After the break, the group of four returned to the office for the next session, curious to know what would happen next.
"I hope you all had a good lunch. While you were on break, I made a call, and that call was to Annalise Keating. As a professional Counselor who has been in the business for many years, I know what's best for my clients, so that's why I summoned Annalise here; she is on the way in, and she doesn't know that any of you are here."
The group was not happy to hear that he betrayed their trust.
"Are you kidding me!? How can you go behind our backs like that", Bonnie snapped.
"Well, that's my cue. I'm out.", Nate stood up, and headed to the door.
"Mr. Lahey sit back down, you were not instructed to leave. This is for all of your benefit."
"Sir, with all due respect, you're about to put us all in a very uncomfortable situation, more than it already is", Isaac responded.
Eve added her two cents, "You just opened up a can of worms inviting her here, you'll see."
"I promise I won't let things get out of hand", the Counselor assured.
While they waited nervously for Annalise to arrive, they couldn't help but bicker with one another. Nate and Eve were arguing about who protected Annalise better, and Isaac and Bonnie argued about her Julie persona, which was a lie. A sharp knock at the door, made them stop abruptly. She was there.
The Counselor opened the door, "Mrs. Keating, I'm glad you could make it, come in."
Annalise froze in place when she saw Nate, Eve, Bonnie, and Isaac sitting there in the office. She suddenly felt faint and angry. "What the hell is this!?", she shouted at the Counselor.
"Mrs. Keating welcome to 'Annalise Anonymous'. These acquaintances of yours are getting help for their attachment to you, or should I say addiction to you."
"I don't believe this", her eyes were tearing up. "Please excuse me", she turned around to leave.
"Mrs. Keating please stay, I think this will help you as well. Please have a sit." The Counselor pointed to a chair in the middle of the circle. Annalise slowly walked to the chair, not making eye contact with anyone.
"Good, lets get started, shall we. I want the four of you to tell Annalise why you're here in this group. Mr. Roa you go first.
Isaac
Isaac started, and spoke directly to her. "Well Annalise, I'm here because you trigger me."
"Annalise please look up and make eye contact with him. Thanks, please continue."
Isaac continued, "I didn't want to take drugs again until I met you, that's because I saw myself in you…and I wanted you."
"I didn't make you relapse, that was your choice", she replied sternly.
"You made me do things I wasn't comfortable with Annalise."
"Again, that was your choice to testify, you could've said no. You're a grown man Isaac."
"But you manipulated me, You made me believe that we would become a thing; you led me on."
"I had a friendly breakfast with you, its not my fault you took it the wrong way."
"Mrs. Keating", the Counselor interrupted.
"Call me Annalise".
"Annalise, can you admit that you had feelings for Isaac?"
She hesistated, "I can admit that I became very fond of him. I went there for help with my alcohol problem, but I ended up with an Isaac problem. He reminded me of the situation I had with my husband. With those similarities it was bound to be trouble, as well as attraction."
"Thank you for your honesty. Isaac, anything you would like to say to Annalise before we move on?"
"No, I'm good. Thanks."
The others looked on with second hand embarrassment, dreading their turn.
"Nate, you're next, tell Annalise why you're here."
Annalise rolled her eyes, she couldn't believe she had to go through this.
Nate
Nate had a chip on his shoulder since he arrived, and he was not willingly cooperating. "I'm here because I hate her", he said bluntly.
Annalise had to laugh, "That's not what you were saying a few weeks ago."
The Counselor interceded, "What do you mean two weeks ago?"
"I'm not one to kiss and tell", Annalise quipped.
"So you two kissed? Tell me what happened."
"Nothing happened", Nate quickly replied.
"Nate's right, nothing happened, because I didn't go forward with it. I didn't want to go back down that road."
"Buurrrnnn", Bonnie giggled, taking a jab at Nate. She found joy in the rejection. Eve, who had a grin on her face, was also relieved to hear that. However, Nate was pissed and embarrassed.
"I came by to thank her for taking my Dad's case."
"Why did you kiss her?"
"Old feelings came back to the surface, alright? Happy now?"
"Nate, it's okay to have feelings and feel attraction. Moving on, Annalise, why did you frame Nate?"
"Are we really going there?"
"We're going there, lets hear it", Nate shot back.
"Well since the statute of limitations have ran out for that case, I can freely say that I framed him because I was protecting someone else who was guilty. I knew the 'boyfriend killing the husband' theory would have worked, and it did. Also, I knew I could get him off, that's the only reason I framed him. I would not have done it if I knew I couldn't."
Nate wasn't happy to hear that, "Did that make it right?"
"Nate, let it go. You're a free man. It's your choice to still deal with me, it's like you have a vendetta against me. If you're going to get revenge, just do it. Quite frankly, I'm tired of your smugness, and I'm over it and I'm over you. Move on with your life, we hooked up for the wrong reasons anyway."
"Yikes!, Isaac shouted. The ladies were thrilled.
"Annalise, thank you for getting it out. That is what this session is all about, laying it all on the table. Nate, anything you want to say to that?"
"You're a bitch", he directed at Annalise.
"You're one too Nate!", she shot back.
"Alright, alright, calm down. Nate, apologize for using that language, that's not how you talk to a lady."
"I apologize for that."
"Thank you. Bonnie, you're up next."
Bonnie
"Annalise knows why I'm here, like everyone knows why I'm here. She is my life, and always will be. The fact of the matter is, we have an unhealthy, dysfunctional relationship; it is not normal."
"Do you want it to be normal?", the Counselor asked.
"I like what we have now, I just want her to respect me more."
"Then tell her that", he suggested.
Bonnie then looked Annalise in the eyes and then softly said, "I just want you to respect me more."
"I've gotten better."
"Yes, you have, and I appreciate that", Bonnie admitted.
"I no longer treat you like a child, I would say I treat you more like an equal. I fired you because I wanted you to have your independence and be your own lawyer, but your took it personal and betrayed me."
"I'm sorry Annalise. I just wanted to hurt you, like you hurt me."
"I didn't fire you to intentionally hurt you Bonnie, I wanted you to be free of me, because I felt like I ruined you long enough."
"But I loved you, and you knew that."
"I knew you loved me, but I didn't know you were in love with me. There's a difference."
"But you kissed me, and you seemed like you were jealous of me and Frank's relationship, so I thought you felt the same."
That comment caught Eve's attention. She thought she was the only woman Annalise has ever been involved with. "You kissed her Annalise?", she asked.
"That's what she said, didn't she", Annalise said sarcastically.
"Ms. Rothlo, it's not your turn, hold off from commenting."
Bonnie continued on, "Anyways, I feel like you should know that I've recently started dating someone, he's a lawyer in Denver's office and we hit it off very well."
Annalise shifted in her seat, she wasn't expecting to hear that. "Dating someone? Is it serious?", she asked. Her questioning proved she had inner feelings for Bonnie. "
"It could be. You said move on, and that's what I'm doing. I just want your blessing." Bonnie had a smirk on her face, she knew Annalise was jealous, and she was happy about that.
"No you don't, its sounds like you already made your choice", she said stone-faced. "Doctor, can we move along please."
"Sure can. Ms. Rothlo, you're up."
Eve
"As you can see Annalise, I flew across country to be here. I need help in letting you go, you know you have a hold on me."
"I told you to let me go. You didn't wait for me, so why are you still holding on?"
"Wait for you!? I "waited" for you for years! I asked you to marry me, but you said no. I was tired of waiting for you to come to terms with your sexuality, but I waited, I just couldn't stand to wait any longer."
"So why are you here? You have a partner, but yet you're here."
"Clearly I still love you."
"Still? I used you and hurt you over and over, I'm no good for you."
"Maybe I'm stuck on stupid, or maybe I'm just a hopeless romantic hoping for a third chance."
The whole room was quiet, listening to their debacle.
"Does Vanessa know you're here?", Annalise asked her.
"No she doesn't", Eve confessed, looking down in shame.
The Counselor stepped in to offer some advice, "Eve, If you still have feelings for Annalise, I would suggest telling your partner."
"Then she will just break up with me."
"Then it will be up to you two to work it out. Annalise, any last words you want to say to Eve?"
"I know you want to be with me, but we can't be together until I work on myself, and I'm slowly doing that, but even then, it will be on my terms, so live your life. Don't be afraid to fall in love with someone else."
Eve wiped tears away, and shook her head, nodding that she agreed and understood.
"Well that pretty much covers it. Annalise, thank you very much for coming in today. You helped your friends get closure, and I believe you helped yourself as well. Any last words?"
Annalise stood and addressed the group, "I just want each of you to be happy. I'm glad to know some of you are moving on, it's for the best. I hope you all find peace in your lives. " Then she turned to the Counselor, "Now can I leave?"
"Yes, thanks again."
"Bye guys" She left quickly without making eye contact with the others.
When Annalise was gone, the Counselor addressed the group, "See, that wasn't so bad afterall. At least you all know where you stand with her now. Did you all get closure?" Surprisngly, they all agreed. "Great. Please meet me back here tomorrow at noon for one more brief session to close out 'Annalise Anonymous'. Good job today guys, enjoy the rest of your day. You are dismissed."
When they were excused, none of them hung around to mingle with each other, they all just went their separate ways. However, one of them, decided to call up Annalise to hang out….
Annalise opened her apartment door, "You shouldn't be here. I thought we just discussed this in session."
"I'm sorry, but I couldn't leave town without personally spending time with you." It was Eve.
"The Counselor will not be pleased with you."
"Can we forget about the Counselor, I know whats best for me."
"And I'm whats best for you?"
"You've always been."
"Eve…",
"Are you going to let me in or not? I don't want to stand in the hall all night." Annalise stepped aside to let her in. Eve looked around the apartment before sitting down, "Humble, real humble.:
Annalise took a seat beside her. "Why are you? You made so much progress earlier, why mess that up?"
"Hearing you express your feelings like that, only made me want you more." She then rubbed her fingers through Annalise's hair; Eve was coming on to her. Eve then leaned in for a kiss, but Annalise stopped her.
"Did you have cocktail before coming here? I expected this type of behavior from Bonnie, but not you."
"I'm completely sober, and I know what I want. Why are you acting surprised?" Eve starting kissing on Annalise's neck, and all over her face.
Annalise tried to resist, but she secretly enjoyed it. She still had feelings for Eve as well. "You want me? you want me?"
"You know I do", Eve whispered.
"Well have at it." She stopped resisting and let her Ex have her way; she was a woman with needs after all.
Eve backed Annalise onto her bed, which was near the couch, and straddled her. She then slipped her dress over head and threw it across the room, leaving her only in lingerie, with Annalise admiring her body. AK then unsnapped Eve's bra and gently massaged her small breasts, then leaned up to suck on them. Annalise was like a baby thirsting for milk. Eve moaned from the pleasing feel of her Ex's warm mouth on her nipples.
"I want you to go down on me", Eve whispered softly.
"Is that what you want?" Annalise teased, sucking harder. "Yesss", Eve seductively groaned.
Annalise then flipped her over onto her back, and swiftly removed Eve's purple thong; she didn't waste anytime feasting between her legs. Annalise latched on to her swollen clit and suckled some more, this time with more pressure. Eve arched her back from the intense pleasure, making her push Annalise's shoulders back.
"Don't try to run from me, this is what you wanted, right?"
"Heck yeah", Eve said panting. "Don't stop."
Annalise then encircled her tongue around Eve's clit while inserting two of her fingers inside Eve's wet pussy; Eve played with her own nipples while she was being eaten below. After a few minutes, Annalise replaced her fingers with her tongue, and lapped up the nectar of her long legged lover's juices, with it dripping down her full lips. Annalise then sped up her tongue action, making Eve squirm even more.
"I'm gonna cum!", Eve screamed, and just like that, Eve squirted all over Annalise's bed.
Annalise smilled at the sight of her wet sheets, "I love when you make it rain."
"Oh, I hate you", Eve said faintly, catching her breath and smiling at the affect their sex had on her.
"We both know thats a lie", she chuckled. "The counselor is gonna be mad at you", she teased.
"Well he doesn't have to know, he won't know, and neither will the others for that matter." Eve got up, found her bra and panties, and slipped them back on. "I never said I was innocent. My life, my choices."
"You don't have to tell me that, you know I march to the beat of my own drum. Do you want to spend the night? No need to run off."
"I would like that. I love you Annalise." Eve gave her a peck on the lips.
"I have love for you too.", Annalise replied back.
"You're getting better, close, but not there yet." They shared a laugh.
The Following Day
Nate, Eve, Bonnie, and Isaac all resumed the next day in their last session of AA.
"Thank you all for coming back today, this will be your last session. We accomplished alot yesterday, and I hope you all feel better about your addiction. That being said, I would like to address something that was brought to my attention this morning. Which one of you spent the nigh with Annalise last night?" He got right to it.
They all looked around shocked, but no one aid anything.
"I received a tip from the accountability investigator who spotted one of you at her apartment last night. I already know who it is, so you may as well confess."
"Don't look over here Doc, I'm done with that woman", Nate reassured.
"Anybody else want to say anything? Fine, Ms. Rothlo, why did you go to Annalise's after you left here?"
Eve got nervous, "What are you talking about Sir?"
"You can cut the act, because I have proof. Do you happen to drive a black Mercedes Benz?"
"Yes, thats my rental car. Okay look, yes I spent the night with her."
Bonnie' faced turned red, Isaac's covered his mouth, and Nate just shook his head.
"I went there to see her. Why come all this way and not catch up with her when I haven't seen in almost two years."
"Did you have sex with her?", the Counselor asked.
"That's not anyone's business.", Eve replied.
"Then I take that as a yes, I'm very disappointed in you."
Bonnie jumped in, "You are such a whore, you just couldn't stay away could you! You come into town and act all high and mighty like you were the only person Annalise ever loved and loved her."
"That's not true!", Eve shouted.
"Just go back to California and never return."
"Ms. Winterbottom, please let me handle this!"
"Screw you Bonnie, and anyone else who has a problem with what I did; I won't take it back. Annalise sure didn't have any complaints."
"Didn't know you had it in you, nice!", Nate whispered to Bonnie, who was sitting beside him.
"Ms. Rothlo, unfortunately you won't be receiving your certificate for Annalise Anonymous, because its obvious you have alot more work to do. I will no longer be paying your airfare, you wasted my time, and your own."
"Fine, I'm out of here!", Eve grabbed her purse and left the building.
"Wow, she didn't have any will-power." Isaac said, once Eve was out of sight.
"I can't blame her, once you experience Annalise in bed, it will be hard to resist her. I'm just being honest," Nate told Isaac.
"Enough of that talk, please respect Annalise in her absence. Your final assignment is to stay away from Annalise for the next thirty days, that means don't interact with her at all. If you follow the rules, at the end of the thirty days, you will receive your certificate."
Bonnie was annoyed, "How is that possible when I work for her?"
"Then I guess you have to find work elsewhere, you did before right?" Referring to her working for Denver. "Nate and Isaac, do you think you can complete the task?"
They both agreed.
"Good, remember I will have investigators monitoring you. See you in a month, you are dismissed."