Lana walked into the common area of Briercliff, sat down, then lit a cigarette. It was mid day and everyone was out and about, banging heads against the walls or touching themselves. Lana could not imagine like outside Briarcliff was now. She had been here so long that should could not remember what fresh air smelled like anymore. Lana put her head down on the table in front of her.

Sister Jude had just finished doing her rounds when she entered the common area. She spotted Lana on the other side of the room and wanted to go sit with her. Jude had strong feelings for Lana that she could not explain. When Lana first arrived here and was committed for her lesbian indiscretions, Jude had impure thoughts about her. She could not help but wonder what it would be like to be with a woman. She had been with many men before she had joined the church and became a nun. But Jude had always wanted to be with a woman. Lana seemed perfect. Jude practically owned her now and could easily get her alone. Besides, Lana had to be missing Wendy so much and craved the touch of another woman.

Jude walked over to Lana's table and stood directly behind her.

"Miss Winters, I'd like to see you in my office. Now." Jude said, touching Lana's shoulders.

"Why don't you just flog me here in front of everyone? Its not like its a big secret." Lana stood up and glared at Sister Jude. Jude's heart fell into her stomach. Lana passed her and went out the door. Jude followed her to her office.

Lana sat down in the chair in front of Jude's desk. She could feel Jude's eyes starring at her, burning a hole in the back of her head.

"Do you know why you are here, Miss Winters?" Jude asked.

"No but I am sure there is no logical reason."

"Miss Winters... Lana... I need to ask you something. What... what was it like to be..." Jude started to regret this decision. She didn't want to come off desperate or even needy for her attention. She just wanted to know..

"Speak up, Jude. When have you ever had a problem speaking to someone in a lower social class than you?"

"STOP IT LANA!" Jude yelled, banging her hands on the desk. Jude moved around the desk and snatch Lana up by her collar. Jude took in a deep breath and kissed Lana on the mouth, hard. Lana didn't pull away. Instead, she leaned in and kissed Jude harder. Jude pulled away and starred into Lana's eyes. Lana looked away, slightly embarrassed. Jude couldn't think of anything to say. She turned away and sat down behind her desk. Lana couldn't move, she was so stunned by what just happened.

"Lana... Miss Winters.. forget what just happened. Do not speak a word of this to anyone. Get out of my office... NOW!"

Lana turned around and left.