Chapter one hundred and twenty- six:
Taylor walked into the kitchen after spending the night in the studio. He found Jenna sitting at the kitchen table eating from a cup of yogurt. He watched her eat slowly, taking small mouthfuls and savoring each bite.

He sighed heavily and sat down across from her.

“I’m fucking exhausted.” He observed.

“You look tired. You should take a nap.” She observed, sliding the spoon back into her mouth.

Taylor reached across the table and picked up her yogurt cup, examining it. He didn’t understand how anyone could eat the stuff, let alone practically live off it.

“You know, this expired ten days ago.” He raised his eyebrows and looked directly across the table at her.

“Yeah, I know. It has a bit of a kick to it.” She swallowed hard.

Taylor sighed. “Talk to me.”

“About what?”

“About anything; about whatever is going on in that head of yours.”

“Taylor-“ she began, already preparing herself for a lengthy argument.

He recognized this tone and interrupted. “No, don’t jerk me around. I can tell there’s something going on. When was the last time you ate something real?”

“What the fuck am I doing right now?” She demanded, pointing with her spoon at the yogurt cup in his hands.

Angerly, Taylor threw the yogurt cup across the kitchen. Remarkably it had landed in the kitchen sink. He had been aiming for the open window above it. Either way, yogurt still splattered up the wall. “That’s not food! You need something, you’re wasting away to nothing. You’re going to see Luke in another couple of days! What the fuck do you think he’s going to say? ‘Gee, honey, I can see every bone in your body, that’s so sexy’.” He mocked.

Jenna pushed herself up from the table. “I don’t have to listen to this.”

He grabbed her arm tightly, wrapping his entire hand around her boney wrist. “No, you don’t have to, but you damn well better.”

He continued in a gentler tone “You can die by doing this! Do you realize that?!”

“I’m not doing anything!” She jerked her arm away. “And fuck you!”

She ran from the kitchen and stormed up the stairs. Minutes later, the door slammed shut.

Taylor sighed heavily and decided he should shower anyway.

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Isaac slowly woke, sensing the new brightness in the bedroom. He opened his eyes and shut them against the blinding sunlight shining through the windows. Turned slightly, and felt Christy stir next to him.

He nestled closer to her, as she moved closer to him.

“You’re awake.” She observed, gently stroking his hair.

“Mmm… no.” he groaned, turning and nesting his face against her neck.

“Baby.” She giggled.

He rested his head on her shoulder. “How are you feeling?”

“Better. Not quite normal… but much better.”

“Good. Lets just stay in bed all day.” His arms looped around her waist.

She giggled. “But Jen, Becky and I are supposed to go looking for bridesmaids dresses today.”

“You were? I thought we agreed not to make any large purchases here.”

“We aren’t buying. We’re just looking.” She smiled.

“Yeah, I know, but after what happened the other night, do you really think it’s wise? Maybe you should stay home today…”

“Baby, we’ve been planning this for a week. I just finally got Jen talked into going with us to try on dresses… Don’t make me cancel!”

“Is the body guard going?”

“Yeah. We talked about this…”

“I’m sorry honey, I’ve been a bit distracted lately.”

“I know.” She smiled.

“Can I come with you?”

“Baby-“ She began.

“I know, I know.” He sighed and sat up. “I can’t go. I’m just worried about you.”

“But I’ll be with Jimmy and my two best friends remember?”

“Okay…” He sighed and stood with a stretch. “I just worry about you.”

“I know you do, baby.” She smiled up at him. “But you don’t have to. I said I was feeling better today…”

“I know.” He sighed. “I’m going to shower, okay?”

Christy smiled. “I’m going to go off and look for some breakfast.”

“Alright, but kiss me first.” He crawled across the bed and pressed his lips to hers.

She giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck and pulling him down on top of her.

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