Epilogue #3
Why are you apologising? It's that amoeba for brains' fault.
Marcus:
Hey, in his defence, he's very smart, okay? I mean he knew to read Lexi's excellent paper.
Rhys:
I MEANT YOU.
Marcus:
Oh. well, in my defence…I've got nothing. Don't know why you're so mad, it's not your paper, I'll make it up to Alexia. I'll read it and make super excellent notes. How hard can it be?
Rhys:
I'm coming over and I’m going to skewer you AND that furry bag of parasites.
Leon:
Yo, Z, I made some popcorn if you wanna join me in the kitchen while we watch this play out.
Zachary:
Be right there, grab me a beer too.
Marcus:
Dude, you can bang on the door as much as you want, I'm not opening it.
Okay fine, if you insist.
Alexia:
Guys, save some popcorn for me. After what just happened, I'm not staying in here.
Zachary:
What happened sweetheart? Are you okay? Guys, you better not have done anything to Ale—
Rhys:
WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU? YOU COULDN'T PUT SOME PANTS ON?
Marcus:
I warned you.
Rhys:
Tell me where the swamp rat is. I need to know if he feels remorse
Marcus:
[image attached]
Rhys:
IS THAT MY FAVOURITE TIE HE'S CHEWING ON?
Marcus:
Oh, er, yeah. Oops, sorry, we used it to…you know…*winks at Alexia*
Alexia:
Really, Marcus?
Leon has left the chat.
Marcus:
Need everyone to stay calm cannoli got into the pantry. ate part of a chocolate bar before I caught him
Zachary:
Shit! How much?
Marcus:
Don't know. Didn’t look, just grabbed him and on the way to the emergency vet.
Alexia:
Zachary’s got me and we’re on the way. Take care, little guy.
Marcus:
He’s sitting in my hard hat, but he’s not really moving.
Leon:
Shit, you must be worried, you didn’t make any jokes about the “little guy” comment. Drive safe, okay? You’re gonna be okay.
Marcus:
I'M NOT THE ONE WHO ATE THE CHOCOLATE, LEON
Okay, vet's got him. they're doing something with charcoal. He looked so small on that table.
Alexia:
He's going to be okay. he's a tough little bastard, you said so yourself last week when he fell off the slide at the playground. We’re two minutes away.
Marcus:
Okay. Come quick. I need you, baby.
Alexia:
Be right there. Hang in there, honey. Love you.
Private chat, Rhys to Alexia
Rhys:
Which vet
Alexia:
What?
Rhys:
Which vet, Alexia
Alexia:
...are you here? I thought you weren’t coming home until Sunday.
Rhys:
Please, just tell me which vet.
Alexia:
Emergency vet on Anzac Highway, the one near the servo
I love your grumpy loveable self so much. He’s going to be so glad you’re here.
I mean Marcus but…you know, Cannoli as well. You are his favourite.
Rhys:
I'm going to make you pay for that
Alexia:
I'm holding you to that, Rhys.
Rhys:
Beautiful, I'm trying to drive
Alexia:
Sorry, just trying to distract you from worrying too much about your little furry bestie.
Rhys:
your punishment is going to be so long and drawn out
Alexia:
I love you
Rhys:
I love you too, brat
Alexia:
swamp brat? :p
Chat: Housemaaaaaaates
Marcus:
Little fella’s out. Vet thinks he got to it early enough
Leon:
I'll be there in 30, buddy. Glad the vet had good news.
Marcus:
Me too. It’s such a relief.
Wait...why is Rhys walking in?
Leon:
Hang on WHAT
what's going on?! Ah I hate missing out. WHAT'S HAPPENING?
Someone type faster!
Zachary:
Rhys just showed up
Leon:
He's supposed to be in Sydney!
Zachary:
Well he's here. And he’s hugging Marcus.
Leon:
He's letting Marcus HUG him?
Zachary:
Hang on, they’re letting us see Cannoli.
[Image Attached]
Leon:
IS THAT RHYS HOLDING CANNOLI AND CRYING?!?!?!
Dude. Someone make sure it’s actually Rhys and not some lookalike.
Rhys:
Delete that photo or I will skin you with a cheese grater.
Leon:
Nevermind. It’s him
Rhys:
I said delete the photo.
Marcus:
No way. I'm getting it enlarged and framed above Cannoli's cage. little plaque underneath. "Exhibit A: Rhys Has A Heart"
Leon:
Already sent it to my mum
Rhys:
LEON
Marcus:
I also sent it to the Monroes.
Rhys:
WHY WOULD YOU SEND IT TO THE MONROES. ELLIOT IS MY BOSS NOW.
Marcus:
Well, your boss thoroughly enjoyed his little gift. I may have suggested he use it as your company photo.
Rhys:
I suggest you be careful around any loose scaffolding.
Marcus:
Ooh, I love scary Rhys.
Alexia:
Well, Marcus is clearly feeling better, isn’t that worth all this torture, Rhys?
Rhys:
At least I can count on Alexia listening about deleting the photo.
Alexia:
Oh, yeah, right. I totally already sent it to Aria and Betty.
Zachary:
lmfao that’s my girl.
Alexia:
*giggles* Love you xx
Rhys:
Love you, beautiful.
Zachary:
I love you, sweetheart.
Marcus:
Love you baby.
Zachary:
She was talking to me!
Rhys:
Tell them that was for me.
Marcus:
Whatever dudes, we all know she meant me.
Alexia.
**sighs** Guys.
Leon has left the chat
This is the end of Alexia’s story with Marcus, Rhys and Zachary (and Cannoli and Leon).
But it’s not the last of our friends in this world.