Consequences

32-Dodgy takeaway

*Jenna's POV*

The takeaway tastes weird... Oh well, probably just me reacting weirdly. My eyes find there way to Zac and I realize he's looking at me too. We meet each others gaze and I stare into his sad eyes. I see a broken man, one who needs someone or something to fix him. Zac's usual grin has been replaced by downturned lips and creased eyebrows. His eyes are begging for one thing. If only I knew what, then he could become himself again. What could Zac need more in the world than anything else? I glance around the room and my eyes flit to a framed picture on the wall. The picture is of Zac and Yvonne on set, they're both staring at each other and are trying to keep straight faces. They look like a couple. OH MY GOD! YVONNE!
"Ahhhhh!" I announce out loud and put my curry on the table. Questioning looks meet me and I suppress a laugh as I run through the plan in my head.
"You alright?" Emma smiles.
"Yes. Brilliant actually! Zac, where's a laptop?"
"In my bedroom," he replies in a monotone voice.
"Why, what you planning sweetie?" Matt pulls me back into a hug.
"No Matt, not now." I jokily moan and pull out of his arms. I get up and dash into Zac's bedroom. It's an absolute mess! The bed sheets are tangled and there are clothes strewn across the floor. Oh shit. This plan really needs to work, Zac is such a mess. Scanning the room for the laptop, I spot the dreaded letter and sigh. Quickly, I grab the laptop and get out of the room.
"Zac, sign yourself in and go onto Skype." I direct. Slowly, Zac takes the laptop and opens it up. We wait while he does all the technical stuff and Matt gives me a look that says 'honey, I love you. But don't go all crazy on me, what's your plan?'. I laugh at how we're now able to communicate though our eyes and then wink at him. He moans and grumbles about why I can't tell him.
"Just, shut up! You'll find out soon enough." I laugh at him. Emma and Tom are smiling at us and Zac's looking slightly bemused. The laptop is passed over to me and I walk off into the kitchen while the others try to act normally. Scrolling through Zac's contacts, I spot Yvonne and smile. I click call and bite my lip in anticipation. It rings for a bit and I start to think that my plan isn't going to work.
"Jenna?" Yvonne's Australian tone rings out.
"Yvonne!"
"What? I haven't heard from you for ages! What's going on." She smiles.
"Well..." My face drops, "Erm. There's been an incident. With Zac, but I think you can fix it." Yvonne looks concerned.
"Basically- Missy filed a divorce letter and Zac's gone into a depressive state. He needs something, more likely someone and well... I think he might need you." I explain in a hushed voice.
"Oh... Sure. Where is he?"
"Just through here." I pick up the laptop and walk back to the sofa, thrusting the laptop upon Zac. He looks at the screen and his eyes light up and a tiny smile creeps into his face. Matt, Tom, Emma and I are all anxiously staring at Zac.
"Zac. Hey you're not okay." She notes straight away. Appreciative looks from everyone come my way and I stand up, "Right well, we should leave you guys to it"
Mumbled replies from Tom and Emma are directed at me.
"Zac, do you want us to stay or will you be okay?" Tom asks
"Nah thanks man, I think I'll be fine... Oh by the way Jenna I spoke to the 'Who people' and they've delayed filming and stuff so we can work on the movie. And you too Matt, I spoke to Broadway." Zac smiles up at us and I exchange a grin with Matt.
"Okay bye Zac!" We chorus and bustle out the house.
"Jenna!" Emma squeals as soon as we're out the door. I'm engulfed in hugs and just laugh it off.
"That was literally the best idea ever!" Emma continues. We all laugh as we lightly walk down the steps. Once we reach the bottom, Emma and Tom link hands.
"We'll see you guys soon." Tom waves.
"Yeah. Bye Jenna! Bye Matt!" Emma adds.
"Back at ya!" Matt replies. I sigh and pull him in the right direction.
"Awww! Honey, I'm so proud of you and we also don't have to worry about filming!"
"Mmmm... I don't feel too good." An unfamiliar pain has started nagging in my stomach.
"What's the matter?"
"Oh. I'm sure it's nothing. Don't worry!" I disregard it.
"If your sure..." Matt gently presses.
"Yep. I'm sure." I smile tightly towards him. We continue the rest of the journey in silence and arrive at Kaz and Arthur's at about eight.
Matt flips some keys into his hand and lets himself in.
"Hey guys!" Karen's happy voice reaches us from the sofa.
"Hi Kaz!" I greet her.
"Oh, we've got a photo shoot tomorrow." Arthur mumbles into Karen's hair. Ah, he's in a sleepy mood.
"Sorry Darvill, couldn't quite hear that?!" Matt teases.
"Shut up Matt!" He laughs.
We slide down onto the sofa next to them. Well I do. Matt takes it upon himself to separate Kaz and Arthur and sit in the middle.
"Matt, you're such a dick." Arthur laughs at him.
"Very kind of you! I appreciate that compliment." Matt sarcastically replies.
"What time is the shoot?" I interrupt their banter.
"Errr... I think we have to be there at nine-ish so if we leave by eight thirty we should be fine."
"Uh huh." I bare my teeth. Shit these pains really aren't going away.
"Owww." I moan out loud. Karen stares at me as does Matt. Arthur sort of lifts his head in an inclined manner, but doesn't really look bothered.
"Honey? Are you okay?"
"Mmmmm" I answer.
"What is it?"
"I'm getting pains in my stomach."
"Oh. Is it...?" Karen asks.
"No it's not." I reply confidently. Arthur and Matt look bemused and their looks are priceless. Kaz bursts out laughing.
"Ow... Shit. Yep, I think I'm gonna head to bed." I stumble off into our room and pull out pajamas.
Once changed, I remove my makeup and shake my hair loose. When I get back into our bedroom, Matt's sitting on the end of the bed. I collapse onto the bed and Matt tucks me in.
"Do you want anything? Water? Hot water bottle?" He looks so concerned that if my stomach didn't hurt so much, I'd probably not be able to refrain myself from kissing him.
"Yeah, both please." I try to smile but a wave of pain flushes over me.
"Oh, honey. Seriously, what's the matter?" His face is creased in concern.
"I don't know," I grimace," can I have some water?"
"Of course!" He dashes into the other room quickly before returning with a glass of water. Matt gently guides my back up and passes the water to me. I sip it and the pain lapses for a second. Sighing, I slump into bed... Shit, the pain rushes through me again and I feel a gagging sensation. I tear out of bed and sprint to the edge of the toilet. Matt is right behind me and bends down next to me as I throw up. A burning sensation fills my throat and I shudder at the pain. My hair is loosely pulled back in Matt's hands. My teeth are chattering. My body is shaking. My throat is burning. My stomach is boiling. I'm basically in complete explosive mode.
"Kaz, Arthur... We sorta need you." Matt shouts to the other two. Karen and Arthur lumber in and when they see me their faces immediately snap and they look alert and worried.
"Oh Jenna..." Karen mutters and rushes forward.
"Arthur, can you get my hoodie? Jenna is practically freezing to death here.
"Yeah, of course."
I lean back into Matt's arms and he strokes my cheek.
"You're gonna be okay." He whispers into my hair. I start to nod but feel another gagging sensation and lean forward as the pain in my throat burns even more. Karen's eyebrows are folded and she's biting her nail. Groaning at the pain, I start to cough and a searing feeling forms from my stomach to my throat. Arthur, jogs back in clutching Matt's navy hoodie. Limply, I reach out my arm, but Matt pushes it down and takes the hoodie from Arthur. Shivering, I pull on the hoodie and zip it up. Matt crosses his legs and slips his hand onto my hip while gently inclining me back against him. I sigh and run my hands against his thigh. Arthur nestles down next to Karen and leans against the wall. In return, Karen puts her arm around his neck and leans against his shoulder. We all settle down for a long, uncomfortable night.