Fandom: Guiding Light Characters: Natalia/Buzz/Lillian/Marina/Frank/Blake/Misc Others

Disclaimer: I own nothing but my imagination, and a few stray thoughts. Characters belong to CBS and P&G.

Ratings: NC-17

~Ramblings Chapter ~VII ~

By Guest00

A/N: Insomnia, Disgruntled Co-Workers, Failed Leadership, and Incessant channel surfing inspired ramble in a very Alternate Universe.

A/N:Frank Married Natalia. Unhappiness abounds.

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Lillian caught Marina's arm "Buzz is taking the night shift at Company, what do you think of a Cooper's girls night in?"

"I think we could use a girls night. Do you think Beth might want to join us. I know she is a Spaulding again, but she is your daughter. She might need it. Phillip illness, operation, and the death of Allan must have affected her. She might enjoy pop-corn, gal-pal movies, or just a break from the day-in day out of being a lawyer." Marina surmised.

"I'll call her, no guarantees she can join us. I'd love a chick flick fest, rom-coms or are you in the mood for a good cry?" Lillian tossed out.

"I'm easy. I'm tired of purple dinosaurs, car chases and animated trolls. I've got 'Shakespeare in Love', 'Splash', and 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back' they are my go movies."

"My go to list is a little longer, 'The Quiet Man', 'McLintock', 'Big Jake', 'Casablanca.','The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.', 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin', ' A Walk in the Clouds.', 'Must Love Dogs', and 'Under the Tuscan Sun.'

Natalia listened to the conversation between Lillian and Marina. A sharp pang of envy invaded her thoughts. An inordinate desire, like a diabetic child with her nose pressed against the candy store window. She wanted to be included, to be thought of as a Cooper girl, but she knew that it was not de rigueur. If she and Frank divorced, she would not be a Cooper any longer. Seeing Springfield in her rear view mirror was becoming more appealing.
"Natalia, Buzz and Frank are working the late shift at Company. Would you care to join us?" Lillian queried.

"I'll drop off the food to the farmhouse, pack and meet you at Olivia's suite in the Beacon. It has a kitchenette." Natalia answered.

I don't know about Marina, but I could come over and help. Just a minute while I call Beth about tonight." Lillian said.

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Blake wiped down the counter top at Company Cafe, her red hair swishing around her head, an orange and gold halo in the bright lights of the cafe. She looked at her watch as Frank walked in.

"Blake pour me a beer." Frank ordered.

"Please." Blake counter.

"What, oh yeah please pour me a beer." Frank conceded.

"Your father is in the back, he said you were going to work the counter until ten tonight. Do you want to double check my count of the till now, or should I ask your father to come round front?" Blake apprised.

"Let's get it over with. I take it you want to head home to the kids, and Doris." breathe out forcefully.

"Yes I am." Blake's elated smile indicated her anticipation.

Frank walk around the counter. "Who would have thought you and Doris could find domestic bliss."

"Olivia, Natalia, Buzz, Josh, Shayne, and Billy all did." Blake responded ruefully. "We get each other. It is peaceful, or as you put it blissful." She replied.