Chloe:
I knew that things weren't going to get any better in L.A so I decided that it was time to move on, so I got on the next flight out to New York. I knew Eddie and that valley girl would be there for her concert; I hoped they would help me out considering what I had done for them, if not I knew exactly what I had to do to get what I wanted. When I got to the Venue I realized the security guard had left his post and left the door cracked, so I managed to get into Loren's dressing room only to be greeted by her weird film friend Melissa; I knew I had to take care of her first.
Mel: "Chloe what the hell are you doing here? You aren't welcomed and you know that.
Chloe: "Oh whatever kid, isn't it a school night? You should be in bed it's getting late."
Mel: "Oh thank you for your 'concern' but it is only 2:00 in the afternoon, so no I shouldn't be in bed; but I'm guessing you should be because I'm starting to see wrinkles and dark marks under those demon eyes."
Chloe could not believe the audacity Mel had to say that to her. But she had to admire how she never backed down; it was a trait she loved in herself not so much in other people though. She just needed to figure out how to get rid of her; Chloe looked around the dressing room and sees a closet and that Mel is standing right next to it (thinks) "if I am quick enough she will never know what's coming I will just shove her into it, then I can talk to Loren and Eddie and try to plea my case."
Mel:
What the hell is she staring at me for, especially with that look; if I didn't know any better I would say she is up to something which knowing Chloe she probably is. I probably should be quick on my feet.
Mel: "Hello Earth to Chloe, what are you doing here? Eddie is happy why can't you just leave him alone? If you love him like you say you do you will let him be."
Chloe: "Oh what do you know anyways you are just a kid, you can't possibly know what love is."
Mel could not believe that Chloe called her a kid she knows what love is she has it with Adam and what Chloe was doing to Eddie was not love it was greed. Mel didn't know if Chloe would ever admit she only wanted Eddie to bring her to the top, but she would be damned if Chloe thought she could ruin Loren and Eddie.
Chloe knew exactly how to lure Mel into that closet if she wanted her friend to remain safe she would do exactly as she told her.
Chloe: "Now I need you to hide in this closet, and remain quiet if you know what's good for your friends sake."
Mel didn't want to find out what Chloe would do to Loren, or any of her other friends for that matter so she quickly agreed. But remaining quiet wouldn't be an easy task for her and she knew that, she only hoped that Chloe wouldn't do anything if Mel came out and spoke. Just then she heard her phone go off and knew right away who it was, Nora.
Loren:
How did Chloe get into the building, she's looking at me like I did something wrong to her, or took something that didn't belong to me. Which isn't true, I have Eddie and she didn't care about him so why is she here? I wonder if she needs something from me after what she did for Eddie. If she does I don't know if Eddie would allow me to help her, even if it meant she would leave us alone. Wait who am I kidding he is the one who wants her to leave, of course he would let me help her, only if she promised to never bother us again.
Loren: "Chloe what are you doing here, who let you in here? My dressing room is off limits and everyone around here knows that."
Chloe: "Look I need a favor, and seeing as I recanted my story you would be smart to help me especially if you know what is good for you."
Chloe knew that they had more on her than she had on Loren but she wouldn't give up without a fight. She would win that was all that mattered to her. And if she didn't give into what she wanted she had a secret on Loren that would ruin her for good.
Eddie:
I cannot believe Chloe got in here! Wait if Chloe's in here then what happened to Mel, this is so not how I planned to surprise my girl. Nobody wanted Chloe here less than me besides Loren. Please God just make her leave already. Wait did she just ask Loren for help she is out of her mind if she thinks Loren would help her. But I can't help but to wonder if she would leave us alone for good if she got what she needed.
Eddie: "Chloe why would Loren help you, especially knowing you didn't just recant your story for her sake; you have something up your sleep and you can guarantee that I will ruin you if you do something to Loren."
Chloe: "Eddie please just let me explain, I have nothing left! Tyler left me…"
Eddie: "Well then he finally got a head on his shoulders! He should have left you a long time ago."
Chloe: "He broke my heart Eddie just like you did, and then you walk around flaunting little miss valley girl around like she's the best thing on the planet. Why won't you listen to me! If you help me then I will leave you alone, I won't come back I will allow you to be with Loren and not have to worry about me interfering with your relationship."
Chloe really hoped that both Eddie and Loren were falling for her trap, there was no way she would fully erase herself from their lives, especially not with Eddie still with the teeny bopper. Chloe looked back and forth at Eddie and Loren and realized they were seriously thinking about it. What made it better was that no one knew about Melissa, at least for that moment.
Mel didn't know how much longer she could take being in the closet, she needed to see her best friend but she valued her friend's career and life so she wasn't about to risk it.
Loren: "Chloe if I help you, you will leave us alone forever, and if you think for one second of coming back just remember how much the cops would love to know more about who killed Katy Duran. And don't tempt me, I will tell them in the blink of an eye."
Loren knew she needed to protect her and Eddie at all costs, she didn't want Chloe to hurt him or Max ever again.
Chloe: "Fine."
Loren goes and gets cash for Chloe as she leaves she gives Eddie a quick peck on the cheek.
Eddie: "I'm not joking Chloe don't come back; if Loren didn't make it clear to you I will. Your ass will be in jail if you even attempt to get back in contact with us. Don't think that because Loren is a kind, loving, generous person that she can be taken advantage of I love her and I won't let anyone hurt her ever again."
Just as Loren came back she saw the protectiveness Eddie had towards her. She loved him more and more everyday and she knew that he wouldn't be like her dad he wasn't going anywhere.
Loren: "Here Chloe now please leave, I have a show to get ready for. Have a nice life."
Chloe leaves
Eddie: "So I had a surprise for you back here, but that wasn't quite it, now I have to go find your real surprise so I'll be back. See ya in a few gorgeous."
Loren: "Oh I love surprises haha just not as dramatic as that one."
Loren is sitting in her dressing room replaying everything that just happened when she hears something fall from the closet. She quickly runs to the door and opens it and screams with excitement when she sees her best friend.
Mel: "Oh my gosh Lo I'm pretty sure I was going to explode after being quiet for so long! I heard the whole thing! I can't believe you actually helped her out!"
Loren: "Mel I don't even want to talk about that I'm just super happy you're here with me! I've missed you soo much I was actually just about to call you and fill you in with what just happened! Wait you wouldn't happen to be the surprise Eddie had for me now would you?"
Mel: "Maybe… haha of course Lo!"
Nora walks in and sees Mel with Loren, she couldn't be happier that her one and only daughter was with her best friend about to have an experience of a lifetime. Nora walked over to both girls and hugs them with as much love as a mother could have.
Nora: "Alright now that you have gotten your surprise I am going to go to lunch with Max I will see you girls tonight!" (Kisses Loren and Mel on the forehead).
Loren: "Ok mom have fun, oh and if you see Eddie will you let him know that I love my surprise? Please and thank you!"
Mel walks over to Loren's clothes rack with the choices she has for tonight's performance. She couldn't believe the things Kelly had chosen, for once she would look like her best friend again, but she wondered if Kelly had shown Loren the options before she had them designed. She loved the outfits Loren had worn the other night at the MK and saw that those two were positioned together on the other end of the rack. She wondered if those were her two outfit choices, if so she loved them!
Mel: "Hey Lo, are you wearing what you wore to the MK?"
Loren: "Yeah, I felt like myself in those two, they weren't extreme; Kelly had some concerns but I couldn't care less its about what I want to present myself as, not what she wants."
Mel: "OH my little Loren is all grown up! (as she fake cries)."
Eddie walks into the room and sees that Mel is with Loren so he quickly excuses himself; but before he leaves he tells Loren that Kelly wants her by the stage in 10 minutes to go over some final details.
Loren:
After talking with Mel I met up with Kelly, we planned out the set list and ended up keeping 'One Day at a Time' on it. Eddie gave me nothing but praise on how well I sang his song. He kept telling me that it was a song I was meant to sing. I left Kelly and went back to get my make up ready for my performance it was nearing 6, which meant I had another hour to prepare myself. After having a small freak out moment in front of the makeup artist I realized how silly I was being. I could do this. I just had to believe in myself; and if that didn't work then I had Eddie he had enough faith in me for the both of us. The makeup artist gave me a natural look; and said that was all I needed; the lights would do the rest. After she finished it was time to get into my first outfit of the night. Eddie came in not long after I was dressed to tell me it was time to start warming up.
Eddie: "Hey rock star, its time to…"
Eddie couldn't believe how beautiful Loren looked, he never liked the way Kelly was changing her, but tonight Loren looked exactly the same to him. The way he wished she would always stay.
Loren didn't know what to do Eddie was just staring at her then he started looking at her from head to toe with that beautiful smile of his she knew right away that he approved.
Eddie: "Loren you look beautiful! But like I was saying before; Kelly wants you to start warming up you have 20 minutes before you go on, and if you get nervous don't forget I'll be on the side watching you the whole time."
Eddie bent down to give Loren a kiss, one that she happily returned; if he would have done that to Chloe she would have pushed away saying "Lip gloss." He hated how he kept comparing her to Chloe because Loren was so much better than Chloe. After they pulled apart Eddie grabbed onto Loren's hand as they walked out to the stage side; the whole time they walked Loren was doing her vocal exercises and Eddie was left speechless by the sound of her voice.