Friends Forever

Intervention

Emily's POV:
   I called Paige to meet her at the brew so we could talk, she said she would come but she never said she would stay. I ordered a coffee and waited for her to show. I waited for three hours, but I wasn't going to leave until the damn place closed. What if she showed up late and I wasn't there? She'd think I abondened her and left without talking to me ever again. When she finally showed up, she smelled of alcohol. It was really bad. I still hugged her and ordered her a coffee.

Emily: "Hey, how are you?"

Paige: "Other than heart break of losing the love of my life to a bitch. I'm perfect."

Emily: "Paige..you know what happened. Alison was my first love, and we just fell into each other. I never meant for you to get hurt."

Paige: "But I did."

Emily: "Yeah...you did. And for that, I am so sorry. I am personally responsible for your drinking problem. I am going to do what I can to help you."

Paige: "I don't think Queen Bitch would like that."

Emily: "Alison is why I'm here. She sent me to you."

Paige: "Yeah okay..sure."

Emily: "I'm serious Paige."

Paige:  "Whatever."

Emily: "Do you even want my help?"

Paige: "What I want doesn't matter to you."

Emily: "Yes it does."

Paige: "When I wanted you to stay with me...you left me for Alison. So no it doesn't."

Emily: "Paige..I loved you more than anything. We went through so much together. You were my safe place when I felt lost and scared. You were my best friend. I never meant for you to get caught up in this mess, and I'm so sorry that you did. If I could take it back, I would."

Paige: "Yeah well you can't Emily. You broke my heart. I don't think it will ever heal.."

   With that she got up and left. I tried to stop her..but she just kept walking. I let a tear fall from my eye down my cheek. I genuinely felt awful for what has become of Paige. I left the Brew and the rude home was sad and quiet. When I pulled up to my house I decided to make one last call. A rehabilitation center. I gave them Paige's last known address and they said they would send someone over immediately. God I felt even worse..but it needed to be done. What if she kills someone or herself even. I'd never be able to live with myself knowing I could've done something but didn't.
   I walked in the door and Ali greeted me with a hug and kiss, along with a smile.

Alison: "How was it?"

Emily: "It didn't go so well. She ranted and then left. And I just made things worse for her."

Alison: "Baby..no you didn't."

Emily: "I did. I called a rehabilitation center to go and get her. She's gonna feel so pressured and attacked...thanks to me."

Alison: "Baby, listen to me. Nobody else was helpig her. Not even her parents. You are only trying to keep her safe. And everyone around her too. She will get all the help she needs. Thanks to you. Remember that..please."

Emily: "How did I get so lucky?"

Alison: "I ask myself the same question all the time babe."

   I smiled and pecked her lips. We sat down on the couch and just talked for a little as I continued to think about Paige. How she must be feeling right now. Or if she's scared or angry that people are bringing her to a place she's never been before. I looked at the clock..ten. I asked Ali if she was ready for bed and she nodded. We headed up to our room and fell asleep immediately.
   I woke up screaming and crying. I looked around and saw flashes of white. I saw a room..like in a hospital. But then I would blink and it would be gone. I can hear someone screaming..but it wasn't me. It was Paige.

Paige: "No! Let me go! Please!!"

   I looked around as I shook my head and I see her..Paige..she was getting dragged away by doctors. I yelled and suddenly..it was gone. I was at home in my bed and Alison was holding me. I was shaking, crying, sweating, and screaming. I've never done this before..and I've never seen Ali so worried before either. What have I done?