Now I got a pretty bad review from a troll (I think…) But anyway they wanted to see angst. And who I am to deny a request despite the review? Ala this chapter! You will get see what happened to Alicia! I don't really like her much so
"Is this Massie Block?" asked the person over the phone. Claire had looked over Massie who was too busy watching reruns of Say Yes to the Dress to even pick up her phone. Not that Massie had a chance anyway, her bag was in the next room over. The only person that could hear it would be clear.
"This is her friend Claire," she said unsure to say this. "Can I take a message?"
"Sure," said the voice of a woman. Claire had pictured it to be some teenage kid that didn't care much about this job. "This is Westchester Hospital. This was the first phone number on Alicia Rivera's phone."
Claire nearly dropped Massie's iPhone after hearing that name. Alicia was in the hospital? For what reason? Did she hurt herself? Claire clutched her stomach before taking a deep breath. Acting skills were very important to her and she was determined not to let the bored employee worry too much.
"Issheokay?" asked Claire that came out a little too fast.
"She's fine now," said the woman. "She needs someone to pick her up before noon."
"Okay," said Claire taking a deep breath and hung up the phone. She had stared at it only to be in deep thought. Massie's number was still on Alicia's phone which meant they might have stayed in contact. Why would Alicia be at the hospital? Did her parents know about this?
Rubbing her head, Claire did the only thing she could do. She took the keys to Cam's car and went to find Cam and let him know what was going on. Massie's plan was to get all of the girls together in one place without them knowing. Maybe if she got to Alicia before anyone else this plan could work.
Dylan looked at her questioningly before shrugging it off as US Weekly needed her. Derrick would probably have to drive Cam home. Claire waved before getting in the car. Alicia loved fashion and it wouldn't hurt to invite her to a fashion show.
Westchester hospital was only a couple blocks away from the Harrington household. Mainly because of Dylan being pregnant and getting her there would be fast. If something had happened any of them it would be simple to get there.
Claire looked at the clock and didn't realize the time as she thought she did. They had gotten to Dylan's house around 9:30-ish and now it was nearly 11. Time did fly between the two of them. Funny she never thought that she would be best friends Dylan over everybody else in the PC. Maybe Kristen but never any of the others.
Exhaling Claire had went over the desk that a couple of receptionists were working at. A few were talking and a few were working on computers. She had first approached the one on the right in bright blue scrubs.
"I'm looking for Alicia Rivera," she said making eye contact. The young woman smiled and looking up the name in the computers database.
"She's in room 362 on the first floor," she said before going back to cataloging someone's information. Claire thanked her before taking the elevator up. What would Alicia even say to her? The sprawling long halls seemed even longer to get to Alicia's room.
Finally after much consideration she knew what to say as soon as Alicia meet her eyes. Claire new exactly how to be an actress. Claire knocked on the door and peered in the halfway opened door. Alicia was still asleep. Maybe talking wouldn't exactly be necessary?
Claire walked in and saw that there were papers strewn across the bedside table and the TV playing a rerun of the Daily Grind. Curious Claire had taken the time to read through the papers.
This has been nothing but angst. I'm wallowing over in the past…
5th to the 8th grade was the easiest.
Dylan doesn't need me, especially after our fight.
I didn't even get invited to her wedding.
I heard that she's a really good cook.
Last I checked Kristen and Dempsey parted ways.
She and some soccer player were in a heavy relationship.
Until he figured out she couldn't have children.
Massie's a fashion designer.
Not sure how that's going to work out for her.
She and James are perfect for each other.
Claire.
Ever since she got here our clique was nothing but deconstructing
Last I heard she was acting.
I know the answer to "why is it always me?"
I was on top forever with Massie by my side.
Now what goes around, comes around.
And I'm the first.
I told my dad I could make it on my own…
I clearly couldn't.
Claire could only stare at the things that Alicia had written. Why was Alicia here? This wasn't some psych ward. She took the time to study the wooden clipboard attached to the end of the bed. Car accident. She was in the hospital a couple of hours and had a twisted ankle.
In the doctor's comments it read: accident trauma. Seems to have many regrets.
Claire could make out the comments but just barely. Cam was the one that could decipher anything even if it was in code. She stared at the words: seems to have many regrets. Could Alicia be talking about them? The fights between Alicia and Dylan? The fight between Alicia and Kristen? Not speaking to Claire? Making a new clique?
Shaking the questions from her head, Claire read some more of the papers that they doctor had scribbled on. Apparently she was here for two days and they were calling the contacts in her phone. More specifically Massie.
More than ever did Claire want to have Alicia's doctor with her. Or least have Alicia wake up from her long nap. What if Massie had found out about the phone call? Silently hoping Dylan was distracting her so Claire could talk to Alicia alone. Rather than barge down here demanding an answer for what happened to Alicia.
"And who are you?" asked a plump woman with thick dirty blond hair. She had a wide smile that showed off pearly white teeth. Her white coat clearly showed that she was the doctor. Especially after catching the name Carla Henderson.
"I'm Claire Fisher, I'm friends with Alicia," she said. The name Henderson why did that seem so familiar? It racked through Claire's brain before she realized that this was Paige's mom. The one that Dylan lived with after moving out. "Are you by any chance Paige Henderson's mom?"
The blondes smile just got even wider if that was possible. Carla extended her hand to Claire and both woman shook on it.
"Yes I am," she said. "You're friends with Dylan Harrington aren't you? She moved in with us until she was pregnant with little Cassidy."
Claire only smiled thinking of Cassidy and her first day at pre-school. Okay she didn't need to know anything else besides that.
"Can you tell me what happened to Alicia?"
"Aunt Claire!" yelled Cassidy racing to the blond, as her own scarlet curls bounced behind her. Cassidy seemed to have ditched the hat sometime during the school day. Claire smiled and waved for the young girl to come greet her surrogate aunt.
It took a while but Claire had figured out the whole story. Alicia was in a car accident when her boyfriend Josh was driving. Alicia just had a sprained ankle but Josh was still in the emergency room. Alicia was let go early but Josh had to stay. Apparently they had gotten into a fight and Josh had broken up with her. That was when they had swerved into another lane and they were soon in an accident.
The other driver thankfully didn't have many injuries but they were still at the hospital getting checked out. Apparently they were already heading to the hospital to get an embarrassing mole removed. Claire only rolled her eyes at the idea of a suspicious mole.
Right now Alicia was sitting in the front seat, surprised to see a partial mini Dylan running toward her. The little girl had Derrick's eyes and winning smile that Alicia remembered clearly. Claire hugged the little girl and helped her into her car seat in the back.
"Aunt Claire who's that?" asked Cassidy looking at the Spanish girl in the front seat.
"This is my friend Alicia," said Claire smiling. She had a plan but it was risky as she was supposed to have all the girls at the fashion show together. But why not today? Well at least before Kristen gets here. Who knew where Kristen was right now anyway?
This is how I see the PC: Alicia and Massie are on top and then there is Dylan stuck in the middle with the last two as Kristen and Claire on the bottom. This helps me get to where they should be today. As the girls have changed I decided to flip the roles.
As for Massington I don't think I'll be adding that, mainly because I really don't remember them dating in the books. I own: the prequel, P.S. I Loath You, Boys R' Us, and a Tale of Two Pretties. What I'm trying to say is no massington since I barely remember them dating.