"Hey Jas, time to wake up" Willow said gently as she nudged her daughter. "But momma im still sleepy" Jasmine replied tired, as Willow smiled. "Theres special pancakes on the go in the kitchen..." Willow said, not revealing Matt was in the house. "Pancakes! I loveses pancakes" Jasmine said as she jumped out of bed and ran downstairs, where Willow heard her exclaim "DAAAAAAAAAAADAAAAAAAAAAAAA" as she walked down the stairs. "Hi Princess Jas, hungry for pamcakes before we go to Texas?" he asked as Jasmine nodded. Willow stood in the doorway and smiled, watching them as they pulled silly faces at each other as Matt served the pancakes. "You two are so funny like two peas in a pod" she said as Jasmine beckoned her to the table. "What time are we leaving momma?" Jasmine asked, shoving a forkful of pancake in her mouth. "Seven thirty Jas. Its about an hour" Matt replied as he passed Willow a plate of pancakes. "You ok Wills?" he asked as she nodded. "Its just taken a long time to get to this point, and in three days two of our best friends get married" she replied as Jasmine asked "are you and dada getting married?" as both Matt and Willow laughed. "No baby, no" Willow said as Matt asked "Would you ever get married again Wills?" "Ive never really thought about it. Anyways, this week isnt about us. It about Brooke and Christian and we need to get a move on otherwise we'll be late" Willow replied as they ate breakfast.
"I cant believe youre finally here!" Brooke said as she hugged her best friend hours later. "Like i'd be anywhere else" Willow replied as Jasmine and Ruby hugged their aunt. "Ellys arriving in an hour and then we have a bridesmaid and flowergirl dress fitting at four" Brooke said adding "Is that enough time to get settled into the hotel, get a snack..." "More than enough time Brooke. I cant believe youre finally getting married" Willow replied as Matt came over with the two room keys. "Hey, got the keys. Ready to head up to your room?" he asked as Willow nodded. "Rubes is probably due a short nap" "Dada, can we go play in the pool?" Jasmine asked as Matt picked up his eldest daughter. "Only if its ok with your mom" he replied as Willow nodded. As Matt headed towards the elevator, Brooke asked "What is going on with you and Matt? And i want to know all about this Doctor" "I'll talk to you and El together. I just dont want to keep repeating the story to people" Willow replied as she followed Matt into the elevator and to her room. "Welcome to your home for the next week" Matt said as he held the door open for Willow, Jasmine running in and jumping on the bed. "Jas, i'll be down in fifteen minutes to take you to the pool. Get ready quickly" Matt said as Willow looked at him. "Youre not next door?" she asked as he shook his head. "Im three floors up. Im only a text or call away if you need me" he said as he turned to go back to the elevator. "Right Miss Jasmine. Wheres that bather of yours?" Willow asked as she unpacked the bag and dressed Jasmine for the pool.
"Oh my gosh! You both look so pretty!" Brooke exclaimed as Jasmine and Ruby showed off their flowergirl dresses. Willow took some pictures to send to Matt later on. "OK, bridesmaids next" Brooke added as Jasmine sat next to her, Willow passing Ruby to her for cuddles, before heading to the dressing rooms with Elly and Brit, Brookes twin. "You ok Wills? Youre very quiet this afternoon" Elly asked as Willow sighed. "Im ok, its just been a really long week" "Everything ok between you and Lucas?" Elly asked as Willow shook her head, as they headed out to reveal the dresses to Brooke. "I'll tell you later. Right now its about showing off these dresses" Willow replied as they stepped out of the dressing room. "I love them. You all look so gorgeous" Brooke said as she smiled at her three bridesmaids. "Wills, i cant believe these dresses came from you" she added as Brit asked, "Willow, did you design these?" as Willow nodded. "I did. Along with something else..." "Did you design Brookes dress too? Ive seen it and its absolutley stunning" Brit said, glancing at the clock on the wall. "Bee, we need to get going. We've got the big dinner in an hour and a half. You guys are coming right?" "Of course. Im starting to feel really hungry, i havent eaten since this morning" Elly said as Willow nodded, heading back to the dressing room to change out of the dresses, Elly noticed the fresh cut on her sisters leg. "Wills, what did you do to your leg?" she asked carefully, not wanting to upset her sister. "I had a little dip last week, but im ok now" Willow replied as she unzipped Ellys dress. "Its got something to do with Lucas, but i dont want to talk about it, or him" Willow added as the two girls dressed, before meeting Brooke and Brit, who had Jasmine and Ruby as they headed on the short walk back to the hotel.
"Wills,you almost ready? Everyone is waiting downstairs" Matt asked as he sat on the bed, Jasmine cuddling into him. "I'll be two minutes Matt. Go down if you want, i'll be waiting for the sitter" Willow replied, stepping out of the bathroom, wearing a hot pink and orange two tone midi dress and heels. "Wow! You look incredible Wills" Matt said as he walked over to her, as he went to kiss her she whispered "Not in front of the girls. You know what they'll be like" before Matt could respond, there was a knock at the door indecating that the sitter had arrived for the night. "Ruby is already asleep in the other room, Jas you get one hour before bed and be good ok. I'll be back later" Willow said as she and Matt headed out of the room. Dinner was a long night, full of friends and family. Matt and Willow were trying hard not to flirt with each other, as everyone was watching them. It was almost midnight and the only people left at the restaurant were Brooke, Christian, Willow, Matt, Elly, Phil and Adam. "So Amy is getting here tomorrow and meet up with you at the retreat with Trish" Adam said as Willow hid a yawn. "Sorry guys, im going to head back to the girls. What time are we headed off tomorrow Brooke?" Willow asked as Brooke replied 1030-11 ok?" as Willow nodded as Matt stood up. "Walk you back?" he asked as Willow replied "thanks Matt, that sounds good. See you in the morning" as they headed out of the restaurant, the others waited until they were out of earshot before Phil said "Something is definitley going on with those two"
"Matt you didnt have to walk me back you know" Willow said as Matt took her hand. "I wanted too. Plus ive wanted to tell you, you look beautiful tonight" he said as she sighed. "You know, ive missed this with us. Walking around cities late at night, taking shortcuts so we could...you know" she said as she led him into a small park before kissing him. "I missed this version of you Wills. I missed you this last year" Matt replied as they found an empty seat and sat for a few minutes. "Matt, these last few months... Well ever since my birthday really... ive never felt as close to you as i have as i do now. Even when i was with Harry and you turned up, i still felt the spark, the connection between us" she said as Matt took her hands. "Wills, what are you saying?" he asked as she took a deep breath. "I dont want any more secrets Matt. At least not between us, im still not one hundred percent ready for the others to know. I dont want to see other people, especially after the Lucas incident" "Wills, you know that youre in control of us. We'll only tell people, like those closest to us, when youre ready. I'll love you Wills, im willing to wait for as long as you need" Matt replied as Willow gave a little shiver. "Hey lets get back to the hotel. The sitter is probably due to go home and you need to warm up, youre freezing" he said as her wrapped his jacket around her as she smiled at him. "Im glad im here with you Matt. It wouldnt have felt right being here with anyone else" Willow said as they continued their walk back to the hotel, with Willow slipping her hand into Matts.
"Thanks for walking me back Matt. It felt good to clear my head with you" Willow said as they walked down the hall to her room. "Im always here if you need me Wills. What i said in the park, i meant it. Im willing to wait forever for you" he replied as they reached her room. "Want to come in for a while?" she asked, flirting with him as she opened the door, "or do you not want to risk being caught out?" she added, as he stayed back. "Stay with the girls tonight Wills. You'll be missing them tomorrow when youre up at the spa" Matt replied as Willow paid the sitter, who exited the room. "Are you staying in here tomorrow? Or do you want the girls up in your room?" Willow asked as she sat on the bed, taking her shoes off. "I'll come here, it'll be easier having Jas and Rubes settled in one room" Matt said as Willow stood up and turned her back to him. "Unzip me please" she asked as Matt obliged, letting her dress drop to the floor before putting her robe on. "Meet us for breakfast at 8?" Willow asked as Matt put his arms around her. "Sounds perfect to me" he replied as they kissed, before he headed for the door, followed by her. "I'll see you and the girls in the morning. Goodnight Wills" he said as she looked at him a little sad. "Goodnight Matt" she replied as she entered her room, closing to door behind her. As Matt made his way towards the elevator, he heard a voice say "I knew there was something going on with you two"
"I knew there was something going on with you two" Phil said as Matt stopped. "Theres nothing going on with me and Willow. We're just friends Phil" he replied as the two men got in the elevator. "You're coming out of her room, shes semi naked..." Phil said as Matt shook his head. "Wills was just getting ready for bed. We're not dating, we're not ready for it. I just broke up with Lara, Willow with Lucas..." "Wills and Lucas broke up? When?" Phil asked as Matt replied "Last week. It was pretty fucked up. But its not my story to tell, its hers. You know what shes like, she'll talk when shes ready" "So theres really nothing there?" Phil asked as Matt said "You know that i'll always care for her but one hundred percent we're not going down that road" he added lying to one of his now closest friends, unaware that just a few floors down, his secret love was having a lonely, restless night.
"WILLS! Come on or we're going to hit all the traffic" Elly called as she stood outside her sisters room. "Two minutes El, just waiting on Matt to arrive for these monsters" Willow called back as Jasmine and Ruby cuddled into her. "Do you have to go momma?" Jasmine asked, as Willow stroked her hair. "Its just for one night Jas. You get to spend it with Dada doing all kinds of fun things" Willow replied just as someone knocked on the door. "Why dont you go see who it is?" Willow suggested to Jas, who jumped off the bed and ran to the door. "HI DADA" she squealed excitedly, as Matt replied "Hi Jas, Rubes. Wills" "Behave girls ok, and i will see you tomorrow" Willow said as she coldly ignored Matt, a vast 180 from the night before, leaving him concerned that he'd done something to upset her.
"Willow Jayne Smithson. Im not having you moping around at my bachelorette" Brooke said as Willow, Elly and Brit all got into her car. "Sorry Brooke, i just didnt sleep well last night and i threw up a little this morning" Willow replied, not wanting to talk about Matt, knowing full well that she would be having that conversation later. "You feeling ok Will?" Elly asked as Willow nodded. "I feel fine" she sighed "I guess its just been a really long week" "Why dont you try and catch up on some sleep Wills? Its at least three hours drive without traffic" Brooke suggested as Willow nodded, before closing her eyes yet hearing the entire conversation on the long drive.
"Hey Wills... wake up Willow, we're here" Elly said quietly as she shook her sister. "So sleeping arrangements. Willow and El you will be sharing, as will Amy and Trish when they get here" Brooke said as they pulled into a parking spot. "Im sharing with mom and Brit" she added, "lets go get checked in and meet by the pool in an hour?" Brit suggested as the four women separated, heading to their villas for the night. "You sure youre ok Wills? Last time i saw you like this was..." Elly asked as they sat on the sofa, as Willow shook her head. "Theres just so much going on in my head, i just need to work it out myself" she replied as Elly hugged her. "Does it have something to do with a certain ex and what you told me in Chicago?" she asked as Willow sighed. "Kind of. But theres also stuff involving Lucas which i dont want to talk about. Not until everyone is here" They spent the afternoon relaxing and having treatments. The women had just had dinner and were sitting around the fire pit. "So is the doctor coming Wills?" Brit asked as Willow said "we actually broke up" as Brooke asked "Who broke up?" "Me and Lucas, it was a mess" Willow replied as she told them about what had happened. "Holy shiz, he sounds just like..." Brooke said as Willow nodded. "Honestly if Matt hadnt have been around, i probably would have done something really stupid" "And what about and Matt? Are you two back together or...?" Brit asked, as Trish and Amy arrived. "We're just friends. Trying to get along for the sake of Jas and Rubes" Willow replied as Brooke said "Oh come on Wills. Ive seen the way Matt looks at you, and you at him. Theres still something there between you" "I dont know whats happening. But the more time we've spent together, just talking before you get the wrong idea, I..." "Do you love him?" Trish asked as Willow sighed. "I dont know, i really dont. All i know is that when ive been around him, its just been so easy. So natural in a way" "But you dont want a relationship either?" Amy asked as Willow shook her head. "I thought i was ready with Lucas, but i wasnt. I wasnt mentally ready. But enough about me and my non existent love life, tonight is about Brooke and we need to get her drunk!"
It was around 4am when Elly awoke, hearing noises in the villa. She got out of bed and saw Willow in the hallway talking to herself. "Victor...please...Vict...please stop" she was mumbling as Elly got closer. "Willow? Wills?" she said quietly as Willow carried on mumbling before walking towards the living area. "I'll go with you Victor...you c...you can have me...dont hurt Jasmine..." Elly heard her say, following her into the kitchen. "Wills are you awake? Can you hear me?" she asked as Willow ignored her. Is she...sleepwalking? Elly thought to herself as Willow continued to mumble. "What...what am i doing? I dont... I dont want to... I want...Love Matt...fucking him..." Willow mumbled as she rummaged through the cutlery drawer before pulling out a knife. Elly realised what she was about to do, she quickly filled up a glass with water and threw it on her sister, hoping to wake her.
"What the fuuu..." Willow said as she awakened, the knife in her arm. "Elly? Elly what was i doing?" she asked as she felt herself shaking. "You were sleepwalking, talking in your sleep. Ive been trying to wake you for nearly twenty five minutes" Elly replied as Willow sat on the floor, the small stream of blood running down her arm. "What am i doing El? Ive never sleepwalked in my life. What was i talking about?" Willow asked, on the verge of tears as Elly sat next to her. "You were talking about Victor. Then Matt. You said something about 'fucking him'. Wills, i gotta ask. Are you and Matt..." "Oh god no! No no no" Willow replied, lying about Matt. "But you want to. I know you Wills" Elly said as Willow remained silent. "OH MY GOD! YOU DO!" Elly exclaimed as Willow said "Elly promise me you wont tell anyone about this. Swear to me" "Will, i wont say anything but you need to talk to Matt" Elly said as she hugged her sister. "Lets get that arm cleaned up and head back to bed. Want to come have a sleepover in my bed?" she said as Willow nodded as the two sisters headed back to Ellys room for the night.