After Erik ran to the bus stop, he sat down and cringed at the pain in his arm. He knew he would have to go to the hospital again to get it checked out. 'That Mana is a lunatic. I'm lucky I got out with my life. I hope she gets put away for good. She needs some serious medical counseling. I'm surprised but glad that that Chris stopped her from killing me once he realized she was way over her head.' As Eric pulled up, Erik hurried into the car, receiving a tight hug from his buddy. *
Eric - Buddy, what happened to you ?.
Erik - Mana again.
Eric - Oh my god.
Erik - She practically almost killed me. She shot at my head and it whizzed by barely missing me. She and those Nsync freaks threw me onto the ground, making sure I would land on my left arm.
Eric - We better get you to the hospital to have your arm checked out. It could be damaged more.
Erik - I don't have a doubt with that Mana around. She's a devil. Terri tried to stop her but couldn't free from Chris. Him letting go of her to restrain Mana and save my life was a surprise to me.
Eric - That IS a surprise. I thought you said he was after Terri. Seems to me he actually had a bit of a heart. Cara and Patrick were also very worried about you when I rushed outta there like a tornado was coming.
Erik - I bet they were. Anyways, I think Chris still has a thing for her. He don't give a damn if I live or not but Mana was over the limit for out-of-control. I didn't wanna go but I had to.
Eric - How did this chain of events happen anyway ?.
Erik - It's a LONG story.
Eric - Well, you can tell me on the way to the hospital. ( starts up the car ).
Erik - Alright. Well here it goes........
At the hospital
Erik's arm got fractured more and some nerve damage had occurred. To himself, Eric ( Lively not von Detten erik vD is with a K ) was saying curses at Mana. Also in his mind, he was turning over his friend's story. It was confusing enough of what Chris did, but the van scene had put a spin on it all. After the doctor reset Erik's arm once more, Eric asked him if Terri and him were back together.
Erik said that he wasn't sure or not. Terri had his number memorized and hopefully would try to call him when her psycho friend wasn't around. He truly loved her, as Eric noticed. He felt bad that Erik and everyone else involved was going through this whole fiasco.
But , like before, Erik didn't press charges, despite please from the cops, doctor, nurses, and Eric. Everyone thought he was crazy. Patrick and Cara were supposed to meet them at the hospital to take Erik out to eat then travel back to his house. The trio of So Weird castmates were extremely that the next couple of times Erik wouldn't be so lucky.
The two didn't meet them at the hospital, but instead called to say that they would meet them at McDonalds. Thanking the two doctors, the two men walked to the car, talking about what they were going to do. Eric knew that he couldn't convince his buddy to press charges. Once again he asked about Terri.
Erik - It's like I told you. I thought she hated me when I first saw her eyes. But she climbed down and I saw love and happiness in her eyes, I kissed her. She kissed me back. Both of us felt passion. She cried 'cause she was so happy. I love her so much.
Eric - I can tell you do.
Erik - Let's go meet everyone else.
Eric - ( hugging his friend carefully, patting him on the back ) Alright Buddy. ( starts up the car and drives to McDonald's ).
Erik - Do you think we're soul mates ?.**
Eric - No doubt about it man. You two are perfect for each other. Nothing can overcome true love. Not even psychos bitches like that "friend " of Terri's.
Erik gave him a smile as they pulled up to the restaurant. Patrick and Cara weren't there yet, but pulled up 20 min. after Erik and Eric sat down and talked. Patrick was the first embrace his friend in a tight bear hug, being careful of his arm. Cara also hugged him tight but carefully and both cried happily that Erik was going to be okay with some physical therapy.
Patrick ordered the food. Cara sat down next to Erik. After the food came, Erik explained to Patrick and Cara the whole thing as they ate. Their eyes practically bugged out of their heads. Both wondered about Chris like the other two had. With out a doubt, everyone knew Chris wan't going to give up his quest to make Terri his. Cara saw how much they cared for each other thru Erik's eyes and in the story.
Patrick - That's quite a fiasco there buddy.
Erik - Tell me about it.
Cara - You should ask Terri to marry you when you're ready. You've obviously got it bad for this girl.
Eric - She's right buddy. The kind of love you guys have comes along once in a lifetime.
Patrick - I don't think it could be made any clearer then that.
Erik - Maybe I could. I'd have to get her away from everyone else first. Especially you-know-who and Chris. Hopefully, she'll say yes without it causing too much trouble.
Patrick, Cara, and Eric - Why wouldn't she ?. She's hopelessly in love with you. Chris and that other bitch are the ones to worry 'bout. You guys should elope.
Erik blushed as everyone giggled like crazy. After dinner, they went to cyberstation ( video arcade ) and played some games ( Erik couldn't cause of his arm ). Cara kicked the guys' butts. Eric won at the 3D games, racing, and skeetball. Patrick won at the gun games.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel, Mana was getting lectured severely from everyone.
She also just claimed to have lost her mind, b/c she was convinced that Erik was using her friend Terri.
Britney loathed Erik, but now half did, after what Mana had done. Lori was fuming 'cause Mana too blind to see that Erik and Terri belonged together, and was determined to do something about it. She didn't know what yet, but she would think of something.
The other Nsync members were still in shock at what happened ( Shirley called but left am message on voice mail but would call again later ).
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