"What the fuck d'you mean he's alright!? He's not alright!"

"Miss Winters calm down..."

"It's miss Sutcliffe! If my husband was 'alright' as you say, he wouldn't be on our apartment floor having a seizure! Don't give me your bullshit and caring words!" I argued.

"Please calm down. He should be fine with..."

I scoffed. "Fine. I've heard that before."

"I'd like to speak to Stuart alone please. It's his decision whether he takes the pills or not."

I huffed and grabbed my purse off the floor.

"I won't let him be your test subject." I pointed. He just stayed silent while I walked out of his private office and into the white room where a sad looking Stu sat silently waiting. I kissed his cheek and fixed is hair.

"They're just trying to help Molly."

"Why can't they just know what's wrong?" I sniffled. The doctor walked in and just looked at me.

"You feeling alright young man?"

"Yeah. Better." He replied simply.
"We'd like to give you two more medications." He sat down calmly.

The look on Stuart's face broke my heart. I knew he hated being on pills. More defeat. More put downs. More lies.
....

"So much for our trip." Stuart muttered as we entered our home. I set my things down and watched him set the pills beside the bed.

"It doesn't matter Stuart. We can have it some other day." I took my coat off. "What matters the most is your health."

He nodded and laid back on the mattress. "Why do you stick around with me? Why not choose Lennon and his healthy manner."

I walked over and crawled on top, straddling him at the waist.

"Cause I want you and only you. Suck it up Sutcliffe. Someone wants you." I smiled. He chuckled and ran a hand through his hair.

"I ave to make calls and change the date for the tickets."

"I'll do it Stu. Just relax okay? All this stress." I leaned down and kissed him. His hands held onto me.

"Why am I so broken?" He sighed.

"You're not broken baby. Broke but not broken."

He smiled and stroked the side of my face. "You always know what to say."

"Nobody knows you like I do."

"I wouldn't have it any other way." He whispered before kissing me again.
...

Stu and I spent our New Years eve just in bed, relaxing and in each others arms...well him in my arms to be exact. I always love that about Stuart. If he was having a bad day and needed some comfort, my arms were open for him and if I needed some comfort, his arms were open for me.

"Stuart?" I asked sleepily.

"Hmm?"

"I want to quit the diner."

He looked up at me and blinked. "Why?"

I shrugged and played with his hair. "I want to learn photography. Take it up again. Freelance maybe. I learned quite a bit from college and I still have all my notes and lesson studies."

"I think you should do it." He squeezed my leg. I smiled.

"And you?"

"What about me?"

"What will you do differently?"

He stayed silent for a few seconds and turned to look at something. I followed his gaze and saw his bass.

"You still want to be married to a rock n roller?"

I bit my lip from smiling.
.....

We got a knock early that New Years morning. Mine and Stuarts naked bodies tangled with one anothers as we awoke.

"Door." I mumbled.

He groaned and got out of my grasp and pulled some jeans on. I laid on my back and watched him answer the door.

"John what the..."

I watched as John hugged his friend and just held him tight.

"I heard about what happened...I was frightened you weren't alive or somethin."

Stu laughed. "I'm alright John. Just had a fit."

I pulled a shirt on and got out of bed, walking over to them.

"Everything alright?" I asked.

"Oh I'm sorry was I interrupting?" John stood back.

"No we were just sleeping. Come in." Stu closed the door and hugged me from behind as we walked.

"You're not wearing any underwear." He whispered in my ear.

"You rather me put something on?" I giggled.

"Yes I'd appreciate it." John interrupted our playfull naughtiness.

Stu laughed. "For once lennons shy of nudity."

"I just don't want to be seeing me mates birds...erm....you know."

"Get to it love. I'm off to shower." Stu smacked my butt and watched me pull on some panties. John sat on a chair and watched as Stu left off to the bathroom.

"You want some tea John?" I asked.

"Thanks."

I headed to our 'kitchen' and couldnt help feeling shy as he watched me.

"You know em...seeing Stu like that with you is always so new to me. I mean in class or clubs hes so distant from birds or sex. He never tells jokes or is interested in my one nighters stories..."

"There's a lot more to Stu than you think." I set the kettle on the stove.

"Like what?"

I walked over and sat on the mattress.

"He's quite poetic. He loves to tell jokes. He enjoys late night love making." I smirked. "Why did you come John?"

"To see if Stu is alright."

"How did you know about what happened?"

"Stu called yesterday while you were in the shower."

I lit a cigarette and offered him one.

"And?" I raised my eyebrows.

"I felt bad. Look Molly despite my feelings for you I care about Stuart. He's still me best mate and I wouldnt wish anything on him. He's lucky to ave a bird who takes care of him like you do." He chuckled. "He also told me how you gave that doctor a bollocking."

I smiled and took a drag. "Im glad you care about him. It means a lot to me John. Did he also tell you about him wanting to play again?"

"He did."

"And?"

"Were goin to London this Thursday." He smiled.

I nodded and watched him walk over, sitting beside me.

"Molly...I want us to be friends again."

"Me too John. Just friends though." I pointed.

"I agree. Dont get fiesty with me." He threw his hands in the air. I giggled and nudged his face away.
...

Stu and I never talked about that day again. The day of his incident. John the only person who knew about everything. I had to retrieve our babies from Missus Harrison, also hoping to see George. To my dismay, I was told he was off with his girlfriend.

Things seemed to be getting back on track. I quit the diner and cashed my last check, investing on film and food. Stuart picked up the bass and began having his afternoon practice with John and only John. I can only assume Paul was jealous and upset knowing John let him in the group again. But I didnt care. I encouraged my Stuey baby and he encouraged me with my photography. His art was on a standstill until he had time and classes started.

When the day finally came, it felt like forever since we've all been together as one. Paul, George, John, Stu and I along with the guy's girlfriends. Cyn, Paul's new girl Dot. I noticed George looking rather glum as he stood alone while we boarded the train.

"George? Where's your girl?" I asked.

"Had a falling out." He sighed. I felt bad for him. Being all alone and not having someone to kiss or show off infront of the guys. I have to admit though, a part of me was thrilled he was again single. Call me selfish or cruel but I hated the idea of George with some random girl I've never met.

"Hey. Chin up alright? You were too good for her anyways." I nudged him as we found our seats.

"I guess." He sulked.

Stu sat by the window and laughed. I looked at him.

"Whats so funny?"

"Look who's comin!"

I leaned over and couldnt help breaking a smile.

"George, I think I found you a girl for the trip."
.......