Chapter 133

You Didn't

Allison and Vanna went to 'visit' John.

John understood.

They all knew what needed to be done.

They both kept their promise to Cameron….

It was done.

There was no turning back now. What was done was done.

What Allison and Vanna did with John would change not only their own lives but all their lives. Everything would be different from now on. It would either be for the better or perhaps for the worse. It all depended on Cameron. They did what Cameron asked them to do. They did what Cameron made the promise to do. They also did what they wanted to do.

Allison and Vanna returned to the lab.

Allison took Cameron's hand and held it for a long time. After awhile she placed Cameron's hand on her neck and held it there. Vanna held Cameron's other hand tightly. If Cameron was able to scan them during this inactive episode, something should register in her processor. It did.

They'd both done the same thing. They hoped 'something' happened with both of them. They didn't know. It was up to nature now. If it did happen, Cameron might 'pick it up' and it might trigger something to restore her. It might also permanently shut her down. It didn't.

Cameron's eyes opened. She looked directly at Allison.

"Oh, River!" Cameron said. "I knew you would come."

The two Terminators looked at each other and left. Cameron would recover without incident. No one wanted to be around for 'this part' that was sure to come up next.

The girls previously explained to the Terminators that whatever happened was what they wanted to happen…. It would be what Cameron wanted or needed to do. Cameron would with either terminate them or be happy. There was no way to know. Cameron's well being meant more to them than their own lives did. They were willing to accept their fate.

Vanna looked at Allison and moved away towards the door to be out of the way. She knew things were going to get personal real fast. That was not quite the reception they'd expected.

Vanna knew as soon as Cameron realized it wasn't River but Allison, that she might become emotional again.

Cameron took Allison's head with both hands and pulled her down to kiss her.

Allison did not know what to do so she let Cameron pull her closer. She would take the kiss from Cameron but it was not how she'd imagined her first 'real kiss' with Cameron would be.

Cameron froze right before their lips touched. She'd scanned the face she held. It was Allison not River and something was 'different'….

Cameron still held Allison's face. They were face to face only microns apart. Their lips were almost touching.

Allison did not try to move forward or backwards or away. She waited. It would be easy for Cameron to snap her neck since she already held her face and her head in her hands. She wondered if her brain would have time to process that. She doubted it. Maybe that was a good thing. It would be lights on, lights off. Whatever Cameron was going to do next she already accepted as her fate. She made a decision and carried it out. What was done was done. She'd kept her promise.

The longer Allison waited as Cameron held her head this way. The more likely she figured she was about to die. It would be over quick with a simple twist by Cameron. She was about to tell Cameron to just do it.

Cameron continued to scan Allison. She double checked the 'changes'. After checking hundreds of times it was evident to Cameron what 'happened'.

"You didn't!" Cameron said.

Allison swallowed hard. She looked Cameron right in the eyes. She expected them to turn red. She prepared herself. Cameron should snap her neck any second.

"I did." Allison said point blank. "I promised I would when it was necessary."

Cameron slowly released Allison's head as the magnitude of what happened set it.

Allison stood there unsure what to say or do. There was no way to undo what she'd 'done'.

Cameron sat up and then stood.

Allison wanted to make her position clear and that she hadn't acted alone.

Allison looked over at where Vanna was.

"WE did." Allison said as she looked into Cameron's eyes. "Like we both promised and said we would."

Cameron glanced over at Vanna.

Allison felt unsure about what would happen next. It did not look like it was about to end well for her.

Cameron moved over and looked like she was about to grab Allison.

Vanna was about to scream. She'd watched and listened to the whole exchange. She believed that whatever happened to Allison was also going to happen to her.

Vanna moved rapidly to go help Allison. They would die together if it was to end that way.

"I did too. I did it too." Vanna said quickly. "Both of us did, Cameron. We both did. We did what you made us promise. We did it because it was necessary. We did it because we both love you."

Vanna was 'guilty' as well. They'd both done what Cameron asked of them and made them promise to do.

The Terminators passed the word that Cameron was awake and everything scanned back as 'normal'. There was one disturbing aspect to it however. Bob wanted to make that known.

"Cameron thought Allison was River." Bob told John Henry.

He did not really want to discuss it.

"It is an understandable error." John Henry said. "She'd just come back online."

Bob and John Henry looked at each other.

Everyone 'knew' but no one ever talked about it. There wasn't anyone who didn't love Cameron or River. It was only natural that they'd develop a 'bond'. How could they not? Everyone else did. They just knew the 'bond' was different on several levels.

They would both be glad to 'kick the can' down the road on personal matters.

"I will notify John." John Henry said.

John was pleased that Cameron was 'back'. He was displeased it happened without him there with Allison and Vanna. He was aware that what he did with Vanna and Allison would cause some type of problem. They were just unsure what that problem would be. It was what Cameron wanted and made them all promise to do. It happened and it was done. There was no turning back.

"Beautiful, I wanted to be there with all three of them when THIS happened." John said. "I hope nothing happens to them."

It seemed all very straight forward to John Henry. They all understood what Cameron wanted. It was at least what she said she wanted.

"Cameron will not hurt them. It is what she wanted." John Henry said. "She made it clear over and over."

John hoped it would bring the four of them closer. There was always the possibility that Cameron would kill Vanna and Allison.

"It is just the idea." John said. "This is a big 'step' in our lives. It represents a change for all four of us."

It seemed like a nonissue to John Henry.

"I understand." John Henry said.

John thought Cameron might also snap his neck since he was the 'main participant' for the action that followed. Without his active participation, the other events could not have followed.

"I hope Cameron will too." John said. "The 'Natural Order' has been restored…."

Cameron grabbed Allison and gave her a giant hug.

"Thank you, Allison. Thank you. This means so much to me." Cameron said.

There was a look of joy on her face.

Cameron heard Vanna as she approached her.

Cameron touched her cheek and then pulled Vanna in with her and Allison.

"Is it both of us?" Vanna asked.

Vanna was not sure what she really hoped for herself.

Cameron frowned a little in disappointment. It would have overjoyed her if it was both of the girls.

"No. It is just Allison. I am sorry Vanna but I want you to keep trying, PLEASE." Cameron said.

Vanna looked relived and let down at the same time.

Cameron noticed her apprehension.

"Promise me you will try it again, Vanna." Cameron said.

Vanna swallowed hard. She wondered how hard it was for Cameron to 'say' that.

"I promise, Cammy." Vanna said.

Cameron and Vanna looked at each other.

"I promise, Cameron" Vanna said. "I don't know why it came out like that."

Cameron hugged both of them tightly. She was very happy with this turn of events.

"Thank you both so much." Cameron said.

Allison wanted Cameron to know a few things. The first was that they were not going to try and 'steal' John from her.

"Cameron, it's not…." Allison started.

Cameron cut Allison off. She did not want to hear anything else right now.

"Don't say anything." Cameron said. "I want to enjoy this moment for the three of us."

The lab door opened and John entered the room.

"Make it the four of us." John added.

Cameron was even more pleased now that John was here.

"Thank you, John. You KNOW it is what I wanted. Thank you." Cameron said. "Thank you for LISTENING to me for once, ALL of you."

John wanted to keep everything in perspective. He wanted Cameron to know that he was not going to 'run off' with either of the girls.

"Cameron, it's not…." John started.

Cameron interrupted him. She did not want anyone to spoil her mood right now. She was very pleased with the 'results'. She did not want to get hung up on what proceeded the results.

"Save it for later. Let's head back to our room and celebrate. That is unless there is nothing left." Cameron said. "I have a lot to process."

John 'finished' with Vanna and Allison a few hours ago. It went a lot quicker than any of them thought.

"I'm good to go." John said.

Cameron looked each girl in the face and said 'Thank You' again. She gave each of them a small kiss. She then turned her attention to John.

"John's 'work' is not done." Cameron said. "It looks like 'Little Willie' is not done for the day."

That revelation made Allison and Vanna laugh.

John looked a little embarrassed.

Cameron and John left.

Vanna and Allison watched them depart.

"Cameron doesn't know yet." Vanna said.

There was an important issue that was not discussed.

"No. John will tell her." Allison said.

They both knew what John told her would change things. It might change them a lot.

Cameron led John back to their room.

John felt Cameron wanted to reestablish her 'claim' to him. That is why he wanted to get everything out in the open. He did not want any secrets behind Cameron's back.

"Cameron, there is one thing…." John started.

Cameron cut him off. She did not want to hear anything else right now. There was already enough for her to deal with.

"No, don't say anything." Cameron said sternly. "I want to do this with you now out of love and as my husband first. I need to know you are still mine and you still want me."

John could see Cameron was worried now about being 'replaced'.

"Cameron…." John tried again.

Cameron cut him off.

"Take me to bed or lose me forever!" Cameron said.

John thought maybe this needed to play out some first.

"Show me the way." John said. "There is..."

Cameron cut him off again.

"PLEASE, John. Don't say ONE word about it or anything related to it until I ASK you to, for me, please." Cameron said. "NOT ONE WORD - PERIOD. PLEASE."

John did not want Cameron to glitch out. He wanted what was about to happen too.

"As you wish." John said.

Cameron wanted to do things on her terms right now. What was done was done.

"I do, please, for ME." Cameron begged.

They stopped at the door to their room.

"Well?" Cameron said.

Cameron stood in front of the door. It was clear she wanted a little more right now.

"May I carry you across the threshold?" John asked.

Cameron was a little uneasy.

"I want our wedding night again." Cameron said. "If you still want me…."

This could be a choice for John that might not end well for her. She needed to know.

"You got it." John said as he hefted her weight.

Cameron smiled. That was the response she wanted.

John carefully carried her through the doorway.

Cameron pushed the door closed as they entered.

He carefully set her down on her feet.

They stood as they faced each other.

"This is just you and me now." John said.

"John, I have waited so long for this moment." Cameron said.

"I love you, Cameron, and you love me."

"I love you, John, and you love me."

They kissed.

Cameron removed his shirt and pants.

John slipped Cameron out of her clothes.

Each removed the others underwear.

They embraced and slowly headed for the bed….

Cameron intended to make this special for John. She wanted to keep what 'belonged' to her.

'Slow Ride' by 'Foghat', played in the background.

Zenith

To know the ONE
Different than the rest
Is to know the ONE
That is the best

An endless trudge uphill
Suddenly you reach the crest
Knowing you are not good enough
Afraid you will always fail the test

An endless empty bottomless void
Has left you beyond depressed
You know it is only you
So yourself you detest

Like a dream come true
Slowly you become possessed
You can not stop the feelings
Afraid to become obsessed

You want to be happy
Share thoughts and to jest
So fearful of yourself
Afraid to be a pest

You know the true beauty
Is what lies BEHIND the breast
Praying to touch the heart
Feeling you have been blessed

A lifetime of anguish ending
For no longer need you quest
This is life's final zenith
You feel more than impressed

Nobody