You cannot save people, you can only love them

[lauren.]

Peter.
I knew before I left I was going to have to help her to keep her accountable. "We can start with nicotine patches, the gum, even the E-Cigs,"I said shrugging. "I'll do some research and help you first,"I said kissing her head.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I looked up at him, "Why are you doing all of this for me? After all that I did to you yesterday." I felt embarrassed, and I didn't deserve what he was doing. He was right, I was a bitch.

[lauren.]

Peter.
"Because you are right. I need to straighten up or we're just going to spiral downwards. And also because I love you and I would do anything for you,"I said caressing her arm. Yes, we were in a huge massive fight yesterday but I still loved her and wanted her to be safe.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I looked at him, keeping quiet. "Thank you. For everything." I said quietly. I gently placed my hand on his cheek, kissing him softly once. "I'm willing to do this." Even though I didn't want to, I had to.

[lauren.]

Peter.
I kissed her back then nodded,"I'll see what I can come up with to help,"I said giving her a small smile. I was happy that she was somewhat finally admitting that it wasn't just me.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I smiled softly, but it quickly faded. "Yesterday...you called me," I paused for a moment, "a bitch. Am I really?" I asked, my heart pounding. "Honestly Peter." It hurt when he called me that, but when people are angry the truth often comes out.

[lauren.]

Peter.
I swallowed and shook my head,"Of course not. I was angry, I'm not right in my head when I'm angry. Don't take it to heart, Aspen,"I said looking at her, seeing how much that name had affected her.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
His words made me feel a little better, but my mind wouldn't believe it. "Well I feel like one." I said frowning. I glanced around the room, then back at him. "I sort of destroyed our room." I added, my cheeks flushing slightly.

[lauren.]

Peter.
I raised an eyebrow as I looked towards the hallway,"Well I kind of left my mark in the hallway a couple of times,"I said running a hand through my hair.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I followed his gaze, letting out a sigh. "It's a good thing this is our house." I said softly. "Peter, yesterday was something I never want to relive again. It was one of the scariest moments of my life." I ran my hand through my hair, pulling the blanket around me again.

[lauren.]

Peter.
I nodded,"I would have never saw it coming,"I said sighing. "I'm sorry that I scared you so much. I didn't mean to and I should have acted more like a man,"I said looking at her again.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
"Same here," I said softly, "well not the acting like a man part. Just acting mature." I said with a slight smile. "And I realize now that I am a cause of this, and I'm sorry for constantly denying it."

[lauren.]

Peter.
I smiled slightly,"You're not the only one who's at fault here, Aspen,"I said,"Don't put this all on yourself, babe,"I said kissing her cheek.

[haileyjordan]

Aspen,
I sighed, "I know," I said quietly. I rested my head on his shoulder, "This is going to be a long process."

(Do we want to skip to her dealing with her cigarette process or when he leaves?)

[lauren.]

(I would say the cigarette process, because that comes before Peter leaving.)