The Only Cure

Episode 3

Lauren: Christina, can you unlock your room door real quick?
Christina: Hey Lo, what do you need, come in and sit down.
Lauren: Here, I am giving you all of my cigarettes, I want you to dispose of them properly, I am going to smoke one more and then I am stopping. However, I am keeping my JUUL just to keep me at ease.
Christina: Alright Lo, I am really proud of you, I really hope you know that.
Lauren: wow, thanks Chris, she kissed my cheek softly.
LAUREN'S POV:
I go to my room and grab my lighter making my way downstairs, I once again head to my favorite spot, the nearby lake and sit on the bench. I light the cigarette and inhale deeply filling my lungs up with smoke and exhaling. Ugh, I feel so much better, this is just what I needed. I take some last deep drags and crush the cigarette throwing it in the trash. I then proceed to walk home. As I walk inside I see Lisa, Katherine, Dani and Amy watching Full House. It's a good thing I got inside, it started raining.
*END OF POV*

Lauren: Chrissy, I'm home!
Christina: Lauren, I missed you! I disposed all of the cigarettes properly, how are you feeling baby girl?
Lauren: I feel great, I am a little sleepy though. Would you mind walking me to my room and tuck me in, I think I might take a nap.
Christina: Sure thing sweetheart.

* CHRISTINA'S POV *
I tuck Lauren in and give her a kiss on the cheek and her favorite blanket that she likes to intertwine her fingers ripping the yarn. I close the door and head downstairs.
* END OF POV *
Christina: Girls, Lauren is taking a nap, let's lower our voices a little bit and let her rest.
Dani: She probably got high as usual, won't be long until her lungs give out. Then we will have to call her "Lung Cancer Lauren".
Christina: DANI, don't you dare make fun of Lauren, she had the strength and courage to come forward and talk to us about her struggle with drugs. I don't want to hear another negative word about Lauren come out of your mouth again, do I make myself clear?
Dani: Ugh, fine. Whatever...
Christina: Once Lauren wakes up we will discuss the plan for tomorrow afternoon's livestream.
Katherine: OMG guys did you hear that?! It sounded like Lauren!! Hurry up guys!!!
Christina: Dani, Amy, Lisa, let's go!!

* CHRISTINA'S POV *
I open up Lauren and Dani's room door. Lauren are you okay? I think she might be having a nightmare.
* END OF POV *
Christina: Lo, wake up, wake up sweetie
Lauren: Huh, wha-what-what's going on? I had a nightmare that I ran out of nicotine and it-it-it was terrible. I felt a few tears running down my cheeks.
Christina: Katherine, Amy, Lisa and Dani do you mind giving Lauren and I a few minutes?
Katherine: You guys heard Chris, let's go downstairs and continue watching Full House, I will even make us some popcorn!
Christina: Don't cry beautiful girl, it's okay, I'm here, I hug her until she stops crying. Lo, remember you told me you were keeping your JUUL, where is it, I will grab it for you, what flavor pod do you want.
Lauren: It's in my nightstand drawer, hmm I'll take mango, it reminds me of my EP Orange that I am hoping to release one day. Thanks Chrissy, I love you. That nap was just what I needed, I am feeling wide awake and energized.
*LAUREN'S POV*
I take a few rips from my JUUL filling the room up with white clouds. I feel at ease now and am ready to get some work done.
* END OF POV *
Lauren: I walk downstairs with Christina. All of a sudden I hear Dani...
Dani: Well, well, well... if it isn't high head Lauren
Christina: DANI, what did I tell you about calling Lauren names? You better apologize to her. You made your sister cry. It's okay Lo, shhh, don't cry.