Trace, Andy, Chris and Dov were at Penny's. It was like a routine thing they do. After long day they will go there have few drinks and hang around for few hours go home and sleep and the next day it will be the same.

They were seating at their usual table they always seat on. You know like in FRIENDS they always have the spot they seat on.

They were having their drinks while playing the Trivia quiz but every now and then Chris kept on looking at the entrance door and it didn't go unnoticed by the people around him.

T: Are you expecting someone Chris

C: hmm oh yes I… I asked Holly to come tonight

Everyone gave him the come on Chris look.

C: Come on guys I thought she could use some company and sometime away from the hospital. One of the nurses the other day told me that she has been by Gail's side almost every night. A night out would be fun.

A: What makes you think she wants to hang around with us and are you sure it doesn't have anything to do with the fact that you like her.

Chris was about to say something when Holly walked in. She looked amazing; she was wearing her black leather trousers and a cream shirt. She had some of the guys in the bar check her out but she didn't pay any attention and just continued walking.

Chris stood up to give her a hug; he even pulled a chair next to him for her to sit down. Holly said hi to everyone and joined in playing trivia quiz.

Before we start can I get you anything said Chris asking Holly, Tequila is fine said Holly without making any eye contact. She was busy talking to Traci and Andy.

They played trivia game for about five rounds and Holly won four of them. They decided to stop playing after Dov was getting grumpy because he was losing; he always thought he was the King of the game since no one ever beat him.

Chris and Dov went to play Darts and they left the girls to gossip about what ever girls gossip about.

Holly's glass was empty so she stood up to go and get another one before she went she asked Traci and Andy if they wanted another. They both said what they wanted and Traci was about to reach in her bag to look for money for the drinks but Holly said it was on her.

When Holly returned from getting drinks she was empty handed, she just sat down like nothing is wrong and noticed that the guys have joined them again.

Umm Holly what happened to the drinks said Traci with a smile on her face. They are… right there says Holly turning her head and pointing at the guy who had a tray with five glasses followed by a woman who had two bottles. They placed on the table and looked at the tray that was places on the table and then back to Holly. Chris was the one to break the silence, thanks Holly we are so going to help you pay for this, don't worry I have already paid for it said Holly.

At the hospital Gail was spending some quality time with her mother. Elaine was doing everything she could to make her daughter feel comfortable. Gail was taking advantage of the fact that she is in the hospital and therefor she gets everything done for her. so she was like I want this I want that and her mum would do it.

Her mum excused herself when her mobile started to ring, she reached for her phone in her pocket and answered it and walked out of the room.

Back at The Penny the crew was still seating together, just enjoying each other's company. They talked about work, how everyone was relieved that Gail woke up and she is doing fine. They joked about how she is a pain now that she is up and bossing everyone around. They then started to talk about relationship.

They talked about the situation with Collins and Swarek. Holly asked who were they and Andy started to explain.

H: That's tight

A: I know right

C: I know both of them are my friends but you should be with the one who makes you happy.

Holly had a glass in her hand and she looked at Chris and smiled, it didn't go unnoticed by the ladies.

A: How about you , are you in a relationship.

A smile appeared on Traci's face as if to say she has been waiting for this moment. She just wanted to know what is going on between her and Gail. The other day she kind of saw them being more than friendly to each other and was wondering if there is more to that.

H: Umm I am engaged actually.

A: Really, congratulations

We didn't know, congratulations said Chris with a smile on his face. Trying not to show disappointed he asked Dov who was seating next to him for one more game of darts before they go. They stood up and left, Andy tried to call him because she knew Chris was disappointed to hear that Holly is not available. Chris ignored her and kept on walking.

Traci was telling herself that she might have seen things wrong, because if Holly is saying she is engaged, there is no way Gail will get engaged and not tell anyone about it.

A: How long did it take for him to propose?

H: 6 months

T: Only 6 months!

H: I know it's too fast but you know that feeling you get when you find the right person, that feeling that tells you this person is going to be in your life for long.

T: Who is the lucky guy?

Holly's heart started to beat fast because she now wasn't sure if she should tell Gail's friends that she is engaged to their friend. It's Gail that's what she was about to say, only to be interrupted by her phone vibrating in her pocket. She took it out, one hand holding a glass and the other holding her phone

H: Hello

There was no answer on the other end. All she could hear was someone crying.

H: Baby what's wrong

G: She is gone Holly, she is gone. What am I supposed to do now…?

H: Give me few minutes I am coming okay

She hangs up the phone and saw that Andy and Traci were looking at her with concern.

T: Is everything ok

I have to go; talk to you later says Holly starting to walk away. You can't drive holly you had a few glasses, let me call you a cab says Andy. Don't worry Joshua will drive me answered Holly as she walks away.

At the hospital

Elaine had just come back from getting Gail's cheese puffs from the shop across from the hospital. When she came back she handed Gail the packet because she knows her daughter doesn't like eating them from the plate.

Elaine had been walking up and down the room trying to find something to do. She finally sat down and started to read one of the magazines that were on the desk. She opens the first page, second, third and tossed on the side

E: Post-mortem Vitreous Analyse. Are you trying to be a doctor now?

G: That's not mine. Working with dead bodies is so not me, that's Holly's

E: Holly, is she the tall girl who one of the nurses said she has been here almost every night

G: Yer

E: I have met her a few times, she is a nice girl.

G: Mum I know you have been working hard to find me a man, setting me up on blind dates whenever you can.

E: Honey that's because I want you to be happy and besides I think it's about time you get yourself a man in your life.

G: Would it matter who I am dating

E: Honey as long as you are happy I don't care who you date.

Gail was happy with what she was hearing from her mum so far, she was telling her that she is happy with whoever she decided to date or marry, that's why she thought she should tell her

G: Mum… umm the reason why I asked you to stop setting me up on blind dates is because I am in a relationship.

E: That's great honey

G: I am serious mum. It's not one of those relationships I had with Chris or Collins that you will say it won't last for long. This time I am in deep and I am not letting her go.

E: HER!

G: Yes her, I am in a relationship with Holly.

Now Elaine was walking up and down the room, you could tell she was angry after what she has just hard.

E: So are you trying to tell me that you are a lesbian now!

G: Gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or whatever you decided to call it I don't care. I refuse to label myself because I don't do labels.

E: You think this is funny, you think this is acceptable. You think this is normal

Gail now had tears all over her face. She was trying to talk but every time her mother says something.

E: People are going to be saying bad things about you, we raised you right Gail what happened to you. You are putting a shame on Pecks name and yourself.

G: Aren't you the one who always told me to be happy, to be proud of who I am. I am happy with her mum.

Elaine wasn't listening to any of it. She kept on lecturing her daughter about how disappointed she is and pretty sure her father isn't going to happy about this. She kept on shouting, forgot that Gail is the one who is in hospital right now. This is unacceptable were her last before she slammed the door.

She wanted to scream and shout at who ever walked in the room to let her anger out. Instead she sat on her bed sobbing, not making any sound, just tears falling on her face. She slowly grabbed the phone that was on the side drawer and called Holly.

She tried to talk but she couldn't because her voice was so emotional. She only managed to say baby I need you and she started sobbing. Holly knew straight away something was wrong and she had to excuse herself from the guys.

It took Holly about 10 minutes from The Penny to the hospital. She had Joshua use all the short cuts and avoid the traffic lights.

Holly almost panicked when she opened the door to Gail's hospital room and didn't see her on the bed, she scanned the room and she saw her sitting on the corner of the room. Holly just walked to were her girlfriend was and sat down next to her and just hold her tight in her arms. She let her cry until she was asleep.

She carried her to her bed, tucked her in and knowing her so well that she will wake up shorty looking for her Holly joined her in the bed, even though the bed was made for one person she managed to swizz in and hold her girlfriend, she whispers I am not going anywhere baby I am here then kissed her forehead.

So the next morning when she woke up she tried to ignore that her mother walked out on her when she told her she is in a relationship with another woman. She tried not to think about it that much and the best way to do it was by whining about being discharged from the hospit

That's e Chris and the crew walked in and Holly went to talk to the doctors. Chris was going on about the Holly situation, about how he thought she is lying that she is engaged FYI she never told them who the guy was.

When Holly walked in the room she saw Chris percing across the room, Traci and Andy looking kinda scared and finally Gail looks like she was about to cry.

What's going on said Holly as she moves towards Gail. Chris stopped walking and was now looking at Gail. He didn't notice earlier that all the shouting he was doing was upsetting Gail.

Now everyone was standing except Gail who was sitting on her bed and Holly who was standing next to her holding her hand.

C: Hey sorry I didn't mean to get you upset, are you okai

Gail just smiled and node her head to sign that she is fine

D: What's going on Gail, it's not like you to cry for no reason

I am fine guys; it's just…that I have a lot in my head that's all

A: You know we are here for you no matter what right

H: So is any one going to tell me what is going on here, because I come in and find her( pointing at h

Hey hey come down said Gail slowly rubbing Holly's hand. Chris here is upset because he thinks that you lied to him. He said you told him you are engaged.

H: Oh that

G: I didn't know you are engaged

Holly bites her lower lip and slowly closed her eyes and whispers oh gosh; you could tell Gail was enjoying this because she had that evil smile on her face. Everyone had eyes on Holly.

Holly opened her eyes and looked at Gail who was sitting in front of her. She quietly whispered

H: You think this is funny isn't

G: Just nodes her head

A: Umm guys we are still here, please share what's so funny.

Holly is not engaged guys, umm you guys are so bad at your jobs you know that. Everyone had a confused face especially Chris

C: You lied to me

Holly was just standing there, she didn't know what to say, that's when Gail jumped in and said, I am not being rude or anything but how long have you guys known Holly.

Everyone was just quit and just looked at each other; Traci was the one to break the silence. About six, seven months… I think

G: And Chris how long have you had a crush on … Holly

A: Gail

C: From the day you came with her at The Penny

Holly turned around and looked at Gail and said I will take it from here.

Chris I am really sorry if I let you down or you think I lead you on, the thing is I am …gay. I didn't tell you guys before because I was afraid that you would treat me different.

The room was silent for few minutes; Gail was looking at her friends who were just standing still like status.

T: Heey what makes you think will would treat you any different. I have known you for few months now and you have been nothing but a great friend.

Chris, Dov and Andy were nodding their heads to agreeing with what Traci was saying.

H: I know Gail told me to wait for the right time and I think this is the right time, even though it's a bit too late…

C: Wait what… Gail you knew about this and you didn't bother to tell me that Holly doesn't play for my team.

G: I guess I was having too much fun watching you flirt with my "fiancé"

A: That's so mean Gail you should have at least tip him off, wait did you just say fiancé

Everyone in the room was quite; they were all looking at Gail now. They all had that face that says what the hell. They were just trying to get it right. They were just trying to understand what was going on. Gail Peck is engaged, Gail Peck is in a relationship with a woman.

Traci stood up and shouted I knew it! What you mean you knew it said Andy looking at Traci.

She once told me to open my eyes (pointing at Gail) and I did, and over that last few months I have seen how they act around each other.

I knew you were up to something said Chris, not sleeping at home most of the nights, how your mood has changed over the last few months and those cars you have been driving.

They spent hours talking about how scared Gail was to come out. How she thought they won't treat her the same anymore most of all that they would walk away from her just like her mother did few hours ago. They talked and talked, the boys went out to get something to eat.

A: So... Joshua was just your cover up?

looks like you people dont want this story to end. Fine i will do one more chapter if you give me ideas. Otherwise thanks you for reading my story