Hitting Rock Bottom

Chapter 10 Last Broadcast

Yvette's POV

I try to strut through the crowds of workers as best as I can, keeping my head held high. When I get to my room it's already packed with people, including my hair stylist and make-up ladies. "Yvette! Good to see you! You look fantastic! But get over here so we can work on your hair and make-up before you have to go on." Tami demands of me in a warm tone as her smile appears, created a smile on my own features.

"Hey Tami." I say to her as she directs me to the chair in-between everyone. My wig is quickly grabbed, getting pulled left and right as all the make-up gets brought out, onto the counter to doll my face up as much as they can. "How did the surgery go?" Tami asks in my face as she lightly applies the make-up.

"It went well.. thanks." I respond pretty quickly, I like her but not really the other girls. She nods and says softly. "Good I made sure to get that card for you and got everyone to sign it.. But when I went to the hospital you were still asleep and they said you would be out for a while so I left the card there and they said they would make sure you got it." I nod at her as I state right back. "That explains why it was with all my hospital paperwork, but yes I did see it thank you.

"I also need to say that I'm sorry to hear about the job.. I always loved working with you.. maybe you should consider the back job.. yes, it's not in front of the camera, but it's something." She suggests to me as I huff out responding. "I know it's a job, but it's just a job given to me because of pity for my condition.. not because I deserve or earned this job.. They just don't want to feel like bad people.. but I'm not going to be the broken leg on the team that everyone looks down on. While watching my old team replace me with this better-than-me in everyway woman.. I can get something better where I'm actually appriciated." I state with an unknown confidence in my words still not having any idea where I can go after this.

"So is this your goodbye broadcast?" She asks me as I nod at her. "Well I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason.. so maybe there is an alternative motive for all of this in your life. Maybe this means that you're on to better things Yvette." She says so positively as I smile at her just hoping she is right.

"I'm trying to keep my head up but from this moment on everything is going to change for me.. my whole life is flipped upside down. It's scary." I say nervously as she quickly replies. "But you're one of the strongest people I have ever met and you can get past this.. it's just a new job and everyone has been in that position.. it's changing things for you, but I don't think it will be as life alertering as you're anticipating it to be."

I let out a deep breath because I don't want her to know about all my life with losing my job, being newly single and unable to even pursue a life at being a mother, even if I wanted to. They know I had cancer, but I never told them what cancer, so they don't know all the main details.. there are only a handful of people who actually know what's happening with me.

I look up at her eyes that are hoping for her nice words to make me feel better.. and they slightly do, but she doesn't know the whole situation. "I hope so.. thanks." is all I can seem to get out as I feel my eyes watering up. It's situations like this that I'm going to miss, with being jobless or going to a new job, working with new people.

"Perfect.. you look amazing as usual.. are you ready?" She asks me as I nod, then watch her put her hand to her ear, to listen to what they have to say to her in her ear buds. "Yes sir I just finished up, she is on her way."

Her hand leaves her ear as she sends me a small smile. "Alright lady.. time to show them how much they are going to miss you and regret this decision." I scoff at that comment as I chuckle and send her a matching smile. "I'll do my best." I respond, noticing her nod and helping me stand by holding on my arms.

"Isn't that your usual?" She playfully asks as I just chuckle again. "Apparently." I retort and giving her a hug before she can say anything else. She hugs me tight in her grip. "Go get 'em.. and call me if you ever need anything.. Or just call me to talk girl talk.. I need updates about your life.. plus I would love to go out for lunch or something." I can't help but to vigorously nod.. Tami and I have always gotten along and it's nice to know it wasn't fake, that she wants a friendship outside of this job.

"I would love that." I respond as she smiles again before smacking my butt. "Go get 'em girl!" I jump in shock, turning around and quickly getting to the other side of the hallway as fast I can.. The set is on the next floor up, but not too much farther away. I walk into the set, as everyone makes way for me to walk by, acting as if I'm the queen and honestly, it's a nice feeling.

They have my chair pulled out for me as I step up onto the platform, sitting down, then lifting my feet as they push my body under the table. The make-up girl on set instantly runs up fluffing my curled hair that's half way put up, with some strands draining down over my face almost framing it. "You look fantastic.. ready?" She says to me as I nod at her.

I watch her back away from the set as Adam, the production manager quickly walks up to me. "Alright, this is like any other day.. we will walk through the normal route of the news like any other day.. then before our regular goodbye we have wrote you an explaination of what to say to the audience. Good luck." He explains as I nod watching Cynthia come straight up to us, "You'll be great.. good luck." I smile then swallow the lump in my throat as I look straight ahead.

Our teleprompter guy, Steven puts his hand up for me doing the countdown. 5 fingers, 4, 3, 2, 1... His hand swings around then points at me as his face hides into the back of the huge machine.

"Hello my lovelies, I hope you're having a pleasant day.. I know I am. Today we have a big schedule so lets start this off by a briefing. First off there was a break in at the county bank, the details of what happened and how to make sure your money is safe coming up soon... Then to the fundraisers in your area and how to help out your fellow neighbor to really pay it forward.. Next to the plans for this holiday season and how to get the best deals for you and your family.. and even some adorable candidates in the local dog shows to not just make you smile but awe.. Can't wait to get this day started.. how about Elle starting this off with a smile.. Tell us Elle about those adorable dogs and how howling it really is out there." I state to her as the show starts off with me sending it straight to her when she is normally last.. is this the way to say I'm passing things off to her.

The time passes by way faster than I ever intended going through one subject to the next, trying to act as casual as possible. I think I can make it through without crying or even looking bad.

Evan ends the last report with him saying. "As always thanks for having me and back to you Yvette." I smile looking at the camera as I see the words coming up to say my final goodbye.. but I can't get a word out.. This is it.. this is my goodbye.. I feel my eyes welling up as I suck in a sharp breath.

"I'm sorry for the pause.. This is hard for me." I try to explain as he stops the words but I don't want to read the goodbye they have made for me I will make my own. I feel tears drifting down my cheeks as I lightly wipe them away before continuing.

"This has been some amazing years with this news crew. But I have some saddening news. I need to do something new a different for myself. Things have been hard in my life, such as it has for everyone else's because we have all been through rough times.. But my hard points, have ended up pointed me in a whole new direction that's going to be great for me.. but that means leaving this wonderful place where I have called these people family.. to start a new.. please wish me the best of luck but just know I will miss you all more than you will ever know.. Thank you for your love and dedication for me over these years, it will never be forgotten. I will be handing the torch over to my coworker Elle and just hope she can keep the good name of this News going. Good luck Elle.. And to everyone as always, I wish you the best.. Be safe out there." I say as the lights and camera turns off around me.

Applause is heard from around me as a cake comes out, filled with candles and bottles of champagne for me. I smile as more tears pour down my cheeks as everyone starts to give me hugs. There's a pain from my surgery that I feel with every squeeze, but I just ignore it because I'm loving the attention.

"Thank you everyone." I say softly as they hand me everything. "Do you want to stay and celebrate you handing everything over." Elle asks with enthusiasm, but her being here is ruining the moment for me. She is not the one I want to spend time with.. I haven't liked her, she is replacing me and trying to force a friendship and as petty as it may sound.. I don't want that. She can have this stuff, fine.. why rub it in my face.. I just wanted to say goodbye to my friends.

"No thanks I already have plans and need to heal." I say to her as she smiles bigger. "Awe too bad.. you need to heal for what? you're better furure?" She mockingly asks me just being rude, ruining this moment for me completely.

"Yeah for the amazing things I have in line.. You're lucky I was willing to give you this position.. I hope you can actually keep up." I spitefully say to her as I turn around putting my back to her while taking the bottle and cards into my hands, along with my purse as Tami takes the cake for me into hers. "Let me help you down to your car."

I smile at her as I lead the way with everyone still clapping for me behind us, making me feel as if I did leave some type of impression. She pushes the elevator button for us as they open and we both step in. We're side by side as the door shuts leaving us alone in there.

"What a b*tch saying that to you.. I can't believe her.. just a pretty face but not much in that head." Tami states to me as I chuckle but shaking my head. "There's enough in that head to get her my job." I spat out, not at her, just in general.

"Yeah because she chose the right man to sleep with to help spring her job career." She snaps at no one in particular. My head swings to the side staring at her. "She is sleeping with Adam? I thought he was still married." I state to her as I notice her shoulders shrug.

"He is still married and she is pregnant.. there's a part of me that wanted to tell her how he is cheating on her but she is pregnant.. and I don't want to make things worse for her." she states shaking her head as I scoff out loud spatting. "I guess that's the husbandly thing to do around here."

She looks over at me as I turn away and she softly asks. "Did Ledge cheat on you?" I glance over at her, I think she sees straight through me. I nod at her as she gasps but I quickly state. "Cheat.. would be an understatement.. he cheated with too many to count.. in his words.. that's why I signed the divorce papers this morning." I say sadly to her.

"What an asshole.. I'm so sorry.. This whole new step is going to be really cleansing for you.. I'm so proud of you." She says to me and this comment causes my lips to curl up into a smirk as we share a comfortable silence for a couple more floors.

Until the ding gets our attention for arriving at the parking lot. I start walking as she follows behind. Until we make it to my car. I unlock it as she opens the door and putting the cake in.

"Thanks for the help." I say to her as she smiles then wraps her arms around me once more. "No problem.. Oh and I will send the other wigs we have used, to your house later." she says to me as I shake my head. "I thought they were the news property." I state as she waves it off.. "It is, but I don't care... keep them, I picked them out specially for you.. and I will take care of them.. Oh and please call me.. I really do want to keep in touch.. if you want someone to talk with, anytime, just call.. I'm single too. maybe we can hit the bars together or something." I smile and nod.

"That's the plans I have for tonight." I explain as she smiles and laughs. "Well tell me where and maybe I'll join you when I'm done here." I smirk at her before sitting down into my car as she shuts the door after me. I wave and watch as she walks away blowing me a kiss, punctuating it with a wave. I'm so happy that's done with.. Now time to sulk.