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Frankie- Don't throw any rotten tomatoes at me, but I like Zarf. lol. I really find him interesting as a character. He and Bianca have some good chemistry...of course it's nothing compared to JR and Bianca...even though they've only shared one scene together since Eden's return :(. I agree, AMC isn't really that together right now. All I enjoy is Bianca, JR, Ryan/Annie and Zendall. I'm hoping the show will take a turn for the better. Thanks for the review like always!

Chapter 21

Kendall watched Bianca maneuver around her bedroom, sighing for what seemed to be the hundredth time when Bianca placed another dress in her stuffed suitcase. Kendall was sitting on her sister's bed playing audience to her activity, packing to move into the Chandler mansion. "I can't believe you're doing this."

Bianca's sad eyes looked up to glance at her sister, "You hate it. I know that, Kendall, but it's only for a couple of weeks."

"It's a couple of weeks with the man who tried to murder his own wife but instead the ambush almost killed me and my son," she started loudly, "But hey, if you don't care that's okay."

Bianca winced at her sister's sarcastic tone. She briskly clasped her suitcase shut and lowered it to the ground. She strode over to Kendall and sat next to her, the bed slightly sinking under her weight. Bianca locked eyes with her sister carefully, "I do care. What JR did was terrible and I hate the fact that he did it. You're my sister and I love you and my nephew but that doesn't mean I can hate JR."

"I can see it in your eyes." Kendall said softly.

Bianca didn't have to ask what she saw, knowing exactly what it was. It seemed that she couldn't hide what she felt from anyone especially Kendall. "I hope that JR appreciates what you're doing for him."

"He doesn't know," Bianca began, "Adam wants it to be a surprise."

Kendall let out a sound of disgust while getting off of the bed. "Well isn't that heartwarming."

"JR will change for the better." Bianca stated without a fault, truly believing in it.

"I guess if anyone can accomplish that, it'd be you." Kendall noted grabbing an empty suitcase out of Bianca's closet, "Here. Something tells me one suitcase isn't going to do."

Bianca took the suitcase and thanked her sister, "Why aren't you tying me down to a chair?"

Kendall shrugged, "If you really want to do something and you've set your mind to that, then I know I can't change it. It's one of the attributes I love about you and also can't stand…sometimes."

Bianca gave a small smile in appreciation and opened the suitcase. She then moved to her dresser to gather some more clothing. When she pulled out a black item, Kendall halted her by grasping her hand. Bianca turned towards her in confusion, "What?"

"What?" Kendall repeated, "You absolutely cannot take this with you."

"And why not?" Bianca asked, unfolding the material to its full size. The black nightgown hung from her hands.

"Because it has lace, thin straps and its semi see through, which suggests things that you shouldn't be suggesting, Binks. Sexual innuendos, special favors and private nursing…"

Bianca listened awkwardly as her sister trailed off. She folded the nightgown back the way it had originally been and placed it in the new suitcase. "I'm not sleeping in JR's room. He's not going to see me in this nor offer an innuendos as you so bluntly put it."

"Well be sure to have a large, fuzzy robe to wear over it."

"I'll do that, mom." Bianca said.

Kendall shook her head and declared, "Mom would be the one tying you down to a chair. Does she know about this? Maybe she and I can double team you."

Bianca shrugged dropping a pair of jeans into her suitcase, "I haven't gotten a chance to tell her yet."

"You may not know this but they developed an invention a few years back…it's called a phone. Crazy right?" Kendall joked.

"Mom's got enough on her plate right now, Kendall. Her situation with Uncle Jack, Jeff and Josh, I can't add my problems to her shoulders." Bianca reasoned.

"But of course mine are bare and willing," Kendall countered while nosing around her sister's dresser, "Where are they?"

Bianca raised a brow at her, "What are you doing?"

Kendall wheeled around, "Looking for your car keys. You and Miranda are not going to the rabid wolves' house alone."

"Oh, God," JR breathed as he attempted to move his injured leg an inch over for comfort. Just one inch was killing him. He longed for the day he'd be able to walk again.

The sound of pain ignited Jamie, as he rushed to his brother's side. "You alright, JR?"

"I'm fine," JR said under his breath.

Jamie didn't buy it for a second, "Don't lie to me."

"Then next time don't ask," JR advised. All he wanted to do was get out of the hospital and be able to hold his son.

"You'll be home with Little A soon." Jamie promised, sensing what was going through JR's mind, "All we need are the discharge papers."

JR muttered, "I don't see what's taking so long."

Jamie sighed and went back to the couch he had been lying on. He sat down and gazed at his brother carefully, "I bet if I was Bianca, I wouldn't be getting this treatment."

JR grew silent and pretending to read the magazine he was holding. While flipping through he decided to catch the hint Jamie was throwing, "Why bring her up?"

Jamie shrugged with a grin on his face. He knew JR wouldn't let it pass. "Why not? She seems to put you in a better mood than I do. What's going on between you and her?"

JR halted his actions for a second then declared, "Nothing…now."

"So there was something?" Jamie inquired with interest. He hadn't been aware of this two years ago but two years ago he and JR couldn't even stand to be in the same room with each other.

"It was a long time ago, Jamie." JR told him sadly.

Jamie nodded, "But you still have feelings for her. Don't you?"

JR dropped the reading material by his side and turned his head to face his brother. "I'm not talking about Bianca with you."

Jamie threw his hands in the air as though he was offended, "Who better, JR? You can't talk about her with Babe and I have a feeling that you haven't gotten all of this off of your chest."

JR closed his eyes in pain. He didn't know if it was from the thought of Bianca or his hurting leg. "What do you want me to say, James? That I'm madly in love with Bianca Montgomery and I'm not sure if I'll ever get over her."

"If that's how you feel," Jamie started to replied, "One problem though, I thought Bianca was gay."

JR opened his eyes, "It's not that simple. We couldn't fight what we were feeling."

Jamie reclined back on the couch and continued, "How'd it happen?"

"She helped me when no one else did—when no one else understood she did. I think—at least I hope I did the same for her." That was JR's answer. There weren't any minor or major details, just the simple fact that two people had been there for one another.

"You fell in love with her." Jamie stated.

"It's no secret." JR told him.

In response he got a laugh, "Then why are you so grid tight about it?"

JR wished he could climb out of the bed to smother his brother with his pillow but settled for his voice, "Shut up, Martin."

Jamie collected himself, "Sorry. So why aren't you two together now? I mean, if you had all of that and more why did she move to France and leave you to settle for Babe?"

JR looked at his brother, "I don't know." He answered honestly. "I loved her. I still love her. But even though she's back, I feel as far away from her as the day she left."

Bianca found herself at the Chandler Mansion door once again for the second time in less than twenty-four hours. She didn't know whether to knock on the door or ring the bell. Knocking would bring less attention. She felt a tug on her blouse and looked down to her daughter at her hip, "Where are we, Mommy?" Miranda asked with confusion stirred in her voice.

"A friend's house," Bianca answered quickly.

Miranda seemed satisfied with the answer and waited patiently for her mother to make a move. When she didn't, Kendall moved closer to the door and rang the bell.

"Kendall!" Bianca hissed softly. Miranda laughed.

Kendall shrugged her shoulders in innocence, "I got tired of waiting, plus this suitcase is heavy."

Winifred swung open the door with a plastered smile on her face, "Ms. Montgomery, Ms. Hart, how wonderful it is to see you two."

Bianca smiled at the housekeeper, "Like wise, Winifred. How are you?"

"As great as one can be living in this place." Winifred joked.

"You see, Bianca that is a warning." Kendall informed.

"Oh, heavens no," Winifred started to Bianca, "It was great news to hear from Mr. Chandler, that you and Miranda would be staying here. I already have your room prepared with the best of everything."

"Thank you, Winifred." Bianca chimed. The Chandler's maid has such a good presence about her, it was impossible not to have the same returning feeling.

"Winifred, who's at the door?"

Bianca could tell that voice from anywhere. He was home already? "JR's here?" asked Bianca. She didn't get an answer as she felt a hand at her back pushing her forwards.

"Showtime," Kendall whispered and Bianca started to move towards the living room.

The room grew silent at her arrival. No one knew who should speak first. Krystal, Adam and Jamie sat on the couch, Tad stood by the Christmas tree, and Dixie was near the fireplace with Little A in her arms. Her eyes soon found JR. He was in the center of the room, resting on a huge bed suited for his injuries.

Tad felt the tension in the room and went over to the new trio. He greeted Kendall and made Miranda laugh removing her from Bianca's arms. "Why don't you say hello to JR, Bianca?" he inquired for only her to hear.

She nodded and left her suitcase near the couch. The walk seemed to take forever although he was only a few yards away.

JR could only stare at her forwarding figure. What was she doing here? He asked himself. It was great to see her but he didn't expect that she would be part of his homecoming party.

Bianca held out her arms awkwardly and bent to hug him, he was so warms. She put her cheek against his and whispered, "It's been too long."

The sweet moment was interrupted when everyone heard a voice ring through the room, "What's going on?"

Bianca pulled away from JR reluctantly to see Babe Carey Chandler waiting for the answer to her question. She glanced back at JR and then turned to Babe, once again not knowing what to do.