Disclaimer: I do not own these characters. They belong to AMC. I am simply borrowing them and taking them for a spin.

Kendall had decided it was way past time to step in and stick her nose in Bianca's personal life. She hated seeing her sister miserable. When was it going to be Bianca's turn for happiness? If she left it up to her sister, the answer would be never. The past had left Bianca's heart scarred. It had left her scared to take a chance on love again, to trust her heart one more time. Kendall had listened to and observed her sister for weeks. She saw her struggle with her growing feelings for Marissa. She watched as those feelings turned into love. She saw that newfound love in her eyes whenever Bianca talked about or saw the redhead. She also heard the fear in her voice. It was the fear that she would lose Marissa being in her life if those feelings were voiced and not returned. It was the fear that her heart would be shattered yet again.

While Kendall was watching her sister, she was also watching Marissa. There was a connection between the two that was obvious. The redhead seemed to light up whenever Bianca was around, and she always came up with a reason to touch her sister in some small way. Kendall thought she recognized the same feelings in Marissa's eyes that were in Bianca's. Something had to be done, damn it. She hoped what she was about to do was right. Her instincts had never really failed her before. They were telling her this time was different. That Marissa was different. That she would not and could not break her sister's heart.

Kendall had decided to take a page out of her mother's book and confront the situation head on. She had invited Marissa to lunch with one purpose in mind, to gage the redhead's feelings for her sister. It was going to be tricky so that's why she got to Krystal's early. She wanted to map out her plan of attack. When Kendall walked into the restaurant, she was surprised to see Marissa was already there. The redhead seemed lost in thought and was scribbling on a legal pad in front of her. Kendall took a deep breath and approached her table.

"Hey, Marissa. Thanks for meeting me."

Marissa jumped at the greeting and quickly turned over the legal pad before Kendall could see what was written on it. "Is Bianca okay? I mean Hi, Kendall. No problem. Is everything okay with Bianca?" Smooth Marissa, real smooth.

Kendall smiled. "She's fine. I just thought we could use a break from all of the recent drama with our families and talk."

Marissa was relieved that nothing was wrong with Bianca, and she could finally release the breath she had been holding in since she had gotten Kendall's call. "That sounds like a great idea. The service is a little slow today since Krystal is down a server. How about I get you a drink and then we can talk?"

"That iced tea you have looks like it would do the trick."

"One iced tea coming up."

As Marissa disappeared to get her drink, Kendall thought about that short exchange. The first words out of Marissa's mouth had been about Bianca, and the relief when she was assured that Bianca was fine was evident. Kendall was definitely on to something. The legal pad was still on the table where Marissa had left it. Kendall's instincts kicked in again as she turned it over. She had to see what Marissa had been writing. Kendall wanted to kick herself at first for setting herself to be disappointed. At first glance, it looked like Marissa had just been doodling mindlessly on the paper, but something caught her eye. The initials of JR were written a couple of times on the paper. A slash had been struck through them each time. Then, she saw Bianca's name written several times. Next to her name, was a simple question, 'what if?' I knew it! Kendall quickly turned the pad back over as Marissa approached the table with her drink in hand. As the redhead moved her chair, Kendall caught a glimpse of a familiar package in her purse. A sly smile crossed Kendall's face.

"Your drink as requested."

"Thank you." Kendall took a long drink and came up with her next move. "I don't want you to think I'm snooping through your things, but I couldn't help but see the music box in your purse. Did Bianca tell you where she found it?"

Marissa blinked and could only manage "huh?" in reply.

"The music box. Did Bianca tell you where she found it? I meant to ask her the other day when she showed it to me, but didn't get the chance. She was so excited when she found it, and hoped you would like it." Keep a straight face, Kendall told herself.

"Like it? I love it! It's the most thoughtful gift I've ever received. Wait. Bianca found the music box? I thought JR. That son of a bitch." Thoughts and feelings flooded Marissa. Something clicked. Suddenly, everything started making sense. How did she not see what was in front of her this whole time?

Kendall could see the truth dawning on Marissa in her eyes and her heart.

"Um, Kendall, would you mind if we rescheduled lunch? There's something I need to do." Marissa was already up and grabbing her purse.

"Oh. Sure. Is everything okay? It's not something I said, is it?" Keep it together just a little longer, Kendall.

"No. No. Everything is great. Perfect in fact!" A huge smile formed on Marissa's face. "I just remembered something important I have to tell Bianca. I'll catch up with you later." Marissa rushed out of Krystal's as if her life depended on finding Bianca, which it did. All this time! It was Bianca! She was in love with Bianca!

Kendall sat back with a self-satisfied smirk on her face. That was easier than I thought. Damn, I'm good! I guess that answers 'what if'.