Bianca was finishing up in the shower and dressing when she was sure she heard Marissa's voice out in the main room. She felt a release of tension, knowing that her lover had returned. She finished getting ready and exited the bathroom. With a quick scan of the suite, she could see that Marissa was not there. Then she saw the silhouette of the redhead through the whispy white curtains of the balcony doors. She walked to the door and upon opening it, Marissa's gaze turned to meet Bianca.
A sweet, whisper of "Hey, you!" was all Marissa could get out, before Bianca inquired. "There you are! Is everything okay? You left awfully early." She wrapped her arms around Marissa's waist and held her close. Maybe a little snug, because Marissa felt concern behind it. She replied "Oh Honey, I didn't mean to worry you. I just couldn't sleep, and needed to get out and clear my head. That is all. I am sorry, I should have left a note." She giggled a little, giving Bianca a kiss on the head.
"It's okay." Bianca said. "I just missed seeing you, but is there something wrong? What's on your mind…you said you had to clear your head?" Marissa nodded and looked pensively to her side and then returned her gaze to Bianca. Just say it, Marissa. Marissa thought to herself, before she spoke. "Well, I have had something on my mind this weekend that I had to work out, before I talked with you." Bianca guided them over to some chairs and they sat, Bianca taking Marissa's hands in her own.
Marissa cleared her throat and began. "I have been thinking of what is going to happen after we leave here. I want to tell JR, about us, as soon as possible." Bianca looked surprised to hear Marissa say that, but allowed her to go on. "I know we agreed to wait, but I want to get it over with and move on with my life. I want to start living as your partner openly with no secrets and…" Marissa was cut off by knock on the door. She sprang to her feet and said "Oh, that should be breakfast! I will get it!", and then she left to answer the door.
Henry entered the room and set up the breakfast on the balcony for the two women. After chatting briefly, and tipping him generously, Bianca walked with Henry to the door. Once it was closed, she made haste back to the table and said "No secrets and…And what, Marissa? What were you trying to say? What else do you want from this?" Marissa put her croissant down and took Bianca's hand. "I was thinking that I would like to be with you more than we are able to, under the current circumstances…more permanently."
Bianca smiled and said. "Aww, Marissa, I think I know what you are saying…" Marissa looked nervous and seemed as if she was going to speak. Bianca cut her off and continued. "I know, because I am thinking that way too. I agreed to take things slow, mostly out of concern for you…but also for my heart. The thing is…this weekend changed things for me. Seeing how amazing life could be with us being together without any interruptions. I want this. I don't want it to end. I was thinking that maybe we should think about finding a place…together. I…err…mean…if I'm not totally reading you wrong?"
Marissa smiled and giggled, she squeezed Bianca's hand and replied. "Oh Bianca, that is exactly what I was thinking. I want to see you first thing and know that we can share our stories together at night. It is so fast and maybe even a little cliché…but it feels right. I don't know, maybe because we were friends first? But yes, that is exactly what was on my mind."
"Well then." Bianca said. "We should talk to JR when we get home. And then once we have moved past that hurdle we can talk to the kids and start looking for a home. I will speak with Caleb, first though. I think you should stay with me there until we find something more permanent…if that is okay?" Marissa nodded excitedly and leaned in to kiss Bianca. "Okay, now let's eat so we can start our day!" Marissa exclaimed. "I am dying to see that bikini again." Bianca blushed and said "Likewise, my dear!" with a chuckle.
Several hours later, the women were sunning out by the pool after having swam for a while. Marissa broke the silence. "I think AJ would have so much fun with the girls here. We should really do this again!"
"Oh, yeah!" exclaimed Bianca. "The girls love it here…and I would love to come here as a family." Marissa blushed a little at the mention of the word 'family'. She touched Bianca on the arm softly and smiled. Marissa reached for her cell phone to check the time. "Oh my!" Bianca startled and asked "What is it?" "Oh" Marissa replied, "it's just I have a ton of missed calls. Colby called yesterday, and I didn't think anything of it. But now, it seems that Tad is calling too and a lot. Give me a second to check my messages."
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In Pine Valley, plans were being made. Tad and Colby were in a meeting at his house. He was determined to get through to JR. Opal and Krystal were on their way home to join in. Tad's wife Cara and the rest of the Martin clan was not thrilled with the news of JR and Amanda's indiscretions, but Tad still looked at JR as a son and refused to let him self-destruct. Tad had already spoken to Amanda and Jake, and despite some tension, Amanda was willing to be there to try and help. Asher had shown up to offer support for Colby and Liza had also been asked. Tad was just waiting to get in touch with Marissa and see if she could be there before they set the 'intervention' in motion. The one thing that left them all in complete confusion was plaguing Tad's mind. What on Earth set him off? He has been sober for so long? Is it the incident with Amanda, or maybe something is not right with the company? Oh Dixie, I need you to watch over us and help guide us to do what JR needs. We have got to get through to him, for AJ's sake.