Chapter 1
It was late at night in Llanview and Bo, Nora, Antonio and Talia were all working overtime since Lindsay Rapperport had just been rearrested on a perjury charge. Talia and Antonio took Lindsay down to be booked while Bo and Nora looked over the paperwork.
"Damn It! I can't believe that Lindsay would pull something like this!" Bo said slamming a file down on the table.
"Right because she's so darn perfect" Nora muttered under her breath.
"Nora what is your problem?!"
"What?"
"You've been gloating since they brought her in"
"Who me gloating. Never! Though I must admit I love the sight of her in cuffs" Nora grinned. Nora could see she was really making Bo mad so she decided to quit while she was ahead. After a few moments of silence the door flew open and a man stood in front of them. A man they had never seen before in their lives.
"Can I help you?" Bo said.
"My name is Michael Baldwin and I'm representing Mrs. Rapperport. I'm looking for Mrs. Nora Buchanan"
Bo and Nora looked at each other awkwardly.
"You're looking for me and it's Nora Hanen" she said extending her hand.
"Oh! I'm sorry my office gave me the name Nora Buchanan." He said before taking the seat opposite Bo that she had vacated.
"I'd like to know what you're charging my client with" he smiled turning the chair towards her.
"Well we're charging her with perjury"
"I've contacted a judge and set a bail hearing for later this evening"
"Alright"
After The Bail Hearing...
Michael had managed to get Lindsay bail at $250,000 which RJ paid and took her home with him. Nora was peeved at the fact that Lindsay wouldn't spend the night in jail. She stepped into her house and slammed her bag down on the table. She walked upstairs to her bedroom where she found Clint sound asleep in bed and Matthew laying next to him. There was a math textbook and a science textbook and a comic book strewn over the bed. She took a few moments to absorb the Kodak moment then quietly picked up the books and placed them on the nightstand. She gently ruffled Matthew's hair and kissed his forehead before placing a blanket over the top of him and Clint. As she turned to walk away she felt Clint's arm wrap around her waist.
"I'm sorry did I wake you?" she whispered kneeling down beside him.
"No. I was just resting my eyes, you're home pretty late"
"Yeah. I'll tell you about it in the morning"
"Are you coming to bed?"
"I don't want to wake Matthew so I'll just sleep in one of the guest rooms"
"I'll come with you. Matthew's a bed hog" he quietly chuckled.
He followed Nora out to the guestroom and got into bed as Nora changed into her PJ's. She crawled into bed with him 5 minutes later and curled up in his arms.
"So what happened Nora? Why are you home so late?"
"Lindsay got arrested for perjury so I was working on that with Bo, Talia and Antonio then I had to deal with this new lawyer she brought in"
"New lawyer?"
"Yeah. Michael Baldwin. He's from out of town suppose to be really good"
"Hmm well I guess only time will tell right"
"That's right. What were you doing with Matthew tonight?"
"Oh. You were gone and the only people here were David Me and Nigel. He needed help with his homework and Nigel was busy and David, well you've met David. So He asked me."
"Did he finish it?"
"No. We uh kinda ended up reading a comic book. I'll finish it with him tomorrow before he leaves"
"Alright" she chuckled turning towards him.
"I'm so glad that Matthew is alright with us" she said intertwining their fingers.
"Me too Sweetheart" he smiled kissing her knuckles.
He placed his finger on Nora's chin and guided her lips towards him in a passionate embrace. His hands moved towards the buttons on her shirt and he ripped it open revealing her black satin bra. She then tore open his shirt and ran her fingers over his chest. The door flew open and David walked in with a jar of peanut butter in his hand.
"DAVID!" They both yelled.
"Oh Wow! I didn't realize you both were gettin it on" he said staring at Nora's bra. She noticed and quickly pulled the sheet over her chest.
"High five Bro" David grinned. Both Clint and Nora gave him a very Un amused look.
"What do you want David?"
"Oh yeah, I need to use this bathroom"
"Why what's wrong with yours?" Nora interjected.
"The plumbing kinda got stopped up"
"UGH!" Nora groaned placing the pillow over her face.
"How the hell did you manage to stop up the plumbing?"
"You don't wanna know Clint"
"So can I use the bathroom in here?"
"Whatever David" Nora sighed.
When he closed the door Clint wrapped his arm around Nora who was trying to restrain herself from murdering David.
"Why why why does Renee want him here?" Nora groaned.
"He's Pa's son so Renee automatically loves him and you being your wonderful amazing self agreed to let him stay"
"Damn and to think we complained about Jared."
"I know. I'd take Banks over Vickers any day"
David emerged from the bathroom with Nora's toothbrush in his mouth. When she noticed she picked up her pillow and chucked it at his head.
"Hey! What's your problem?"
"That is MY toothbrush David!"
"Is it? That must be why it tastes so good"
"Clint I'm gonna kill him I swear I am gonna kill him!" Nora said gritting her teeth.
"David let's get something straight here. You are a guest in Nora's home, she let you stay here out of the goodness of her heart and if you continue acting the way you're acting then I'm gonna ask you to leave"
"Well you kinda can't only Nora can"
"David get out!" Nora sternly said.
"Hahaha cute!"
"I'm serious get out!"
"Ok ok point made"
David put Nora's toothbrush in the bathroom and left Clint and Nora alone.
"He killed the mood didn't he?" Clint said.
"Oh yeah"
Nora curled up in Clint's arms and they both drifted off into dream land.
The Next Morning...
Nora awoke to a trail of kisses going up and down her arm.
"Morning you" she smiled.
"You up for a morning workout?" he whispered in her ear.
"Workout huh"
They began passionately kissing when once again they were interrupted this time by Renee.
"Oh I'm so sorry." she awkwardly said covering her eyes.
"No no Renee it's alright. Something we can help you with?"
"Bo is downstairs. He wants to talk to you"
"Alright tell him I'll be right down"
Renee smiled at them both and left the room. When the door closed Clint resumed kissing Nora who regretfully pulled away.
"Just let me get rid of Bo and i'll be back" she seductively smiled.
"Hurry back"
"I will" she smiled grabbing her fluffy pink terry cloth robe and heading downstairs. She walked into the living room and saw Bo sitting on the couch with Matthew watching TV.
"Morning mom"
"Morning kiddo. Can you give me a minute alone with your dad?"
"Sure. I'll go grab my backpack"
"You better have a good reason for being here so early"
"Actually I do. Lindsay jumped bail"
"WHAT?!"
"Yeah I got a call from that Baldwin fellow last night"
"Last night! And You're only telling me this now?!"
"Well I tried to reach you but you wouldn't answer your damn phone"
"Don't start with me! I'm going upstairs to change then I'll go down to the station"
"I'll meet you there"
Nora quickly dashed upstairs and pulled out a suit from her closet.
"What happened?"
"Lindsay jumped bail. I've gotta get down to the station"
"Nora I'm worried all this stress isn't good for you"
"Well I'm the DA Clint. Stress is in the job description"
"But come on you're gonna kill yourself."
"Relax I'll be fine"
She buttoned up her shirt and gave him a kiss then ran downstairs where she saw David with a plate of toast. She grabbed a piece that was smothered in raspberry jam and honey.
"Hey get your own Nora!"
"Consider this payback for the toothbrush!"
Nora then grabbed her brief case and ran out the door.
Llanview PD...
Nora walked into Bo's office where she saw Michael, Talia, Antonio and John.
"Mrs. Hanen" Michael smiled.
"Michael" She smiled back.
"Have you spoken to RJ? He paid her bail and she was staying with him"
"RJ's gone to Nora"
"Damn It! Ok have you put an A.P.B out on them"
"Yep."
"Nora I need you to come with me so we can question Dorian. She may know Lindsay's whereabouts"
"Alright Bo lets go"
"I'm coming to" Michael said.
"Look Baldwin we don't need Lindsay's attorney budding his nose in"
"With all due respect Mr. Buchanan I do believe that anything we learn about Mrs. Rapperport's whereabouts concern me"
Bo rolled his eyes as the three of them left the office and headed for La Boulie.
They walked up the steps of the large house that Dorian had always kept in good condition.
"So who exactly are we here to question?" Michael asked.
"Dr Dorian Lord. Or better known as "The thorn in my side" "Nora sighed.
"Nora keep it professional" Bo said knocking on Dorian's door. She rolled her eyes at his comment then plastered a smile on her face when Dorian opened the door.
"Bo! can I help you with something?"
"Yes Dorian. Lindsay Rapperport jumped bail last night and it's believed RJ Gannon went with her. We need to know if you no where she is"
"No. I have no idea"
Nora picked up on the tone of Dorian's voice. She was obviously a bit hesitant and she obviously knew something.
"No idea huh Dorian? So your bestest friend in the whole wide world never told you where she was going never asked you to look after things while she was away?"
"No Nora. She didn't now if you'll excuse me I was in the middle of something"
Just as Dorian was about to close the door Michael cut in front of both Bo and Nora and extended his hand to Dorian.
"Dr Lord. My name is Michael Baldwin and I'm Mrs. Rapperport's attorney. If what Mrs Hanen says is true that you and Lindsay are best friends and she told you her whereabouts you really need to tell me. She'll be in loads more trouble and you don't want that for your best friend. Also if she turns herself in I may be able to work a deal with the DA"
"HA! Nora is gonna try get Lindsay the death penalty for this. She hates her and-"
"DORIAN!" Nora snapped.
"Look I know nothing and if you three don't leave right this minute I WILL have you arrested for harassment" and with that she slammed the door in their faces.
"She knows something" Bo sighed.
"Thank you captain obvious"
"I was just stating what we no Nora. No need to bite my head off!"
Nora glanced at her watch and decided that she was going to take her lunch break. She got in the car and stopped at a lingerie store before stopping at BE. Clint sat at his desk reading over a proposal that was slid across his desk earlier that day. He heard the door slam and looked up to see Nora in a trench coat standing by his door.
"Hey beautiful" he smiled getting up from his desk to kiss Nora. She pulled away from him and locked the door.
"What brings you here?"
She undid the belt on the trenchcoat and slid it off revealing a red spaghetti strap negligee. She walked over to him and kissed him slowly but passionately.
"That answers your question"
Clint picked her up and laid her down on his office couch where they made passionate love for the next hour. Afterwards Clint held her in his arms with a blanket covering them both.
"Finally without inturruptions" Clint laughed.
Nora kissed him and rested her head on his chest.
"Nora I was thinking about something this morning?"
"Oh yeah what?"
"Why don't you quit being the DA and come work here at Buchanan Enterprises."
TBC...