*Teri*
How do I stop the incessant chatter storming around inside of my brain? I feel as if I'm on overload, and not only does it make me cranky, but also, I've been snapping everyone's head off since after lunchtime. As I bite into my apple, I make my way slowly towards my trailer. It won't be long until I no longer will be working here, and that thought alone brings me great sadness. Maybe it's because I won't be coming to work side by side with my co-star, Sherri Saum, but she has long since been called just a co-star.
Hell, we've been working side by side for so fucking long that it's a miracle we didn't stay until we retired...but not really. Because we, both, have been seeing how this show's story-line has been slowly declining since season three, and just how far back they have begun to dial back both Stef and Lena's storylines, more so Lena's than Stef's. That alone was enough to set a fire under my skin, and the attitude I've been portraying has not been a pleasant one by any means.
In fact, I kind of feel badly because I have taken out my venting to Sherri on more than one occasion, and even though she listens each and every single time, I still walk away wishing that I didn't feel so damn shitty while she seemed okay. I mean, I know she's anything BUT okay with it, but something that is unique about Sherri is that she is slower to anger, and she has always tried to see all sides to something. This scenario proved to be no different with her, and somehow, I really admired her. I admired her ability to remain stoic and regal while pleasantly interacting with the rest of the cast and producers. Sure, she has vented to me several times, but nothing has compared to the temper tantrums I've thrown.
"T! Wait up!" I stop as I hear Cierra calling my name. This girl has been sickeningly sweet over the past couple months, and with each passing day, I wonder what she's hiding.
"What's up?" I stop and toss the core of my apple.
"I was just wondering if you and Sherri would go to dinner with Maia and me tonight...I mean, if you don't have plans."
I sigh as I make it to my trailer. "I don't know, Cierra. I mean, I'll talk to Sherri, okay? Where were you wanting to eat?"
"Mike's Lobster Tail was what I had in mind," she quickly answered while pulling her phone out of her back pocket. "Oh, and T? It's on me. My treat. Let me know, okay?"
I can only nod as I unlock the door to the trailer and head on inside. I'm not too sure I really want to be social tonight, but Bay is with her father. I have really no excuse as to why I wouldn't go, but if Sherri doesn't want to, that'll be all of the excuse I will take.
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*Sherri*
I'm just happy to not have to cook dinner tonight. After making grilled cheese and carrot sticks for the bebes, I head on out to meet Teri at the lot. She had decided to leave her car there and ride over to Mike's with me. She most likely would be staying the night in our spare room since we may go out for a night cap afterwards, but it just made more sense for only one of us to drive.
"Hey, sexy lady," I smile as she slides into the passenger seat and leans over, pecking my lips softly. She smells divine as always, her earthy smell mixed with lavender and vanilla making me feet hot all over. I reach over the console and take her hand as she winks at me. "I'm really glad you said you'd go tonight. I know you've not been feeling well this week."
"Oh, I'm okay, love. Just been a little stressed. That's all."
I sigh softly. I know that it's more than that. I know she has been worrying that something was amiss on set, and she has been almost getting no sleep because honestly, she has this almost sixth sense that we are about to be screwed over, and even though I've tried to reason with her, it only proved to make her even more antsy; so, I finally gave up and just tried to be as much of a support as I could be. "Well, tonight, we're gonna let our hair down and just relax, okay? I mean how often do we actually get a 'girls night' out?"
She lifts my hand to her lips and kisses it over and over making it hard to think. Thankfully, I'm at a red light. "I'm just glad you could get away," she says huskily, and I look over at her. A small smile plays at the corner of her lips, and I can feel myself blush slightly. She reaches over and brushes my hair away from my sunglasses. "Still can make you blush, Saum?"
I giggle as I take off, and we spend the rest of the car ride just listening to our favorite blues band with the windows down, the breeze floating in through the slightly opened windows and not a single care in the world. It's Friday night, and all is well in the world...for now.
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"I usually order the Sailor's Stew, but they give you so much that I can actually take it home and eat it for two more meals," Maia nervously shakes out her napkin.
"Ya? I was thinking of trying this seafood medley pizza!" Sherri smiles as she looks over the menu, and as everyone begins laughing, she continues perusing the menu as if trying to decide even though everyone knows what her final choice will be.
"I think I just want a smoked salmon over salad," Teri closes the menu as she reaches for her wine and looks at both girls across from her and Sherri. "So, what's the occasion? This is nice. We haven't done this in a while."
Cierra shrugs as she smiles sweetly. "Welllllllll, Maia and I are just both grateful for all that you and Sherri have taught us all of these years, you know? We should have gone out more. We should do this at least once a month, don't you agree?" She, too, grabs her wine as Sherri finally sets down her menu.
"Ya! I mean, it's not every Friday night, I get to go out and stay out until at least 10! I mean we are rocking it!"
Everyone shares in laughter as the waiter arrives and takes their orders. They manage to make small talk throughout the dinner, and when they finally finish their dessert, Maia suggests they head on over to Muffet's for an open mike night. "I'm far too old for that, little one! It's already past my bedtime!" Teri jokes as she tips back the last of her third glass of wine.
"It's only 10, Mom!" Cierra jokes, and Sherri giggles.
"Yes, but, we, two moms, are not youngins anymore! Thanks so much for dinner though!" She pats her small stomach as if to jest that she even has one, and Teri leans in and nuzzles her cheek.
"Bedddddd!!!!!" She over-dramatizes as Sherri reaches around her and pats the side of her face.
"My little baby...." She teases, and Maia and Cierra look at each other as Maia adds.
"Get a room, you, two!"
Teri just smiles as she wraps her arms around Sherri's slender shoulders, and as the two young girls watch, they become more and more uncomfortable. What had they done? This wasn't going how they planned, and they wondered how nice both older women would be come Monday morning.
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***YEP! I went there! This is only part one! I didn't want to rush it, and I didn't want to write this in just one chapter either! Hope you enjoy!***
