This time when Rico's SUV pulled up at the studio, Sofia managed to restrain herself from freaking out. This time too, security was in place, under Rico's orders so the crowd couldn't get too close. Still, they were deafening, yelling her name and all that. Rico got down, came around the side, and opened the door for her. There was a whoop to welcome her while Sofia flushed scarlet. The tips of her ears had a reddish tinge to the, as did her cheeks and the rest of her face. She felt giddy within. Her feet touched the ground gingerly and she waved, driving them crazy. Autograph requests lined up and Rico let her sign just three, before stealing her away. Sofia received a huge welcome at the studio. Ryan and Jessi were there and Jessi rushed into her embrace. "Finally," she said as they separated. She was tearing up. "Abuela would be so happy right now, at least she's smiling down on us." "Abuela?" Jessi nodded, dabbing at her eyes, "Before she died last year, she wanted me to

"Jessi, what's up?" He asked, worried. He could hear her sobbing over the phone. "Jessi breathe," he urged, picking up the pace on the way to his car. She was scaring him. "O-ok, ok," she stammered, struggling to swallow the lump in her throat. "Ryan is on his way to Santa Fe and I can't find Sofia anywhere!" She exclaimed in a rush of words Rico could barely hear. "Wwwait, I don't understand. Why's Ryan going to Santa Fe and what do you mean by you can't find Sofia? Try to talk calmly so I can understand what you're saying." Jessi nodded, covering her mouth with her hand. She shuddered, doing her best to calm down. "I had called Sofia on my way to the hotel but she wasn't picking up her calls. I got to the hotel just as the ambulance was leaving and different people were saying Ryan was injured but I couldn't believe any of that. So I went in and the hotel confirmed everything. They said Sofia showed up at the desk with her box and told them Ryan was injured then left in a taxi."

"I'm coming," Sofia yelled exasperatedly. Who the hell came visiting at six in the morning? She opened the door and Rico was standing there with Jessi. "Oh," she paused, realizing that she hadn't seen either of them throughout "yesterday" Rico immediately used his height to his advantage, slipping past her. "Well, come in," she muttered. Jessi chuckled drily and followed Rico, then Sofia shut the door, and came to sit with them. "I know why you're here," she said. "You didn't pick up any of my calls yesterday. I was worried." "I didn't pick a lot of calls," Sofia shrugged. "What happened?" Rico asked. "Just as I thought," Sofia nodded. "Look Soph, we know something happened. But we don't understand, cause everything was ok when you two left," Jessi intervened. "Does it matter?" She asked, walking to her flowers, "What's happened, has happened. Besides, there's nothing you or anyone can do about it." "Just wonderful. We're supposed to wrap up the first episode of the spark

"I'm gonna go ahead and act like you didn't say that, love. Who doesn't know OnlyFans?" "Well I don't, Tanya, should I?" "Well, you should girl-" "-OnlyFans," Jessi cut in, "is one of those platforms where you post content behind a paywall. Basically, people have to pay monthly to see what you post. Tanya even has an account." "Oh, like P*****n?" "Well, not really... The thing is, OnlyFans has been made popular by NSFW content." "Oh," Sofia leaned backward, "And you have an account, Tanya?" "Oh crud, don't give me that look. It's nothing you haven't seen before." Tanya rolled her eyes. "Well, I haven't." "Yeah right, don't you watch p*rn?" Sofia flushed bright pink, "I do not." Tanya scoffed, "Next you gon' tell me you don't know what a vibrator is." Sofia looked aghast. "Ok, ok," Jessi intervened, barely holding her laughter in, "Cut it out, you two. We've got a serious problem on our hands," she paused, "I said cut it out," she laughed, unable to hold it in. "You both

"Now, are you gonna tell me what's going on in that mind of yours?" Jessi asked, hugging her from behind. Sofia sighed, "Watching you guys back there on the stairs, I realized how much I was gonna miss all of this...and it just hurts so bad..." She trailed off, emotion-laden. Jessi regretted asking that question a little, she couldn't help feeling guilty. After all, it was kind of her fault too. She sighed, rubbing Sofia's shoulders. "I'm sorry about all of that, and if it makes it better, we'll spend all of our time there with you so you never feel alone." "Thanks, Jess," She smiled, hugging her arms to herself. "It's alright. Now," Jessi said, turning Sofia to face her. "You're gonna tell me what was on your mind back then at Ted's." "Nothing," Sofia said, walking away from her. "Mmhmm," Jessi nodded, Sofia's actions had just confirmed her suspicions. "You're worried about what meeting him's gonna be like right?" Sofia sighed, petting the petals on her lily. Jessi always ha