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Four days had gone by since the kitchen table incident, but neither of them had said a word about it. And as time went by, Katherine was getting more and more nervous, not knowing what it had meant. If Bree really felt the same, why had she not made a move? After all that had been said, were they just going to pretend nothing had happened? Uncertainty was driving her crazy. She needed to talk to Bree about it. Maybe it was time she took the first step.

With shaky hands, she dialed the phone. As she heard the tones, she took a deep breath, calming herself.

'Katherine, hi!' Bree greeted cheerfully from the other end of the line 'What is it?'

'Hi Bree! Say, do you have any plans for lunch?'

'I'm going to Karl's… why?'

'Is there any chance you could cancel it and come to my place instead?' Katherine asked, feeling quite insecure.

'But why?'

'It's important' she insisted 'We have that party coming up and I wanted to have your opinion on my newly improved raisin snacks before it…'

'Ok, you caught me there. You know I love your raisin snacks and that I can't resist our cooking sessions. I'll be there'

'Nice' Katherine smiled 'See you!'

She felt a little silly for having made up such an excuse. However, she knew that Bree could sometimes be a little runaway, so it was not such a bad idea to search for an alternative way to allure her. She put her apron on and started preparing lunch, knowing that time would go back very quickly. While cooking, she thought about how she would go about the whole conversation, making up a fictional dialogue in her head.

The doorbell rang when she had just finished setting the table. Smiling to herself for her timing, she opened the door and welcomed Bree with a hug. After a little chit chat, the two of them were sitting at the table, enjoying the food.

'You did improve the recipe' Bree exclaimed with an expression of delight on her face 'I think it's a great idea for our party, they'll sure love it!'

'Thank you, I'm very glad you liked it' Katherine smiled 'But to be honest with you, Bree, I had an ulterior motive to invite you today'

Imagining what that was about, Bree's face tensed. She starred at Katherine speechless, waiting for her to go on.

'I think we should talk about what happened last Friday' Katherine said.

'Oh… well. That was… just…' Bree stuttered 'A mistake'

'A mistake?' Katherine could not believe what she was hearing 'What do you mean by that?'

'I don't know' Bree sighed 'It's not… It's not that I didn't like what happened. It was wonderful…'

'But?'

'But I'm not sure whether it was right. It probably shouldn't have happened. We were just… I don't know… we got carried away and…'

'Bree, that wasn't just the heat of the moment' Katherine stated 'Maybe I'm wrong, but judging by all the things we said before the… incident, it's clear that there was much more. We both had wanted it for a long time, so it can't be a mistake. And if it's something so deep, then we can't just pretend it never happened, don't you think?'

Bree remained silent for a short while, thinking.

'I'm scared. I won't deny that I loved it and that I had been dreaming of it for years… but I'm not sure I'm ready for anything like that, all the sneaking around again and…'

'Well, no-one said anything about sneaking around' Katherine pointed out 'I don't want a simple affair with you. I want more than that. We both know that there's more than just physical attraction between us. And I'm not gonna spend my whole life hiding and making up excuses. I just want to be with you'

'That's exactly the problem' Bree said with a sad expression on her face 'I love your company and I'd love to be with you, but I'm not sure I'm ready to take such a big step. Just give me some time to figure things out'

Katherine sighed.

'How much time?'

'I don't know…'

'Do take your time. But I can't wait forever, Bree'

As they had already finished eating, Katherine stood up and began to clear the table coldly. Bree watched her do so, and unable to stand it anymore, she shouted:

'Why do you do this to me? Do you have an idea how complicated this is?'

'It's not complicated – you make it complicated'

'Katherine…'

But Katherine had turned to start doing the dishes and ignored her. Bree called her twice more, but she did not react at all. Losing her patience, Bree stood up, shut off the faucet and grabbed her wrist so that she would stop. Katherine looked at her, a little bit shocked by this outburst.

'What are you doing? Let go of me!'

'Listen to me' Bree told her firmly 'Can't you see the situation you're putting me into? You're putting too much pressure on me. How can you not understand that I'm not ready to have a relationship with you?'

'I don't think you're not ready. I have the impression that you don't want to be ready. You're still too worried about what everyone else will think of you. But looking on the bright side, the way you're freaking out already shows me that it'd never work'

She got rid of Bree's hand and turned the faucet on again. She continued washing while Bree stood next to her, feeling powerless and frustrated.

'How can you do this to me?' Bree exclaimed 'What I'd need right now is you to be supportive and help me. This is really hard for me. It's not only what my friends or Karl would think, I'm also afraid of how it might affect our friendship'

'Excuses, excuses and more excuses' Katherine muttered 'Three years ago you were married, now that you're single it's the friendship… you always find a way out, don't you? You know what I think? I think it's much easier for you to live in denial and have me as some kind of personal entertainer. Well, let me tell you this – I'm not your concubine!'

'I. Don't. Want. A. Concubine!' Bree was at her patience's end 'Jesus, you're so stubborn! I'm just trying to open up and tell you how I feel about it, my fears and worries… and you just treat me like I was one more in your list of disappointments, forcing me to choose between taking the big risk or losing you completely. What kind of friend does that? If you loved me the way I love you, you'd be much more understanding?'

Katherine turned the faucet off once more and stared at Bree utterly surprised.

'What?!'

'Yes, if you really cared about me, you'd know that I need some time to get used to the idea of you and me together…'

'No, no, no, I mean the very phrase you said before' Katherine insisted.

'I said that you're not being a good friend…' suddenly Bree realized it and blushed 'And that if you loved me the way I love you, you'd understand it'

Katherine pulled Bree close and kissed her passionately. When they broke the kiss, Bree realized that she had tears in her eyes.

'You really have no idea how much I had wished for you to say that phrase' she cried 'And even more, how long I've wanted to tell you. I love you, Bree. Always have'

They hugged tenderly for some minutes, without saying a word. The moment was too beautiful to break the embrace. Neither of them wanted to.

'Does that mean it's a yes?' Katherine whispered into Bree's ear 'Are we officially together, then?'

'Yes' Bree replied 'I'm leaving Karl'

Katherine smiled radiantly. On that day, she would catch herself grinning like crazy many more times, remembering the moment when Bree had told her the three words that had made her the happiest woman on Earth.

She had just finished dinner when the telephone rang. Surprised, as she did not expect anyone to call her that late, she picked it up.

'Hello?' she answered.

'Hi Kathy! It's me'

When she heard Bree's voice, her heart began to beat faster.

'Bree! I was already missing you' she said, realizing that her lips had just curved in a silly, though cute, smile.

'Me too. I've been thinking of you all day' Bree whispered 'Sorry if it's too daring – but I was wondering if…'

'Yes, I'd love to see you now' Katherine interrupted, knowing what she was going to say 'We definitely should celebrate it. I'll be there in a second'

Not even five minutes had gone by when Bree's doorbell rang. Smiling, she took her lover's hand and pulled her into her home.

'Come in'

Her arms wrapped around Katherine's waist as she kissed her lips, she used her foot to close the front door. Katherine's hands travelled up and down her back, caressing it with passion. Bree kissed her neck. She smelled like vanilla, and her skin was so smooth that she could not wait any more second to touch it and taste it.

'Let's go upstairs' Bree suggested.

'That's a nice idea' Katherine smiled 'Make yourself comfortable and wait for me. I have a little surprise for you'

She blinked her an eye as she went to get changed. Bree put on a nightdress and waited for her in bed excitedly. When she emerged from the bathroom, she was the most beautiful and sexy woman Bree had ever seen. She was wearing a black, see-through negligee that really enhanced her charms.

'Katherine, wow! You're stunning!' Bree exclaimed.

'I'm glad you like it' Katherine grinned flirtatiously 'I got it when we were still living here together. Was planning to wear it for your birthday, but Orson came back and… well, you know'

'You mean this beauty has been hidden in your wardrobe for three years? You didn't even wear it for Mike?'

'Mike wasn't worthy' Katherine joked.

She sat on the bed next to her lover and they kissed again, their tongues touching each other. Then Katherine started kissing her way down Bree's neck, making her gasp slightly.

'God, I missed you so much' Bree whispered.

Katherine smiled and continued kissing her.

'It's wonderful to be back with you, my dear' she said 'I had already thought I'd never be close to you again… By the way, how did Karl take it?'

'Oh… he'll be fine. Let's not think about it right now'

'I like the idea'

They cuddled, facing each other and smiling, their hands roaming all over their bodies. Their lips met from time to time. Short kisses, but very tender and innocent. Unfortunately, the doorbell interrupted their enjoyment.

'Oh, shoot!' Bree snorted 'I'll be back in a second, darling'

'Be quick' Katherine kissed her before she left the room.

After putting on a gown, Bree turned once more to smile to Katherine. She rushed downstairs and opened the door. It was Andrew.

'Mum, I just got a call from Mr Bones. I know it's very late, but he insists that there have to be certain changes with the flower arrangements and…' at that moment, he noticed that she was wearing a gown 'Oh, sorry, I didn't know you were sleeping'

'Andrew, it's really not a good time…'

'Why? I've already woken you up. Oh, wait! I get it. Karl is there with you, isn't he?' Andrew raised an eyebrow 'It's ok. Do you know whether Katherine is at home? Maybe she could join me and Mr Bones in some minutes in my place…'

At that moment, Katherine came upstairs, wearing only her negligee.

'Bree, honey, are you coming back to bed?' she asked cheerfully.

Her face transformed when she saw Andrew. Like a reflex, she crossed her arms in front of her chest, trying to cover herself like she was naked. Andrew's expression was of absolute shocked surprised. His eyes wandered from Bree, who looked terribly embarrassed, to Katherine.

'I'll tell them you're busy' he said, holding back the laughter 'Nice nightie, Katherine'

He turned and walked away. Bree closed the door, still a bit ashamed.

'I'm sorry, I thought you'd be already finished' Katherine apologized 'I was so looking forward to you…'

'He totally freaked out'

'Who cares?' Katherine surrounded Bree's waist with her arms and kissed her cheek 'He'll slowly get used to it. We would have had to tell him sooner or later'

'You're right' Bree admitted.

'Come on, let's go upstairs'

They both walked to Bree's room and sat again on the bed.

'Before we start, I have an idea' Katherine told her 'There's a nice place near the park where I've been dying to take you. You're gonna love it. Why don't we go there tomorrow after working on the arrangements?'

'Oh, I'd love to, but… I already had plans' Bree excused herself 'Karl and I…'

'Karl?!' Katherine exclaimed 'You're meeting Karl? After dumping him?'

Bree looked down.

'Well, the thing is…'

'You haven't dumped him yet?!'

Bree took a deep breath before answering.

'I… I'm just looking for the right moment. I need a little time…'

'And you're telling me this now?' Katherine looked really offended 'Why on Earth did you invite me then?'

'I wanted to spend time with you and…'

'I told you, Bree, I'm not your concubine'

Katherine got up from the bed and went to the bathroom to retrieve her clothes.

'Kathy, I'm so sorry. I didn't…'

'Save your breath' Katherine snapped, putting her clothes back on 'Well done, Katherine! You let yourself get fooled again!'

'Katherine, don't go'

'It's over, Bree. You've lied to me. It's clear that I can't trust you. Goodnight!'

She slammed the door after herself, tears already struggling to slide down her cheeks.

To be continued…