The Only Cure

Episode 5

Lauren: Ugh, guys what happened as I take a few hits from my JUUL.
Christina: Lauren, I think that's enough nicotine for now sweetheart. You got really drunk so we brought you downstairs and let you sleep on the couch to sober up. Lauren, would you mind if I hold onto your JUUL, you've had too much nicotine honey.
Lauren: Noooo, Chrissy, I need it. I will make you a deal. I will take one more hit and then give it to you.
Christina: Okay Lauren, I think that's fair. Your just too cute.
* FAST FORWARD TO LATER THAT AFTERNOON*

Christina: Is everyone ready, we are starting the livestream for the song requests that we were asked to do by our subscribers.
Christina: Hey I'm Christina
Katherine: I'm Katherine
Lisa: I'm Lisa
Amy: I'm Amy
Lauren: I'm Lauren
Dani: I'm Dani
All girls in unison: And we're Cimorelli!
Christina: Hey Cimfam! Today we are going to be singing your song requests. If we don't get to all of them today we can always finish it in another livestream. So the first song y'all want to hear is Up At Night. Are you guys ready?

🎶 [Verse 1: Dani]
I put on my jeans with
The holes in the front
I'm tryna pick out just the right outfit to get your attention
You in that plaid shirt
Could give me a heart attack
Thinking to myself "This could be trouble" but sometimes I like that
I can see my breath
In this cold night air
You put your hood up, you look so good that you know I can't help but stare...
Yeah, you got a hold on me

[Pre-Chorus 1: Katherine]
I danced across the parking lot
So nervous, but I laughed it off
Now I can't stop looking at my phone
Just wanna see your name!

[Chorus: Lauren]
When I close my eyes, all I see is me right there
In his front seat
His headlights pouring down my street
I try to forget, but I can't lie
His words keep me up at night!
If it's 4:30, and I can't sleep
You don't have to guess

[Post-Chorus: Christina]
What's keeping me up at night
What's keeping me up at night

[Verse 2: Amy]
Sittin' on the tailgate
Head on your shoulder
I love that you drove all the way out here just to get closer
Last night our phone call
Lasted for hours
I was in my bed whispering trying not to wake up my sister
Outside my front door
When you drop me off
Before I go in take a second just to breath in this moment
{sigh}
Reality sets in

[Pre-Chorus 2: Christina]
Maybe I don't like your shoes
And you might think sometimes I'm rude
Well that's true

But still, you find a way to never let me sleep!

[Chorus: Lauren]
When I close my eyes, all I see is me right there
In his front seat
His headlights pouring down my street
I try to forget, but I can't lie

His words keep me up at night!
If it's 4:30, and I can't sleep
You don't have to guess

[Post-chorus: Christina]
What's keeping me up at night
What's keeping me up at night

[Bridge: Lisa]
I couldn't stop
This if I tried
When all the streets whisper your name when I go by
I'm making wishes 'bout you
Heading to my car
Running through the summer rain
Screamin' at the stars

[Chorus: Lauren]
When I close my eyes, all I see is me right there
In his front seat
His headlights pouring down my street
I try to forget, but I can't lie
His words keep me up at night!
If it's 4:30, and I can't sleep
You don't have to guess

[Post-Chorus: Christina]
What's keeping me up at night
What's keeping me up at night
You're keeping me up at night
You're keeping me up at night
(Up)

* LAUREN'S POV *
We just finished singing Up At Night when I pull up the live chat on my phone reading the comments. Some saying " Lauren sounds horrible, her voice is atrocious, maybe she needs to see a vocal coach." I start to feel my eyes watering up. I whisper in Christina's ear " Chrissy, my stomach hurts, I'm going to go to the bathroom." Christina nods and I make my way upstairs. My stomach isn't hurting, I feel insecure about all the comments and need to be alone. I grab my car keys and speed away heading to the nearest gas station to get a pack of cigarettes.
*END OF POV*

* GAS STATION CLERKS POV *
Hey Lauren, my number one customer. How do you be doing today, what can I get you?
* END OF POV *
Lauren: Hey Shivay, I'm just having a stressful day, I'll take a pack of Marlboro Reds, I need something strong.
Shivay: Here you go Lauren, please smoke responsibly and I hope you day gets better okay?
Lauren: Thanks Shivay!

* LAUREN'S POV *

I drive all the way to the local nature preserve and get out of my car sitting on the hood and light the cigarette. As I inhale the smoke all of the negativity goes away and I feel more relaxed. I know the girls won't be too happy and I've tried really hard to get sober, I just hope they'll understand.
* END OF POV *

Christina: Lauren's been gone for half an hour, this isn't like her. Guys I'm worried, let's end the livestream and look for her. Sorry Cimfam, we're going to have to resume this another time, we love you!!!

Christina: Lisa and Katherine you both come with me, Amy and Dani stay here incase Lauren returns.
Christina: Katherine, Lisa and I race up the stairs to see Lauren stumbling inside nearly walking into the door.
Christina: Katherine and Lisa, go back down with the others, I can handle this.
Katherine and Lisa: Okay Chris, good luck!

What will happen next?!