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Post by Haley Vaughn Santos on May 30, 2011 0:14:40 GMT -5
Everything was becoming too much to bare for Haley Santos. She had only been back from Seattle a couple of weeks, trying to find her Uncle, and yet she was also dealing with the one year anniversary of her son's death, and her and Mateo's seperation. It had been about thirteen years since she had been sober, and yet all she wanted to do was take a drink. She was sitting at the bar at Cambias Casinos. She sat there, contemplating on if she was going to get a drink or not. She knew that deep down that she didn't want it, but she felt like she needed it to move on. If their was one person who stood by her side during her alcoholic days it was Erica. Back then they were partners on Teens Against Addictions, and noone understood addictions better than Erica and Haley.
Haley knew that if she was going to stay sober, she was going to have to swallow her pride and call Erica, her friend. She pulled out her cell phone and began dialing. Once she heard Erica's voice, she looked over. "Erica, it's me Haley. I am one step away from getting a drink at Cambias Casinos...I need you to get down here, please.."
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Jun 1, 2011 16:05:01 GMT -5
Erica hung up the phone & rushed to the Casino where she found Haley near the bar. "Haley... honey, what are you doing here? What would make you want to do this?" she asked, leading her over to a private table where they could talk, but more importantly, away from the tempting alcohol behind the bar.
She looked at the blonde gently. "Please tell me what's going on, Haley. You called me for a reason, because you know I've been here... so, please, let me try to help you," she persuaded, feeling so lucky she hadn't fallen back into this pattern in quite some time. She was also lucky she had such a support system behind her. It was exactly what Haley needed.
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Post by Haley Vaughn Santos on Jun 1, 2011 16:22:17 GMT -5
"Everything is just falling apart, Erica. When we were running teens against addictions, everything was going right in my life, for the most part, but now my sense of joy is far from me." she said as she looked up to her friend. "The reason I came back to Pine Valley a few months ago, is because me and Mateo's marriage is falling apart, and their is nothing I can do to even stop it." she said as she supported her head with her hand.
"Our son Enzo died a year ago in a car crash and ever since then we have been overwhelmed with grief. Now, I am trying to help Marian in Seattle, because my Uncle Stuart was seen alive, and it wasn't Adam, but he is nowhere to be found. I knew I could call you Erica, because one your my friend, and two, you know what it is like to be one step away from having a drink.."
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Jun 5, 2011 15:18:40 GMT -5
Erica nodded. "You know I've been there... & I've got ten divorces to prove it! But drinking is not going to help the situation, Haley, & I know that you know that. Mateo is grieving in his own way, but I really believe that you two are going to work it out. Look at Jackson & I. We have been through ups & downs of all sizes, & almost twenty five years later, we are still together, loving each other everyday," she smiled.
Erica then looked at her strangely. "Wait... Stuart? Stuart Chandler is alive? How... when did you find that out?" she questioned curiously, interested, but also wanting to take Haley's mind off of her want to drink.
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Post by Haley Vaughn Santos on Jun 5, 2011 23:34:01 GMT -5
"Yes, my Uncle Stuart is alive, but it's long story Erica. Marian saw him, and then after she saw him, she had a heart attack, and was taken to Seattle Grace Hospital, in Seattle, and she had surgery. When I went to go check out the hotel, that she saw Stuart at, I showed his picture at the front desk, and they said that he had been there, but he had checked out early that morning. According to Marian, Stuart had no idea who she was, and he didn't even remember her, so he is out there somewhere." she said as she looked over to Erica.
"I think me and Mateo are over, and as sad as that is, I think we have just grown apart this past year. I wanted to move back home to be with my friends and family, and his family is out there, so we parted ways, Erica, but I do still love him, and I always will love Mateo. I just need to keep myself busy. I still have my talk show Wave, but I want to do something meaningful Erica." she said, as she then got an idea.
"I actually have an idea, and I think this would be very helpful. What if you and I rebuilt the Teens Against Addictions Organization, Erica?" Haley asked as she looked up to her friend.
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Jun 8, 2011 20:28:23 GMT -5
Erica couldn't believe this. "Wow..." she finally said, completely flabbergasted.
The brunette then looked at the younger woman. "Haley, that is a great idea, but I have got so much going on with my son, & now this baby who is getting ready to make his star-studded appearance. But I think that would be great for you to do... & I could be someone you could come to & brainstorm with if you'd like. I just can't commit, because I know that by the time this baby arrives, I'm going to be in over my head with responsibilities... which Erica Kane wouldn't admit to just anyone," Erica confided with a smile.
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Post by Haley Vaughn Santos on Jun 10, 2011 14:13:50 GMT -5
"Well, that is understandable Erica, and I definitely understand.." she said as she then began to think about when her son was born, and how back then, everything was just so wonderful. She then snapped back into reality, and looked back over to Erica. "I am sorry...I just kept on remembering when Enzo was born, and what a miracle he was.." she said as she then looked down.
"Would you atleast do this for me? My Wave show is starting next week at WRCW, and I would like you to be my first guest Erica...Your a friend, and a star! I wouldn't want it any other way.."
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Post by Erica Kane Montgomery on Jun 11, 2011 18:50:13 GMT -5
Erica sighed softly. "He was a miracle, Haley, & no one is ever going to forget that. You being so strong & carrying on his name throughout your life. You are proving to him how wonderful you are by continuing with your life & helping people like Marian & Adam by helping find Stuart," she explained to her friend, taking Haley's hand in her own.
She then nodded, "I will, Haley. Absolutely. It would be an honor to be the first guest on your show."
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Post by Haley Vaughn Santos on Jun 23, 2011 0:26:19 GMT -5
"Thank you Erica. I really do appreciate you coming down here, and talking with me, and saving me from having a drink" Haley said as she smiled, and then stood up. "But, I must be going. I need to get home, and get some stuff finished before I head to bed.." she said as she hugged Erica, and kissed her on the cheek. "Erica, I always knew that I could count on you for being a friend, and tonight you proved me right...thank you again" Haley said as she waved, and walked off.
She was blessed to have friends like Erica in her life, but she just wished that she had Mateo back in it, and her son Enzo for that matter.
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