The next morning:
Laverne woke up to an empty bed beside her she had wished Shirley would of come back while she was sleeping and crawled into bed next to her but she was utterly alone. Depression took over her mind was her life even worth living anymore? she questioned herself pop didn't talk much to her anymore and she thought Shirl was gone out of her life for good. Only one thought was in Lavernes head she got up out of bed and scribbled some words on a sheet of paper, and went back curled up in a ball on her bed. There was a sharp box cutter in one hand she held it up to her arm this was it Laverne told herself her life would be gone soon she sat on the edge of her bed was this really what she wanted her head was spinning. Her life didn't seem worth living anymore not with Shirl gone as painful as it was Laverne knew what she had to do she moved the blade closer trying not to get hysterical.
Shirley walked up the stairs to the apartment she had no clue what to expect for Laverne but what ever happened it was better than not coming back at all. Part of her felt like she was crazy for turning Walter down but she knew he couldn't give her a lifetime of happiness he was a cold demeaning sex addict that would cheat on her at the first chance. Her feelings for Laverne were far superior to what she felt towards anyone else there wasn't any doubt in her mind she had been in love with Vernie since the day they had met and she always would be. It didn't matter to her anymore what anyone would think of her for it they would run far away to someplace where they could be together if thats what it took. Unlocking the door Shirley saw no sign of Vernie she shut the door quietly noticing a peice of paper on the coffe table insinctivly picking it up.
"If you are reading letter that means that I am dead whoever finds this it is only for the eyes of Shirley Feeney, If you are reading this Shirl I hope you can forgive me for what I've done. My existance would of been a black hole without you, when I saw you walk out that door it hit me that I had lost you forever the pain was just too much for me. The night that we first kissed we admitted our love I told you 'I'm not goin anywhere' all these years being afraid of loosing you came crashing down on me yesterday I haven't left you I'm just in a better place now. You mean the world to me Shirl but I have realized all I've ever done is cause everybody pain including you and for that I'm sorry trust me your better off without me. Please go and have a happy marriage to Walter don't let me screw up your life any more than I have. Anytime you wake up having a bad dream remember 'I've been havin hightmares too' if you ever need me part of me will always be in you, Love Always your best friend Laverne Defazio".
Her heart shattered into a billion peices she dropped everying that shed been carrying collapsing onto the floor "Laverne" she cried hysterical how could she have let this happen. Suddenly Shirl became aware she wasn't the only one crying "Vernie?!" she screamed but Laverne didn't hear her plea she was focused shaking the blade peircing her skin slightly. The crys became even louder she reconized them instantly "Laverne?!" she screamed even louder running following the sound she thought to herself had she gotten home before it was too late?. Pushing open the bedroom door "Please stop!" but laverne didn't hear her she just moved the blade slightly deeper "Vernie!" she screamed pulling lavernes hand up. Laverne looked up to see Shirl in tears "What are you doing?" she says crying "I'm not going to let you kill yourself".
Confusion rose in Laverne "Whad you forget to pack the rest of your things can you hurry up so I can get back to what I was doing?" "I'm not going anywhere Laverne". Shirl looked down at those puffy green eyes "Whya doin this to me?" "Because I don't want to loose you ever Vernie" "Does that mean?.." She managed to pry the blade out of Vernies hand. "I've always loved you Laverne, No matter what I say or do my heart will always belong to you ". Placing the blade out of her reach Shirl sits down on the bed "Come here Laverne" she pulls her tight "Oh Shirl" they both break down. They look eachother in the eye tears drenching their faces "Please Vernie don't ever scare me like that again" they kiss passionatly. Lavernes arm starts bleeding heavily Shirley grabs a rag putting pressure on it "I'm sorry Shirley.. I was probably almost as scared as you". "Just please promise me you won't try to do anything like that again you're all I've got" Shirley says still scared "I promise Shirl.. I won't do anything to hurt you not now not ever".
They both knew staying here wasn't a good idea, same sex relationships were shunned in the U.S "Lets get out of here.. We can run away lets go to europe." Shirl says enthusiastically. "Where in europe are we gonna go? I've got my Pop to worry about ya know" "Laverne we've got money stashed away from when we sold off some personal items why don't we use some of it to take Pop and Edna with us we could put a deposit for them on a nice apartment in paris with a view of the Effiel tower" Shirl responds. "But what are we going to do" Laverne ask seriously "Apply for citizenship in Amsterdam thats just about the only place that acnowlages gay relationships" . "Hey Amsterdam that doesn't sound bad at all lets do it! make our dreams come true!" "I better call your pop and tell him to pack" Shirl says exited.