Chapter Three

Morning had arrived and AJ came over to pick up Miranda. It seemed that her younger sister, Gabrielle had already left for school. After a quick breakfast and a goodbye to her mom, she hopped into AJ's sportscar and headed off toward the beach. Bianca was none the wiser. She just assumed that AJ was taking Miranda to school.

After having spoke to Bianca on the phone the night before, Reese had in fact gotten onto a plane for Pine Valley. She missed the girls and Bianca so much and no matter where they now lived, she needed them.

Bianca had been waiting eagerly when Reese came through the door. Somehow her emotions were all a jumble and when she ran to Reese and hugged her tight; she couldn't stop the tears. They were falling like a soft rain from Bianca's eyes.

"Reese, you're here... you're really here," she said, hugging Reese ever so tight.

"I'm sorry I left you. I'm sorry we had that ugly fight. I am sorry I accused you of wanting men. I'm sorry for everything... and I-I am going to make it up to you," Bianca promised the woman she loved.

Bianca lead Reese over to the couch where she went into her arms. "The girls have missed you," said Bianca as she looked into Reese's beautiful amber eyes. "I am sorry I said they were MY girls and not ours. They ARE our daughters, yours and mine. You must think me a total bitch. It's true... I have these issues. We really need to talk about them."

Reese hugged Bianca. "I'm here now and we can talk. I missed our girls, too. So much," she said. "We'll work this out. I love you. I love you SO MUCH and I want our family to be together."

Reese was so glad to be back in the presence of the only person who had ever had her heart. She loved Bianca more than anything in this world.

Bianca gazed into Reese's eyes, so pleased when she heard Reese say she loved her. Thank God that through everything, the love they had for one another had remained strong and had not been destroyed. "Reese, I love you, too... but I said and did some REALLY bad things," Bianca spoke. "I accused you of wanting Zach."

"I accused you of lying to me all along and of wanting to sleep with men," said Bianca sadly. "But I've finally realized and I now know that it's not true; you do not want a man... and I want to prove to you without a shadow of a doubt that I finally believe."

"The whole thing with Zach was just a big mess. I'm so sorry about that," Reese said as she took Bianca's hand into hers. "It shouldn't have happened. I didn't mean to make you feel insecure about us. Zach and I are just friends; I promise you that. I want you and only you; I'm glad that you see that now."

Gently Bianca raised Reese's hand up to her lips, tenderly kissing each one of her long, tapered fingers. "I know all that with Zach meant nothing," she said softly. "After all, Zach's madly in love with my sister."

"He wouldn't be able to take on you, too," Bianca said teasingly.

"For years though, I have let that kiss you shared with Zach come between us..." spoke Bianca. "But never again. Once and for all, I will prove to you that I know without a shadow of a doubt that what you and Zach shared meant nothing... and that I know that what you and I share together means everything..."

"Reese, I have this plan..." Bianca began. "I want you and I to have another child together."

Reese was so glad that Bianca could see it now. She listened listened intently as Bianca was talking to her. "Well..." she said after a moment.

"I would love to have a baby with you - another one," Reese said with a smile. "But...how will we go about it this time?"

"Remember when I had Gabrielle, I told you that it would be your turn next time? I'm done having the babies. I want to see you carrying our child for once," Bianca said with a bright smile on her face as images of a pregnant Reese came to mind. "And all this time, I wanted another baby, too, just as much as you did... but I just couldn't allow us to go there, thinking you might develop a connection with the donor... and that you might want him more than me."

"That's crazy... I know that now. But after you kissed Zach the night before our wedding and I found out about your previous engagement to Simon, I've been insanely jealous and paranoid that you might leave me for a man," Bianca admitted. "So what do I do, I avoided my feelings and I avoided talking it out with you... I just took the girls and left you. I have been such a fool."

"Reese, before I was with you, I was with Maggie. And she hurt me so damn much," Bianca said tearfully, just letting it all out. "She left me for a guy. She said what we had was special and she wanted only me. But then in the end, she left me. In fact, every woman I have ever been with ... Maggie, Frankie, Lena - every single one of them, have in some way, hurt me. I thought that if I left YOU, that if I was the one that ended it, then it would hurt less. I was so wrong. I just can't stand to be apart from you, Reese. It just hurts ... TOO DAMN MUCH."

"Now I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep us together and show you that I have changed. I no longer feel jealous and paranoid. I'm ready for us to leave the past behind and go on with or lives. And to prove that you, I want Zach to be the one to be the donor."

"I know he wouldn't refuse me if I ask; we just have to persuade Kendall," said Bianca, knowing that probably wouldn't be easy. Kendall too had a jealous streak, just like her sister. She might not like the thought of Zach once again donating his sperm and becoming the biological father of Reese's child. After all, Kendall had been furious when she had discovered that Reese and Zach had kissed.

"I have this plan. I'll talk to Kendall and persuade her... while you go talk to Zach."

Reese nodded. "I know that all of your past loves hurt you in some way, but I would never dream of hurting you. I love you," she said softly.

"Alright," she agreed. "I'll talk to Zach and you talk to Kendall, and please let her know that in no way do I want Zach. I have you and I could never want a man."

A huge smile came to Bianca's face. She hugged Reese excitedly, glad to hear that Reese too wanted this to happen. They were going to have another baby together. Bianca couldn't wait to get started!

"I'll talk Kendall into it," Bianca promised as she gazed into Reese's amber eyes. "And hopefully soon we can set something up at the clinic. Remember how fast it worked last time? I got pregnant right away."

"Do you think Zach still has potent sperm?" she said to Reese with a giggle. "You ask him that, okay?" She was giggling so hard as she got ready to go talk to her sister. She kissed Reese softly for luck, then went in search of Kendall.

Xxxxxx

AJ and Miranda had arrived at Aj's father's beach house. The back steps led straight out to the sands of the beach.

"You can change in the bathroom," Aj said, showing Miranda to the hall bathroom.

"Thanks," Miranda said. She took her bag, entering the bathroom and shutting the door behind her. Aj went to his room and changed out of his clothes and into a pair of trunks.

In the bathroom, Miranda changed out of her clothes and stepped into her new bikini, tying the strings in the back. She put her clothes in her bag and picked it up, exiting the bathroom. She met Aj in the hallway.

Aj caught sight of Miranda in the fire engine red bikini. It looked absolutely amazing, hugging all the right places on her body. He couldn't tear his gaze away from her; she looked good to him right now.

"Is something wrong?" Miranda asked.

"Uh no," Aj said," Come on; the beach is calling our names."

They walked out the back door and down the steps to the beach. They walked far down the sands and found a place, laying their towels out side by side and sat down.

"Would you like me to put some lotion on your back?" Aj asked.

"Yes please!" Miranda said quickly, as she pulled out a tube of sunscreen and handed it to Aj.

He opened the tube and put some lotion on his hands before rubbing it into Miranda's back, going in gentle circles, taking his time to get into all the corners and over each part of her back. His hands rested there a little longer than necessary.

"Mmmmm," Miranda murmured in pleasure, loving the sensation of the sun on her skin along with AJ's gentle touch.

After a few minutes, Miranda offered, "I can put some on you now."

AJ agreed. He turned around, presenting his well-toned back to Miranda. With careful caresses, Miranda applied the sunscreen to AJ's back.

"Thanks," he said. "We wouldn't want to get blisters."

Miranda smiled as she lay down on her towel. "I am hoping to soak up a nice tan."

"That sounds wonderful," AJ agreed. He too got cozy on his towel, lying down in the sand close to his new best friend, Miranda. He was looking over at her intently.

Their gazes caught as once again, sparks flew between them. It was a new feeling for Miranda as she had never had a boyfriend before. In fact, she had never even had a male best friend - until AJ.

They were having a relaxing time in the sun when they were approached by some other teens who must have had the same idea that they had; to skip school that day and hang out on the beach. AJ recognized an acquaintance from school named Heather, along with a couple of guys- Paul and Bobby who were known for causing nothing but trouble.

"Ohhh hi, AJ," Heather said with a sweet smile. "Who's your friend?"

"This is Miranda, my new best friend," AJ answered.

"Hi, Miranda. You must be new to Pine Valley. I don't think I've seen you before," Heather said as she introduced herself to Miranda. "I'm Heather. AJ and I go wayyyy back."

"Ohhh yeah?" Miranda said softly. She didn't know quite what to think of Heather. Something about her seemed fake. Her smile was a little too sweet and for some reason, her words did not appear to be sincere.

Miranda was right. Heather felt an instant hatred for Miranda. The minute she saw the brunette with AJ, she suddenly wanted him for herself. Her plan was to appear nice and caring, but in truth, she was entirely two-faced. "I know we are all going to be really GOOD friends,' Heather said, although she didn't mean it. She had no intention of being Miranda's friend. Her only goal was to get AJ away from Miranda so he would date her!

While Heather was doing everything she could to be kind and sweet, the two guys, Paul and Bobby were staring at Miranda in her bikini with growing lust.

"You have nice tits," Bobby spoke boldly.

"Are you talking to me?" Miranda asked in shock.

"Of course. I certainly wasn't talking to AJ," Bobby said with a rude laugh.

"Hey, babe, since you and AJ are just 'friends,' how would you like to hook up with the two of us?" Paul asked Miranda lewdly. "Bobby and I know how to treat a woman good, if you know what I mean."

"If I was standing right now, I would slap you," Miranda said angrily.

"Don't talk to Miranda that way!" AJ growled. "Don't you ever talk to her like that again!"

Paul snickered and said to Miranda, "Ohhh that's right. You probably don't like guys, do you? You're probably a lesbian just likeyour mother."

"How do you know my mother?!" Miranda demanded.

"This is Pine Valley, sweetheart, everyone knows everything about everybody. Your mom is Erica Kane's daughter. I have seen her face in all the newspapers. Everyone knows she's a lesbo," stated Paul. "So... is it true? Are you pussy-licker, too?"

"No!" Miranda screamed.

"I don't believe you. You probably don't like guys AT ALL, do you? That's why AJ is your 'best friend,'" Bobby said cruelly. "Cuz you're a dyke."

Miranda was greatly offended and AJ was completely horrified. He rose to his feet and looked Bobby straight into his eyes. "Get the HELL off my dad's property!" he insisted. "You're not welcome here and neither is Paul. The two of you are just assholes!"