Trish managed to walked the length of the hallway and back on the first trip. It started out a little slow, but once she got her 'sea legs', as Greg called it, she was walking much better.
Greg helped Trish back in bed and congratulated her on how well she did.
"I'll be back tomorrow morning," Greg said. "And, we'll see how far you can go. Sound good?"
"Sounds great," Trish told him. "Thank you."
Greg leaves and Trish yawns.
"I'm getting tired," Trish said.
"I guess that's our cue to leave," Beca said. "Have the nurse call if you need anything. I'll come by in the morning to see how you're doing."
"Okay," Trish said.
Beca gave her a quick hug and move away from the bed. Chloe, Aubrey, and Stacie all took a turn at hugging Trish and saying they'd see her tomorrow as well.
By the time the girls gathered their stuff Trish had fallen asleep. The girls walked out of the hospital together. The paparazzi had all but given up on getting anything more from Beca than they pictures they already had so they were no longer hanging around the hospital. They decided to grab some dinner before they went their separate ways.
Beca and Chloe were both excited and had a hard time winding down.
"Want some wine?," Beca asked Chloe.
"Yeah," Chloe said. "That might help relax me a bit. Between Trish doing so well and the launch party tomorrow night, I'm a bundle of nerves."
"I know what you mean," Beca said. "I feel like I've had like 50 espressos or something."
Chloe laughed. The two of them continued talking and drinking wine. Before they knew it, three empty bottles sat on the table in front of them.
"Oh my," Chloe whispered. "I think I'm wine drunk."
"Me, too," Beca said.
They looked at each other and started laughing. They'd catch their breath and start laughing all over again. They finally pull themselves together only to find that Chloe is practically sitting on Beca's lap.
"Um," Chloe said looking at Beca's lips.
"Yeah," Beca said looking at Chloe's lips.
"We should," Chloe said.
"Yeah," Beca said and smashed her lips to Chloe's
Chloe kissed Beca back. She pushed Beca back onto the sofa and pulled back out of the kiss. She looked at Beca trying to catch her breath.
"Fuck it," Chloe said and leaned back down to kiss Beca some more.
The next morning Beca woke with a groan to find Chloe sleeping on top of her. She looked down and they were fully clothed.
"Thank God," Beca mumbles. "Chlo. Hey Chlo."
Beca gently shake the redhead.
"Stop with the pounding already," Chloe whisper yells.
She finally stirs hearing Beca call her name several times.
"What the hell?," Chloe said. "What did we do last night?"
She looks down and sees Beca's ocean blue eyes looking back at her. Chloe's eyes widen and she sits up.
"Oh, God," Chloe said holding her head.
"Don't worry," Beca said. "We didn't do anything except drink too much wine."
"Thank God," Chloe said.
The two moved gingerly to sit down on the sofa, a short distance from each other.
"What time is it?," Chloe asked.
"9:30," Beca responded. "We need to get dressed and up to the hospital."
"Okay," Chloe said, not moving.
"I need coffee and water," Beca said.
Just then Mrs. Newman walked in with two coffees, two bottles of water, and a bottle of Tylenol. She placed them on the table in front of Chloe and Beca. The two girls watched every move Mrs. Newman made.
"Bless you," Beca said.
She handed a water to Chloe and opened the bottle of Tylenol. She managed to get enough out of the bottle for both of them.
After they took the pain reliever and drank the water, they picked up their coffee cups. Chloe took her cup and headed up to her room to gather her things for a shower.
Beca stayed on the sofa drinking her coffee until she heard the shower turn off and Chloe return to her room. Beca then went up and took her shower and went to her room to get dressed as well.
They both came down carrying their empty coffee cups. They handed the cups to Mrs. Newman who took them with a small smile on her face.
"I called for a car to take us to the hospital," Beca said. "I really don't think either of us should be driving."
"Good idea," Chloe said.
Beca's phone pinged to let her know their driver was there. Beca and Chloe walked over to the door to leave.
"Wait," Beca said grabbing Chloe's arm.
Beca reached into a drawer and pulled out two pair of dark lens Ray-Bans. She handed one pair to Chloe and kept one for herself.
"You're going to need it," Beca said.
Beca opened the door and both girls immediately put on the sunglasses. The got in the car and headed for the hospital. Stacie and Aubrey were already there, talking to Trish, when they arrived. Beca and Chloe shuffled into Trish's room, both still wearing their sunglasses.
"Hey," Chloe said and flopped down in a chair.
"Mornin'," Beca said and did the same.
"I know that look," Aubrey said looking at Chloe. "You guys got drunk last night."
"It was an accident," Beca said.
"Yeah," Chloe said. "We decided to have a glass of wine or two to relax because we were both keyed up and couldn't go to sleep."
"How many glasses did you end up having?," Trish asked with a grin.
"I'm not sure," Chloe said.
"How many glasses are in three bottles of wine?," Beca asked.
"Oh, my God," Stacie said with a laugh. "The two of you polished off three bottles of wine? Wine hangovers are the worst."
"Could you not talk so loud?," Chloe whispered.
Chloe leaned her head back and placed her sweater over her eyes. Within seconds they could hear soft snores coming from the redhead. Beca was in no better shape. She had laid her head on Trish's bed and wasn't moving. She had fallen asleep as well.
Greg came in and asked if Trish was ready for another walk.
"Are they okay?," he asked when he saw the way Beca and Chloe were both sitting.
"Wine hangover," Stacie said.
"Ouch," Greg said. "Okay, well we can work around them. Are you ready to go?"
"Yes, sir," Trish said and swung her legs over the side of the bed. As she did, she accidentally hit the tray table causing her breakfast tray to fall to the floor. The tray and everything on it hit the floor with a bang.
"Shit!," Chloe exclaimed as her head flew forward.
"Fuck!," Beca said sitting up.
"Sorry, guys," Trish said.
Dr. Klein walked in at that moment. He took a look at Chloe and Beca. Before he could ask, Stacie just said, "Wine hangover."
"Oh," Dr. Klein said and turned to Trish. "How are you doing today, Mrs. Mitchell?"
"I feel really good," Trish said. "I'm just going to take a walk with my good friend Greg here."
"Good," Dr. Klein said. "Mind if I just take a quick look at you before you go?"
"Sure," Trish said and laid back on the bed.
Dr. Klein did a quick exam and found that Trish was responding well to everything.
"If you're walking well," Dr. Klein told her. "You can probably go home tomorrow, Monday at the latest."
"She did great last night," Greg told the doctor. "If she does as well today, then I think she'll be leaving us tomorrow."
"Really?," Trish asked.
"Really," Greg said with a smile. "Would you care to walk with us, Dr. Klein?"
"Yes," Dr. Klein says. "I'd like to see for myself if you don't mind."
"Not all," Greg said. "Okay, Mrs. Mitchell, up at at 'em."
Trish gets up and starts walking. She stops to look back at Beca.
"You go on ahead," Beca said with a wave of her hand. "I'll be right here when you get back."
Trish laughed and said okay. Trish, Greg, and Dr. Klein walked out of the room. Stacie and Aubrey both walked over to Beca and Chloe.
"Well, well, well," Stacie said standing next to Beca. "What else did you to get into, besides three bottles of wine, last night? Hmmm?"
"Stop. Talking," Beca said holding her head in her hands.
"Yeah, Chloe," Aubrey said standing next to Chloe. "I lived with you for four years at college and I know way more things that drunk Chloe does than I really want to. So, what did you do?"
"Please, shut up," Chloe said and groaned.
"Come on," Stacie said tugging on Beca's shirt. "Let's get some food and water in you two. You need to be better before tonight."
"Fine," Beca said standing up and leaning into Stacie.
"I'm not going anywhere," Chloe said. "Bring it to me."
"Sorry," Aubrey said. "No can do. Get up and let's go."
Chloe manages to stand. Aubrey walks behind her with her hands on her shoulders to guide her where she needs to go. It takes Chloe a minute to remember how to put one foot in front of the other but she does and they proceed down the hall. Stacie isn't faring any better as she half-drags, half-carries Beca down the hall. They pass Trish in the hallway and tell her they're going to the cafeteria.
Amusingly enough, no one paid attention to the four women as they made their way down the hall and into the cafeteria.
"I think they had some kinky type of sex," Stacie says after getting their food and drinks.
Beca practically chokes on her burger. Stacie slaps her on the back a couple of times.
"What the hell, Stacie?," Beca says.
"Well, it is Chloe," is the only thing Stacie says in response.
"We did not have sex," Beca says quietly looking around. "Kinky or any other kind."
"Then what did happen?," Aubrey asked
"We started drinking wine," Chloe said. "We kissed and that's all I remember until I woke up lying on type of Beca."
"Told you," Stacie said. "Kinky."
"No sex," Chloe said. "Just kissing. We were both fully clothed when we woke up. We were never fully clothed in the morning after sex no matter how drunk we were."
"Dude," Beca said. "TMI!"
Aubrey and Stacie laugh.
"Okay," Aubrey said. "We believe you. No sex took place between you two last night."
"Exactly right," Beca said. "Now can we please eat in peace?"
"Go right ahead," Aubrey said.
Aubrey and Stacie sipped at their coffee while Beca and Chloe made their way through their burgers and fries. They both were looking much better by the time they finished eating.
"I'm actually feeling much better," Chloe said.
"Me, too," Beca said.
The girls all make their way back to Trish's room. Trish is laughing at something Greg is telling her.
"Oh, hey girls," Trish said. "Are you two feeling better?"
"Yeah," Greg said. "You didn't look so good earlier."
"We're fine," Chloe said. "Food and water helped a lot."
"Good to hear," Greg said. "You will be pleased to hear that Trish made it around the perimeter of this floor 3 full times before she had to stop."
"That's great, Trish," Beca said.
"I know," Trish said. "Dr. Klein thinks I can go home tomorrow. He'll let me know for sure during his evening rounds."
"What time are evening rounds?," Beca asked.
"Usually around 7:00-8:00," Greg said.
"We have to be at the party by six," Beca said. "I can't be here."
"That's okay," Trish said. "The opening is more important. I can text you when Dr. Klein leaves."
"No," Aubrey said. "I'll come back here and wait for Dr. Klein. I'll meet you guys at the party after."
"No," Trish said. "Seriously, it's okay. You guys don't have to be here."
"How about I stay with Trish," Greg said. "That way you guys can do what you need to do, and someone will be here with Trish. Win-win."
"I can't ask you to do that, Greg," Trish said.
"You're not asking," Greg said. "I'm offering."
"If you really don't mind, Greg," Beca said. "It would take a load off my mind."
"Consider it done," Greg said.
"Thank you," Beca said.
Chloe and Aubrey were standing apart from the others.
"Do you think Trish and Greg could become a thing?," Aubrey whispered to Chloe.
"I don't know," Chloe said, also whispering. "He is really cute and they're getting along really well."
"I just need to call my husband," Greg said. "And let him know I'll be a little late."
"Oh," Chloe and Aubrey both say.
"It's almost 3:00," Beca said. "We should head home to get ready."
"Okay," Trish said. "I expect constant updates by text until the party is over."
"We'll make sure to do that," Aubrey tells her.
The girls say their goodbyes and leave. Greg promises Trish he'll be back around 6:00 when his shift is over.
The car Beca hired arrives and whisks the girls to the hotel where the party is being held. They arrive and head into the ballroom to check how things are going. The caterers are in place and set up the food tables. Two bars are being stocked with every kind of booze you can imagine. the decorations are basic with the Three Badasses Records logo on every surface, coaster, and napkin you can see.
"Wow," Aubrey said. "This place looks amazing."
"It's so weird seeing my face everywhere," Chloe said.
"The logo turned out great," Stacie said. "You three look really hot."
"I'm liking the pink shirt with the logo jacket and black skinny jeans," Chloe tells Stacie and Aubrey. "Stand there and let me take a picture to send to Trish."
Chloe takes the picture and sends it to Trish.
Chloe: What do you think of pink shirts for staff at label events?
Trish: I love it. Let's do it.
Aubrey and Stacie spend most of the night texting Trish about all the celebrities they meet. Trish can practically hear them fangirling through the phone when they text her about meeting Adele, Pink, and Selena Gomez.
Greg is enjoying the texts almost as much as Trish.
"You so have to get me invited to one of these shindigs," Greg said looking at the picture of Stacie with Pink.
Dr. Klein comes in around 8:00 and tells Trish she can go home tomorrow. Trish squeals and hugs Greg.
"That's great news, Dr. Klein," Trish said. "What time? I need to tell Beca."
"It will be after morning rounds," Dr. Klein said. "Tell her you'll be sprung a little past noon."
"Thanks, Dr. Klein," Trish said. "For everything."
"You're welcome," Dr. Klein tells her. "I'll have some instructions for you to take home as well. You're doing great, so let's keep it that way."
"Yes, sir," Trish said with a smile.
Trish texts Chloe, Aubrey, Stacie, and Beca.
Trish: I can go home tomorrow. Dr K said I'll be able to leave just after noon.
Chloe: So glad.
Beca: Awesome. See you around 11:00.
Stacie. Yes!
Aubrey: So happy for you. OMG - I think I just saw Justin Timberlake.
Trish was tired. Greg bid her a good night and promised he would stop by for one more walk first thing in the morning. Trish went to sleep feeling better than she ever expected she would.
Beca and Chloe hugged when they saw Trish's text about going home.
"I need to talk to Trish about a few things," Beca said. "And then I think we need to talk. Are you free for dinner on Wednesday? Just you and me."
"Yes," Chloe said. "Just let me know where and what time."
"Okay," Beca said. "Oh, there's Justin. We've been trying to make our schedules match so I can work on his next album. I'll be back."
Beca chased down Justin Timberlake and, as Chloe wandered around the room, she saw the two in a serious discussion. Chloe smiled. Beca was in her element here. And Chloe was a part of it. Something she never thought would happen after the way things ended five years ago. She smiled and went searching for Stacie and Aubrey.
The party finally wound down around 1:00 am. Beca had called for the car to meet them in front of the hotel. They got to Beca's and all went to bed.
The next morning Trish woke early. She asked the nurse if there was anyway she could shower. The nurse helped her so she didn't get her bandages wet. Trish put on some clean clothes and gathered all her belongings together.
As promised, Greg showed up around 9:00 and they took a walk. Trish was feeling so good that she hadn't realized they had walked for a solid hour. She was only slightly tired from the walk and she was quite happy. Greg gave her a hug and they exchanged phone numbers.
"You call me if you need someone to walk with," Greg told her. "Or just talk to."
"I definitely will," Trish said. "Plus, I owe you a party invite."
Greg gave her another hug and left.
Beca, Chloe, Aubrey, and Stacie were up and ready to go by 10:30. They were all excited for Trish. The arrived a the hospital a little after 11:00. Dr. Klein came in a few minutes later.
"Well, Mrs. Mitchell," Dr. Klein said. "Everything looks great. You're free to go home as soon as the nurse brings in your discharge papers."
"Thank you so much, Dr. Klein," Trish said.
"Yes," Beca said. "Thank you."
"I'm glad everything turned out well for you," Dr. Klein said. "I'll see you in three months for another scan. The appointment information is on your discharge papers."
Dr. Klein leaves and the girls sit around anxiously waiting for Trish's discharge papers. About 20 minutes later a nurse walks in. She goes over the instructions for Trish and has her sign everything. The nurse pulls a copy and hands it to Trish.
"That's it," the nurse tells. "You're good to go."
"Thank you," Trish says. "Let's get out of here before they change their minds."
The girls all follow Trish out the door.
Mrs. Newman made the girls a nice lunch to welcome Trish home. After eating, Trish was tired so she went to take a nap. Aubrey and Stacie decided to go back to the condo. Chloe hung out with Beca until Trish woke up. After chatting with Trish for a bit, Chloe gathered her stuff and Beca took her home.
"Thanks for staying with me," Beca said.
"You're welcome," Chloe said. "Do you still want to go out to dinner on Wednesday?,"
"Definitely," Beca said. "Why don't you meet me at the studio around 6:00. We can go to that little diner just around the corner. It's quiet and we'll be able to talk."
"Sounds good," Chloe said. "I'll see you then."
"Oh, wait," Beca said. "I need to set up a meeting with Mark to talk about the contracts for some of the newer artists. I was going to have him come to the house to make it easier on Trish. Any evening you're not free?"
"I'm free any night," Chloe said smiling. "Except Wednesday."
"Okay," Beca said with a smile. "I'll let you know when once I set it up. Good night, Chlo."
"Good night, Becs," Chloe said and walked toward her house.
Beca waited until Chloe made it inside before driving off. Trish was sitting in the living room when Beca got back.
"Hey," Beca said.
"Hey, yourself," Trish said. "I think we need to talk about our divorce."
"Okay," Beca said. "I'm going to get some water first. Want anything."
"Water's good, thanks," Trish said.
Beca came back carrying two bottles of water and sat down next to Trish.
"I think we should do this in phases," Trish said. "Phase 1- I'll move back to my condo. Phase 2 - after a week, we'll announce our separation. People will figure something's up when I move out of here anyway. Phase 3 - wait another week and then we'll announce that I've filed for divorce."
"What are we going to do about Stacie and Aubrey?," Beca said. "They haven't really had time to look for a new place. Would it be weird if I let them stay here?"
"I don't think so," Trish said. "You and Aubrey have been friends for a while. It would seem right to have them stay here."
"I'm going to call Aubrey," Beca said.
Beca pulls out her phone and dials Aubrey.
"Hey, Beca," Aubrey said answering the phone. "Is Trish okay?"
"She's good," Beca said. "She's here and I have you on speaker."
"Hey, Aubrey," Trish said.
"Hey, Trish," Aubrey said. "So, what's going on?"
"I'm evicting you and Stacie from the condo," Trish tells Aubrey. "Beca and I want to get things started with our divorce."
"You and Stacie can stay with me until you find your own place," Beca adds.
"Okay," Aubrey said. "When do you want us out?"
"I think next weekend," Trish said.
"We can do that," Aubrey said.
"We'll talk more later," Beca said. "Love you guys."
"We love you guys, too," Aubrey said. "I'll talk to you later."
Beca hangs up the phone. She looks at Trish.
"Commencing Phase I of our divorce," Beca said.