FORTYFIVE.
A FORE THOUGHT
Marlene and Rebecca lay naked in bed, "Hopefully Wolfgang won't have a nightmare," Rebecca stated running her fingers into Marlene's and clasping them, "There's something that terrifies him, I just don't know," Marlene whispered her arm arched behind her head as she stared blankly at the ceiling. Things became silent a lonely cricket chirped outside the opened window. Rebecca frowned, "He doesn't seem to dwell on it though," She became vocal breaking the silence that shadowed the room, "It must be from your genes," She giggled, Marlene rolled on her side, "I never had night terrors," Marlene made it known, "Still, I don't understand what monster is after him, I mean we don't allow them to watch things that might terrify them," Rebecca noted, "I think sometimes his older brothers put things in his head," Marlene sighed in saying, "I'm tired, we've had a long day the sun drains me and makes me sleepy," She chuckled, "Good night then, Rebecca rolled over she could feel the tingle of sexual tension invading her, "Marlene," She rolled back over, "Hmmm," She poked her head out from under the covers, "I wanted a little romance, a dose would help you sleep even better," She teased. Marlene breathed in filling her lungs and making herself, come alive, "Kiss me," She softly ordered, Rebecca's lips met hers in a steamy kiss. "I think the wine has enhanced your mood," Marlene spoke quietly, "What makes you say that?" Rebecca lifted her body out from under the covers.
"Because that kiss was so romantic and tender," She answered, Rebecca mounted her, Marlene locked her arms around her waist she could feel the pressure of Rebecca's mound against hers pressing her, Rebecca moaned passionately as she pushed further into Marlene. "I want you inside of me," Marlene's blue eyes focusing in the dimly lit light of the bedroom, Rebecca's tongue and lips traced the outline of her body causing ridges of goose bumps to rise up on her exposed flesh. Marlene gave of herself by spreading her legs and allowing Rebecca to enter her with pleasurable force she arched her back raising her hips up, Rebecca's hands locked around her buttocks pulling her even closer. "More," She cried out she could feel the explosion within her about to happen she savored every moment of passion that surrounded her until she released herself boldly. Rebecca shimmied up from under the covers holding Marlene closely to her, "Let it go," She whispered in a trembling Marlene's ear, "Rebecca," She spoke in a gravely voice. "Shh, relax, enjoy," She further whispered, "I'm exhausted," Marlene finally voiced her hand clutching Rebecca's. "Just close your eyes and sleep," She turned over to face her, "I could but, I want to make love to you," She mildly implored. "Marlene," Rebecca started to speak then bent forward and kissed her, "It's ok really we can have another romantic evening, I just wanted to please you," She answered to a quiet and sleeping Marlene.
"Dr. Hess," Tristan brought his hand forward in a stern shake, Emily sat on the exam table, "Mr. Von Lahnstein, Emily," He nodded. "And how are we today?" He laid Emily back on the table and began to touch her extended belly, "You are really beginning to show," He voiced viewing her chart, "Your blood pressure is good," He sat the chart down, "I'm feeling fine, I would like to return to work," She casually begged. "I think you need rest, it hasn't been long enough, I want to run a few tests today and see how you're coping with this child," He kindly ordered. Emily sighed, "Test and more test," She stammered, "Emily," Tristan corrected her. "Emily, nothing is more important then this child and your health and your overall being is at stake," Tristan cut in, "Listen to what Dr. Hess is saying, I don't think you realize the severity of this," Tristan became angry. "I know how I feel and I know my body better than anyone, I feel awful just laying around and doing nothing," She complained in a rash way. "You have Zoey to keep you busy enough, you're only four months pregnant and you have a long way to go," Emily rolled her eyes at Tristan's comments. "Listen to your husband, what he's saying is true," Dr. Hess recommended. "Is it possible that I could return in some capacity?" She questioned him with an attempted smile, "To be honest, I don't see, if you plan to carry this child full term then rest with little or no stress is imperative," There was silence between them, "I'll have the nurse draw some blood," He scribbled on her chart leaving the room with tension filling the air.
Tristan lightly knocked on the door of the study, Elisabeth peered at him and motioned him in, "I need a drink," He worded, "Is Emily alright?" She became concerned, "Pig headed," He turned around guzzling the glass of warm scotch, "May I ask what happened?" Elisabeth probed. "Emily has it in her head that she should return to work, that she knows her body better then anyone and she feels just fine, fuck!" Tristan explained catching Elisabeth in a shocked situation. He slammed the glass back down on the credenza. "I thought Tanja talked some sense into her," She stood facing him. "She doesn't want to listen to her or Dr. Hess and certainly not me," He cried out. "I'm sorry, I thought the talk would make a difference," She stated, "Obviously not," He grimaced in answer. "Emily can't afford another bad pregnancy," She lowered her head crossing her arms, "You don't think I don't know that," His aggravation heightened. Tristan poured another drink, "I'm sorry, Elisabeth its not your fault but right now I'm really feeling shitty," His gripe noted, "I think some time away from the bank is probably what the doctor would order," He sat down loosening his necktie, "I think your right but Carla will have to take over the duties, you wanted to retire," Tristan implored. "I think she will understand and I certainly understand," She pointed to herself. "I don't know what else to do," A tear welled up in his eye as Elisabeth comforted him.
"Boy's not too far out," Marlene ordered, Rebecca watched Wolfgang playing in the sand his plastic shovel in hand, "Mom, come swimming Matthew called to her she waded out, "Mommy what is that net for?" Brandon curiously asked, Marlene bent down to him, "To keep sharks from getting little boys," She grasped his waist tickling him. They all laughed playing in the water until exhaustion hit them. Marlene walked the boys back up to the spot where Rebecca had Wolfgang clutched in her arms, "I think we've had enough for today," Marlene spoke picking up the beach bag, Wolfgang slept tightly in Rebecca's arms. "I can't believe everyone laid down for a nap," Rebecca noted wiping the sand from a sleeping Wolfgang's feet, "I know, how often does that happen?" Marlene giggled, Rebecca laid Wolfgang next to Matthew, "Shh," She pulled Marlene by the hand closing the door, "A little sofa time and a chilled glass of wine is what's on my menu," Rebecca lowly laughed. Marlene poured them a glass and brought it to the sofa sitting across from Rebecca, "I'm enjoying our time here," Marlene began to say, "Yes relaxing and needed before you return to work and the boys back to school," Rebecca sat her wine glass down on the coffee table her look became serious, "Ruth," She mentioned in their conversation, "Yes, I know, I never hoped for this day that's to come," Marlene seemed sad, "She's been the best and has helped to raised our boys," She added. "I think we need to sit down with her when we get back, we're going to have to make a decision," Rebecca voiced gazing at Marlene.
Carla sat at the bar in No Limits swigging a shot of tequila and groveling to herself, "Where's your friend?" Ollie approached her she frowned, "And what friend would that be?" She slid the empty shot glass to Josie. "Abby," He answered surprising her, "Abby?" She really didn't want to talk about her, "Obviously you've been seeing her," Ollie retorted with a firm look. "Well not anymore she kicked me to the curb and for good reason," Carla took the shot glass from Josie and quickly guzzled it. "I can't imagine you being kicked to the curb," He picked with a grin he took her hand and led her to a quiet table away from the bar. "Abby isn't as upstanding as you might think," He began to tell her she kept her eyes focused on him as he talked. "What do you mean?" Carla played along, "You know what I mean, you're no fool and especially when it comes to a beautiful woman," Carla groaned loudly, "Well I must be slipping," She managed a giggle, "I seriously doubt that but there was a lot of turmoil between Marlene, Rebecca and her she would stop at nothing to get what she wanted," He remarked sternly. "Then why did she stay at LCL if she knew there wasn't a chance with Marlene?" Carla broached. Ollie sighed deeply, "Some people are glutens for punishment she's no exception, I think she's spent all of this time waiting for Marlene and Rebecca to fall apart," He was truthful with her.
"I don't think that will happen," She added, Ollie shrugged his shoulders, "That's a very strong relationship, you're friends with Marlene aren't you?" He quizzed unaware of what transpired between them. Josie brought Carla another shot of tequila, "No we aren't," She felt cold and embarrassed. "I don't understand," Ollie appeared shocked, "She hates me and for good reason," Ollie laughed, "Marlene isn't that kind of person," He assured her. "I don't expect for you to understand but I managed to throw away something very special," Ollie shook his head unsure of her motives. "Hey, you and Marlene can make up, be friends," He rubbed her shoulders as he spoke to her. "You're so kind and sweet," She smiled touching his face with her hand, "But I don't think that's really possible," She lowered her head feeling ashamed. "What could possibly be so bad that you can't attempted to make things better?" He asked curiously. "I did something stupid," She admitted, Ollie looked at her, "I kissed her," She swigged the tequila in the shot glass as she told him she could feel the burning of the warm liquid in her throat. "What were you thinking?" He asked outright, "Obviously I wasn't, I somehow thought she was a little lonely and I took our friendship as a step towards something of a romantic nature, dumb I know," She insisted. "I guess she told Rebecca?" He quizzed, "Yes, I begged her not to, I made a mistake and she was shocked and hurt by my actions," Carla shrugged her shoulders, "Can't say I blame her," She added.
Ollie sighed, "Marlene will never have feelings for anyone but Rebecca, that's a very strong relationship, Rebecca, I assume wasn't very happy," He voiced quietly. "No she wasn't and it was horrible, Rebecca confronted me, I wasn't really prepared for her sharp tongue and it hurt, I hurt because I ruined a relationship, not only with a friend but my own cousin," She commented with a shaky voice. "How did Abby find out?" He probed, "Rebecca, I'm sure and I had to come clean, I couldn't continue to lie anymore, it would have caught up with me eventually and Abby is just a friend with benefits," Ollie chuckled, "There's no such thing, obviously when you told her the truth it was too much to take where it concerned Marlene," Carla raised the shot glass motioning for another drink. "Yes, I would say your right, I've lied to her about it for awhile, I didn't take into consideration her feelings at all, I just went for Marlene with some hope she would be interested," She surmised. "And if something happened with Marlene how would you have handle Abby?" He questioned her, "I think that's water under the bridge don't you?" She was mildly sarcastic, Ollie furrowed his brow, "Now you're in a situation where you've played one against the other, drinking won't solve the problems you've created," He grabbed the shot glass from her as she wept.
"What are you thinking?" Rebecca asked Marlene as she brushed the hair back from her face. "Its too quiet in here," Rebecca looked out the window onto the cabana, "Looks like the boys are entertaining themselves," She walked back over to her, "They played hard yesterday and if we're lucky they'll do the same tonight," Marlene made a notion. Rebecca grinned impishly grasping her around the waist, "Actually I have a surprise," She kissed her, "A surprise?" Marlene appeared confused, "Yes, Jorge has set us up with his sister to watch the boys this evening so you and I can spend a romantic evening together," Marlene stepped back, "You never cease to amaze me, an evening out? And how did you arrange that?" She lean forward placing her hand behind Rebecca's neck and kissing her, "Jorge managed it with his sister she will have a movie for the boys, make popcorn," Rebecca relayed. "What time will she be here?" Marlene further inquired, "Around six," She answered, Marlene gave her, a silly half grin. "I think I should shower and get ready," Rebecca walked to the door, "I'll get the boys cleaned up and instruct them about their manners," She voiced, Marlene showered and changed. "You look beautiful," Rebecca quoted, "Yeah mommy your pretty," Nicholas responded, "Why thank you," She smiled as she answered, "Maria is on her way, "I've gotten the boys ready and fed, Wolfgang had hotdog mustard smeared on his face, "Wolfgang," Marlene spoke grabbing a napkin and cleaning his face.
Rebecca answered the knock at the door, "You must be Maria," Rebecca extended her hand out, "I am," They shook hands, "Please come in," She opened the door wider, "Hello, I'm Marlene," She greeted her, "And these are our sons, Matthew, Nicholas, Brandon and Wolfgang," They stared at her as she bent down to meet them, "I've heard so much about you all," Her smile warming her expression friendly, Wolfgang placed his arms around her neck, Maria giggled. "I think you've made a friend," Marlene voiced, Maria stood up setting her bag on the table, "I think we will have loads of fun and I have a good movie for us to watch, do you boys like popcorn?" She asked they all shook their heads. They exchanged phone numbers, Marlene and Rebecca headed out for an evening alone. "Wow, I can't believe we were lucky enough to get away," Marlene spoke as they walked hand and hand along the beach, "Isn't it beautiful here," Rebecca changed the conversation, "It is," She turned in front of Rebecca taking her into her arms, "I love you," She whispered, "I love you," Marlene echoed, "Come on I found a nice bar for a drink," She pulled Marlene by the hand kicking up the sand under their feet as they jogged off the beach and down a narrow street neatly aligned with shops, bistros and bars. Marlene paused for a moment, "La Bonita?" She questioned Rebecca, "Uh huh," She responded they both laughed.
Marlene and Rebecca took a seat at a table close by the bar, "Rebecca, I must confess I haven't been to a gay bar in," She rolled her eyes and thought for a moment, "In years," She chuckled. The waiter came to the table, "Red wine please," Rebecca pointed to them both, "Precisely," Rebecca finally answered with a twinge in her voice. "Dance with me," She took Marlene by the hand to a slow melody, "Hmmm, have I told you lately how lucky I am?" She questioned Marlene grimaced, "You tell me all of the time," They swayed to the music facing each other in a calm gaze. "I don't tell you enough mother of my children," She became more serious, "I love being the mother of your children," She teased back. Rebecca thought for a moment, "I look back to all those years ago, when we first reconnected, how shameful you felt about being pregnant and uncertain," Marlene touched her lips to hers, "We were very young Rebecca and that rape was so hard to deal with, when you supported me, I knew deep inside that I was beginning to have feelings for you, I couldn't keep a child I wasn't ready for," She pulled her closer. "I'm just glad you finally allowed yourself to give in to me, my love for you," She worded. "I think I'm a little dry mouthed," They moved back to the table, "If you'll excuse me, I need to use the ladies room," Rebecca left her at the table sipping wine, "Hello gorgeous," A woman walked up to the table, "Uh hello," Marlene raised the wine glass back up to her lips.
"Care to dance?" The young woman asked, Marlene looked around, "Sure," She moved to the floor with the strange woman, "I'm Marlene," She sauntered around her, "I'm Andrea," She pulled Marlene by the hand and further onto the dance floor, "You have the most mesmerizing blue eyes," She smiled, "And you have nice brown eyes," She responded not knowing what else to say, "I've never seen you here before," Andrea voiced, "I'm German," She remarked upfront, "Well I've always found German women to be very lovely," She eyed her over, Marlene snickered, "So do you frequent bars alone often?" Andrea probed further, "Uh, actually no, I," She stopped talking shrugging her shoulders, "Are you here alone?" She once again confronted Marlene, "No, I'm here with," Rebecca stepped by her side, "There you are, I've been looking for you, its time for dinner," She told Marlene and then shifted her eyes to the young lady that stood and stared at them, "I think my wife has had enough dancing for one evening," She grinned locking her arm in hers, "Can't take you anywhere," She picked. "I'm sorry but I asked the lady to dance," Andrea became uptight, "The lady your referring to is my wife of almost ten years and did I tell you with have four boys?" Rebecca's tone sarcastic. Andrea was speechless Marlene and Rebecca hurriedly left the bar.
