Ok folks, chapter 12 posted below, a few more to go.
Thanks once more to all those who read, liked and reviewed so far.

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The End, chapter 12

Next time she woke up, Barbara felt much better, the nagging pain in her chest and side was a lot less, and she'd almost breath easily.

Looking around the room, she found the girls either side of the bed, holding her hands, yet discussing in a hushed voice.
"Some secret's sharing?" she breathed, trying not to smile as her lips were cracked.
"Oh look … Oracle is up" they breathed in unison before adding "We like you … but we'd rather talk to Barbara now"

Barbara only nodded, knowing fairly well that they were studying her closely. No need for big declaration then, a nod would do.
In one movement, both girls stood up and placed a sound kiss on the redhead's cheeks, yet not releasing her hands.
Grinning like two idiots, they surely looked proud of themselves mused Barbara.

"You gave us quite a scare"
"Yes, don't ever do that again or we will be the one hurting you," added Helena, raising an eyebrow in a playful way.
"I'm sorry, didn't mean to"
"Just promise not to ever do that again and we'll leave you alone"
"Promised" she nodded solemnly, matching their tone
"Good"

Again she was sandwiched between the two girls in a close, but not hurting, hug. She tried to hug them back, but her arms still hurt so she just relaxed for a moment, letting the feeling of safety and care wash over them all.

It ended too soon with the entry of a nurse, it was time for her care, so they had to retreat to the waiting area.

Before exiting the room, Helena turned around, holding Barbara's gaze a few seconds before whispering, "I'm so glad we are back together".
Something in her tone stuck Barbara, there was some hidden meaning behind it, she was pretty sure of it. Years of practicing Helena Kyle had taught her that she wasn't very secretive, and never did anything half way: her care, her fears, everything in her was raw.

She'll soon find out, and was looking for it. She had missed the girls that past month, she had missed the little things that made them a family: dinners together, conversation over the comms, all that …it'll be even harder to throw it all. She just couldn't pretend anymore.

For now she relaxed on her pillows, letting the nurse take care of her.

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End of chapter 12, chapter 13 is waiting patiently to be posted, Barbara/Helena shippers should love it wink