The Only Cure

Episode 8

Lauren: Baby, Dani isn't living with us anymore as per right now, can you stay here with us?
Lexi: I'll stay as long as Christina is okay with it. Christina may I stay here with Lauren?
Christina: Of course Lexi! I think you might be just what Lauren needs to stay motivated on her quitting journey!
Lexi: Yes! Thank you Christina, I pull her into a tight hug.
Lauren: Babe!! Can I have my vape pen pleaseee, I look at her with sad puppy eyes
Lexi: Baby, you can't have anymore today, how can I make things better for you?
Lauren: Cuddles?
Lexi: Aww I can't say no to you baby girl. I think it's time we get to bed. Let me carry you to the bedroom upstairs, if you give me one of your hoodies I'll be fine wearing that the entire night cuddled up next to you.
* LEXI'S POV *
I tuck Lauren into the bed and give Lauren her favorite blanket. I do a quick search of Lauren and Amy's room looking to see if Lauren hid any drugs in the room. Knowing Amy she has nothing to hide but I care too much about Lauren and am doing what's best for her. The room is clear of drugs and alcohol. I kiss Lauren on the lips and tell her I'd be right back.
* END OF POV *
Lexi: Alright girls, I tucked Lauren into the bed, and searched the room for any drugs and alcohol. The room is clear of all substances. I guess I will go to bed now, it's been a long day.
Christina: Okay well, I'm gonna leave for the night and go home to Nick and my children.
Katherine: Chris, it's a little too late in the night for us to go home. Would you mind if Max, Leo, Dominic and I sleep in your room tonight? It would be too much of a hassle to get them in the car seats and pack everything up at this point.
Christina: Of course Kath, I completely understand. Make yourself at home. All I ask is that you lock the house door and turn off the lights downstairs. Amy already went to sleep in her and Lauren's room. Have a good night, good night little babies, they are too cute!
Katherine: Thanks Chris, goodnight! I lock the door as she walks out and shut the front door locking that as well. I turn off the light and go upstairs with my family. Max is already asleep with the twins.

* LAUREN'S POV *
Mmmm baby, I love your lips so much, I love you soooo much my beautiful girl. You make me so happy. I accidentally get drool all over her admiring her adorable baby face.

* END OF POV *
The next morning...

Lexi: Baby, wake up!!! I kiss Lauren's cheek softly
Lauren: Good morning babe, I slept great especially when I got to sleep with the love of my life.
Lexi: awww baby, your gonna make me cry, I love you so so much. Katherine and Amy are already downstairs, Katherine fed the little ones and Max went home with them.

* SKIPPING BREAKFAST *

Lauren: Hi Chris! Good morning and welcome back!!!

* LAUREN'S POV *
Lexi and I are showered, and all ready to start the day. I know we were supposed to film a video today but I don't know how it's going to go with Dani. I'm already stressing out about it. I'd do just about anything for nicotine right now.
* END OF POV *
Lauren: Chris, I really need to calm my nerves, I know Dani is supposed to come over today and I am a little bit nervous with her anticipated arrival. Would you mind if I vape as much as I need to today?
Christina: Lo, calm down, I'm going to protect you. I will let you vape today when you feel like you need it but I will hold on to it alright?
Lauren: You've got a deal, let's shake on it.
Lexi: Baby I will be here to protect you, I pull Lauren in to a passionate kiss.

Lauren: D-d-dani is here babe, I start to cry and hide behind Lexi. Baby, I'm scared. Lisa had picked Dani up at my mom and dads house. However, I was not prepared to get berated by Dani.
Dani: Look who we have here, lung cancer Lauren and her stupid girlfriend.
Lexi: Excuse me? If you don't have anything nice to say about us don't say anything at all. All of a sudden Dani slaps Lauren across the face, I tried to protect Lauren's face but I wasn't fast enough. Lauren falls to the floor wallowing in pain, my heart is breaking for her.
Lexi: Baby, baby, I start shaking her as she blacked out. I see a little blood dripping from Lauren's nose. Christina grabs a paper towel applying pressure on it. I keep kissing her as she starts opening up her eyes and the blood stopped.
Christina: Dani, how dare you put your hands on your sister. I AM ABSOLUTELY FED UP WITH THE WAY YOU TREAT HER. You will not be in todays video. Lisa, can you drive her back to mom and dads house?
Lisa: Of course.