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Author's Note: Sequel to Through The Dark

Author's Note #2:Yes people...I'm back. I've been very busy and didn't have much time to write the past weeks, but yesterday I started writing again...Hope you'll like it :)

In The Light

By MBInc

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Lift me up

Lead me from this place

Let your love be mercy on my face

Rising up, I changed before your eyes

Out of darkness, standing in the light

In The Light – Full Blown Rose

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Part 1

Arriving at Sara's apartment the three women were glad they finally entered a place that felt like home. Carefully Catherine helped Sara onto the dark brown couch that was situated in the middle of her living room area of her apartment.

When she was sure the brunette was comfortable she walked back out the door to get all the stuff that Sara had gotten while hospitalized out of the car.

Lindsey, who stormed in, threw her backpack on the floor and immediately walked over to the big tv at one side of the living area.

"Wow Sara, nice tv! Can I watch cartoons or something?" she asked jumping up and down. "Can I…can I?"

"Lindsey Willows! Calm down, Sara needs to rest" Catherine said as she walked back in.

"It's Ok Cath" Sara said as she tried to get up from the couch. "I wanted to rest on my bed anyway. Lindsey can watch tv" As she moved just a little, a jolt of pain flashed through her body, and pain etched over her face.

The blonde noticed her distressed state and before Sara could move again Catherine was already at her side. Arms reached around her, pulling her up, giving support.

Being so close to the other woman's body Sara forgot what she actually wanted to do. The sweet smell of vanilla and strawberries combined with those arms around her waist instantly made her feel better.

It made her feel really safe…secure…at home and definitely at ease.

As they heard loud laughter coming from the direction of the tv, Catherine ended this spell-like state they were in.

"Come on then. I'll help you to bed" Catherine locked eyes with the brunette in her arms. She placed a chaste kiss on Sara's soft lips before helping her towards the bedroom.

Reaching the bedroom door Catherine opened it, and as she did she was amazed by the beauty of the room.

Although the living area and kitchen had a pretty sterile and impersonal vibe, this room clearly radiated 'Sara' in all of its features.

Brown and blue were the two colors that dominated the room. Light brown carpet covered the floor and the walls were ocean blue. Rays of sunlight peaked through the sand-yellow curtains that hid the only window the room had. In the middle of it all was a large bed made of dark mahogany and covered with light blue satin sheets.

Catherine just stood there –not moving an inch– taking it all in, and ignoring the weight of the brunette that leaned on her.

Suddenly a hoarse, dark voice snapped her out of her thoughts "Cath, I don't mind being in your arms all day, but I'd be more comfortable lying down"

"Oh, sorry babe, I was just admiring your bedroom, it's beautiful." She said as she looked into two dark brown eyes that were staring at her intently.

Proceeding further into the bedroom Catherine noticed there was so much more to be discovered in this room, but hearing the tired sigh of the brunette she knew that her curiosity had to wait.

Sara's health was way more important now, and she needed her rest to regain her strength.

Placing the brunette on the edge of the bed Catherine started to help Sara undress.

Kneeling down in front of the younger woman to pull out her shoes she looked up to see a distressed look on Sara's face.

Reaching up with her hand she cupped the brunette's face who immediately closed her eyes and leaned into the touch.

"Sara, what's wrong?"

Dark eyes fluttered open and focused on two blue pools in front of her, but she kept silent.

"Please tell me. What's bothering you?"

Sara knew Catherine wouldn't stop trying until she knew what was on her mind, and it made her smile. This was one of the things that made Sara fall for Catherine –fall hard. This caring side of the strawberry blonde and her determination to find out what was on people's minds was one of the things that had attracted her.

A full blown gap-toothed smile came onto the brunette's face. This earned her a strange look from Catherine who didn't understand the sudden mood swing of the other woman.

Placing her own hand over the soft one of Catherine that still held her cheek Sara spoke up

"It's just…I'm not used to being so dependent. I'm used to taking care of myself all alone, without anyone's help"

She noticed a flash of pain cross over Catherine's face so she quickly pulled the strawberry blonde up towards her.

"But I'm really glad you're here. It just takes some getting used to…to let some things out of my own hands, and I'm glad you're the one that's willing to help me"

Relief washed over Catherine's face, and before both of them really knew what happened their lips were involved in soft, loving kisses.

As things tended to get out of hand Sara's body started to protest, and the younger woman grunted out in pain.

"Come on, let's get you tucked in. You need the rest."

The blonde pulled back the sheets, and after Sara –who had pulled on shorts and a tank top– managed to lie down, she placed them back over the shivering body of her lover.

Bending over she placed a kiss on the forehead of Sara who seemed to be drifting to sleep already. As Catherine was about to stand up and leave she felt a hand grabbing hers, entwining their fingers.

"Thank you" Sara said, her eyes still closed and a tired expression on her face.

"You're more than welcome Sara"

But even before the blonde had uttered her answer Sara had been back asleep again. Placing one last kiss on the brunette's soft lips Catherine stood up and walked off.

Before closing the door she turned round once more letting her eyes rest on the peacefully sleeping body of the brunette.

'God, I love this woman' Catherine thought, a content sigh slipping through her lips as she closed the door.

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