hey, you awake?

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Written in response to: "Start or end your story with someone making a meal, a recipe, or a cup of tea (for themself or someone else)." as part of Food for Thought.

TW: substance abuse, strong language, mature themes, threats of suicide

July 2nd, 2024

01:02 AM

Aubrey: hey

Aubrey: you awake?

Patricia is online

Patricia is typing…

Patricia: Hey

Patricia: Yes

Aubrey: im sorry for today, P

Aubrey: u know im unhappy with Robin

Aubrey: not an excuse, but im a mess

A few minutes pass

Patricia: It’s fine.

Aubrey: no it’s not

Aubrey: i always do this

Aubrey: for fuck’s sake.

Patricia is no longer online

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: ill kill myself

Aubrey: is that what u want?

Aubrey: me killing myself?

Aubrey: okay

Aubrey: ill do it

Aubrey: ill fucking do it

Patricia is back online

A few moments pass

Patricia: Sorry

Patricia: Was making myself a cup of tea.

Aubrey: oh

Aubrey: so u forgive me?

Patricia: I do forgive you, Aubrey

Patricia: I do forgive you.

July 23rd, 2024

1:45 AM

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: im so fucking sorry for what happened with jess

Aubrey: that fucking bitch just gets on my nerves

Aubrey: i become this crazy bundle of anger when she’s around

Patricia is online

Patricia is typing…

Patricia: It’s okay, Aubrey.

A few moments pass

Aubrey: oof

Aubrey: thanks, P

Aubrey: ur the best

Aubrey leaves the chat

September 15th, 2024

12:43 PM

Aubrey: hey P

Aubrey: robin went to his grandmas for the weekend

Aubrey: wanna do something?

Patricia is online

Patricia is typing…

Patricia: For sure.

Aubrey: yayyyyyy

Aubrey: see u at 5?

Aubrey: food court

Patricia: 5 is good.

Aubrey: *heart emoji*

Patricia liked the message

October 23rd, 2024

01:01 AM

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: this is fucking nuts

Aubrey: robin isnt replying to my fucking messages

Aubrey: is he cheating on me?

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: why arent u replying?

Aubrey: its because of last sunday

Aubrey: isnt it

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: okay, bye

Patricia is online

Patricia has read the messages

Patricia leaves the chat

December 12th, 2024

02:54 AM

Aubrey: hey P

Patricia is online

Patricia: Yes?

Aubrey: is this a nice outfit for tomorrow?

Aubrey sends a view once picture

Patricia is typing…

Patricia: Yes.

Aubrey: yes whatt

Patricia: Yes it is a nice outfit.

Aubrey: yayy okay

Aubrey leaves the chat

January 1st, 2025

12:43 PM

Aubrey: omg

Aubrey: omg

Aubrey: cant believe i did that last night

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: im so fucking sorry

Aubrey: the breakup with robin just had me going crazy

Aubrey: and i had way too many drinks

Aubrey: and the weed

Aubrey: gosh, the weed

Aubrey: pleaaaaaaase forgive me

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: P

Patricia is online

Patricia is typing…

Patricia stops typing

Patricia leaves the chat

Aubrey: oh

Aubrey: FOR GODS SAKE

Aubrey: I SAID IM FUCKING SORRY

Aubrey: this is why janice cheated on u

Aubrey: its because ur dry and distant

Aubrey: and ur fuckass grammar and stuckup way of texting

Patricia is back online

Patricia is typing…

Patricia: It’s fine, Aubrey.

Aubrey: it isssss??

Aubrey: yayy

Aubrey: greatt

Aubrey: i have this real bitch of a headache, P

Aubrey: hangover

Aubrey: what do i do

Patricia is typing…

Patricia: A cup of tea.

Aubrey: a cup of tea?

Aubrey: nahh that’s crazy

Aubrey: but thanks P

Aubrey leaves the chat

March 24th, 2025

11:34 PM

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: this is it

Aubrey: fuckass robin posted a pic with jess

Aubrey: does he do it on purpose?

Aubrey: i am going crazy P

Patricia is online

Patricia: Breathe, Aubrey

Patricia leaves the chat

April 25th, 2025

08:05 PM

Aubrey: P

Aubrey: did u see what jess posted

Aubrey: fucking blonde bitch

Aubrey: i always knew i hated blondes

Patricia is online

Patricia is typing…

Patricia: But you are blonde, Aubrey.

Patricia leaves the chat

July 23rd, 2025

Patricia: Aubrey.

Patricia: Your mom called. Said she can’t reach you.

Patricia: Is all good?

Aubrey is online

Aubrey reads the messages

Aubrey leaves the chat

August 1st, 2025

Patricia: Aubrey?

August 25th, 2025

Patricia: Hey, Aubrey

Patricia: We haven’t texted in a while.

Patricia: How are you? Everything good?

September 8th, 2025

Patricia: Aubrey

Patricia: Did I do something wrong?

Patricia: If so, I am really sorry.

Patricia: Are you here?

September 9th, 2025

Patricia: Aubrey

September 15th, 2025

Patricia: Heartache is awful, Aubrey

Patricia: Wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

September 17th, 2025

Patricia: I met an old lady that looks like miss Genevieve.

Patricia: Peed myself.

Patricia: Crazy times.

September 20th, 2025

Patricia: I am sorry for being dry all those years.

Patricia: I was never a good friend

Patricia: You’re right, I guess

Patricia: This is why Janice left

Patricia: This is why Janice left

November 10th, 2025

Patricia: I am here if you need anything.

January 1st, 2026

Patricia: It’s been a year since you threw mojitos on me, Aubs.

Patricia: Hahah. Great times

Patricia: Your parents aren’t responding to my calls either.

Patricia: I miss you.

February 3rd, 2026

Patricia: Aubrey

Patricia: I saw you in my dream last night

Patricia: You were gorgeous

Patricia: You were on a swing.

Patricia: I wasn’t, though.

Patricia: I wasn’t on a swing. I was watching you.

Patricia: But I don’t mind.

Patricia: Just like when we were little girls.

Patricia: You’re my best friend, Aubrey

Patricia: I know I never say this, but you are.

March 12th, 2026

Patricia: Aubs!

Patricia: Did you see the news? They think you killed me.

Patricia: This is crazy

Patricia: Who’s texting you, then?

Patricia: It’s not you, now is it?

A few moments pass

Patricia leaves the chat

March 13th, 2026

Patricia: Your face is everywhere, Aubrey

Patricia: Posters, flyers.

Patricia: They picked a terrible picture of you

Patricia: And they’re saying awful things about you, Aubs

Patricia: Just awful.

March 24th, 2026

Patricia sent a post by @LatestGossip1234

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Instagram news post

March 2026

LOCAL WOMAN MISSING

Blonde girl’s photo is attached

Aubrey Hilfiger goes missing 7 months after the unfortunate death of her best friend, Patricia Montgomery, who was found dead in her California apartment last summer. Her parents are offering 25,000$ for anyone who sees her and reports where she is. Local authorities are suspecting she has to do with the death of her best friend. Patricia’s parents also note the disappearance of their late daughter’s computer, which explains the suspicious “recently online” status of Patricia’s instagram account.

Call ********** in case of sightings.

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Patricia: Ugh

Patricia: UGH

Patricia: We’re all over the news.

Patricia: fuck this shit aubs

Patricia: u know what?

Patricia: ill go make myself tea

Patricia: excellent for times like these

Patricia: like I always say

Patricia leaves the chat

Posted Jul 04, 2026
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