We Can Work It Out

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Michelle  had been a supportive pillars for Paul even since the rejection from Decca, only heaven knew where in the emotional pool would John and Paul would be if it wasn't for Michelle. The year went on with disappointment but joy when the boys signed the contract to make Brian Epstein their manager and Epstein got them a trip to Hamburg to visit their best friend Stuart Sutcliffe, the boys were so excited to go back and play and tell Stu all their adventures. 

April 13 1962 

"Elle where's my toothbrush?!"

"It's already packed."

Paul didn't want Michelle to come with them to Hamburg, because of how dangerous it could be, of how much the drugs and alcohol roamed the streets of Germany, but John and Nadine herself had insisted on going and George, John and Ringo had swore to protect her at all costs with their lives. 

Paul still had one concern, Stu, Paul knew he was already in love with Astrid but he was still concerned of how much of an effect Stu could have on Michelle, what he didn't know was how much Michelle was in love with him. He was concerned about what Elle and Stu had before Astrid. 

Paul shook his head scaring the thoughts away and  turned all his attention to his girlfriend.

"You'll probably love Hamburg it is a wonderful town" he paused " Well some parts of it but they loved us and our music too"

" That's all I care about" She smiled and kept packing " I care that you're happy and you and the boys enjoy what you do."

They arrived to the Hamburg Airport to be received by a sad eyed Astrid. John ran up to her and hugged her

" Hey As! " He smiled widely " Where's Stu? Is he at home? Did he finished his big painting?"

She shook her head and sniffled while shaking her head "No, John, Stu is gone"

Paul and Michelle gasped in horror, Pete looked down as a tear rolled down his cheek, but John was still not noticing what just had happened. Astrid had dropped the new that Stu had died but John had not caught on yet. He was still looking around the airport trying to find his friend in the crowd of people. Paul walked over to him.

"What do you mean did he go back to Liverpool?" John smiled

" No I mean Stu died John he's gone" She sobbed " He's not coming back" Pete hugged her trying to comfort her but it was in vain. John dropped his luggage while everything collapsed inside of him. He had a blank stare into oblivion he looked at Paul trying to get everything back together blaming himself for what had happened to his friend.

"We shouldn't have left him here, we knew it was dangerous" John said holding back the sobs "I should have dragged him back to England with us"

"It was his decision John, you didn't leave him he decided to stay and live with the woman he loved" Paul said and looked at Michelle " I would have done the same thing, he died happy in the arms of his true love"

John pushed Paul  "That's what you wanted for him to be gone for you to take his place! "  John went towards the wall behind him backing up from Paul "I didn't know you hated him that much"

"I did not!" Paul tried to comfort him but it was all in vain John ran away with tears in his eyes. Paul also teared up.... "You just don't understand the meaning of love...."


April 13, 2017 

Stella woke up by the sound of yelling downstairs. Two arguing voices that she knew perfectly well... Daniel and Jonah were arguing... again

She hopped out  of bed and rubbed her eyes and yawned as she walked into the kitchen to see Jonah and Daniel with upset faces on them

"Now what?" She said tiredly "This is the third argument this week guys" Zach, Corbyn and Jack also walked into the conversation with sleepy eyes 

"Its 6 in the morning guys couldn't you guys wait until at least 12 pm" Zach yawned and laid his head on Jacks shoulder "Just saying like we definitely don't have a plane to catch at 4 and have jet lag for the rest of the day can we please chill?" 

Anna grabbed Jonah's hand "Talk to me" She said sweetly 

Jonah sighed "It's nothing babe" He smiled "I guess Daniel and I are not connecting anymore but we'll figure it out... somehow" He put his forehead on hers " I love you"

"Yeah Elle we just need a miracle" Daniel scoffed "And I personally know what's the problem" He rolled his eyes sarcastically

Jonah frowned "Just ignore them Jonah, Daniel is mad for some reason, I'll talk to him" Stella smiled and whispered to him

"Daniel? Can I talk to you? " Stella pulled away from Jonah and walked toward Daniel, he just nodded and dragged his feet to the living room. "The rest of you can go keep resting you have a tour in a couple hours and Tyler is going to kill me if you guys are not well rested and then he's going to kill you and then me again so get some rest"

Daniel fidgeted and flipped his phone skillfully (You Limelights know what I'm talking about, you know that thing Daniel does all the time, comment right here if you know what I'm talking about) and he looked up when Stella walked in the living room "So what was all the fuss about I didn't want to ask Jonah because I knew he was going to tell me nothing was going on, so go on I'm listening"

Daniel sighed heavily "He and I had the same idea of bringing  you and the other guys breakfast in bed, everything was great until we started talking, in between apologies and laughs he mentioned he was planning to leave the house, and probably go back to college, therefore leave the band... I freaked out and I started yelling at him... I felt like I was losing my best friend

He sighed and looked down at his feet and fidgeted with his fingers "He looked away ignoring me, and he started raising his voice telling me that he was doing it for you, because he loved you, and we went on and on the he yelled at me about how I didn't understand the meaning of love"

There was it again that chill, she knew she had heard that phrase before but not from Jonah neither from Daniel or anyone she knew, but where? She came back to reason when Daniel started shaking her 

"Elle? Are you okay? You turned white as a sheet" Daniel said concerned

"I'm fine Daniel, go back to bed get some rest, I'll talk to Jonah later, Thanks for filling me in"SHe smiled "I'm going out to take some air in" She stood up and walked away 

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