Something Old, Something New

Part 24

In Utah, it's mid-afternoon, Erin has flown in from Georgia and will be flying with Kelley to California the next day to support her as the finale of, "I Said Yes To Marrying A Complete Stranger," is filmed.

"We ready to head out for lunch Squirrel?"

"Yeah, let's go."

Taking their seats at the restaurant, they place their orders and await the arrival of their food.

"C'mon Kel, you need to tell me what's on your mind before you drive yourself even crazier than you already are."

"I resent that, if I'm crazy it's because I have you as a sister."

"Seriously, you know you can talk to me."

"I do, it's just I really don't have much to say right now. Tomorrow, I'll find out if Avery wants to stay married to me or if she is still stuck in the past and unable to get past things and will ask for a divorce."

"Have you spoken with her lately?"

"Not really, we've exchanged a few messages but that's all. What am I going to do if she doesn't want me anymore?"

"Then we will work together and help you move forward, but I don't think you need to worry about that, Sis, the two of you love each other."

"Yeah, but just being in love doesn't mean we should stay together, I mean, like if Avery doesn't trust me it's going to be a deal-breaker; because trust is huge in a relationship, right?"

"Kelley, during your entire relationship have you done anything that would lead to Avery not trusting you?"

"I don't think so. I was more honest and upfront with her than I've ever been with anyone in my life. I just regret how I handled the whole school situation."

"There was never going to be an easy way to approach that with her, you did the best you could not to hurt her with it and I'm sure she understands that."

"I hope so."

"Alright, enough talking about you and Avery, how are you feeling about the team and new season?"

"Honestly, we didn't look sharp in our last inter-squad, Laura was screaming away at us and I don't think it made much of a difference. We need to find a way to get our team firing on all cylinders, Pressy was running circles around everyone and we just couldn't find a way to get her the ball."

"How are you feeling? Any issues with the ankle?"

"It feels really good to get back on the pitch with the girls, even if they are continuing to questions me about the show and what happened. The ankle is coming along, not quite a 100%, they are planning on managing my minutes in the season opener."

"Soon, you won't have to worry about the show anymore, at least until they do the reunion part in a couple of months."

"Now, I'm back to thinking about it and Avery."

"We are finishing eating and then we are going to spend the rest of the day doing stuff to keep your mind off everything."

"You're taking me shopping, aren't you?"

"Yep. So get eating you'll need your energy."

"I should've asked Mom to come here instead of you."

"Seriously? You know she would totally freak out about being on the set and meet the pros."

"That's probably true. Ok, I'm at your mercy this aft, but my plastic isn't."