Warning- this story contains some slash. It could contain more depending on whether or not I want to go ahead with the storyline. If you don't like slash, I recommend you stop reading now.

This story starts after the day Lindsay and Nora were arguing in Rodi's about Nora convincing Paige to stay in Llanview. The show aired on a Friday and the cliffhanger was the last scene with Nora and Lindsay. At the time, I didn't want to want to wait until Monday to see what happened, so I made my own up. I'm still writing on this story so whether or not I post more chapters, depends on whether or not people read it and actually enjoy it.

Have fun!

"But if my convincing Paige to stay in Llanview screwed up your plans, well, that's only an added bonus."

"You don't know what the hell you're talking about."

Just then, John walks passed the pair. "Hello ladies."

They both continue to stare at one another, and without skipping a beat, simultaneously say, "Hello John."

"What is it that you think my plans are, Nora?" Lindsay asked, pulling out the chair from underneath the table.

"I think we both know what you're doing." Nora answered, sitting down across from her enemy. She picked up her margarita and sipped it, before adding "And I'm sure Bo sees right through it too."

"There's nothing for Bo to see through. We're just friends."

"Right. And I'm sure you're just dying to be more."

Lindsay scoffed. "Once again, you have no idea what you're talking about. Bo was upset about Paige leaving Llanview, and I was only offering some friendly advice."

"Oh... and I'm sure that's not the only friendly service you were offering." Nora glanced at her watch. She really hated this woman. For some reason, Lindsay always felt the need to blame her for all the wrongs in her life. It was getting old. Hell, it got old five years ago.

"I don't even know why I bother with you. I was just curious as to why you convinced Paige to stay when it's obvious you're the one with the hots for Bo."

Yep. It's getting old, Nora thought. She stood up. "And on that note, I have to be getting home. As always, it was nice seeing you, Lindsay."

Lindsay watched as Nora walked away. How was it that this woman always made her feel so insecure, so vulnerable? Almost her whole life she had been trying to live up to Nora and it was obvious that Nora was the one with the problem. Why everyone loved her, she'd never know.

Lindsay smiled as she walked into the coffee shop. She ordered her usual mocha then sat down in one of the corner booths. She picked up a copy of the latest issue of Adriana's magazine and was flipping through it when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She slowly glanced up.
"Bo?"

"Hi." He smiled. "I came in for a cup of coffee and I saw you sitting here and decided to say hi."

"Well, hi!" Lindsay laughed. "Have time for a chat?"

Bo glanced at his watch and grinned. "Sure." He slid into the seat across from her. "How have you been?"

"I'm doing well. What about yourself? Everything working out okay with Paige?"

Bo's grin widened. "Oh yeah. She's decided to stay in Llanview after all."

"I heard. I also heard that Nora's the one who convinced her?" Lindsay asked.

He nodded. "Yeah. Yeah, she did. I guess Paige just needed to remember how much Matthew and I need her around."

"And of course, Nora's the gal to do that." She gave a small frown.

Bo shifted in his seat. "Listen, Lindsay, I know you and Nora aren't exactly friends..."

"You're exactly right we're not..." She interrupted.

"Right." He sighed. "But she's Matthew's mother and I do respect and care about her."

"Of course you do." Lindsay nodded. "Well, anyhow, I'm glad that Paige is staying. I remember how upset you were that night at Rodi's."

"About that..." He leaned over and placed his hand on top of Lindsay's. "Thank you."

She glanced down at their hands before asking, "For what?"

"For being my friend. I know we've been through a lot, but having you as a friend is nice."

"Yes. Yes, it is." Lindsay smiled.

Nora walked into the coffee shop, sliding her cell phone back into her purse. All she wanted to do was get a large cup of coffee, relax a little and then head back to work. As she made her way over to the counter, she couldn't help to notice Lindsay and Bo, in the corner booth. Exactly what I need, She thought. Is that? No.. It couldn't be.. Were they holding hands?

She decided to not confront them about it, because frankly, she didn't feel like getting into it with Bo. They were actually on a friendly level, so she decided to wait until he left and confront her favorite person in the whole world, Lindsay.

When Nora saw Bo leave the shop, she casually strolled over to the corner booth. "I see that you're still trying to be Bo's best friend."

Lindsay glanced up. "What do you want?"

"So, do you normally hold hands with a taken man or is that something new on your list?"

"I told you, Nora. Bo and I are just friends."

Nora scoffed as she slid into the seat that Bo had just left. "You know, I don't even know why Bo would want to be your friend."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me. After all, you are the one who changed his paternity test results. If it weren't for you, Bo, Matthew and I would still be a family."

"No, Nora. I may have changed the results, but you're the one who screwed up the family part. You messed that up the day you slept with Sam."

Nora rolled her eyes. "You know, I'm not proud of that. I actually don't even know what the hell I was thinking when I did that, but I never would have if Bo's test results had came back saying he could father a child, which he can, and he did."

"It was only a matter of time before you slept with Sam. We all knew that."

"You think you're so smart, don't you?" Nora asked.

"Well, I did marry a man who was obsessed with you. I had to live 20 years knowing that my husband thought about you every time we made love. Then when I got with Bo, I had to deal with you being around. You stole Troy from me, and Daniel, well; I'll let that one go, because we see how well that worked out for you."

"Go to hell." Nora spat before standing up. "And just for your information, I didn't steal Troy from you. He never wanted you to begin with."

"You're such a bitch." Lindsay stood up, firmly grasping her cup of coffee.

Nora glanced down at her hands. "I swear, if I get one drop of coffee on me, I'm pressing charges."

"I don't have time for this." Lindsay replied. She threw a bill on the table, grabbed her purse and left.

Nora stood there. No. No, she wasn't going to walk away this time. She thought. We're going to have this out. She quickly ran after Lindsay. She pulled her coat tighter around her face, because the wind was blowing harder and the rain was falling faster.

"Lindsay, I wasn't finished yet!" She yelled.

Lindsay stopped, secretly cursing herself for walking to the shop in the first place, and turned around. "What?"

"Why is it that you hate me?"

"What?"

"You heard me." Nora repeated once more. "Why do you hate me? You may have had to live with Sam's love for me, but why didn't you hate Sam for that? I didn't make him love me."

"What?"

"And as for Bo, you didn't have to change his test results to get back at me. You didn't have to ruin my marriage. You really didn't."

Lindsay sighed. "I was jealous."

"What?" Nora asked, trying to keep the rain out of her eyes.

"I was jealous of you. All Sam ever talked about was how beautiful you were, and how amazing he thought you were. When I followed him here from Chicago and I first saw you, I realized he was right. There's no way I was ever going to live up to you."

"There's nothing to be jealous of, Lindsay. Trust me; I've made many mistakes, just like you have."

"You just don't understand, Nora."

"Then make me understand."

Lindsay turned to walk away and Nora grabbed her arm, pulling her back. "Please. Make me understand."

Lindsay stood, in the rain, staring at the woman who she had hated for half her life. She stood within inches of her face and realized she couldn't think of a reason why she hated her. She couldn't even think of a reason why she didn't like her. All she could think about was her eyes. Her deep, dark brown eyes. "I don't know, Nora. I wish I knew why I did the things I did. I wish I knew why I felt so jealous and insecure around you."

Nora removed her hand from Lindsay's arm. "I wish I knew too." She continued staring at Lindsay's eyes. She felt so drawn to her. She felt the need to make Lindsay see how she was just like her, wanting to be loved. She felt the need to make her see that she wasn't a threat.

"Nora?"

"Yes?"

"I really need to go."

Nora shifted in her place, now feeling embarrassed and confused about the feelings she had just felt. "Okay."

They both turned and walked in opposite directions, trying to make some sense out of what had just happened.