Fab FourMy Mia💕: Guys, I'm still so worried about her.

Ethan🤪: Same. I can't stop thinking about it. She's been through so much already. Do you think she'll answer if we text her?

Aiden Bennet😬: I don't know... She probably doesn't want to hear from me.

Ethan🤪: No offence, bro, but yeah, maybe let Mia and I text her first.

My Mia💕: Ethan, be nice! But...you're probably right, Aiden. She might need more time. Let us talk to her for now, okay?

Aiden Bennet😬: Yeah, I get it. Just... please let me know if she says anything. I just want her to be okay.

My Mia💕: We will. Don't worry.

A moment later, Mia sends a private message to Fina.

My Mia💕

Hey, Fina. It's me, Mia. Just wanted to check in and see

how you're feeling. No pressure to reply,

but I'm thinking about you. We all are.

Fina stares at the message on her phone for a long moment, her chest tightening. She can picture Mia's worried expression, her soft voice. But she doesn't know what to say. She lets the phone slip from her hands, tears welling in her eyes as guilt and exhaustion consume her.

The Fab Four Ethan🤪: Did she reply yet?

My Mia💕: No, not yet. I don't think she's ready.

Ethan🤪: I hate this. She's always been so strong, you know? Like, no matter what, she's always there for us. Now it feels like we're useless to her.

My Mia💕: She's not invincible, Ethan. None of us are. But she's still here, and that's what matters. We just have to keep showing her that we're here too.

Aiden Bennet😬: Exactly. She's stronger than she realizes. She'll get through this. We just have to be patient.

Ethan🤪: Yeah... but she's gotta know we've got her back.

My Mia💕: She knows. Deep down, she knows. Just keep believing in her, okay? She'll come back to us when she's ready.

Ethan🤪: You're right, Mia. But it's hard not knowing how to help. I feel useless just sitting here.

My Mia💕: We all feel that way, Ethan. But what she needs right now is space and support. We have to give her time to come to us.

Ethan🤪: I get it, but... it's Fina. She's never been like this before. I hate seeing her like this.

Aiden Bennet😬: We all do. Trust me, I haven't stopped thinking about it. About her.

Ethan🤪: Yeah, speaking of that... Aiden, when are you gonna talk to her?

Aiden Bennet😬: I don't know, Ethan. She doesn't want to see me right now, and I don't blame her. I've hurt her enough. If she ever wants to talk, she'll have to make the first move.

My Mia💕: Aiden... I think she knows you didn't mean to hurt her. But healing takes time. For her, and for you. Just be ready for when she's ready.

Aiden Bennet😬: I will be. I'll wait as long as it takes.

Ethan🤪: Well, don't just sit around moping, man. You better be ready to prove yourself when she does come around.

My Mia💕: Ethan!

Ethan🤪: What? I'm just saying! If he's serious about making it right, he's gotta step up.

Aiden Bennet😬: I will. Trust me, I'll do whatever it takes.

Private Chat: My Mia💕 & Fina

Mia stares at her screen for a moment before trying again.

My Mia💕: Hey, Fina. I know you might not feel up to talking, and that's okay. But please remember you're not alone. Ethan, Aiden, and I—we're all here for you. Always. Whenever you're ready, we'll be here.

Fina reads the message, her chest tightening with a mix of emotions. She doesn't have the energy to respond, but something in Mia's words sticks with her. The thought of her friends waiting for her, believing in her, tugs at her heart.

The Fab Four Chat

My Mia💕: Still no reply, but I think she's reading the messages. I just feel it.

Ethan🤪: Good. She needs to know we're not giving up on her.

Aiden Bennet😬: We never will.

My Mia💕: Exactly. She'll come around when she's ready. Until then, we keep checking in and letting her know we love her.

Ethan🤪: Deal.

Aiden Bennet😬: Deal.