The next morning when Marlena awoke she found a note for her on the bedside table it read;

Dear Marlena,
It finally hit me last night that I am not the one you are in love with. It hurt me so to hear you call out some other mans name and not mine. This has made me realize that if I cannot be with you that life is not worth living for. I love you Marlena and I know you love me, but I was deeply hurt last night. If you wish to talk to me you can find me at my place or in the office. At this time I feel it is best that we keep away from each other because I cannot bare the pain you bring to me,And let this be known if something does not become of us soon I will take note that you have moved onto a man that is more superior in your heart than I will ever be.
Sincerely,
John Black

Tears fell from Marlena's cheeks as she read the letter. It was now fully at her attention that she had lost the one she loved. Last night she had everything she wanted and more. Today she had nothing. Nothing because she could not face John, Roman or the rest of her friends and family. Marlena was devastated but decided not to hang her head low. She brought up her stiff upper lip and confidence and decided that she should talk to Roman and tell him everything that happened. She also decided that she had to speak to John right away because she knew leaving it too long would put her marriage in jeopardy. Marlena walked into Roman's office he was In the middle of a conference with his brother Bo talking about how they would deal with the Dimera's.

"Excuse me, I hope I'm not interrupting anything."
"Oh no I was just leaving Marlena, Roman's all yours." said Bo
"Thanks Bo."

Bo quietly shut the door behind himself as he left his brothers office.
"What's up Doc?"
"Roman, I did the most terrible thing last night."
"Ya so did I."
"We'll why don't you go first I'm sure your's is more important."
"No not really but I guess I might as well spill it. Last night, Kate and I were making love and the whole time the only thing, the only person I thought about was you."
"Me? why?"
"Couldn't tell ya doc."
"Ya well yours is not a near as bad as mine."
"Well we don't know that until you tell me."
"Well, last night John and I were ah making love and ...oh ,man this sounds so stupid but--"
"What Marlena, what?"
"...I called out your name instead of his"
Roman sat in his chair with a blank stare on his face."
"You don't have to say anything."
"I'm not going to but, what did John say?"
"He. he didn't say anything he just left."
"He just left?"
"Yes Roman, he just got up and left. I don't even know how made he was or anything I was in such sock myself that I just sat in the bed thinking about what I had done." Marlena began to cry.
"Oh c'mon doc, stop crying everything is gonna be ok."
"No Roman, I'm afraid its not..Read this" Marlena gave Roman the letter
"Oh doc I'm sorry."
"No don't be its my own fault."
"No Marlena its my fault. If I hadn't told you how I felt and wanted to make love to you none of this would have happened."
Marlena was now uncontrollably crying.
"Come here doc."
Roman held Marlena close to him and wiped away her tears.
"Don't make me do it doc."
"Do what?"

Roman kissed her like he always had to make her stop crying. Unfortunately for them Kate walked in. Roman and Marlena looked up. Kate was in such discuss that she didn't even ask about what she had walked in on that she just turned herself around and stormed off only to find herself running into John who was looking for Marlena.
"Kate"
"John"
"whats wrong?"
"You don't want to know"Kate replied
"Whats going on Kate? What'd Roman do now?"
"It wasn't just Roman?"
"What do you mean not just Roman? Who's up there with him? Is it Marlena?"
Kate looked at him blankly.
"He's a dead man!" John said angrily
"John DON'T, he's not worth your time."
"Kate he's worth my time. First my wife now my ..."John was lost for words.
"Friend I believe is the word you looking for"
"Friend Kate? Thats what you think we are? We're not friends and you know that."
"I know John, but--"
"No buts. Now instead of ruining our day why don't we go out for some lunch"
Sounding convinced that it was just as friends Kate decided to take John up on his offer.

John and Kate were nicely greeted by the host at the Penthouse Grill. It was about mid afternoon when Kate spotted Lucas and Sammi having lunch together.Kate rolled her eyes and couldn't keep them off the pair as usual. But to make matters worse John decided to get the table across from where the two were sitting.
"What's wrong Kate? Lose your appetite" John said jokingly
"Very funny John, You know what I think."
"I know but I also think you should give Sammi a break for Roman's sake."
"I've tried, but she insists on jumping down my throat."Kate said getting agitated
"You seem a little tense why don't we get out of here."
"Ok"
The two headed out of the restaurant leaving the abyss of hate behind.
"Where did you have in mind?"asked Kate.
"Oh no where special, just the office or something."
"Oh, ok"
John and Kate arrive at the office within a few minutes time. They both go into Kate's office. Kate pours herself and John a drink. They sit at her desk discussing the relationships that pertain to both of them, only to find out that they are left by themselves.
"Why don't we make something of it. We did it before."
"I know Kate, and I know you hearts in the right place but I am not sure mine is."
"What your trying to tell me that Marlena doing that to you doesn't leave your mind to wander?"asks Kate.
"I don't know."

"We'll why don't we find out." says Kate making her way around the desk to John.
"C'mon John a little something now and then wont hurt."

Kate leans into John and they begin to kiss. John pushes her away, then pulls Kate back into him. Before they know it they are into each other deep. Removing himself from the chair John pushes Kate onto the couch in her office. He takes one final look to decide if he really wants to do it or not. After a short pause he begins kissing her again and undoing her shirt. He slips off her shirt only to find another to get at. Instead of pausing to ask why he just continues to undress her while she undresses him. After few minutes Kate and John find themselves rolling around on the floor in immence heat and passion.Kate easily gives into Johns pulsating body. Moans and groans can be heard form every angle of the room. Each, at their own time finally reach their climax. John slowly pulls out of Kate and looks her deep in the eyes. Kate responds with a slight grin. The two pick themselves up and their clothes. After dressing John tells Kate how he truly feels about her.
"Kate?"
"Ya?"
"There's something you need to know."
"Ok, what is it?"
"I--I think I'm falling in love with you."
Kate doesn't respond.
"Just let me explain. That was the best I've ever felt in my whole life. If I know I could love like this I don't know what would have happened. You've got to believe me Kate. I have such strong feelings when I'm with you. They've got to mean something."
"I feel the same way John. It was like we had never been apart from each other. But I don't understand why."
"What? Why its happening? I'll tell you why its happening. It's happening because the one's we thought we loved have left us and we have no one to depend on but ourselves and thats the last thing you and I want."
"Your absolutely right."
"I know I am. But you've got to promise that you wont say anything until we can figure something out."
"I promise John."
"Thank you"
John quickly gave Kate a kiss on the cheek and left.
"What am I gonna do? I'm falling for another man.. How do I tell Roman?"