"Bianshay by Request"
The year is 2011. It's the start of November. Keep in mind episodes are shot months in advance. This way I can give you a Bianshay's first Christmas chapter.
I know you want me to fast forward to the present for Maya's return to season 5 but I think it's important to include Bianca's return to set in season 3. We'll skip over that nonsense season 4 and get right to season 5. Agreed? Good!
And so it begins….
Rated M for Mature Content.
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She walks to the door turning the handle but before she pushes it open she looks over her shoulder and says, "Let's go girlfriend." She winks as the door swings open.
Bianca continues onward to the set knowing her girlfriend will be right behind her and she's right, I'd follow her anywhere…
Chapter 16: The Finale
Shay POV
I'm back in LA missing Bianca so much but I have to be on set since filming has resumed and it's time to shoot the season two finale. When I get to the PLL studio I'm being ushered to wardrobe to be fitted for the Masquerade Ball gown. It's actually quite beautiful and I can't help but think how much I would love for Bianca to see me in this so I ask an assistant to take my picture. I send it to Bianca with the message, what a wonderful night this would have been for Emily and Maya. Missing you so much! Love Shay…
I practically drop my phone when someone sneaks up behind me poking my sides forcing a startled yelp/cry/scream from me! I turn to find, of course, Lindsey…
"What the fuck was that for?" I ask completely annoyed with her and the look on my face tells her so.
"What? I was just playin'. Come on. It was funny."
"Ha, ha," I fake laugh with a sarcastic smirk.
"Well I thought it was funny," she looks me up and down.
"What are you doing?" I call her out on her eye sex.
"You, Shay, you're beautiful. That gown is gorgeous on you."
I honestly didn't expect her to say that and I get all flushed when I say, "Thank you that was sweet of you to say."
"So, I have to get fitted for my Romeo costume. You do realize what they're doing right?"
"I'm not sure I follow."
"Paige is Romeo to Emily's Juliet," she says with this very pleased smile. Oh brother.
"Cute," I say. But I'm actually thinking, "Not really."
"They are cute Shay. Paige would do anything for Emily that's why she tells her she'll always be there for her when she needs her," Lindsey says with a caress to my arm. I thought she was crushing on Bianca…
I discreetly move my arm away and say, "I do believe that line you just said, Maya already said something like that but it was far more powerful and far more memorable. I think it went something like, 'I care about you so I'll wait. You don't have to say anything. I just need you to know that.' And I would have preferred Maya's Juliette to Emily's Juliette." That felt really good saying it to her face!
"Shay, it's done. Maya's dead. I thought you were coming around with Paige and Emily," she says with sad brown eyes.
"I just don't appreciate the writers recycling tender Emaya moments like that. I mean they get paid to write this stuff and they couldn't come up with anything original? It's not fair to the fans that love and still ship Emaya," I say with conviction.
"I see your point. Like I said before Bianca is a class act and she definitely deserved more respect," she says actually sounding genuine.
"Thanks for saying that. I need to get out of this gown before they come looking for me. I'm supposed to be going over my marks so I'll catch ya later Lindsey," I scramble to come up with so I can get some time alone before I have to film that stupid ending.
I retreat to my dressing room and call Bianca but I get her voice mail. I leave a message wishing she was here with me but I get that she can't be. She's still in New York. I just need her especially after filming tonight. I might not ever stop crying after shooting that scene. Dammit Marlene, what have you done!
We film throughout the night. First we walk out to show off our gowns though I have no idea why we're the only ones doing that. If I've learned anything from being on PLL it's that nothing makes sense and maybe it's best to stop trying to make sense out of it. I mean, why bother since I don't get to work alongside Bianca anymore. It's too bad too because I really liked doing this show but I think it's time to just show up, do my part and go home to the one who matters. And at that exact moment we are directed to smile a sort of flushed smile and I have no problem doing that with her in my thoughts.
Great, now it's that ridiculous Paige scene. I trudge over to the stone benches going over my lines thinking about how they didn't even try to make a storyline for Maya but Paige who wasn't even involved with Emily's coming out, such an important arch in her story, has all kinds of effort being put into developing her character and her storyline. I shake my head because I still don't get what happened. Why Paige and not Maya? I don't think it even mattered that Bianca and I were caught by Marlene. I think she's been grooming a storyline for Paige all this time and used my relationship with Bianca, putting it all on me, to write her out of the show. That's some ego if you ask me!
The director approaches me, "Shay I want to go over the scene in front of Emily's house."
"Ok," I say putting my head down.
"Is everything alright?" he asks.
"I just don't agree with this ending. So, don't worry, I'll have no problem being emotional," I say with some irritation in my voice.
"You don't want Emily and Maya to be done?" he asks wanting to make sure he knows what I mean.
"Maya means so much to the development of Emily's character. I was really looking forward to having a relationship on the show with Maya. I mean, they just said they love each other and just like that she's gone," I say snapping my fingers like she vanished.
"I was confused about that too. I really like directing you and Bianca. The energy and the chemistry between the two of you is like nothing I've ever had the pleasure of directing before. But ya know Shay, the ending is left open," he reminds me.
I look at him as we continue walking to the Fields front yard, "What do you mean?"
"Doesn't Pam say something like they think its Maya?" he points out with a smile.
This makes me smile too, "Ya know what, you're right. Does anyone ever really die in Rosewood?"
We laugh because it's so true! And I'm glad I have a sort of ally.
"So Shay, you're gonna walk through those barriers then pick up your pace a little. Nia will be here telling you she thinks its Maya and that's when you'll try to go to her but the girls hold you back and all that emotion comes flooding out," he looks at me sympathetically.
"I've got it. I just hope it only takes one take."
He side hugs me and says, "We'll do our best to make sure it does."
I find my way back to wardrobe and make up but still no message from Bianca. I was really hoping to talk to her so I don't feel so alone. I guess I have to put on my best face cuz it's gonna take some really great acting to convince the audience that Emily likes Paige. My heart sinks at the thought…
I'm doing my scene with Lindsey now and I really should be nominated for an Emmy if I can convince the audience that there really is something between Paige and Emily. I laugh to myself wishing Bianca was here to share that with.
"Shay that was great," Lindsey says as soon as the director yells cut.
"Yeah, it really was some great acting," I try desperately not to laugh in her face.
"I know you have that big emotional scene coming up and I just want to wish you well with it," she says with a genuineness that is unexpected but feels nice.
"Thanks Lindsey, I really appreciate you saying that. It's been a long night and it's about to get even longer," I sigh.
"It will all be over soon and you'll have a few months to recover," she smiles.
"You're right," I initiate a hug which surprises me, but I think it's because I really do need a hug.
"See ya after the shoot. We're all going out afterwards and we won't take no for an answer," she trots off before I can say anything.
"I might as well since I can't find B," I say to the breeze Lindsey makes when she leaves.
It's time. I feel a little light headed as we start filming. Ashley, Lucy and Troian are right by my side as Emily and the girls walk hurriedly towards the commotion in front of Emily's house. My heart is pounding. I can feel the emotion surround me like a tornado whirling around and around making everything dizzying and confusing. There's barely any dialogue because it's unnecessary at this point. It's all visual with the barricades and the police cars and the fire trucks and the ambulance. I pull the gown up so Emily can rush over to see what's going on but in her heart she already knows. Nia grabs my arms making me look at her so Mrs. Fields can say 'I'm so sorry Emily. They think it's Maya…'
And it just starts. Everything I've been holding in. My anger about the decision to write Bianca out of the show. My sadness that I will no longer be able to work with her. My need for her being left unfulfilled because I couldn't reach her before shooting. My annoyance with Marlene for pushing Paige on Emily so soon…
It's all too much for me to bear as Emily screams out, "Maya! Maya! No!"
Over and over again she calls out 'Maya' as the tears cascade down her face!
My heart feels empty and my soul feels bare. It's as if I'm not really there, I feel numb.
And now the whole cast is crying with me but they're not the same tears. Their tears are for Emily. My tears are for Bianca. I feel dead inside as I fall to the ground in Troian's arms. Still crying, still screaming as my face and my voice turn raw. I, I can't do this anymore! Why won't they end this! Please someone end this!
"Cut! That's a wrap! Great job everyone!" yells the director.
Finally! But I'm still on the ground collapsed in Troian's arms. She holds me, not letting go as if she empathizes with the pain of losing a beloved character. I wish I could tell her. I wish everyone knew the pain I feel is for Bianca!
"Shay can you get up," Troian asks so gently. "Shay."
"Yeah, yeah I think I can," I say hoarsely.
I put most of my body weight into Troian as she and Ashley and Lucy help bring me to my feet. When Ashely and Lucy let go I teeter a bit regaining my balance with Troian's help.
"Are you okay?" she asks.
"Yeah, I just have an emotional headache ya know."
She smiles consolingly, "Do you think you can stand without anyone's help?"
I laugh embarrassedly, "I can stand. I'm sorry guys; I just didn't expect it to feel like that."
"You were amazing Shay," Ashley says.
"I was crying too!" Lucy exclaims.
We all giggle cuz that's what people do when they don't want to feel that sadness anymore and for me, I don't feel at all until…
"Shay! Shay!" I hear a familiar voice but it's all so foggy, am I dreaming?
"Who is that?" I think its Lucy who asks.
"Shay!"
My breathing increases, I'm feeling again! I'm smiling again! I'm happy again! I'm not dreaming!
It's all happening in slow motion as I step away from the girls and I look towards that voice and I see her and I start to cry tears of elation! She's jogging towards me! Her dark hair blowing behind her! Her slender figure is getting closer! Tight jeans, black knee high boots, a tee shirt with of all things a black hoodie over it! My smile widens as she comes into focus slowing down her pace, catching her breath! My eyes flutter as she cups my face kissing me out in the open in front of everyone! I kiss her back wrapping my arms around her slight frame giving into the kiss with fervor and hunger and a passion I only have for her!
She pulls away still out of breath, "Shay baby, I love you and I don't care who knows it."
"I love you too Bianca! I love you so much," I hide my face in her neck crying.
My body heaves with emotion as she 'shhhs' in my ear trying to calm me. And the cast and crew, some with their hands over their mouths are stunned into silence.
"I tried calling you all day. I needed you so much," I muffle against the curve in her neck.
"Baby, I just got off the plane when I got the picture you sent. You looked so beautiful I had to tell you. But I knew you wouldn't have your phone so I raced over here. And just in time too. Shay, you were incredible, I cried too," she kisses me full on the lips.
"You saw me?" I choke back tears.
"Yeah baby, I saw you. I think Marlene was shocked as shit to see me but I swear she gave me a smile, like she supported what she knew I was about to do."
"And what's that?"
"Let the world know that I'm in love with you Shay. I'm in love with you."
We kiss again, lips connected, tongues sneaking, mouths open…
"I'm in love with you too."
Our foreheads rest against each other's as we catch our breaths knowing the world will have a billion questions for us. We kiss softly before turning towards Ashley, Lucy and Troian.
"So you weren't rehearsing when I walked in on you! You big liars!" Ashley hugs us supporting our love.
"I'm so happy for the two of you! I just wish we knew so we could've been there for you. No wonder Bianca being written out of the show was so difficult for you," Troian puts it all together hugging us as well.
"I'm in shock," Lucy says. "I really thought you and Lindsey were going to be like the best of friends. I had no idea."
"Well, now you do so…"
"If this is what you want then ok!"
She hugs us. I'm glad she's okay with this cuz I do know how much a friendship with Lindsey means to her.
"Lindsey and I can still be friends I'm just not sure how much time I'll have for a friendship off set. I'll be kinda busy," I wink at Bianca.
"I wasn't sure how this was going to go and I'm so glad you guys are good with all this. Shay is an amazing woman. And we're really happy," Bianca professes hugging me from the side.
"We are so happy you're happy," Troian chimes in.
"Hey we need to get going so we can get ready to go out. You two are coming right?" Ashley asks encouragingly.
"Yeah, yeah, I think we will," I say.
"Okay then we'll see you two later," Ashley says as all three girls leave together.
"Bianca, I love you and I'm so so happy you're back!" I kiss her over and over until exhaustion sets in and it's just me and her left on set.
"Come on baby, let's get going," she takes my hand as we stroll back to my dressing room.
"Do we have to go?" I ask resting my head on her shoulder.
"I think we should. It will be good for both of us to show that there's no ill will between Marlene and us."
"You're right, you're always right."
We kiss once smiling and holding each other tightly all the way back.
Ring Ring
"Oh my god, did you hear?"
"Hear what?"
"Shay and Bianca are together!"
"What do you mean together?"
"They're in love. Bianca and Shay are a couple, you know, like if they had a ship it would be called Bianshay!"
"You're serious?"
"Yeah. I'm so sorry Lindsey. I really thought you two would be really great together."
"So did I Lucy, so did I."
"You're still going tonight right?"
"Yeah, I'm still going. Hey Lucy, do you really think their ship can stay afloat?"
"From what I saw, yeah. So I'll see ya later?"
"Sure. Bye."
Lindsey hangs up with Lucy. She needs to see this ship for herself. She needs to test this ship in open waters…
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To Be Continued…
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