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"I know. I know ... This makes me anxious to be rightfully honest ... Just call me when you get here ... Okay. Okay. Be safe."

The phone call ended, pushing the door open of the studio. The sight is quite disturbing.

Every single person, except Ben, is crying their eyes out in different corners of the room.

The glimpse of Ben's features shows off desperation. He's sitting in front of the piano with his elbows on the black and white keys, his chin rested on top of his entwined fingers while his eyes travels through the four depressed members.

Ben heards a light clearing of throat sound. He turns around and faced the doorway. He rolled his eyes before blurting out. "Finally you're here!"

All eyes are now in the doorway, facing the person with stunned expressions.

"Uhm. I brought starbucks?" Avi shows up his purchased beverages, placing it on the side table.

"You ..."

Avi turns around, assuming that Kirstie is referring to someone behind his back.

There's no one behind his back.

He furrowed his eyebrows at her because of the indignant expression directing at him. "Me?"

Kirstie vigorously ran up to him and furiously slaps him hard across the face.

Kevin immediately pulls her away from the bearded man, gripping her tightly in order to prevent Avi from getting hurt.

The room is filled with noises. Yelling Kirstie's name telling her to calm down and to stop what she's attempting to do.

She's trying so hard to pull herself away from the swole man's grip. "You shouldn't have left in the first place! If it weren't for your own selfishness, Matt would still be alive!"

Avi stared in disbelief at the woman who was struggling to loosen the grip from Kevin. Placing his hand on his chest, he can feel his heart aching at the thought of her blaming him for someone's death.

"I'm so sorry if you thought of that–"

He was cut off by Kirstie, lifting Kevin's arms, passing under him. Kevin tries to block her again but Avi held out a hand and shakes his head at him.

She wasted no time and immediately smacks Avi's chest continously, letting out tears and phrases such as 'I hate you' over and over again.

Avi helds her wrists to stop her while she's still attempting to smack him again and again, he can feel his tears slowly streaming down his cheek.

Her visions became blurry but she didn't stop. She doesn't want to stop. But her anger suddenly felt weak because of the sadness she's feeling.

She puts her head on Avi's chest as she was bawling so hard, still slowly fisting his chest.

He embraced her to calm her anger down, resting his head on top of hers. Caressing her hair and gently sushed her.

" I fucking hate you." Kirstie whispers in his chest. Avi tightly closed his eyes at the comment.

He lets go of his grip and held her small hands, massaging it with hid thumb. He stared deeply in her eyes.  A mixture of anger, sadness, and disgust is forming on her orbs.

Avi took a deep breath, gently squeezing her hands for her attention. "I know you hate me, I know why you're acting like this, and I know for sure that you won't forgive me. I completely understand, but I just want you to let you know– all of you, rather ..." Avi eyed everyone in the room.

"... That I am deeply sorry if you all thought that this is my fault. I'll take the blame. It's okay. But ..." He lifts up her chin to make eye contact as she keeps avoiding his eyes.

" ... Kirstie Maldonado. They need you to be strong enough to handle this. I know he's your brother and best friend but be strong for him. Please?" Avi begged the small lady.

More tears formed in her eyes. She looked down as she embraces the bearded man in a hug. She gritted her teeth. "You have to sing bass one last time for Matt."

He smirked at the statement, he glanced at Ben who's brows are raised, waiting for his responce.

"That's why I'm here." Avi presses a small friendly kiss on top of her head.

Kirstie pulled away from his hug and gives him a light kiss on the cheek. She mumbles a 'thank you' to him.

He gives her a sly smile. Avi then went on to greet each and everyone a hug. 

Ben clapped his hands getting their attention. "Let's start."

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