It's Called Being Sassy

Pix

Mercedes yawns again even though she's been up for a while.

"Still sleepy, Cuz?" London teases softly.

Mercedes swats her. "Hush!"

"Leave my Sissy alone!" Quinn yells mutely.

"I want to know more about your relationship." Natalia sits on the bed.

Mercedes makes a tired sound. "I'll explain it in the car. Quinn, call Mikey and make sure he and T are on their way."

"Mikey won't be late." Quinn assures her.

"At least text Marcy and ask if we're having breakfast first."

Quinn swipes up her phone and texts their little sister. "There. Done."

Quinn's phone goes off a second later so Mercedes prods her. "What's she say?"

Quinn checks. "No."

"I could cook."

"Nope." The four turn to view Marcy in the doorway. "I'm leaving now."

"It's so early!" Mercedes protests.

"That happens every once in a while."

Mercedes scowls. "Meanie!"

"What are you? three?"

Mercedes sets her hands on her hips. "You're just mean as a rattlesnake!"

Marcy sticks her tongue out and hisses.

London makes an amused sound. "Is Paris up?"

"Yes. Now if you're coming, hurry up."

The four rise from Mercedes' bed and gather their handbags and jackets before following Marcy downstairs. The twins are in car-seats, Mally upset by it.

"Calm down." Marcy picks his up. "Did you call 'Zilla and Sam so they'd know where to go?"

"You haven't even told me." Mercedes points out.

"I suppose I should. I have to pick Ellen up."

"Where is the shoot?"

Marcy tells her.

"Okay. We'll meet you there and I'll text Mikey and Noah to let them know."

"Peace." Marcy leaves with Mal, Karou, Paris and the twins.

Mercedes gets in her car with Quinn beside her and London and Natalia in the back. She texts both eighteen year old boys before putting her car in reverse and exiting the driveway.

She drives to the venue, a big building in downtown Lima. She parks and texts Sam and Tina to make sure Mike and Puck are on their way.

Mike is at Tina's but neither Sam nor Puck are ready. Both have to shower and dress.

She is exasperated by them. She had told them they were starting early. She blows out a breath as she types out a threat if they don't hurry.

Two minutes later, both Marcy and Mike pull into the parking lot.

Everyone exits their cars and goes to the entrance of the building. They go inside and follow Marcy to the elevators, where they stuff inside and ride up to the eighth floor.

It's blindingly white on that level with pops of color from the staff and different props.

Marcy heads to a grouping of white couches by craft services and sets Mally's car-seat on one. She unbuckles him and lets him sit on the couch on his own.

Mal sets Mickey by him. He gives both toys and sits beside them. Ellen sits on their other side.

Paris and Karou sit on another couch with Mike and Tina. The remaining four sit together.