This is an attempt at an ongoing saga. I am new to this, so be gentle. I am, however, open to criticism.

I am writing this with an Alternate Chain of Events approach. Many situations are similar to events on air, but in my opinion, I think things should have gone differently. This is just my take on it all.

These characters and some s/l are not mine. They belong to AMC/PP etc.

This is it. Bianca thought, as she sat in Marissa Tasker's office. My marriage is over. I tried to see past Reese's mistake. I tried…God knows I did. We moved back to Paris, and oh…it was so amazing at first. The girls were thrilled! Bianca thought with a smile. We were really starting to fall in love again, and then it just stopped. I still don't understand? Maybe my forgiveness wasn't what Reese needed? Maybe she couldn't forgive herself? With a pained expression, Bianca leaned forward to sign the decree and set the pen down.

Marissa noticed this and touched Bianca's hand. "Are you okay?", she asked, "I have been in your shoes and I know this isn't easy. I am grateful that both of you agreed to all the terms, and that this didn't get ugly, but I know that by no means is this a cause for celebration." "No, No it is not." Bianca's voice cracked a little, and she bowed her head for a second in a fake cough to regain her composure. "No this has been anything but easy since we first separated. But we did what we felt was necessary. Our marriage was over and we both knew it. We have to protect our girls."

"Well, the next few months will be difficult", Marissa started in, "I mean, as you and the girls…and Reese adjust to your joint custody arrangement." "Yes," Bianca replied, "I imagine it will be, but we will make it work. We have no other choice." She stood, quickly followed by Marissa, and extended her hand "Thank you for all your efforts, Marissa. Caleb was correct in recommending you! You were very diligent and very understanding of the sensitivity of it all. I appreciate your help"

Marissa took Bianca's hand and shook it saying " It was my pleasure getting to know you and your girls a little better…I just wish it could have been under more pleasant circumstances."

Bianca's face turned from solemn to somewhat jovial, showing that she could still appreciate a little humor. She released Marissa's hand and said, "Yes, well maybe we can get together sometime for a "Girl's Night Out" with Kendall?" "I would love that," Marissa said, "You know my number."

And the two women departed company.