Bridget's POV

It's been 2 whole weeks. 2 weeks of Catherine ignoring everyone... And I mean EVERYONE! She basically kicked me out of her house, albeit politely, and said she would see me at work. Maybe I was hovering a little too much... Maybe I was telling her that things would be alright a little too much... Maybe she just wants to have her space back... But, she isn't answering phone calls or texts that aren't work related, and sometimes not even work messages.

I don't think she's taking care of herself. I'm on my way to her house now to make sure she remembers that we have a meeting with an HUGE client today, and she'll actually have to LEAVE her house for it. I can't believe we haven't really spoken in 2 weeks. I feel very sad and lonely without my bestie.

Approaching her door I feel nerves take over. We've never been this distant with each other. I understand she is having a hard time, so I am trying to be patient with her. I rang the bell, and almost hold my breath. When she opens the door it's clear she isn't ready for the meeting, and likely hasn't showered or eaten in days.

"What are YOU doing here?"

I'm taken back by her rudeness, but forge ahead. "We have a meeting today with that really important client for his daughter's wedding. You haven't been answering my calls or texts so I didn't know if you remembered..."

"I don't feel like going. You and your Mom can handle it without me, right?"

"You're kidding... Catherine, this client requested YOU specifically. They won't be happy if you're not there. They came to us BECAUSE OF YOU!"

"Why are you yelling at me? I can't deal with this today. You guys will have to figure it out."

"NO! ENOUGH OF THIS SHIT! I get you're having a hard time, but this is getting ridiculous. This business is yours as well, and you can't expect to not do any work. My Mom and I lost someone too you know... But, we have been covering everything to keep it going FOR YOU!! Come on Catherine! I love you! SNAP OUT OF IT!!"

"THIS is how you show Love? Screaming at me? Making me feel like shit more than I already do? Some friend you are... You only come around now when you want me to do something FOR YOU! Jacob was right... You're like the others. Taking advantage of me for what you can get from me... I can't believe you... You need to leave."

"What? Catherine... You know that isn't true... You're like my sister... I love you..."

"Let me know how much... Give me an amount, and I'll write the check... but I can't take fake friends that only use me... Now, get away from my house!"

After she said that she slammed the door in my face. WHAT.THE.FUCK.JUST.HAPPENED?!?

Catherine's POV

I know I'm being a bitch... But it'll be easier if she hates me. I can't leave if she still needs me... I want her, and her Mom, to take the business and make it work without me. Then I can rest, and they won't miss me... They are both just as capable as I am. I'm sure it'll be fine when I'm gone. I've got the pills, and I've updated my will... I just need to do a couple more things and then it'll be done...

Hoseok's POV

I don't know what I did... Catherine won't answer my texts or calls. I spoke to her friend a while back, and she said she is just depressed, and isn't really talking to anyone. I'm going to try again to text her. Our Festa has started, and we're all up late after a v-live, so I figure it's the afternoon for her, maybe she will answer me...

<Hey! Are you better? I miss you. Please do talk if you need to]

I am nervous. I'm hoping my translations are accurate. I don't want them to be bad, and I work so hard to make sure she'll understand them.

*DING*

[Hi. I am better. I just don't feel like talking to anyone right now. It's not you. I just need time. You shouldn't wait around for me. You could do better. Thank you for being such a wonderful human being, and I hope your life is what you want it to be. Thank you for a beautiful night, and I'll never forget you. Goodbye Hobi!>

<기다림! 무슨 일이야?] ***(trans- Wait! What's up?)

<내가 뭐 잘못 했어요?] ***(trans- I did something wrong?)

<부디! 나에게 말해!] ***(trans - Please! Talk to me!)

I typed as fast as I could when I translated her message... What is happening? Did she just break up with me? Did she use me? I don't understand anything right now. I yell for Joon.

"Namjoon! Help me please!!"

"What's up? Did something happen?"

"I need you to translate this text for me. I don't know if I am getting it correct..."

"uh... She said she is feeling better... She needs time, and you shouldn't wait for her. She said you could do better. She thanked you for a good night, and says Goodbye... What the fuck? This sounds serious Hobi..."

Yoongi suddenly speaks up, looking seriously concerned. "Someone needs to call her friend. Do we have her number?"

"You really think it's that's bad Hyung?"

"YES! Don't you remember when I said my 'goodbye' to you guys? If Namjoon hadn't gone to PD Nim I might not be here... This is bad. And even if we are not understanding, she clearly needs help."

I'm so scared and frustrated now. "I don't have her friend's number... What do we do?"

"I can call Ashley (Halsey)... She may have it. Hold on. Keep trying to message her Hobi!"

I kept sending messages, but got no more answers. I am really frightened. Yoongi hyung understands this stuff, so if HE'S worried, then it has to be bad...

Namjoon comes back into the room and tells us he talked to Halsey. "Ashley said she'll call Catherine's friend. She sounds very concerned as well. I guess Catherine has been isolating herself since she collapsed at the funeral. She hasn't even been seeing her best friends... Ashley promised to call us and let us know. I'm sorry Hobi... I wish I had better news. But all we can do now is wait."

Jungkook enters with a worried look. "What's going on? Why is Hobi hyung crying?"

"Catherine sent a text to Hobi that seems very suspicious. Like maybe she is thinking of hurting herself... We're trying to get her some help..." Yoongi explains to the maknae.

"WHAT?!?"

"Calm down Kook... We're doing all we can..."

Halsey's POV

In the middle of a meeting with my manager, my phone started ringing... I ignored it, but it kept ringing. I look at the ID and it's Namjoon. Why is he trying so desperately to reach me? I excuse myself and head to the hall for some privacy and answer.

*otp*

"Namjoon?"

"I'm sorry to keep calling, but we need some help. Catherine sent a very upsetting text to Hobi. Have you talked to her recently?"

"No. She hasn't been answering me. What did the message say?"

Namjoon reads me the message, and I know that something is VERY wrong. I think back to the broken girl I met in the airport lounge, and I'm truly scared now. I tell him that I will get ahold of Bridget and keep him posted. This is bad, and I know she needs someone to help her. She's on the edge, and I don't want to lose this beautiful girl.

Bridget's POV

In the middle of the biggest meeting, with a pissed off client, my phone starts ringing and doesn't stop. I think my Mom may murder me with her stare if I don't do something to stop it. I look and it is Ashley. Why is she calling me repeatedly? I have to excuse myself, but this client is already mad that Catherine didn't come. My Mom has handled it, but not completely. They want assurances that Cath will be here at future meetings... I fire off a quick text to Ashley under the table.

<I'm sorry. I'm in a meeting. Can I call you in a little bit?]

[I need to talk to you ASAP! Something is VERY wrong! I need you to tell me that Catherine is with you.>

<No. She wouldn't come with us to the meeting. She threw me out of her life basically. What's going on Ashley?]

[PLEASE! CALL ME ASAP!>

I apologized, but excused myself. The client, and my Mom, look really angry. But this about Catherine, so I don't care. My Mom will understand in the end... I just hope we don't get fired by the client...

*otp*

"What's going on Ashley?"

"Catherine sent a 'goodbye' text to Hoseok. It said that she thinks he can do better, and he shouldn't wait for her. She thanked him and then said 'Goodbye'... I think she might be thinking of hurting herself."

Hearing what she's saying I immediately start moving towards the exit.

"SHIT! She was so weird this morning. She wouldn't come to the client meeting, and she said a bunch of horrible things to me about how I am using her for her status and money... I was so stunned... Oh God... It's like she used to do... Fighting with someone when saying a Goodbye is too hard..."

"You have to get over there! Please!"

"I'm already on my way!"

"Drive safe! Call me!"

"I will. Thank you Ashley. I hope I'm not too late..."

*⚠️WARNING - MATURE CONTENT - SELF HARM / ATTEMPTED SUICIDE*

I drove like a crazy person, sweating, and fighting back tears... Arriving at her house for the second time, I started ringing the bell, but she wasn't answering. I took out my key, and entered. Her house was dark, all the blinds were down, and there were no lights on. There was garbage overflowing in the kitchen, and a sink full of dirty dishes. How did I not realize she was this far gone? I am the worst friend... I start walking through her house, looking in every room until I get to her bedroom. I knock, but no answer. I put my ear on the door, and hear light music, but no other sounds... I BANG on the door and yell for her to open it. She is still not answering and it's locked. Now what? I start kicking the door knob, and trying to shoulder the door... I can't budge it even a little.

Making a call to Josh, he said he would be here as soon as he can. I hope he hurries. I keep banging, and screaming for my friend. The tears I was holding back are flowing down my face now. "PLEASE CATH! OPEN THE DOOR! PLEASE!! I NEED YOU! I LOVE YOU! OPEN THE FUCKING DOOR!!!" I fall to the floor sobbing and I keep hitting the door...

Josh arrives to find me crying, and pounding on the door. I tell him we have to get in or we might lose her. He takes a running start and slams his shoulder in to the door, and it gives way. He is groaning in pain, but I don't stop to check on him. Her room is dark like the rest of the house. I turn on the light, and freeze at the sight. Catherine pale and laying still on her bed, a bottle of pills empty next to her on the floor. I run to her and shake her. Josh calls 911 and comes to the side of the bed. We keep shaking her. I check her pulse and it's weak. Her breathing is also very faint. Why Catherine? Please don't leave me alone...

I keep checking for other injuries, but it's just the pills... I am now sobbing and begging her to live. The paramedics arrive and have to fight me to leave her side. Josh pulls me away to give them room. He takes me in to a tight hug, and we sit stunned and watch as they work on her. They're talking about her like she's already dead... I beg them to save her. One of them asks what she took and I point to the bottle. It has no label, so no one knows. Fucking hell Catherine... What have you done?

They strap her on the gurney and carry her out. They refuse to let me ride with her and I almost punch one of them. Josh takes my hand and leads me to my car. He reminds me that he is also hurt, and can't drive. He asks me to bring him to the ER where she'll be and we can get updated together.

TWO HOURS LATER

Josh has been treated. He fractured his shoulder, and will probably require surgery, but for now they immobilized it. He is in a lot of pain, but he is not complaining. He even refused the meds so he'll be aware of what is going on. We are seated in the waiting room holding each others hand, and saying prayers. My Mom arrived an hour ago. She said she calmed the client down. In the end it doesn't matter. If Catherine dies, we will all be broken beyond repair...

A Dr. approaches us and asks if we're here for Catherine. I am frozen from fear that she may be gone. My Mom stands and speaks to him, and she breathes a visible sigh of relief. The cries, and tears, I've been holding erupt. I start sobbing in relief and pain. We're informed that she will be admitted to the psychiatric wing for evaluation, and treatment, for at least 14 days. My Mom asks if we can see her before they move her, and he said we can go in one at a time. I don't think she'll want to see me, but my Mom encourages me to go.

Entering her room, she is laying still on the bed. She has monitors hooked up, and an IV. I approach her and call out to her. She looks at me with tears in her eyes. Then she says the worst thing I could ever hope to hear...

"Why did you do it? I thought you were my friend... I'm just going to do it again when they let me leave. If you are a true friend, you won't stop me next time."

"Catherine... Please... Don't say these things. You are the best friend I have ever had, and I love you so much... I need you in this world. So many people love you. Don't leave us... I'll do anything but let you die... I can't..."

I start sobbing, and tears are flowing from her eyes, but she turns her back to me.

Hoseok's POV

Namjoon just left my room. He came with the news that Catherine attempted suicide. I can't believe it. He said she'll be in the hospital for a while getting treatment. I really hope someone can help her. I would get on a plane right now and go to her if I could. Namjoon saw it in my eyes... He told me if I had to go, then he would support me. But, I know it's not possible. Even with the support of the members, it would bring unwanted attention from the public, and it could harm Catherine more at this point. I'll just wait until I hear that she is home, and figure out a way to help her after that. I have her friend's phone number now, and I'll call her in a couple days to find out what I can do.

Jungkook's POV

I can't believe this... She's so beautiful, and seemed so happy when we met. Why would she want to die? Did someone do something to her? Hobi hyung is crying and it feels like I'm not allowed to feel like I do. She was his girlfriend, right?!? What right do I have to feel like I lost something? She was never mine. I never even answered her text back to me. I typed one many times, but never ended up sending them. Maybe if I had...

Yoongi buying comes to me, checking if I'm ok. "Hey Kook. How are you doing?"

"I'm alright Hyung"

"You sure? I know you care about her. This must have upset you."

"I'm just confused Hyung... Why would she do that?"

"I don't know her well enough to say Jungkook... But depression is hard... It messes with your head and makes you feel worthless."

"She's not Hyung... She's worth so much..."

"I know Kook... I know..."

"I was upset I lost my chance, and Hobi hyung was dating her... Now I just want her to be alright. If she is with hyung, and happy, I'll be okay with it... At least I'll try to be okay with it..."

"You're a good guy Kook..."

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Remember... If you're feeling alone, depressed, or like your life isn't worth it, TALK TO SOMEONE! You are ALL worth it!! No problem is ever insurmountable, and you are loved more than your think you are!!

Sorry for the depressing chapter. Thanks for reading!

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