Six months later Brie was getting out of a cab in front of her hotel in Austin, Texas. She was coming back to work tonight. She was doing much better months of therapy and meditation had really helped her. She got her bags and went into the hotel. John was doing much better to. He had found someone to help him through everything and they'd gotten very close. So close that they'd been dating for the last three months. John was in his hotel room. The front door opened. AJ walked through it holding a cup holder with two coffees in it.
"Hey baby." John said.
"Hi." "Coffee?"
"Sure but I'd like a kiss first." They kissed and sat down on the couch.
"How was you're autograph signing?" John asked as he took a sip of his coffee.
"Really good."
"I missed you last night."
"We both know I wouldn't have gotten much sleep if I'd stayed here."
"Yeah but I didn't have anybody to cuddle with." "I was lonely."
"Aw, well how about I come back with you after the show tonight?"
"Ok." "Sounds good."
"Alright."
"You know." He kissed her. "I don't have to be anywhere for twenty minutes."
"Really?" They kissed.
"Mm-hmm."
"Something on your mind?" She mumbled against his lips.
"Let's go in the bedroom and I'll tell you." They stood up and went into the bedroom.
Later that night John was at the arena waiting for the show to start. He was in catering.
"John." He heard Brie's voice say.
"Brie?" He turned around. "Brie." "Hi.
"Hi." They hugged.
"How are you?"
"A lot better."
"I'm glad." "So am I."
"That's great." "I heard about you and AJ." "I'm happy for you."
"Thanks." "Are you back?"
"Yeah."
"Cool." "You look great."
"Thanks."
"Are you seeing anyone?"
"No."
"I have to go but welcome back."
"Thanks."
"It was nice to see you."
"Nice seeing you to."
John went back to his locker room and sat down. A few minutes later AJ came in.
"Hey." She said.
"Hey." "I just saw Brie." "She's back." AJ sat down next to him.
"Are you ok with that?"
"Yeah."
"I mean I know Brie was a big part of your life."
"Yes she was but she's not anymore." "I was surprised to see her but I'm fine."
"Alright." "I have to go get ready." They kissed.
"I love you."
"I love you too."