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Part 11

Ann gasped for air, her eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. Shit, what is that doing in there? the dark-haired woman thought as the Polaroid imprinted itself into her retinas.

She could feel her stomach turn into a knot and pressed her lips tightly together –almost as if afraid her stomach contents would otherwise find its way out- but knew by the look on the little blonde's face that there was no way out.

As Lindsey saw the pained expression on Ann's face she immediately regretted her curiosity –she could hear her mother's voice already, reprimanding her nosiness. She placed the Polaroid on the table in front of the nurse.

The young Willows reached for Ann's arm, pushed it aside and climbed onto the dark-haired woman's lap.

"It's ok," she said as she gave the woman a hug, "if you don't want to talk about it…"

Ann smile through her teary eyes, "How did you become so wise at this age?"

"Dunno," Lindsey said as she leaned back a bit. "I think it's in my genes." This earned her a soft chuckle from Ann.

The dark-haired nurse let out a shaky breath then reached for the picture. "This…" she said as a finger traced the woman's face, "This is Jessy…"

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At 8:30 Sara and Catherine were already settled into their hotel room. They decided that they'd stay there and order some food. Room-service had just brought their dinner and now Sara –carrying two plates- came walking over to the large love seat that was standing in the living room-area of their room.

"Hmmm, this looks great," Catherine said as she took the plate Sara offered her.

"Yeah," the brunette answered as she sat down next to her lover. "I'm really hungry."

"Me too," Catherine said, a smirk coming onto her face as she looked straight into Sara's Hazel eyes before continuing. "Though not only for food."

Sara blushed as she noticed Catherine's eyes wandering over her body. "Yeah…well," -she cleared her throat- "let's eat this first."

Sara –knowing what her strawberry blonde lover was playing at- felt herself becoming a little uncomfortable. Not because of Catherine, nor because of what she wants. But merely because –though her body was very willing- she didn't want to give in to her lusts while her mind was actually filled with thoughts about her mother and about the hearing.

Catherine noticed the pensive face of the brunette and regretted her comment. Bending towards her lover she placed a long lingering kiss on Sara's cheek, while her hand sneaked its way to the back of the younger woman's neck –her fingers playing with the soft short hairs they encountered.

Without words Catherine managed to calm Sara's stormy thoughts and knew the brunette realized Catherine understood her, and didn't want to push her.

In a comfortable silence they ate their dinner.

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Ann threw herself onto her couch. She was tired. Physically and emotionally she was completely worn down. Lindsey was finally asleep and now the dark-haired woman was left alone with her thoughts.

It had been a long time that she had thought about Jessy –that she had talked about Jessy.

Lindsey –though a young girl- had proven herself to be a very good listener, letting Ann tell her story, understanding her –even comforting her. The nurse was still amazed at the way the girl had handled, had reacted. So mature.

"Well, Lindsey had said, In two weeks I'll be twelve so...I'll be even maturer then." The nurse had laughed then, and had to laugh again as she remembered the proud look on the young Willows' face.

Looking over at the table her eyes fell on the photograph equipment that was still spread out on it. Standing up from the couch she walked over. Immediately her hands reached for the Polaroid of Jessy. She picked it up and let her fingers trace over the picture.

Tears started to fall silently as her mind filled with thoughts about the beautiful tall dark-haired woman.

"God, Jessy, I still miss you so much," Ann sighed.

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Though Sara had been able to get some rest during the flight, Catherine –who had been bothered by the turbulence- felt her eyelids becoming heavy and stifled a yawn.

Sara placed her plate on the small table in front of them, then reached for Catherine's and placed it on the table as well. She stood up from the love seat and held her hand out.

"Come on, let's get some sleep."

"I'm not tired yet," the strawberry blonde said right before she yawned again. "Besides, I first need to call Ann, check how everything's going."

Sara bent down and kissed her lover's cheek. "You're right." She reached for her cell and handed it to Catherine. Sitting down on the seat again, Sara pulled Catherine into her arms and watched intently at her lover's nimble fingers punching in the nurse's number.

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"Hello?"

"Ann?"

"Catherine, hi," the dark-haired woman said as she sat down at the table.

"How are things going? Did Lindsey behave herself?"

The nurse huffed ruefully. "You have got one heck of a smart girl." Ann let out a little laugh.

"How so? She didn't give you any trouble or something?"

"I'd say it is more from the category 'or something'…No trouble really," The nurse raised her hand wiping it across her face, pinching the bridge of her nose.

To Be Continued…

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