I was speechless, Ryan and Daphne were shocked at what Dr. Phil had said. Daphne was angry that I had lied to her and Ryan.
-If we're best friends, we're not going to lie to each other (she said angrily as she headed for the lab, then turned back to me with a hurt look on her face). Why didn't you just tell us the truth Luciana?... We could have made a case for you but apparently you don't trust us enough. (She left)
I looked at Daphne without saying a word, I knew I had to make it up to her. Bryan was still beside me, he hugged me to let me know he was there for me. We went back to the lab and he helped me put my things away. We walked out of the lab and headed to the lobby.
-It's going to be weird without you here (Ryan said to me as we walked, then he suddenly stopped as if he had just realized and went on sadly), I'm not going to make it without you...
-Please don't be sad Ryan, otherwise I'll feel even worse than I already do (I said as I put my cardboard box on the floor and hugged him) .... You'll be fine, don't worry Ryan, I trust you and I know that I'm leaving the radiology department in very good hands: yours .... And besides we'll still see each other in class and whenever we want; just because I got fired doesn't mean that I won't be best friends with you and Daphne, it's just that we'll be spending a little less time together (I smiled at her and picked up my cardboard box again and we started walking towards the exit).
-I guess you won't be living at Cam's after what happened tonight. ( he asked me casually as we opened the front door of the hospital )
-It's clear I'm not going to be able to stand to see his face every day. (I answered him as we walked through the parking lot)
-In my building, there's an apartment available and it would be perfect for you and Olivia, if you want I can make a call to the landlady and you can move in tomorrow. (He said excitedly and then took my cardboard box so I could get my car key out of my bag)
-yeah that's a good idea (I said as I opened the door of my car to put my things in it).
Ryan and I parted ways, and I set off. I saw that Riggie had left me a message saying that he had brought Cam back, but who had brought the traitor was the least of my worries. I made a call to Olivia to pack her bags; I didn't give her a chance to convince me; I made it clear that if she wanted to, she could stay and she said she would go with me, even if she didn't agree.
As soon as Olivia hung up the phone, she heard Cam and Riggie come in. She went straight down to see them.
-Hi you two, how are you doing? Cam how's your leg (she asked)?
-It's fine, Olivia, don't worry (Cam replied as he followed Riggie into the living room, moving slowly with his crutches).
-Okay great... ... I just got off the phone with Lucy and all I got was: "Cam, shit, shit, shit, shit, blah, blah, blah" and "I'm out of here, pack your bags if you're coming with me" (she panicked as she followed them in and then moved to the sofa where they had just sat and took it more calmly)... Someone want to tell me what the hell is going on here?
-Wait a minute, Olivia, I want to make sure I've got it right (Cam cut her off, puzzled)... Luciana is moving out?
-Yes," Olivia replied in exasperation, "that's exactly why...
She didn't have time to finish her sentence as I entered the living room and headed straight for the stairs.
-I hope for your sake you're done packing Olivia, because I'm not going to wait for you (I said to Olivia without stopping).
-Olivia wait, I'll talk to her (Cam said to Olivia as she was about to follow me).
Riggie helped Cam up the stairs since he was having trouble getting up there on his own because of his crutches. Riggie left him and went back downstairs to the living room, Cam came to my door and knocked.
-Go away Cam, if you don't want me to really break your leg (I answered aggressively without opening the door).
-How did you know it was me (he said still through the door)?.... It could have been someone else.
-Olivia never knocks, since it's also her room, M-Chuck is not home and Riggie never comes around (I replied curtly), now get out of here before I lose my patience.
-Ok you leave me no choice (he said just before opening the door, he entered and closed the door behind him), now you can kill me if you want.
-I assure you that the desire to cut your throat alive itches, but I still have a long life ahead of me so I prefer to leave rather than end my life in prison for having killed you (I said while closing my suitcase).
-Luciana I'm really sorry (he says with a pained voice), I couldn't help it, it wasn't my intention to have you fired.... Put yourself in my shoes, I thought my career was over and ....
-Wow (I cut him off full of rage, sadness and disappointment)! Cam you are the most selfish person I know... Are you seriously asking me to put myself in your shoes?... The last time I did that, I got fired from my job... For you, the world revolves around you and your little person... (I took my bag and headed for the door, opened it and turned back to him) The best thing is that you never talk to me again Cam, from today we never knew each other.
-Stop it, Lucy (he said as if he didn't understand why I was so angry), it's really not that bad .... Don't you think you're overreacting a bit?
-It's not that bad? ( I said, almost hitting him )... You're pathetic Cam, I'm sure I won't miss you and your big ego. (My phone rang, it was a call from Ryan. I waved to Cam not to say a word and then picked up the phone) Hello! Hi Ryan.
-Hi Lucy (he answered), I'm still in town so I wanted to know if you and Olivia had finished packing.
-I am (I replied to Ryan as Cam leaned on my dresser with an annoyed look on his face), but I don't think Olivia will be done until tomorrow, she hasn't even started yet.
-That means you'll be spending the night there then (Ryan said), since Olivia hasn't finished yet
-Not at all (I replied, I didn't even notice that Cam had come out of my room), I refuse to spend one more minute under the same roof as him or I'll kill him before tomorrow morning.
-Oh yeah, I guess (Ryan answered), if you ever need help with your stuff, let me know.
-Actually it's a good thing you called (I said delighted), I have so much stuff to carry. I think that with two cars it will be faster... I'll send you the address.
-Okay, no worries (he said).
I started to move my stuff down the hall while Riggie, Cam and Olivia looked on. When I was done, Riggie finally decided to talk to me.
-Are you sure you know what you're doing? (he asked) .... You're acting on a whim and you might regret it later.
-Riggie, (I replied) I've never been more sure that I'm doing what's best for everyone.
-Have you thought about Olivia? She certainly doesn't want to go, but she feels compelled to do so out of solidarity with you.
-I gave her a choice Riggie, she decided to come with me. But if she changed her mind I don't mind, she can stay if she wants to, she's still my sister anyway and I wouldn't blame her.
-You know she's going to follow you anyway (he said and then paused for a few minutes, as if he were trying to find the words to reason with me)... Have you thought about my mom, Uncle J and M-Chuck? How are they going to feel when they come home and we have to explain to them that you've moved out without even saying goodbye?
-I'll visit Aunt Cassie and Uncle Julius when they get back from Canada and as for M-Chuck, I left her a note and I'll call her for coffee sometime. (I said, then I hugged Riggie)... Don't worry about me Riggie, we'll be fine... Just because I'm leaving doesn't mean I'm forgetting about you or that I'll never come to visit and you know that. Now that I'm not working, I'll be back so often it will be like I never left.
-Okay Lucy, you win, but I still think that's a bad idea (Riggie replied, we stopped hugging and he gave me a kiss on the forehead).
Olivia and Cam joined us. Olivia explained to me that she would follow me to the end of the world because she knew I would do the same for her and that there was no way she would let me move in alone but that she would only join me the next day since her luggage was not ready. Olivia said goodbye and went up to our room to start packing. Riggie went into the kitchen to get something to eat. Cam just stood there and said nothing, there was a long awkward silence before he spoke.
-You're not going to change your mind, right? (he said)
-(I didn't answer him, I just gave him a black look)
- Oookay (he said, looking down indignantly), I see that you're not talking to me anymore.
- (I still didn't answer him and went to join Riggie in the kitchen)
Cam was about to go back into the living room when the doorbell rang and he went to open it.
-Why am I not surprised to see you? (Cam sarcastically addressed Ryan as he opened the door)
-Good evening... Nice to see too Cameron... (Ryan answered with a wide smile)
-What are you doing in my house? (Cam replied, stepping back so he could enter)
-Look, I'm not here looking for trouble. (Ryan replied as he entered)… I'm just here to help Luciana with her stuff.
-How ironic (Cam says as he stands in front of Ryan), ... I was just wondering who gave her the idea to leave the house... I guess I have my answer.
-I admit that I may have suggested it to her (Ryan answered with a mischievous smile) ... but she made the final decision by herself... You know it very well, nobody can force Luciana to do something she doesn't want to do.
-You think you're so smart, don't you? (Cam says, facing Ryan as if to provoke him)... But I can see very clearly in your little game...
-Which game are you talking about? (answered Ryan indifferently)
-You're always there playing the perfect, understanding, caring, kind best friend... (Cam said with a mocking smile on his face) You're playing the guy who bends over backwards for her... And all for what?... she'll never see you as anything but her best friend; even though you actually hope for more.
-You're talking nonsense... Luciana is right, you're a real sick person. (Ryan answered, coming closer to him with his fists clenched). You really think you're the center of the world, don't you? Maybe you need someone to help you get back on your feet.
-You think so? (Cam replied, pushing him)... Go ahead and do it... What are you waiting for?
Ryan got angry and pushed Cam, who retaliated by punching him in the face. Alerted by the screams, Riggie and I came out of the kitchen and separated them in time to avoid a fight. Cam was fine, but Ryan was bleeding from the nose.
-Cam, what's wrong with you? (i scolded him)
-Wait, he's the one who... (he tried to defend himself)
-Cam you broke his nose (I interrupted him angrily, cleaning Ryan's nose)
-Don't worry Luciana, I'm fine. (Ryan said to reassure me) We just got a little carried away.
-Okay, but he still hit you when you were just helping me, it's not fair and I'm sick of his moods. (I replied to Ryan, pointing at Cam)
-I'm sure Cam didn't mean it to come to this, Lucy (said Riggie) and I'm sure he's truly sorry... Right, Cam?
-Yeah, i am ( Cam replied so as not to get in trouble with Riggie )... I'm really sorry for breaking your nose Ryan...
-Don't worry, it's okay (Ryan replied kindly)... It's not a big deal
-Not a big deal? … Seriously Ryan? (I said angrily)… No, no, no... It's way too easy...
-It's okay, Lucy, it's all taken care of. (Cam answered with a sad face as if to make me feel better)… I already said that I was sorry...
-You broke his nose and all you can say is "sorry"?
-But what else do you want me to say? (asked Cam calmly)... I already apologized...
-So what? (I said even more angrily)... What does it matter if you apologize or not? The deed has already been done... You don't give a damn about the consequences of your actions on others... and to top it all off, you rush to say sorry as if nothing happened … we don't care about your apology who can't undo the damage done... (then I turned to Ryan) Help me put my stuff in the car and we'll go please.