22.
It had been three days since the news agencies began reporting on Eddie's death. Chloe sat there watching the television and a part of her felt sad. He was a good man even if she was only using him. She figured now she didn't have to pretend to be pregnant anymore. She then told everyone she had a miscarriage. She had been worried that she would be arrested for the death of Katy Duran but nothing happened so far. She was going to run but she figured Max was too caught up in Eddie's death to think about anything else. She had taken a long bath and then got dressed. She decided to try to get some modeling jobs again. She walked out the door when she was stopped by two policemen.
"Are you Chloe Carter AKA Cynthia Wakowski?"
"Um.. yes."
"You are under arrest for the death of Katy Duran." That was the last Chloe heard as they were reading off her rights. She couldn't believe that this was happening. She saw cameras all over and she ducked her head from them for the first time in her life.
Loren was unable to go back to school. Her mom and Mel went and got her school work and she was able to finish it all at home. She was mourning Eddie so much it was making her sick. Nora was really worried about her.
"Loren you have to eat something."
"I can't mom. Every time I eat it comes back up."
"You have to try to get something in. You know Eddie would hate this for you."
"I know and I will try mom. I promise." she said as she picked up a container of fruit and began to eat that.
Max walked into the house and first checked on Loren at the table and then kissed Nora.
"How is she today?" he tried whispering to Nora.
"I'm right here you guys."
"We know but honey you have to take better care of yourself."
"Have they heard anything on the DNA test yet?"
"No, not yet."
"What is taking so long?" she asked starting to cry once again.
Max knew he had to do something. He went over and sat in the chair next to Loren.
"Loren, honey. Eddie would hate to see what is happening to you right now. He loved you so much."
"I can't help it Max."
"I know. Look how about you stay at Eddie's place for awhile. It will make your feel closer to him I think."
"You really think that would be good for her?" Nora asked concerned.
"Yeah, Ian is still staying there so he will keep watch over her."
"Okay." Nora said.
"I think it sounds perfect Max. You don't mind?"
"No, I think Eddie would love that you stayed there."
"Okay, I will get packed." Loren said as she stood up and went to her room.
"Well she has already perked up some." Nora said to Max.
"Yeah, I think this will be good for her."
As Eddie was tossing and turning in his nightmare he couldn't help but call out for Loren. He woke up with tears on his face. "Oh Loren, I miss you so much baby. I love you, never forget that."
Jeremy heard these words as he was listening at the door. He turned away worrying about what his sister had planned. He had a feeling that this was not going to play out the way Lia wanted. He turned around and went to the main house. After crawling in his bed he started thinking about what he needed to do.
Loren felt so much better being in Eddie's place. She could feel his presence here. Ian was also a big help. He and Mel spent as much time with her as possible. She loved them but she needed a little time to herself. She told them to go out and have dinner so she could have the night to herself. She had been there a week and this was going to be the first time alone for a little while. Once they left she sat down at the piano. She thought about how much she loved Eddie and how much he loved her. That was one thing she never doubted of him. She thought about how she wished they had more time so that they could have started a family one day. That made her think of Chloe. She read that supposedly Chloe had a miscarriage. She didn't believe it. She thought this was Chloe's way of pretending still. But now she didn't need to worry about Chloe in her life anymore. Chloe was in prison. She wished that Eddie had gotten to see that. She had so many emotions going through her and her fingers started to play a tune. By the time she was finished she had a new song. She knew that Eddie was helping her to play the tune and she only hoped he could guide her to the words.
"It's been said and done
Every beautiful thoughts been already sung
And I guess right now here's another one
So your melody will play on and on, with the best of 'em
you are beautiful like a dream come alive, incredible
a centerfold, miracle, lyrical
you've saved my life again
and I want you to know baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
And I keep it on re-pe-pe-peat
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
And I keep it on re-pe-pe-peat
Constantly, boy you played through my mind like a symphony
There's no way to describe what you do to me
You just do to me what you do
And it feels like I've been rescued
I've been set free, I am hypnotized by your destiny
You are magical, lyrical, beautiful
You are and I want you to know baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
And I keep it on re-pe-pe-peat
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
And I keep it on re-pe-pe-peat
No one compares
You stand alone to every record I own
Music to my heart that's what you are
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
I, I love you like a love song baby
And I keep it on repeat
(Selena Gomez)