Heartthrobs and Secret Admirers (A Lippa FanFiction)

Chapter Thirty-Five: Shots

Pippa has been gone for a week now and I haven't gotten a single phone call or text. Sebastian is adjusting to Pippa's a absence and being a big brother.

He said that Pippa woke him up before she left and said her goodbyes. I'm happy that Sebastian got his goodbye, but I which I got to see her leave, make her breakfast before she left and take her to the airport.

Today I'm going to the theater to help with casting for the next administration, since everyone is leaving the show, and for the Chicago cast. I already know Mandy is going to be playing Angelica but I decided to call her in anyways. Most of new Broadway cast is going to be current cast members. It's just the search for the Chicago cast that is going to take a while.

I pack Sebastian and Lynnette some snacks and formula before my dad comes to pick me up. He agreed to help watch the kids during the day since I no longer have Pippa to help.

I hand Sebastian his pj mask lunch box with a ham and cheese sandwich, apple slices, carrots and juice. He thoroughly examines what I packed before going on a tangent about how I did it wrong. Meaning not like Pip. This has how my morning have been for the past seven days.

Lynnette has been crying for Pippa's embrace and milk while Sebastian cries that I don't do anything as well as Pippa.

I'm about to burst when my dad comes walking through the front door of the apartment. He notices my frustration right away and takes Sebastian to the car quickly.

I pull myself together before packing all of Lynnette's things into her diaper bag. I toss the bag over my shoulder, grab the baby carrier and slam the door shut as I leave.

Down stairs my dad and Sebastian are waiting in the car. I open the door and am surprised to see Sebastian happy and giggling. He hasn't acted this way in a while. I buckle Lynnette in before hopping in the passenger seat.

"Are you alright Lin. You look really stressed out?"

"I'm fine. It's just taking a while to adjust to Pippa being gone. I'm fine. We are fine." I look back at my beautiful kids in the back seat with that last part.

The rest of the car ride is silent, besides Sebastian singing the paw patrol theme song to himself. Normally I would jump in and join him, but frankly I'm not in the mood.

When finally get to the theater I thank my dad for the ride and watching the kids before running inside.

Lac and Tommy are waiting in the lobby for me, the look mad.

"Where the hell have you been? You were supposed to be here two hours ago." Tommy looks like he wants to murder me.

"Sorry Tommy. I'm still trying to adjust to everything." Tommy's face softens before he starts to reply.

"No, I'm sorry. I know you are going through a lot right now, and have a new baby. I should be thanking you for even being apart of this right now. Everyone is waiting upstairs when you are ready."

I follow Tommy and Lac to where everyone is waiting, I am greeted by a few familiar faces.

"Lin! I haven't seen you in so long. How've you been?" Karen wraps me in a tight embrace before I have the chance to answer.

I always thought Karen would make a great Angelica but never got around to asking her to be apart of Hamilton. I guess Lac listened to me and got her here.

"Oh my god, the gang is getting back together, You me Chris and Mandy. We all need to go out to drinks and catch up!"

Part of me wants that to happen, to have a good night with old friends. But the other part of me wants to stay home, waiting for something, anything, from Pippa. I don't want to miss a phone call from her because I'm out partying. Sure there is a five hour time difference and Pippa should be asleep by the time we go out, but she might not be adjusted to the time difference. She might me up all night not able to sleep and have the urge to call me.