A/N: Sorry guys. Law School restarted and I sadly forgot about my fan fiction, until I saw 2 messages come in this morning. (Thank You for the reminder!)

Chapter 4

Bianca tossed and turned in the wide expanse of silk sheets that draped her queen size bed. She was struggling to get the last 15 minutes of sleep before her 6 am alarm went off. The night had been long and restless, haunted with skin tantalizing encounters with Marissa that had sadly ended with disappointment. Nightmares of JR hurting the ones she loved and anxiousness over Reese and her real reason for being here. At first she'd hoped and prayed that Reese's visit would be a passing stop on her way to some big job …. But it was quickly turning into something else. Which meant she would need to tell Marissa and have 'the talk'.

The Talk – that conversation with your current lover, where you promised that even though you have history and share children with the ex, they meant nothing to you, that there was nothing going on and that all those feelings and memories with your ex was over and done with…

Bianca sighed and detangled herself from the sheets, just as her alarm sounded. Annoyed she turned it off. It would be a conversation riddled with lies and deceit, but one she needed to have.

For a long time, Reese had been a very wonderful, fulfilling and happy part of her life. Sure they had issues, but like most they had learned to work them through and more than anything else, it was the distance that finally broke their marriage. If she was still in Paris maybe their marriage could have been saved… She had loved Reese with all her heart and now even with everything that transpired a small part of her still loved Reese. In her mind and certainly her actions Bianca had moved on, but her heart had not forgotten.

It had not forgotten the promise of a happy future, the joy in their children's eyes when they were all together. Passion filled nights with a woman who knew her inside and out, the strength and determination of a woman who wanted so much to make her happy that she'd worked hard to prove that she was worthy to marry a 'Kane'. Reese had even gone as far as building them a home. That's how concrete Reese's love had been and it was a love that Bianca had not forgotten. That was the funny thing about time and distance, it gave you room to move on and focus on other things but it didn't change the memories or the feelings.

"Come in." Bianca said acknowledging the knock on her bedroom door. Slowly Reese came in wearing running gear and trainers. She was also carrying a small tray with coffee and some form of breakfast treat.

"Good Morning" she greeted and perched on the bed. Bianca eyed her cautiously. "I wanted to make amends" she gestures to the coffee and treat with her hand. "I know, I kind of bombarded you yesterday, but I didn't want to risk calling and you saying no …" Reese said earnestly.

Bianca swallowed the small lump in her throat but said nothing. "I acted immaturely and treated you harshly by calling for lawyers and acting petty during our divorce." Reese rested the tray on the bed. "I want to make this work Bianca ….I want to see our children grow up, be a part of their lives. I want to share custody with you in the fullest sense of the word." Reese admitted. " I screwed up before, then I gave up…. And now I'm asking for a second chance …please"

"I have always wanted you in our girls lives…" the house phone on the night table rang and 'Sorry" Bianca said apologizing before answering the phone. "Hello?"

"Good Morning" came the husky drawl from the other end of the line followed by an airy laugh. It was Marissa and all her cuteness.

"Good morning to you too" Bianca greeted, a call from Marissa was always welcomed.

"Your mobile is off, so I called the …" there was a hint of uncertainly in her voice. "I hope you don't mind?"

"No no that's fine, " Bianca smiled into the phone, "I left it downstairs and I'm still in bed …".

"I'm going to go" Reese rose from the bed and gestured to the door. "We can talk about this later?"

"Yeah sure" Bianca told Reese.

"Bianca? Are you talking to me" Marissa asked confused.

"Over lunch?" Reese asked.

"I think I have an appointment" Remembering that Marissa was on the line Bianca covered the mouthpiece.

"Dinner?"

"Sure. Dinner. That should be fine." Bianca responds before Reese leaves the room.

"Bianca?" Marissa asked again. Clearly Bianca was talking to someone else. But who? Who else could be in her bedroom at this hour of the morning? Must be the girls.

"Sorry about that hun" Bianca apologized. " Now you have my full attention."

"But who were you -". Marissa was about to ask but was interrupted by Bianca.

"What are your plans for the day? I want to see you …"

Marissa grinned, Bianca saw her everyday, and today would be no different. "I'm actually going for a jog now. Care to join me?"

Bianca cringed; jogging was not something she enjoyed. "How about a rain check?"

"Smooth" Marissa laughed "How about breakfast? I have a few cases to go through but I can make time."

"That's perfect. At Krystal's?" Binks asked.

"But of course" came the redhead reply.

"Excellent, there is something important that I want to discuss". Bianca's voice held a semi serious tone that Marissa immediately picked up on.

"Should I be worried?"

"Oh no, not at all. " Bianca reassured. " Meet me for lunch and I'll explain everything"

"O … Kay" Marissa agreed. " See you in a bit then. Love you" Marissa said before ending the call.

"You too" Bianca picked up the coffee Reese had left and took a sip, allowing the warm liquid to flow through her. She really needed something stronger than coffee but this could have to do.

Ouch!" Marissa winced in pain as she stopped and sat in the grass along the jogging trail in the park. It felt like she had pulled a muscle in her leg.

"Let me help you" came the voice of a woman as she crouched next to Marissa.

"Um sure" Marissa replied nodding. The woman in front of her was tall and slender in full running gear and wearing a cap and sports glasses. By all indications she looked like a serious runner.

The woman slowly took off Marissa's sneakers and socks. Then she stretched Marissa leg out before gently massaging the aching muscle. She worked silently for a few minutes before she spoke.

"New to running?"

"Um.. Yea its my second day" Marissa replied embarrassed.

"Its okay" perfect white teeth responded "just remember to properly stretch before you start running. I saw you running earlier, you have good form." Came another smile.

Marissa's face flushed, though she didn't know why. The lady released her leg and reapplied her sock and sneaker.

"You should be good now, just take it slow" she smiled. "I'm Reese by the way" she removed her sunglasses and held out her hand to assist Marissa off the ground.

"Reese …" the words hitched on Marissa lips and warning bells went off in her head. This was Bianca's Reese. She'd seen many pictures of Reese, her pictures where in the girl's room. Photo albums the girls had shown her on their time in Paris, there use to be one of her at the Miranda center on Bianca's desk. "Uh … Thank You. Reese. For the help." Marissa said accepting the hand as she rose to her feet and dusted off her clothing.

"Its no problem, always willing to help a fellow runner" Reese smiled. "What's your name?"

Marissa froze; meeting your girlfriend ex was uncomfortable especially when you handled their divorce. " Its Marissa…" she waited to see if there was any recognition in the other woman's eyes, but Reese gave nothing away.

"Its nice to meet you Marissa, maybe I will see you around town? I'm going to be here for a while."

"Oh you just came to town?"

" Well I arrived yesterday morning, but I lived here before, now I'm back hoping to make it a permanent visit" Reese said easily. "My family is here, so I wanted to be close to them".

"Right, I can understand that… " Marissa forced a smile, but deep down she felt conflicted and she wanted to know more.

"Lets jog the rest of the way together" Reese suggested and not knowing what else to do Marissa fell into step with her.

Now she knew why Bianca wanted to see her this morning but what did it mean for them? Was Reese here to see the girls or was she trying to reconnect with Bianca as well and did Bianca tell her about them?