Sofia got both cats on her arms and cuddled them. Eric sat on her shoulder and seemed not to be interested in the cats. He enjoyed the warmth of his owner and of the heater while the cats enjoyed the attention and the couch. Her little zoo. She loved her tigers and her dragon. They brought so much joy in her life and gave her so much love.

"Are you ready for the circus? The dragon and tigers show?" Sara entered the room and sat next to Sofia. She took Louise on her lap and petted her. "Hey you little tiger, how are you?"

"Mad because you brought vegetarian food home and not something with a huge bone she can nibble on."

"Oh I'll get you and your friend some nice treats later. Maybe we find some ham in the fridge."

"What will I get? I'm a meat lover too."

"You can have a slice of ham too."

"Thanks."

"And a kidney."

Sofia looked puzzled. "What?"

"A kidney." Sara looked Sofia in the eyes. "I take your offer. But! I haven't talked to Greg about it so if he doesn't like it, it's his fault and not mine. I want you to have the kidney anyway. It's not right to punish me in case he doesn't like your idea."

"It's not a punishment for you if I don't take your kidney."

"Yes it is. I've got plans with you and for these plans you need to be fit and able to stay away from hospital for a few days. How are we supposed to spend holidays together when you need dialyses every two or three days? But I don't think Greg will give s any trouble."

"Neither do I. A baby with you will make him the happiest man on this planet." Sofia hugged Sara. "I'm glad you take my offer. Not because of my physical condition. Or maybe a little bit because of that too."

"I hope you'll be fine soon. Detective Dazzling has to be back on the streets and kick some asses."

"Detective Dazzling? You spend too much with Felix. By the way, he doesn't have a driver's license, you both did something illegal."

"He doesn't? Oh well, consider his drive today as his first practice. I taught him how to drive."

"He picked you up, he was alone in the car for a while."

"Cut him some slacks, you're off duty."

"Are you defending a criminal action?"

"Yes. It's Felix, he drives very good, I'm sure this wasn't his first time in a car. Plus he looks for vegetarian restaurant, I like him."

"He's great, isn't he?"

"Absolutely. You should make him yours before somebody else takes the chance."

Sofia laughed. "Nice try. Why don't I start with getting well again? When I'm back to my old me we can talk about anything else. And my first priority after the donation and the first weeks of work is a trip with you. A few days without worries, only living into the day, no pain and a lot of…fun."

"Fun?" Sara smirked.

"Yeah, you know…riding a roller coaster, watching a movie, drinking cocktails and a sexy guy who will satisfy us. For you Greg and for me somebody else."

"Felix."

"Why do you want Felix for me?"

"Because he's good for you."

"He's also good for me as a friend."

"No doubt about that. Why don't we wait what will happen?"

"Deal. First a new kidney then a new lover."

"And a baby."

"If you make my baby smug…"

"Me? Never." Sofia grinned.

"I warn you."

"I like you."

"You love me."

"You think?"

"I know." Sara kissed Sofia's cheek. "And I love you too."

February

"I have to say I didn't miss seeing you in a hospital room." Felix and Greg entered the room the first time after the transplantation. Again Sara and Sofia had the same room. Both were in bed and hardly awake.

"Why can't you for a change have a little holiday trip with me instead of going with Sofia to the hospital all the time?" Greg kissed Sara.

"Next time."

"How are you? Any pain?"

"No, I'm pumped up with pain killers. A kiss might make it better."

He smiled and kissed her, held her hand. It has been important for Sara to do this, he understood and he also wanted Sofia to be better but he didn't like the fact that Sara put her own life at risk.

"Can I do something for you?" Felix asked Sofia.

"Take away the pain and while you do that please also make the new scar disappear. After you make the one in my face disappear."

"It makes you look dangerous and tough." Felix stroke softly over the scar that was an inch away from her left ear. The attacker had cut her there with something sharp, probably some kind of glass.

"Scars make men looking tough and dangerous, women are only ugly with them."

"There's nothing that can make you look ugly. This little smile and these eyes are enough to make you look beautiful. The most beautiful woman in the world."

"Stop it, Felix." Sofia smiled. "I'm too drugged to deal with you and your charm."

"I like you helpless."

"Greg, kick him out! You're the man in the room."

"Sorry, I'm too busy savoring the time with my girlfriend who is on her way to dreamland again."

"Can you stay with me until I'm asleep? I want to fall asleep with you."

"Sure." He kissed her hair. "I stay as long as I'm allowed. And when you wake up I'll be with you again. Bring you a gift, a plant and a donut; heart shaped."

"Sounds good. Love you."

"I love you too."

"Sorry Greg my eyes are falling down."

"That's fine. Have some rest."

"Thanks." Sara closed her eyes. She was tired, in pain and exhausted. The transplantation was harder on her than she had expected.

"Do you want to sleep as well?" Felix tugged Sofia in.

"I'm almost asleep." Sofia answered

"Sleep, you were brave, both of you. I take care of your two fluffy girls and the warm boy. Eric gets a lovely poster to feel like he's in the desert."

"He'll like that. Take care of yourself out in the streets."

"Always."

"Come on Felix, time to leave. We give the girls some rest and come back later. And I think there are some things that still needs to be done before they come back."

"Yeah, see you around chicks."

When Sara opened her eyes it was dark in the room. There was no light coming in through the window and the hall of the hospital sounded quiet. She didn't dare to switch on the light to look for something to drink. The last time she was awake there was a little bottle of water on her nightstand. Carefully she moved her hand in that direction. When the tips of her fingers touched something plastic she tried to grab it but it fell and made a rather loud boom.

"Shit."

"Language please."

"Sorry, I didn't want to wake you up."

"You didn't. I was thinking very hard where my water is so I don't wake you up looking for it."

"Shall we turn on the light, get our water and switch it off again? Before I destroy our room any more."

"Rambo." Sofia switched on the light. "How do you feel?"

"Like they gave me too many pills."

"For the pain."

"And sleep. What about you?"

"Pain, fatigue, thirst. Guilt."

"Guilt?"

"I've something that's very important for and to you."

"Sofia, I thought we talked that through. There's no need to feel guilty, I offered you the kidney because I wanted it that way."

"Nevertheless you gave something very important to me and didn't want anything in return."

"That's what friends are for." Sara got out of bed and picked up her bottle. "You look like shit."

"Ditto."

"We should stop being in hospital all the time, it isn't good for us."

"The next time we're here it's because you'll have a baby in your arms later. A little Sara."

Sara smiled a bit. "That will take a while. And the baby will have two mothers."

"It will have your DNA."

"And will be in you for nine months. You'll be its mother too. Prepare to be a godmother and the favorite babysitter."

"Sounds like I like it. Can I choose a name?"

"Maybe Greg and I will consider your idea. When it's time for that. First we get out of hospital, then back to work and after that we can talk about the pregnancy. Last but not least it's time to find a name for the baby."

"Spoilsport. Sophie."

"A mini you? Forget it."

"What a shame. Thanks." Sofia was released when Sara switched of the light. Somehow it had been too bright for her eyes.

"Does your scar itch as well?"

"Yes."

"I think I'll christen it Sophie."

"Funny girl. I'll call it number half a dozen."

"You've a half a dozen scars?"

"Yes. Scary, isn't it? I should only wear astronaut suit."

"BS. Didn't Felix tell you that you're very beautiful? I'm sure I remember him saying something like that."

"He tries to get into my pants. As soon as he has them and the rest of clothes taken off he won't be interested anymore."

"BS again. I saw you naked – well almost naked. What happened to your ego?"

"Bruised. Happens all the time when I get a new scar. Especially when it gets harder to hide them. At least this new one is there for a good reason, it saved my life."

"You christen it Sara?"

"Maybe Geek."

"Nice name. So Geek is from yesterday, the one in the face is from the attack, what about the rest? If you want to talk about it."

"Not now. I want and need some sleep."

"Okay."

"We talk tomorrow?"

"Sure."

"Thanks. Sleep tight."

"You too. And the next time you're awake and thirsty switch on the light and get the water. Or I'll wake you up by throwing my water through the room."

"Wake me up with a kiss, that's nicer."

"I'll think about it." Sara smiled. She felt like getting over to the other bed and hug her friend but that wasn't the best idea with all the infusions they had. Again.