Johnny's POV

Instead of taking Lulu straight home I took her to the hospital, knowing that there might be something seriously wrong. Lulu hadn't looked well in weeks, I wanted to know if something was wrong with my girl. They took Lulu back immediately as she was passed out, I anxiously sat in the waiting room awaiting any type of news.

"Johnny?" I heard someone ask, I looked up to see Elizabeth Spencer standing in front of me.

"Oh, hi Elizabeth." I cleared my throat, maybe she had some news for me about Lulu.

"I've been back there with Lulu. The good news is she's awake, the bad news is that she's vomiting profusely." Elizabeth pressed her lips into a thin line.

"Oh no. Do you have any idea what's wrong?" Johnny was immediately concerned.

"Lulu has something called Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, symptoms can include Abdominal pain, Dizziness, sensitivity to light, headache. I think that Lulu has been under a lot of stress and that's why she's expirencing this. You know, she went through a lot last year, she's still going through a lot." Elizabeth told me, I had a feeling she and Lulu had been talking.

"Yeah, she's had plenty of stress on her. Sometimes I wish that she would let me in, I want to take some of the stress off of her. How long does one of these episodes last?" Things just kept getting better and better.

"They can last from hours to days, it just depends. Lulu has a hard time letting the right people inside but, don't give up on her. Lulu loves you, she just has a lot to unpack. I know that she wants to talk to you about something many things, she's just afraid. Lulu's had a lot of people leave her and, that's the last thing she wants from you. I'm telling you this because I just want to level with you. I know there are probably things that you need to tell Lulu as well, I want you two to work things out. I know what it's like when secrets destroy a relationship, it hurts." Elizabeth was blessed that lucky had forgiven her for the one night stand with Jason, that had just been recently. Elizabeth had doubted that he'd ever allow her back into his heart again.

"I'm glad that you're there for Lulu, I know she looks up to you a lot. We had a conversation last night and we're going to talk to each other about everything we've been holding in. I could tell that Lulu was really upset, I just want her to feel like she can come to me whether it's good or bad." Johnny knew that Lulu had Maxie but, their friendship was fairly new.

"I'm... nobody to look up to. I just wake up every morning and try my best, that's all I can do. I've known Lulu since she was a baby, she's grown up right before my eyes. I see some of myself in her, I just want better for her. I didn't really have anyone looking out for me when I was young. I had a sister but, Sarah never really had my best interest. It wasn't until I met Emily, Nikolas and Lucky that I felt I finally fit in somewhere. When I started dating Lucky, I made a vow that I would always be there for Lulu even if something happened between Lucky and I. I've never broken that promise, Lulu is my sister." Elizabeth didn't even think of Lulu as a sister in law anymore. Lulu and Elizabeth were sisters.

"I think that's why Lulu looks up to you, it's because you don't try to be someone you're not. Unlike Carly. If you come across any pictures of Lulu when she was young I'd love to see them. Even though I have a sister, I don't really feel like she looks after me. Until I met Lulu I didn't feel like I had any type of friend. Lulu is my whole world." Johnny really didn't know what he would do without Lulu.

"You and Lulu will make it, it just takes work. You two love each other, anyone with eyes can see that. I won't keep you, I know Lulu is dying to see you." Elizabeth smiles softly as I stood up.

"Thank you, Elizabeth." I nodded, walking back to where Lulu was laying down her bed.

"Hey gorgeous." I smirked, earning an eye roll from Lulu.

"Gorgeous is the last thing I am right now. I had no idea that much vomit could come out of anyone. Ugh, I'm so sick." Lulu groans, wiping sweat off of her forehead.

"You're always gorgeous." Johnny argued, sitting beside her.

"I'm glad you're here. I know things haven't been great with us lately but, I do love you more than anything." Lulu gripped his hand with hers.

"I know you do, I love you more than anyone. We'll get through this, I'm not going anywhere." Johnny assures her, wrapping an arm around her.

Maxie's POV

I was worried about Lulu, it wasn't like her to be this sick. I knew that she'd been stressed because of everything going on. After I got off of work I headed to the hospital, immediately spotting Matt at the nurses station.

"Hey." I surprised myself by saying, I'd sworn I wouldn't talk to him yet.

"Oh, you're talking to me now?" Matt raised a brow, intrigued.

"I guess I am. I'm...worried about Lulu. Is she here?* Maxie admitted.

"Yeah, she's here. Lulu's being discharged in about an hour, she'll be okay. I promise. You look...like you need someone to talk to. I'm willing to listen." Matt really liked Maxie but, he wouldn't ever want to push something on her that she didn't want.

"Johnny and Lulu haven't been themselves lately, I'm just worried about them. Also, Spinelli is being a complete jerk to all of our mutual friends! I know cheating on him was wrong and I admit my faults but, they don't deserve to be mistreated because of my mistake. I'm sorry if I put you in a position, Matt." Maxie thought Matt was a really good guy but, she wasn't sure if she was ready for another relationship.

"I could tell but, I think their strong enough to get through it. I mean, look what they went through with Logan last year. They've made it past everything designed to tear them apart, they'll make it. I truly believe that. You're a good friend. Spinelli shouldn't be punishing his friends because he's upset, I get why he's upset though. It's okay, you didn't force anything on me." Matt says, shaking his head at her "I'm sorry."

"Thank you, I needed to hear that."