Harry was not looking forward to being in the rec area. The guys that beat him up before were still focused on him. He didn't think that they would attack him here but he wasn't taking any chances. Harry leaned against the wall so no one could sneak up behind him. One of the inmates, Jimmy that has shown any interest in befriending Harry walked over and leaned against the wall next to him. "I overheard John talking to his buddies. They are planning something for you. I would watch your back. ." Jimmy warned. "What the fuck is their issue with me?" Harry spat. "Dunno but they've got it in for you." Jimmy shook his head. "So what do I do? I can't take on all three of them." Harry said starting to worry. "Don't know what to tell you but I'm staying out of it." Jimmy walks away. Harry kept to himself the rest of the day and dinner was uneventful. He decided to take his shower after dinner when everyone was in their cells. No one was in the showers when he got there. He turned the water on and lifted his face into the stream of hot water. Grabbed his shampoo and washed his hair. After rinsing the shampoo out he grabbed the bar of soap. He is washing his body when he heard footsteps close behind him. He turned around and the three men who have been giving him shit are standing there, John has a shit eating grin on his face. He walks closer and Harry looks around for a way out. He knew this was going to be bad. Harry balled up his fists and steadied his feet as best as could given that he was standing in water. John rushed him punching Harry against his cheek. Harry stumbled but managed to stay upright. The other two men started approaching him. John punched Harry in the stomach and he doubled over and slid to the floor. John turned the shower off and grabbed Harry by his hair, dragging him to the middle of the bathroom. Before Harry could scream, one of the other two men kicked him in the face. Harry's hands immediately moved up to protect his face and John kicked him in the stomach again. The other two men took turns kicking him in the back, his face and his sides. This went on for what felt like an eternity for Harry. Eventually Harry passed out. The last thing he remembers is being carried out on a gurney and into an ambulance. He passed out again.
On Saturday, Allie had arrived at her mother's house with a bouquet of tiger lilies. Ellen embraced Allie and pulled her into the house. "It's so good to see you sweetheart." Ellen beamed. "It's good to see you too mom. How are you feeling?" Allie asks. Ellen had been tired a lot lately and Allie was concerned. "Oh, I must have a bug. It'll pass." Ellen says "You've been like this for 3 weeks mom. Have you been to the doctor?" Allie is not understanding why her mother is being so casual about it. "I took some blood tests on Friday. The doctor doesn't seem too concerned," Ellen says looking uncomfortable with the topic of conversation. Allie knows something is wrong but she doesn't press the issue. "Please let me know what the results are." Allie says more like a directive than a suggestion. Ellen wipes a blonde lock from Allie's face and smiles at her daughter. "You worry too much about me Allie." Ellen walks to the kitchen and pulls out of the refrigerator a platter of cut cheese, prosciutto and other meats. She grabs a box of crackers from the cupboard. Brings it all into the living room, setting them on the coffee table. "Allie, be a dear and grab the wine in the fridge and some glasses." Allie does as she's asked. "What do you want to play? Gin? Cribbage?" Ellen asks. "Gin for points." Allie smirks. "Don't get cocky Allie, it isn't attractive." Ellen laughs. "Oh come on, it's part of my charm." Allie laughs. Allie shuffles and deals the cards. "Speaking of your charm…what's the latest on your client? The one you are interested in." Ellen asks wondering if it's a topic that's free to discuss. Allie is quiet for a moment. "I told her how I feel. She feels the same way but she is scared. I explained that if she is interested in pursuing anything further than expressing her feelings then we would have to wait until the divorce was final." Allie cleared her throat. "Then I fucked that up. I kissed her. Not once either." Allie looked down with embarrassment. "This woman must be really special for you to have crossed that line, let alone told her you how you feel about her. Please don't beat yourself up Allie. You are only human. We can't help who we fall in love with." Ellen smiles at her daughter warmly. "Gin!" Ellen exclaims. Allie laughs, spreading her cards on the table for her mother to count the points. Allie grabs a cracker, cheese and prosciutto and stuffs it in her mouth causing Ellen to laugh. "How is Maxine doing?" Ellen asks. "She's good. I think she's lonely though. The last date she went on wasn't good." Allie said remembering the disaster it caused. "Does she know that you and your client kissed?" Ellen asks. 'Yeah, she's not too happy with me." Allie frowns. "She only has your best interests at heart Allie." Ellen puts her hand on Allie's. "It will work out. You deserve to be happy," says Ellen. The women played until Ellen won reaching 500 points. "I am going to get going mom. This was fun. I really have missed you." Allie says warmly. "I've missed you too kiddo." Ellen hugs Allie. They walk to the door. "Mom…please tell me what the doctor says.'" Allie makes her mother look her in the eyes. "I promise," says Ellen.
Bea finished her shift and heads home. It was a particularly profitable day. She thinks about calling Allie to see if she would let Bea take her out for a nice dinner. Probably not a good idea she tells herself. Debbie has been spending all of her time with her new friends so she has nothing to distract her from her constant thoughts of Allie. She thinks about taking a drive or going to the beach but that won't solve the problem of getting lost in her thoughts. Bea decides to order a pizza and open a bottle of wine. There must be a good movie to watch. Bea takes a shower and put on her pajamas and gets settled in for the night. The phone rings. Bea's heart starts racing, hoping it's Allie. "Hello?" says Bea. "Well hello there." Allie says in a very sexy way. "Bea feels a bolt of electricity go straight from heart to in between her legs. "Hi." Bea says giggling. "What are you doing?" Allie asks. "I just ordered a pizza and I am drinking wine. I am looking for a movie to watch." Bea says. "Not another dirty one?" Allie laughs. "I don't know…maybe." Bea says still giggling. "Did you just flirt with me Ms. Smith?" Allie asks surprised. "What are you doing tonight?" Bea asks hoping that she can convince Allie to come by for a little while. "I know what I want to do….but I have no plans." Allie pouts. "What if you came over and I sit on the very end of one side of the couch and you sit on the very end of the other. We could share a pizza, wine and a Disney movie?" Bea laughs. Allie is quiet. Bea knows she is thinking about it. Fuck Bea, she scolds herself. Bea knows she is being selfish and starts to retract her offer when Allie says ok. "But only if I get to pick the movie." Allie sighs in defeat. "Deal," says Bea. In ten minutes, there is a knock at the door. Bea lets Allie in. Allie looks beautiful in her Capri pants and tank top. Bea couldn't help but stare. Allie wasn't faring much better. Allie leans in and kisses Bea's cheek. Bea blushes. Bea extends her hand to the couch indicating that Allie should sit down. "Wine?" Bea asks. "Yes, please." Allie smiles. Just as Bea walks into the kitchen, the doorbell rings. "I'll get it." Allie says while walking to the door. Allie tips the delivery person and brings the pizza into the kitchen. Bea had already poured the wine and grabbed two plates from the cupboard. As soon as she placed the plates on the counter she was overwhelmed by a need to kiss Allie. She turned around and pushed Allie against the counter, taking Allie off guard. Her eyes are wide open and Bea can see the desire in them. Bea pushes her body against Allie's and puts her mouth dangerously close to hers. Allie's chest is heaving she is so turned on right now. She likes this side of Bea but also is very surprised by it. Allie grabs Bea's hips and moves forward, capturing Bea's lips with her own. Bea lets out a moan. Allie kisses Bea gently and with such passion. Her body is on fire and she feels dizzy. She pulls back and looks into Bea's eyes which are dark and reflects the same desire. "Wow, what was that for?" Allie pants. "I figured it would cut down some of the tension while we watch the movie." Bea says smiling. Allie tries to regain her bearings. No one has ever kissed her like that. Bea places pizza on both plates. "I hope you like pepperoni." Bea says with a grin. Allie just nods. She is still dumbfounded. Allie grabs the wine and follows Bea to the couch. "You are full of surprises Bea." Allie says still trying to get her heart rate to normalize. "Was that too much?" Bea asks suddenly getting very insecure. Allie puts her plate and glass down on the coffee table. She stands close to Bea and moves a strand of red curly hair away from Bea's face. "You never have to feel shy around me. I know I am not supposed to but I love you kissing me. It just caught me by surprise….and I loved it." Allie says looking for understanding in Bea's eyes. Bea smiled and nodded. "Ok, I will be picking out the movie for this evening. I can't trust that you will pick something clean and wholesome." Allie laughs. They decide on watching 16 Candles, a classic besides being safe from sex scenes. They ate their pizza from their respective places on the couch. The movie ends and Allie gets up and goes into the bathroom. Bea cleans up and then sits back down on the couch with her glass of wine. Allie sits next to her. "I have a really embarrassing question to ask you. Please don't make fun of me." Bea says shyly. "I will never make fun of you Bea." Allie smiles softly. "What does… what does an orgasm feel like?" Allie is completely taken aback by the question. It is so bold of Bea to ask. "I am gathering you have never experienced one?" Allie asks. Bea looks down. "No. You know what it was like…." Bea says uncomfortable with the reminder. "No, I know that. I meant even when you touched yourself?" Allie hopes that Bea doesn't regret asking her. "I've never touched myself before." Bea keeps her head down. "Can I ask why?" Allie is saddened that Bea hasn't experienced any sense of pleasure. "I don't know what to do and since Harry always hurt me down there I never thought it could be pleasurable. I hear about it in movies and everyone seems to be motivated by having one. I am curious what all of the fuss is about." Bea says looking at Allie with curiosity. "Well, there are different kinds of orgasms, vaginally and clitorally are the most common. It can depend on how you have sex. Some people can have them simultaneously. As far as what it feels like…." Allie moves closer to Bea. "When I kiss or touch you, does it feel good?" Allie asks. Bea nods. "Where do you feel it?" Allie asks. Bea thinks about it and realizes that the more intense feeling is in her groin area. "My whole body tingles and warms but when I feel your tongue touch mine, I feel a jolt in between my legs." Bea answers trying not to be embarrassed. "Ok, so if I kiss you like this…" Allie moves closer, puts her fingers against Bea's jaw line. She caresses Bea's lips with her own and kisses her a little harder, licking Bea's bottom lip. Bea's lips part and Allie slides her tongue in and gently caresses Bea's tongue with her own. Bea feels her heart pound and there is a strong pulsing in between her legs. Allie slowly pulls away. "Did you feel it between your legs?" Allie asks. Bea nods. "Imagine that 10 times more powerful than that and spreads up your abdomen. That is the best way I can explain it." Allie gives Bea a quick kiss. Bea is quiet for a minute. "Thank you for not making me feel stupid about it," says Bea. "I never want you to feel like sex is a bad thing or something that you can't enjoy. You can ask me anything about sex that you want, okay?" Allie takes Bea's hand in her own. Bea smiles. "Might I suggest something?" Allie asks tentatively. Bea nods. "Try touching yourself. It's your body and there is absolutely nothing wrong with making yourself feel good." Allie says seriously. Bea just looks away embarrassed. Allie gently turns head toward her. "There is nothing to be ashamed of and you deserve to feel good," says Allie. Bea leans over and kisses Allie with gratitude. The kiss deepens and Allie knows that she needs to leave before she gets carried away. Allie gently pulls away. "On that note, I need to leave." Allie smiles. "It was so good to see you. I really missed you." Allie confesses. "Me too," Bea smiles. Bea walks Allie to the door and they embrace in a long hug filled with affection. "I will see you Monday morning Bea." Allie says and gives Bea soft, quick kiss. "Good night Allie." Bea closes the door. Bea is now lost in all things Allie once again.