"I am sure that you all are aware of what has occurred." Those words fell from the lips of Lena, who had been standing behind a podium stationed in the auditorium of Women's Inc. She and Carrie had arranged a meeting for every member, in a dire need to discuss the overdose that had recently arisen.
Stef had been seated next to Shelby, intaking every word the mentor had mouthed to the entire room.
"We are so very sorry for what happened and our hearts definitely go out to the family." Lena continued, speaking clearly and empathetic. "I assure you that myself, Mrs. Elson, and the rest of our staff will do whatever is necessary to ensure that this never happens again."
While she continued to speak about further actions she and the staff would commit to prohibit things such as overdoses, Stef couldn't help but to have her focus pulled away. This was due to Shelby who had gained an urge to ask, "So, who was it?" Her words emigrated within a whisper.
"What?" Also speaking in a whisper, Stef was puzzled. She had no clue of what the woman was referring to. "Who was what?"
The woman's eyes slightly rolled to the rear of her head. "The person that overdosed. You must know, right?"
"No, I don't..." the blonde haired woman couldn't help but to allow a confused expression cover her face. "Why would you think I know who it was?"
"C'mon, Stef," Shelby replied, her shoulders moved in an up and down fashion. "You're dating one of the leading founders of this group home. I'm sure she's told you."
Stef sighed, completely annoyed by her friend's expectancy of some kind of gossip. "Oh so you think just because Lena shared a kiss with me, that she'd share something like that as well?!" She then moved her head in a motion that displayed her disbelief. "Shelby, that is ridiculous. And Lena is very big on keeping things confidential, if you must know."
"Alright, fine." Shelby rolled her eyes, playfully. "But, I do wonder how things are between you too lately."
"Shelby," the blonde haired woman said, shaking her head in the same position she had done before. "I love you. But, honey, you are too much of a blabbermouth." Her shoulders shrugged. "I don't think it's necessary to share these kinds of things with you anymore..."
Now, while those two continued to whisper about what information was appropriate to divulge and which wasn't, Lena incessantly spoke to the crowd. She wanted to make sure the message she relayed got across as arranged.
"The second announcement for today involves Family Week, which will be approaching us very soon." The mentor's eyes roamed the auditorium, jumping from member to member. Family Week was verily much what it sounded like. Five days dedicated to each member and their family. They'd get to invite whoever they felt necessary to, as long as they received visitor forms.
"If you haven't already, please do not hesitate to stop by Mrs. Elson's office or my own to pick up forms or else you will not be allowed visitors." The woman smiled, finishing with, "Thank you, and have a great day."
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Just about fifteen minutes after the meeting had ended, Stef decided to stop by Lena's office hoping to have a small chat before Sex With Me were to begin.
"Oh hey!" The mentor greeted, noticing the blonde haired woman enter her office. She hadn't at all been expecting her. In fact, she had another meeting to attend in just a matter of moments. "You coming to pick up forms?"
Stef slightly smiled, growing closer to Lena's desk. "Oh, no. I uh...I don't need any." She refused visitor forms because she opposed inviting anyone to join her throughout that upcoming week. The reasons for that being had yet to be disclosed.
