"Serena... Serena"
All sorts was running through Bernie's mind as she frantically called out to her lover not wanting to wait for security she banged her whole body against the door desperately trying to get it open after the third push finally the door swung open to reveal the roof. Running out into the cold air with fletch and jasmine hot on her tail she scream her name again.
"Serena" she screams desperately trying to locate her
"Serena" fletch echoed
"ms Campbell" jasmine tiny voice shouted
Looking round scanning every inch of the roof something in the corner catches her eye a red coat hanging over in the distance. Without thinking she goes running towards it trying her best to get there despite all the obstacles in her way.
When she reaches it her heart skips a beat its Serena's she thought she must be up here again her feet start to move her closer to where the coat was hanging as she grabs it in hope of some sort of sign that she can see where Serena something falls out the coat and onto the hard floor.
On closer inspection she turns over the small object to see it's a picture of her and serena from a couple of weeks ago there both smiling on it. Thinking back bernie remembers that night well.
Couple of weeks ago
Bernie and Serena had been seeing less of each other due to work and the grief of Ellie that Serena had carrying around with her s Bernie had decided to give her some space. That was until they had reached a breaking point they both missed the other but neither knew how to make things better.
As Bernie was leaving the hospital one night she was just getting in her car when
"Bernie don't go please wait" she turned to see the stunning Serena Campbell running after her so she stopped and got out the car and looked to the woman before her.
"please don't go home come back to mine I miss you im sorry for pushing you away I jus... just the pain it wont go away." Without being able to finish her sentence Serena broke down right in front of Bernie.
"Serena its okay I understand its fine" Bernie took Serena in her arms and just held whispering reassuring words into her ear. Once Serena had composed herself she went to speak again but was cut off.
"how about you get in and I'll drive us back to your we can have a bottle of shiraz and order in, I have missed you too Serena we will get through this together."
"that sounds delightful I really am sorry you know I never mean to hurt you in any of this." Serena said looking Bernie right in the eyes.
"I know look were both to blame anyway tonight is all about us let's try and relax." With that Bernie took Serena's hand and led her to the passenger side opening the door and waiting till she got in where she closed the door and made her way to the drivers side.
"Always the gentleman ms Wolfe" Serena remarked
"well I do like to try ms Campbell."
As the hours rolled by before they knew it they were on the couch howling away at some TV program sitting cuddled up as if nothing had changed. They weren't drunk they had one glass each as neither of them wanted to have a bad head in the morning especially with a double shift looming over them.
As the ad came on the bother sat with their hands entwined just looking at each other with such love until the laughing began again.
Serena turned to Bernie
"Thank you so much for tonight I haven't felt like this in so long and it's thanks to you."
"Serena there's no need to thank me you are the one who makes me feel so happy I havent felt like this for so long so thank you."
Without words needing to be spoke they both leant in towards the other and kissed with such passion it was like the first time they kissed all over again, when they finally broke for air they were both grinning from ear to ear just looking at the other. When flash.
Both stunned the turned around to see Jason stood there with a camera in his hand which was pointing right at them.
"Auntie Serena , Bernie look what Alan gave me" he said gestering to the camera in front of him
"Well that was very nice of him how come he gave it to you."Serena quizzed
"well he said that I should capture all the happy things in life the good moment he said then later on in life I can look back and remember all the fun and happy times ive had here look at the photo of you and Bernie you both look so happy."
With that he pressed some buttons and flipped the screen to face them he was right they did look hapy not only that they were happy.
Present time
Bernie looked at the photo in her hand and smiled that was a lovely night but when she went to put the photo in her pocket to keep it safe she saw some writing on the back."I'm sorry Bernie". I that moment her heart shattered she needed to find Serena now.
"Bernie Quick we've found her over here." Running over to fletch as she could hear the worry in his voice as he spoke.
When she got there she saw her Beautiful Serena stood on the edge of the hospital roof as she began to get closer she looked over the edge and saw a bit roof from another building connected to the hospital about 3 stories below.
"get back now get back" Serena screamed Bernie did as she was told however calculating the injuries that could happen if she fell it would only be falling from 3 stories which yes in its own right could kill or cause serious harm but it's better than being another 50 yards to the left where it's a 6 story fall.
"Fletch jasmine you go now it's not safe you being here. Me and Serena are just going to talk well be in later." She tried to convince herself as she said it.
"not Bernie im staying it not safe for anyone to be here." Fletch raised his concerns.
Knowing that she could get Serena down but only if they were alone she looked t Fletch willing him to go he finally understood and went to walk away.
"come on Jasmine lefts leave ms Wolfe and ms Campbell alone now." Before he turned to leave Bernie mouthed GET HELP and he nodded knowing she was the best person to be here right now.
Turning back to face Serena who was still stood on the edge of the roof but she was still holding on to the safety railing which meant she was still unsure about what she wanted to do."