Thank you all for all of the faves, follows, and reviews so far. This chapter contains a little violence but nothing too crazy. Also, Sherri's husband's name has been made up just because I really do like Sherri and her husband in real life and don't want to give him a bad rep. But enjoy! Can't wait for all of your feedback.

Chapter 4

The remainder of the day went by pretty quickly. Teri and Sherri didn't have much time to talk since silently agreeing to be friends. The table read ran longer than expected so afterwards they had to rush to their dressing rooms for their fittings and consultations. Even though they shared a dressing room, they still couldn't speak to each other because they each had a team of people surrounding them. There were people pulling at their hair, testing out swatches of makeup, and pulling clothes on and off of them, pinning and pulling things. It was hectic. There was a short moment where they actually made eye contact through the mirror. Teri gave her a "can you believe this" look and Sherri started laughing. Teri was more so laughing at Sherri's laugh than her own goofy look. Teri winked at her and Sherri wrinkled her nose and they both looked away to focus more on what the people around them were doing.

After everyone cleared the dressing room they still had no time to really talk. They got back into their normal clothes and took a second to just sit. Right before they could speak to each other Teri's phone rang and she rushed to get it knowing that it was her daughter who was away across country with her grandparents. Sherri was slightly annoyed that they still haven't had time to talk and get to know each other, but she completely understood. They had ten minutes until their rehearsal. So instead of ease dropping on Teri's conversation about ow her daughter is refusing to eat her veggies, she looks for her own phone.

When she unlocks it a huge wave of frustration washed over her. It was a long message from her husband. He must have gotten into a fight with his girlfriend because he seems to be going off on a tangent about how women are crazy and useless and he wants to stay back in "his" house. Sherri and her husband have been separated for almost a year now. They've done a great job at keeping it out of the media since they are pretty much in the same industry and they didn't want people to know much of their personal lives. They have been together for over a decade and were each holding on to false hope; which is why they have yet to get a divorce. But now he was at her house and she had absolutely no energy to deal with drama the whole night.

She was so wrapped up in reading all of the messages that she hadn't realized that Teri was off of the phone and was now looking at her with concerning eyes. "Everything alright, love?" Sherri jerked her head up, almost forgetting where she was. "Oh. Yeah I'm fine". She tried to chuckle to cover up her negative emotions, but that even sounded forced. Sherri just kept looking down trying to keep her emotions in tact before looking at Teri. But Teri already quickly sat down next to her rubbing her thigh and grabbed her hand into hers. "You can trust me, you know. Anything you ever say to me I will always keep it between us". Sherri looked up at her, trying to search for the truth in her words through her eyes. Then she just looked to the side away from Teri as if to debate whether or not to speak. Then she sat all the way back in her seat and took a deep breath. All the while Teri just sat there quietly and patiently waiting. "My husband is at my house, most likely because he and his girlfriend got into it again." She saw the confused look on Teri's face and explained how they have been separated for some time now. Also how much he likes to argue and pick fights lately. "I really don't know what to do anymore. Everything has just gotten so stressful. I can't always handle this on my own." She put her head in her hands and Teri rubbed her back. "You shouldn't have to deal with that. Just let him know that he can't just pop up and disrupt your life whenever he feels the urge to. Home is supposed to be where you feel peace". Teri started to play with Sherri's curls, trying to get her to relax a little. Sherri leaned into Teri and Teri wrapped her arms around her and gently swayed as she continued to play with her hair. Sherri appreciated what she was doing for her. Usually in times like this she was left trapped with her thoughts. She was glad that for the moment she didn't have to be alone. They sat in silence like this for about a minute before they were called out of the dressing room for rehearsal.

*Sherri's POV*

Rehearsal went by great. We haven't even started filming yet and I'm already in love with this show. Teri showed me how to enable my group messaging so in between scenes we were all cracking jokes and sending weird pictures amongst each other. Teri would be off to the side dancing or jumping around trying to break people's focus. Cierra and Maia would be singing and laughing across the room. The boys were off doing their own thing. I'm so glad that this day turned out to be better than I thought. When wraps was called I was sad that I had to leave to face my own reality. I walked out to my car to see Teri about to get into hers. I laughed at the sight in front of me. I had a white Prius but then Teri had a black one; we were so yin and yang.

I walked up to her with a smile. "So what do you have planned for tonight"? She turned to look at me grinning as well. "A bunch of nothing. My doodlebugs are away with family on the east coast for a couple of weeks. So it's just me, take out, and some movies tonight. How about you, love? Did you decide what you are going to do about Nick"? "Yeah. Do-do you mind coming with me? I think I'm going to just get some clothes and stay at a hotel for a little bit". "Sherri, I know we just started to get to know each other, but you can stay with me. I have an extra room". I smiled at her gesture but I said, "Thank Teri. But it's ok. I kind of want to be alone to get my thoughts together." I was lying through my teeth and I could tell that she knew but didn't want to push it. I honestly would love to stay around her because I do seem to feel comfortable in her presence. But I had no idea how long I would be out of my house this time. "Ok but if you change your mind you better call me," she said with all seriousness.

We got in our cars and she followed me to my house. We pulled into the driveway and I got out to tell her that I would be right back. She looked a little worried since I didn't offer her to come in, but I wanted to move quickly. "Ok honey. If you aren't out in ten I'm coming in after you". I kissed her cheek and ran inside. All of the lights were on and I didn't see Nick yet. My senses were on high alert as I walked up the stairs towards my room. As I was making my way down the hall I heard him step behind me. "Hi Sher." I turned around and faked a smile, "Hi Nick". I turned and started walking to my room. He ran to go in front of me. "Come on. That's all you have for your husband?" "Oh is that the reason why you are here? Did Lexi run out of what ever it is that you seem to want?" 'Come on Sherri', I thought to myself, 'you're just adding fuel to the fire'. He got this look on his face as if he was boiling over. "What is with you? We are still married and you are going to love me whether you like it or not". I tried to push past him but he threw the light from the hall table into the wall, causing me to back up. "Stop walking away!" His temper was getting the best of him. But I wasn't going to just sit there so I started to argue back as I continued to try to move him out of my way. The yelling got louder, the pushes between the both of us got more and more forceful, and then one hit was a little too hard. This happened only once before. This time didn't hurt as much as the time before. But I think the actual shock of it happening made it feel just as bad. To my surprise I didn't fall on the ground but into another person. Before I could process what was happening I was being pulled in the direction of Nick.

*Teri's POV*

The moment Sherri walked to the house I had this bad feeling succumb me. I couldn't tell if it was because I was feeling protective over her because of what she told me and the look in her eyes, or because I had experience with being scared to walk into a house of an angry man. I just turned my car off and just watched the house waiting for her to come back out.

The first couple minutes were pretty silent. The whole situation had me reminiscing about my past relationships. I was starting to get too lost in my thoughts when I heard a crash. I yanked my keys out of the ignition and ran to the door. There wasn't really any other strange noises. I wasn't sure if I should go in or not because what if I was just hearing things. But then I thought, what if I wasn't, then she could be in possible trouble. I took a second to debate what I should do before I stepped inside. The house was a pretty decent size so I didn't know where to walk first. Right when I was about to head towards the small hall to my right I heard yelling coming from up the stairs. I tried to slowly creep as I tried to make out what they were saying.

I stood around the corner listening to what was happening. I could hear the anger in his voice. It was enough to make me shake a little. I could also hear Sherri screaming right back at him; putting up a strong front. It sounded like they were pushing each other because there were a few light thuds but nothing too serious. But I noticed Sherri's voice getting louder and louder as if it was increasing the inevitable of a terrible lifetime movie. Then suddenly Sherri yelped. I whipped around in time to catch her as she stumbled back. I looked up at her husband and my rage matched his confusion. I grabbed hold of her hand and was grateful that I kept my mace attached to my keys. I charged at him with her in tow and sprayed a good amount in his face. As he yelled out from the burn I pushed him out of the way causing the fall and ran past him. "Oh shit! Teri?!" I heard Sherri yelling as she ran behind me.

I was so high on adrenaline and somehow guess which room was hers. Once in she let go of my hand and locked the door. She spun around and said, "Teri I-". "Sherri. Later, ok. We can talk about it later. Just pack. You are going to stay at my place". "But I can't just-". I took a deep dramatic breath and looked at her. Sherri tossed me a gym bag from the closet as she started to fill another. I wanted to move quickly in case her husband got back up. We finished and were about to head out of the room when Sherri nervously gripped my hand. I rubbed the back of her hand with my thumb as she braced herself. I must admit I was a little afraid, but more so afraid to learn the back story of this relationship that lead to here.

I smiled to her as we stepped out looking for any sign of him. When the coast seemed clear we started to speed walk when he came out of the bathroom. He still wasn't able to fully open his eyes so he must have heard us. "Sher stop. I'm sorry. You know I'm sorry. Stay here". I looked at her and she gripped my hand even tighter as if someone was about to pull her away from me. "I'm really sick of all your sorries", she spoke up as tears ran down her face. We continued to the door while Nick banged around on the floor trying to fight the burn.

We loaded up my car and drove away. I figured we could come back for her car just to be on the safe side. And she didn't object to coming in mine so I figured that she agreed. Sherri was gazing out of the front windshield, silently crying trying to wipe the tears with her sleeves. I knew it was too soon to try to talk about what just happened so I tried to change the subject. "I was thinking we could order out. With my kids away and me barely being home, I don't have much food in my fridge".

I think that she caught on to what I was doing because she just smiled while still looking ahead. Then she said, " And to think yesterday I was pretty sure that you hated me and we would never be friends". "I never hated you Sher-Bear. I thought you hated me because I was too loud," I laughed causing her to lightly laugh as well. "Everything happens for a reason, my love". There was a small pause in the conversation that was a relaxing silence. I didn't want to break it because she seemed to have stopped crying. But I wanted to keep talking to keep her mind clear of the negative. "I could stop and get a pizza". She wrinkled her nose and looked my way. "Before I was married I never ate take out. Then Nick doesn't eat it so I never really had a reason to buy it". I looked at her in complete shock. "You have to be the only one in America who hasn't had pizza. We are going to pick up a large pizza and I guarantee that you will become a pizza addict.