guy in North Dakota, and he gave me some merchandise. And owe him some cash." Eddie finished. Patricia stared at Eddie shock. "Really Eddie?" Patricia's voice rising. "THATS DANGEROUS!" She yelled. Eddie lowered his head. "I never meant to get you involved." Eddie stated. Patricia sighed and sat next to Eddie. She set a hand on his shoulder. "We will fix this" Patricia said with determination. Eddie felt Patricia's lips soon found there way to Eddie's. Then suddenly, Patricia shot up. "Sh**" She muttered and rushed out of the room. Eddie looked up at the clock. Eddie's eyes widened. He was going to be late for his interview!
Patricia sighed as she and Eddie sat in silence on the way to Patricia's apartment. It had been a rough day for Patricia. Eddie barely made his interview but he did. After all of that, Patricia got them McDonald's. They were currently driving in silence, each eating their food. Eddie glanced at Patricia and hesitated before speaking. He cleared his throat but Patricia didn't even look. "I'm sorry" Eddie said. "I know" Patricia said, taking a bite out of her cheeseburger. "Are you mad?" Eddie asked. It took awhile until Patricia responded but she finally did, "I'm just a little pissed off that sex night had to be on a Sunday" she replied. Eddie smiled as Patricia tried to contain her laughed.
Finally, they arrived at Patricia's apartment. Eddie threw out his trash as he sat back down on the couch. Patricia put her coat in the closet and joined Eddie on the couch. She set her hand on Eddie's knee and started drawing small circles on the top of his knee. Eddie smiled and inched closer to Patricia. Patricia rolled her eyes as she got up and started walking down the hall. "Come on Eddie" she called over her shoulder. Eddie rushed behind Patricia but was shocked to find Patricia packing a suitcase. "What"? Eddie asked. "We are going to North Dakota to fix this" Patricia explained. Eddie finally understand, and rushed in his room and started to pack a suitcase of his own. "What about work and my interview?" Eddie called. Patricia responded "My boss is letting me take a vacation week, and he won't notify you until Friday". Finally, Patricia and Eddie were done packing and they rushed to the car. "Ready for a road trip?" Patricia asked. Eddie smiled and got into the car.