It was the next morning and Ashley had finally gotten some sleep. Even so, Spencer was still on her mind the whole night. Ashley had gotten up and was reading the paper in bed. It was 11 o’clock in the morning. On the front page it said Monday November 16 2009. Only a few weeks have passed Ashley said looking at the paper. Just as she about to flip the page, her phone started ringing. She put the paper down and picked up her phone.

“Hey… Aiden” Ashley said looking at the caller ID.

“Hey, Ash. How are doing,” Aiden asked on the other end.

“Not good,” Ashley replied sighing.

“You need to get out, I know it’s only been a couple of days, since the accident,” Aiden said sadness evident in his voice. “but, staying in isn’t good for you,” Aiden finished.

“I don’t feel like going out today,” Ashley said.

“Just for a little bit, you haven’t come out of the house in days, just get some fresh air,” Aiden told her.

“Look mom, I don’t need your help I’m fine,” Ashley said bitterly.

“You’re not fine, Ash. Staying in the house isn’t going to help get any better,” Aiden said.

“Every time I think about going out, I think of her,” Ashley said softer than before. “She loved to go outside, Aid. I miss her so much,” Ashley said starting to cry.

“Ash, I didn’t mean to make you upset, I miss her too. How about we just go out for some drinks?” Aiden asked.

“Just drinks ok?” Ashley asked him making sure Aiden didn’t try to make her do something else. She just wanted to go get drinks and then come back home.

“Sure, meet you in an hour!” Aiden said happy that his friend was finally going to do something other than mope around.

Ashley hung up the phone got up and started getting ready. Thirty minutes later Ashley was reading to go out. She had on some basic jeans and Spencer’s old UCLA hoodie. Ashley knew that wearing it wasn’t helping her, but it reminded her of Spencer in a good way. It smelled liked Spencer, like Spencer’s favorite scent, Sweat Pea. Ashley locked the door headed out with Aiden to get drinks. Once she arrived at the bar, Aiden greeted her at the door.