Part 3
Two days later her blood level was back to normal and she could leave the hospital. With bandage around her head and on her leg where the bullet wound was. The stitches needed to be removed a week later. Ardelia took her home, she didn't want to be a burden and stay at Ardelia's place. Ardelia tried to talk her out of it, but she was stubborn as always Ardelia thought. When they arrived at Clarice's place Ardelia stayed till it became night. She had made dinner and had filled up the refrigerator, so Clarice had food enough. She hated to leave her alone in this state, but Clarice was determined to stay at her home, alone. She had promised she would call if she needed anything, any time, day or night. Clarice had taken an shower and sat in her armchair in her jogging pants and a T-shirt taking a painkiller for her headache and pain in her leg. "Are you sure you're going to be all right Clare?" Ardelia asked one more time.
Clarice sighed and answered her friend, "Yes Ardi, don't worry about me, go to your husband and son, they haven't seen you much past week."
"Okay, but you will call me if there is anything wrong right?" "Yes I will, now go home." She said smiling. They hugged each other. "Give Danny a kiss from me will you and Ardi, thanks for everything, you're the best friend anyone could wish for!"
"I will give him a kiss from his godmother, promise. Bye girlfriend!" "Bye Ardi."
With that Ardelia left. Clarice sighed again, well her I am, blind and alone. No, she said to herself, we aren't going to think about that again. She lifted out of her chair and decided to put on some music so it wasn't deadly quiet in the house. She walked very slowly to the stereo and felt her way around so she didn't bump into furniture. She decided to just listen to what was in the stereo, because it would be hard to search for a nice CD when you can't see anything.
So she grabbed the remote and walked back to her chair and pressed play. The music began to play, it was Enrique Iglesias with You're My number 1;
I've kissed the moon a million times
Danced with angels in powers above
I've seen the world from the highest mountain
Tasted love from the purest fountain
I've seen lips that spark desire
Felt the butterflies a hundred times
I've even seen miracles
I've felt the pain disappear
But I still haven't seen anything
That amazes me quite like you do
You bring me up when I'm feeling down
You touch me deep you touch you me right
You do the things I've never done
You make me wicked you make me wild
'Cause baby, your my # 1
I've sailed in a perfect dream
I've seen the sun make love to the see
I've kissed the moon a million times
Danced with angels in the sky
I've even seen miracles
I've seen the tears disappear
But still haven't seen anything
That amazes me quite like you do
Ugh, she groaned, I don't want to hear the rest of this song, it reminded her to much of him. So she quickly turned it off and changed the CD, thank god she had a 5 CD Changer. The song began, it was Anastacia with Freak of Nature, that was a good song. She sighed, finally relaxed and listened to the song. Because of the music she hadn't heard Doctor Lecter entering her house through the backdoor. He softly entered and heard the music, he walked past the laundry room and came to the living room where he saw her siting in the arm chair, eyes closed, humming with the song. He just stood there for a moment, looking at her, she looked better. Another picture for his memory place. After a few minutes he walked softly to the chair and grabbed the remote from the arm of the chair to turn the volume down. She immediately opened her eyes and came forward in the chair, she was scared he could see it.
"Hello Clarice, I'm sorry that I scared you." He sat down on the couch next to the arm chair.
"Doctor Lecter, what are you doing here?" she said in a surprised voice.
"I heard about you're accident, so I came to see how you where doing, not to well I see."
"I'm fine Doctor Lecter. So there's no need to worry about me. It isn't wise for you to be her, it's to dangerous, maybe it's better if you would leave." She said nervously. She could not handle this right know. I'm not in the mood for his games, she thought.
Then she heard him chuckle. "Tsk, tsk, Clarice worried about me? Or are you already fed up with my company? You look nervous. And there is no need to lie to me about you're health, you must know by now that I hate lies."
"Well sorry for reacting this way, but what do you expect of me, I'm blind and you sneaking up on me like you did."
"Yes, I understand that I startled you, I already apologised for that, didn't I?" "Yes you did. Look I just got out of the hospital and have just taken painkillers, so I'm not in the mood for your games doctor."
"Who said I will play any games Clarice?" She sighed heavily. He ignored it and went on with the conversation. "I saw your friend leaving, I can't understand why she would leave you in this state." "I told her to go home if you want to know, I can take care of myself and she has a family to be with."
"Ah, noble Clarice, always thinking about other people instead of yourself."
"Doctor Lecter, stop this please, just tell me what you want, I'm not in the mood for this."
"Not in the mood for what Clarice? we are just having a conversation. And besides, I already told you why I'm here."
She stood up out of the chair. "Yes, well you've seen how I'm doing so you can go now."
As she started to walk to the end of the room to let him out, while she was walking she tripped and Doctor Lecter could just catch her in time before she would hit the ground.
"Stop this Clarice, you can't even walk around in your own home without tripping over something." "So what would you like to do about it, stay here and take care of me."
She said with a chuckle. It was a joke, but when he answered her he was deadly serious.
"Yes Clarice, that was exactly what I had in mind." She couldn't believe what he said. After all she had done to him he wanted to take care of her? No, it must be one of his games.
"Serious Doctor, why would you want to do that? After everything I did last time we saw each other."
"I'm serious Clarice. And I think you know why I would want to do that Clarice."
She was glad she couldn't look in his eyes, so she wouldn't have to look at his piercing gaze.
God, she was so tired, the painkillers where kicking in and she became drowsy. He must have noticed it, because the next thing she knew was that she was lifted of her feet and was carried to her bedroom upstairs. She was to tired to argue with him and she knew if he wanted something he would get it, so there was no point to disagree. He laid her down on the bed.
"Don't be so stubborn Clarice, you know you can't take care of yourself, let me help you."
"So what are you saying, that you are going to stay with me for two weeks, because that's the time which it can take before I have my vision back, if it comes back."
"Yes, that's what I'm saying, now get some sleep Clarice."
He lifted the covers and tucked her beneath them. She felt weird sleeping with him in her house, but was so tired she dozed off after a few minutes. He watched her sleeping from a chair next to the bed. After some hours he himself became tired, it was already past midnight, so he decided
to lay next to her on the bed, it was a double bed so enough room for the both of them.
So he settled down next to her, listing to her steady breathing. After a few minutes he felt asleep.
Clarice awoke an hour later and heard his breathing behind her, she froze, he was laying on the bed next to her. She turned to face him and felt his breath on her face, they where very close.
Then suddenly he whispered to her. "Something wrong Clarice, are you in pain?"
"No, I just woke up, that's all." She answered.
"Where the lambs screaming?" "No, I don't know why I'm awake. Doctor Lecter?"
"Yes Clarice." "I.I'm sorry for the way I reacted earlier, I just didn't expect you."
"It's all right Clarice. Tell me, have you thought about me the past couple of months?
And please be honest."
She sighed "Yes I thought about you Doctor, a lot. I hadn't expect to see you ever again, I thought that you would hate me or at least be disappointed after that night on the Chesapeake."
"Why would you think that Clarice, because you tried to bash me over the head with a
candlestick and cuffed me? I wasn't, you just weren't ready to face the truth, your true feelings. You thought you were doing the right thing, your job, but when I saw a tear escaping your eye I knew you were having an inward battle with yourself, you didn't know what was right anymore, am I right?" "Yes as you always are." she said smiling.
"So tell me, what do you feel now?" "Since the Chesapeake I have felt empty, alone, everything what you had said that day was so right, I never belonged with the bureau, I wanted to because of my father, I wanted him to be proud, to accomplish what he had wanted me to do. And I couldn't love you, I a F.B.I agent and you a serial killer, I just couldn't.but I did, I always have loved you." The last words came out as a harsh whisper, her breath was caught in her throat, she couldn't believe she had confessed all of that to him. Then she felt his hand at her cheek, caressing it. He knew how hard it was to confess it and respected her even more for it, his warrior.
"Thank you Clarice." he said as he leaned forward and kissed her.
Oh, how she had longed to feel that lips again, she moaned at the touch.
At that he deepened his kiss and she threw her arms around his neck to pull him closer.
They made love the rest of the night.
Two weeks later Clarice didn't show up at the hospital for the check up, her vision had come back after ten days. When that had happened they decided to leave the country together, she was in London, with the man she loved.
End.
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face
And I've never been this swept away
All my thoughts just seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear is the beating of your heart
Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
And suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
Closer than I've ever felt before
And I know, and you know
There's no need for words right now
Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
And suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe, just breathe
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
Faith Hill - Breathe.
Two days later her blood level was back to normal and she could leave the hospital. With bandage around her head and on her leg where the bullet wound was. The stitches needed to be removed a week later. Ardelia took her home, she didn't want to be a burden and stay at Ardelia's place. Ardelia tried to talk her out of it, but she was stubborn as always Ardelia thought. When they arrived at Clarice's place Ardelia stayed till it became night. She had made dinner and had filled up the refrigerator, so Clarice had food enough. She hated to leave her alone in this state, but Clarice was determined to stay at her home, alone. She had promised she would call if she needed anything, any time, day or night. Clarice had taken an shower and sat in her armchair in her jogging pants and a T-shirt taking a painkiller for her headache and pain in her leg. "Are you sure you're going to be all right Clare?" Ardelia asked one more time.
Clarice sighed and answered her friend, "Yes Ardi, don't worry about me, go to your husband and son, they haven't seen you much past week."
"Okay, but you will call me if there is anything wrong right?" "Yes I will, now go home." She said smiling. They hugged each other. "Give Danny a kiss from me will you and Ardi, thanks for everything, you're the best friend anyone could wish for!"
"I will give him a kiss from his godmother, promise. Bye girlfriend!" "Bye Ardi."
With that Ardelia left. Clarice sighed again, well her I am, blind and alone. No, she said to herself, we aren't going to think about that again. She lifted out of her chair and decided to put on some music so it wasn't deadly quiet in the house. She walked very slowly to the stereo and felt her way around so she didn't bump into furniture. She decided to just listen to what was in the stereo, because it would be hard to search for a nice CD when you can't see anything.
So she grabbed the remote and walked back to her chair and pressed play. The music began to play, it was Enrique Iglesias with You're My number 1;
I've kissed the moon a million times
Danced with angels in powers above
I've seen the world from the highest mountain
Tasted love from the purest fountain
I've seen lips that spark desire
Felt the butterflies a hundred times
I've even seen miracles
I've felt the pain disappear
But I still haven't seen anything
That amazes me quite like you do
You bring me up when I'm feeling down
You touch me deep you touch you me right
You do the things I've never done
You make me wicked you make me wild
'Cause baby, your my # 1
I've sailed in a perfect dream
I've seen the sun make love to the see
I've kissed the moon a million times
Danced with angels in the sky
I've even seen miracles
I've seen the tears disappear
But still haven't seen anything
That amazes me quite like you do
Ugh, she groaned, I don't want to hear the rest of this song, it reminded her to much of him. So she quickly turned it off and changed the CD, thank god she had a 5 CD Changer. The song began, it was Anastacia with Freak of Nature, that was a good song. She sighed, finally relaxed and listened to the song. Because of the music she hadn't heard Doctor Lecter entering her house through the backdoor. He softly entered and heard the music, he walked past the laundry room and came to the living room where he saw her siting in the arm chair, eyes closed, humming with the song. He just stood there for a moment, looking at her, she looked better. Another picture for his memory place. After a few minutes he walked softly to the chair and grabbed the remote from the arm of the chair to turn the volume down. She immediately opened her eyes and came forward in the chair, she was scared he could see it.
"Hello Clarice, I'm sorry that I scared you." He sat down on the couch next to the arm chair.
"Doctor Lecter, what are you doing here?" she said in a surprised voice.
"I heard about you're accident, so I came to see how you where doing, not to well I see."
"I'm fine Doctor Lecter. So there's no need to worry about me. It isn't wise for you to be her, it's to dangerous, maybe it's better if you would leave." She said nervously. She could not handle this right know. I'm not in the mood for his games, she thought.
Then she heard him chuckle. "Tsk, tsk, Clarice worried about me? Or are you already fed up with my company? You look nervous. And there is no need to lie to me about you're health, you must know by now that I hate lies."
"Well sorry for reacting this way, but what do you expect of me, I'm blind and you sneaking up on me like you did."
"Yes, I understand that I startled you, I already apologised for that, didn't I?" "Yes you did. Look I just got out of the hospital and have just taken painkillers, so I'm not in the mood for your games doctor."
"Who said I will play any games Clarice?" She sighed heavily. He ignored it and went on with the conversation. "I saw your friend leaving, I can't understand why she would leave you in this state." "I told her to go home if you want to know, I can take care of myself and she has a family to be with."
"Ah, noble Clarice, always thinking about other people instead of yourself."
"Doctor Lecter, stop this please, just tell me what you want, I'm not in the mood for this."
"Not in the mood for what Clarice? we are just having a conversation. And besides, I already told you why I'm here."
She stood up out of the chair. "Yes, well you've seen how I'm doing so you can go now."
As she started to walk to the end of the room to let him out, while she was walking she tripped and Doctor Lecter could just catch her in time before she would hit the ground.
"Stop this Clarice, you can't even walk around in your own home without tripping over something." "So what would you like to do about it, stay here and take care of me."
She said with a chuckle. It was a joke, but when he answered her he was deadly serious.
"Yes Clarice, that was exactly what I had in mind." She couldn't believe what he said. After all she had done to him he wanted to take care of her? No, it must be one of his games.
"Serious Doctor, why would you want to do that? After everything I did last time we saw each other."
"I'm serious Clarice. And I think you know why I would want to do that Clarice."
She was glad she couldn't look in his eyes, so she wouldn't have to look at his piercing gaze.
God, she was so tired, the painkillers where kicking in and she became drowsy. He must have noticed it, because the next thing she knew was that she was lifted of her feet and was carried to her bedroom upstairs. She was to tired to argue with him and she knew if he wanted something he would get it, so there was no point to disagree. He laid her down on the bed.
"Don't be so stubborn Clarice, you know you can't take care of yourself, let me help you."
"So what are you saying, that you are going to stay with me for two weeks, because that's the time which it can take before I have my vision back, if it comes back."
"Yes, that's what I'm saying, now get some sleep Clarice."
He lifted the covers and tucked her beneath them. She felt weird sleeping with him in her house, but was so tired she dozed off after a few minutes. He watched her sleeping from a chair next to the bed. After some hours he himself became tired, it was already past midnight, so he decided
to lay next to her on the bed, it was a double bed so enough room for the both of them.
So he settled down next to her, listing to her steady breathing. After a few minutes he felt asleep.
Clarice awoke an hour later and heard his breathing behind her, she froze, he was laying on the bed next to her. She turned to face him and felt his breath on her face, they where very close.
Then suddenly he whispered to her. "Something wrong Clarice, are you in pain?"
"No, I just woke up, that's all." She answered.
"Where the lambs screaming?" "No, I don't know why I'm awake. Doctor Lecter?"
"Yes Clarice." "I.I'm sorry for the way I reacted earlier, I just didn't expect you."
"It's all right Clarice. Tell me, have you thought about me the past couple of months?
And please be honest."
She sighed "Yes I thought about you Doctor, a lot. I hadn't expect to see you ever again, I thought that you would hate me or at least be disappointed after that night on the Chesapeake."
"Why would you think that Clarice, because you tried to bash me over the head with a
candlestick and cuffed me? I wasn't, you just weren't ready to face the truth, your true feelings. You thought you were doing the right thing, your job, but when I saw a tear escaping your eye I knew you were having an inward battle with yourself, you didn't know what was right anymore, am I right?" "Yes as you always are." she said smiling.
"So tell me, what do you feel now?" "Since the Chesapeake I have felt empty, alone, everything what you had said that day was so right, I never belonged with the bureau, I wanted to because of my father, I wanted him to be proud, to accomplish what he had wanted me to do. And I couldn't love you, I a F.B.I agent and you a serial killer, I just couldn't.but I did, I always have loved you." The last words came out as a harsh whisper, her breath was caught in her throat, she couldn't believe she had confessed all of that to him. Then she felt his hand at her cheek, caressing it. He knew how hard it was to confess it and respected her even more for it, his warrior.
"Thank you Clarice." he said as he leaned forward and kissed her.
Oh, how she had longed to feel that lips again, she moaned at the touch.
At that he deepened his kiss and she threw her arms around his neck to pull him closer.
They made love the rest of the night.
Two weeks later Clarice didn't show up at the hospital for the check up, her vision had come back after ten days. When that had happened they decided to leave the country together, she was in London, with the man she loved.
End.
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face
And I've never been this swept away
All my thoughts just seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear is the beating of your heart
Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
And suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
Closer than I've ever felt before
And I know, and you know
There's no need for words right now
Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
And suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe, just breathe
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
Faith Hill - Breathe.
