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FINAL CHAPTER!!! Hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing it! ;)

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For the first time after many months, Bree woke up in the morning smiling satisfied. Finally! She turned briefly to look at the woman sleeping peacefully next to her. The light, filtering through the curtains, drew shadows on her beautiful, naked body. Her auburn hair was very untidy, but that did not make her look less attractive than she was. While observing her, trying hard to resist the temptation to kiss her, Bree replayed her memories of the night before in her mind…

She stepped out of the taxi, feeling a confidence she had not felt in a long time. Even so, she did not want to turn around or make the smallest pause to think, worried that it would ruin it all. She rang Katherine's doorbell, her heart beating faster and faster.

'Hello, Bree!' Katherine said as she opened the door, with a polite smile on her face.

'Hi, Kathy! I need to talk to you, it's important. Can I come in?' Bree asked.

'Yeah, I suppose' Katherine let her in without much enthusiasm.

Skipping all the etiquette rules and formalities, Bree sat on Katherine's sofa and told her to join her with a sign. Shrugging indifferently, Katherine obeyed. However, no matter how nonchalant she appeared, something in her eyes gave her away – she was much more interested than she wanted to show.

'What is it?' she wondered as casually as she could.

Bree took a deep breath before beginning her narration.

'I want you to be the first one to know that I've just left Karl'

For a second, Bree thought she had seen Katherine's face light up. The truth was that Katherine's heart had just missed a beat and she was smiling excitedly on the inside, but she would not show her. Instead, she merely said:

'Oh… really?'

'Yes' Bree replied 'We were having dinner in Chez Antoine and I decided that it was time for me to be true to myself. If I stayed with Karl without being in love with him, I'd be very cruel to him… and even more to myself'

Katherine realized that Bree's hands were shivering slightly. She seemed to be very nervous.

'Of course, he wasn't happy at all with that' Bree continued 'He called me many things I'm not going to repeat'

'Why's that?' Katherine wondered 'You were just being honest'

'Even so, I hurt his pride… He thinks I'm leaving him for someone else… and well, it's true'

Just as soon as she heard that phrase, Katherine's heart began to dance. She tried her best to hide her smile and keep playing the innocent girl. A small sadistic part of herself really wanted Bree to say the words she had looked forward to for so long.

'Is it?'

Bree, who knew perfectly that her friend was just pretending, sighed, tired of that game. On the other hand, she could understand Katherine.

'Yes, there is someone else' she admitted 'And you know better than anyone who that is' she held Katherine's hands and gazed into her green-brown eyes 'It's you, Katherine. You are the one I want to be with. I know I've been a… fool for letting you go so many times. I'm not going to let this happen again'

'Do you really mean it?' Katherine could not hold her smile back anymore.

Bree nodded.

'Yes. All I want is you and I'm not leaving this house without you. I'm sorry for being such a coward'

'No, darling' Katherine interrupted 'You don't have to apologize. I do. I shouldn't have put so much pressure on you. It might be hard to believe, but sometimes I feel terribly… insecure' it was clear to see that it was taking her a lot to recognize it 'So when I need some reassurance I tend to do stupid things. I'm very sorry!'

'Well, you won't have to put pressure on me anymore' a stray tear fell down Bree's cheek 'I'll do anything to have you here with me, no matter what it takes. Even if I have to announce it from the rooftop to everyone'

'That won't be necessary' Katherine's eyes were becoming red and wet 'I've been an idiot. Take all the time you need. We won't do anything until you're ready. And I'll be here with you, no matter how long I have to wait. But please, don't cry, or I'll start crying as well!'

Bree put her arms around her friend and lover and kissed her cheek tenderly, both of them shedding little tears… of joy. Katherine turned her face, her lips searching Bree's until they kissed tenderly.

'I love you' Katherine whispered almost into Bree's mouth.

'I love you too, my darling. So, then it's official?'

Katherine smiled and stroked Bree's cheek with her hand.

'Only if you are ready'

'I am'

They were very close to each other, almost touching.

'Shall we go upstairs and make ourselves more comfortable?' Katherine suggested.

'I have a better idea. Why don't you come home with me… to your home?'

'I'd love to'

After that emotional conversation, the two of them had left Katherine's place and spent the night in Bree's bed, making love. The morning had come and Bree had just woken, feeling happier than she had felt in years. Looking at her lover, lying there next to her, she realized it. That was exactly what she wanted. She wanted to wake up every day beside Katherine, feeling that was the best thing that had ever happened to her.

Katherine's eyes opened, but only slits, blinded by the sunlight coming from the window. She turned to the other side and faced Bree. Her fingers roaming the readhead's beautiful figure, she smiled to her.

'Good morning, sweetie!' she said.

'Good morning!'

'I had already thought we'd never have another morning like this…'

'Me too' Bree agreed 'And I hated the thought'

They kissed again, innocently, only feeling each other's soft lips.

'What a wonderful night we had!' Katherine exclaimed 'Is it just imagination or are you getting more passionate each time?'

'Well, it's hard not to be passionate with someone like you' Bree giggled.

They put their arms around each other and kissed a couple more times. The excitement of the first days was back, but with much more passion than before.

'You know? We don't have to work today' Katherine pointed out with a naughty grin 'I was thinking… maybe we could… you know, have some more fun'

'Again?' Bree laughed 'My, you are insatiable! How about this – we have some nice breakfast to get our strength back and then we can go on exactly where we left it?'

'I like that'

'Good. Just wait for me, I'll be back with some nice muffins in a hurry' Bree kissed Katherine's lips and stood up from bed.

'Hang on! Do you mean like… breakfast in bed?' Katherine questioned, puzzled.

'Yes. I think it's a very romantic idea, don't you think?'

'Oh, no!' Katherine chuckled 'That makes me feel so guilty! I'd rather at least help you a little bit. Besides, breakfast in bed… that sounds to me like something you do for guests, and yesterday you told me that this was going to be my home'

Bree smiled.

'Alright, then. Let's get ready!'

Their day began in the perfect way – baking a nice breakfast, having fun… and most of all, together, just the two of them. However, knowing how perfectionist they both were, breakfast was only ready around midday. But they did not care.

'You know what?' Katherine commented, drinking a sip of coffee 'I was thinking that now that I'm living here I'd always be at work on time… but if every night is going to be like last night, I'm afraid we'll both be late for work every day!'

Bree laughed.

'You're right. But hey, I'm the boss, so I'm allowed to be late' she joked.

'Yeah, but what about me?'

'Well, you're my partner… and since last night, not only in business' she flung Katherine a seducing look as she took a muffin from the plate.

They kept eating their lovely breakfast. Then something occurred to Bree.

'I was thinking… before you completely move in, we should tell the girls everything' she said 'Just to save us all the lying and searching for excuses'

'Wow! Are you sure?' Katherine exclaimed.

'Well, to be honest, it's still hard for me… I really don't know how to tell them'

'Take all the time, you need, I can wait. It's kind of scary to drop a bomb like that, isn't it?'

'It is' Bree sighed 'But I'm so looking forward to having you here completely…'

'Me too, honey' Katherine smiled tenderly 'Maybe we could organize a dinner party and tell them. It's easier to talk about these things with some nice food'

'Sounds like a good idea'

'But let's take it easy, shall we?' Katherine caressed Bree's arm.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Katherine looked through the kitchen window. Lynette, Susan, Gaby and Mrs. McCluskey were standing at Bree's front door.

'No way!' Katherine laughed 'You're not going to believe this! Maybe your chance has just come'

'Is it the girls?' Bree startled.

'Uh-huh' Katherine nodded 'I can stay here in the kitchen if you want me to'

'Yeah, wait here. I'll try to be here soon'

Bree made her way to the door, her heart beating quite fast. Perfect timing!

'Hi girls!' Bree greeted puzzled 'What…?'

'We need to talk' Lynette said 'Can we come in?'

'Erm… sure'

The four of them went in, directly to the dining room.

'Can I offer you a drink or anything?' Bree asked politely, although she was rather disturbed by their visit.

'That'd be nice' Mrs McCluskey said 'But get one for you as well – you'll need it. And for Katherine too. We know that she's in the kitchen'

Katherine shrugged as she emerged from the kitchen and joined the rest while Bree went to get the drinks. Once ready, she sat next to Katherine, nervous to hear what was going on. Like in the old times, Katherine held Bree's hand under the table to give her support.

'You tell them' Susan whispered to Gaby.

'No, you tell them' Gaby replied.

'Lynette, you tell them, you're better at this kind of things' McCluskey intervened.

'Fine' Lynette puffed 'First of all, you should both know that we all love you very much and whatever happens we'll always be best friends. But there's something we'd like to… erm… complain about. No big deal, of course. The thing is…'

'How dare you start screwing each other and not tell us anything?!' Gaby exclaimed.

'Thank you, Gaby' Lynette looked daggers at her.

'Sorry, sweetie, but you were beating about the bush too much' she responded. She looked at Bree and Katherine, who still appeared very confused 'We know everything'

'How?' Bree wondered.

'I got a call from Karl yesterday' Susan explained 'He bitched for half an hour because you had dumped him for some other guy'

'Then she called me' Lynette continued 'And that made me think… who could that guy be? So we all met in my place to talk'

'I was already there' Karen added 'So I decided to stay for the gossip'

'But that still doesn't explain why you know' Katherine pointed out.

'We're getting there' Lynette answered 'That's what the gossip was about. Susan… well, actually we all were very curious who that guy could be. But then we talked… and… well, it was pretty obvious that there was no other guy. Besides, it must have been going on for years, as I remember that you were living together…'

'How could you possibly know that?'

'Dear, I live next-door to you' McCluskey said 'Not seeing any lights in your home for over one year is kind of… suspicious'

'Not to mention the ridiculous excuses you had to make up to go to Bree's after every poker evening' Lynette grinned, making Katherine blush slightly.

'Moreover, Teresa O'Connor mentioned once something about two lesbian redheads making out at her niece's christening party' Gaby joined in.

Bree realized that her cheeks were red. However, before she could reply, Lynette spoke:

'We don't judge you for that. We're just disappointed that you never told us'

'We were afraid of your reaction, that's all' Bree defended herself.

'You see? That's exactly the disappointing part' Gaby took Bree's hand 'We're friends, how could you possibly think we'd take it bad? If it makes you guys happy, we're happy too'

The lovers looked at each other smiling.

'And we know that you're holding hands, so no need to do it below the table anymore' McCluskey completed.

With a giggle, they put their hands on the table. They looked like a couple of newlyweds.

'Aaaw! Look at them!' Gaby exclaimed tenderly 'So cute!'

'Girls, if you're going to be so cheesy, you'll have to get me another drink' Karen joked.

'I'll be right back' Katherine announced, as she stood up 'Can I get anyone else anything?'

'Let me help you' Susan stood up and went to the kitchen with her.

Once there, while they were both pouring the drinks, Susan broke her silence.

'Look, Katherine, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for some time, but never got the chance to…'

'What is it?' Katherine wanted to know.

'I wanted to apologize for what I did to you' Susan said 'I turned your relationship with Mike into a living hell and didn't stop bothering you guys until I got him back… I'm so sorry!'

'That's a thing from the past' Katherine responded.

'I know, but still… I can't help feeling that this is my fault'

Katherine stared at Susan bemusedly.

'What was your fault?'

'Well, this all… You being heartbroken and ending up with Bree'

Katherine laughed.

'Susan, that's the most idiotic thing you've ever said in your life. My relationship with Bree had started long before what happened with Mike. It's not like I was so desperate after losing Mike that I had to turn lesbian. I really love Bree, and I did even before you and Mike split up. So no, it's not your fault'

'I'm sorry. It's still hard for me to believe this… Bree and you… wow! I know, it was very silly…'

'Yes, it was. But stop apologizing' Katherine looked at Susan encouragingly 'I guess now that we've both moved on, we can be friends again'

'Oh, sure' Susan agreed 'I never wanted to ruin our friendship'

'Me neither'

They gave each other a friendly hug and went back to the kitchen with the drinks. In the meantime, Bree had explained to the rest of the girls how everything had started.

'Katherine, we had no idea you were such a hero' Gaby remarked as Katherine sat down.

'How come?'

'Bree has told us how you took care of her when she began drinking again' Gaby explained 'No wonder she fell in love with you. If someone was so great to me, even I would become a lesbian'

They all laughed at Gaby's comment.

'Seriously, we're all very happy for you guys' Lynette told them 'In fact, we have an offer for you'

'What is it?' Bree wondered.

'We've talked to Andrew in the morning and he says that you're probably moving together again' Mrs. McCluskey said 'So we were here to ask whether you need any help with the move'

Mary Alice's voiceover

There's nothing in the world like love, so enigmatic and beautifully complex. Love can hurt you and make you suffer, or even turn you into a complete fool… but it can also give you some of the most wonderful moments in your life. There's no way to escape from it, and it's there, wherever we may go. It can take many different forms and appear in ways you would have never expected. Like two women who suddenly discover feelings they never thought they would experience together. Or like a group of supportive friends who are able to forget any prejudice to see you happy. Or a son whose understanding heart makes him forgive you. Yes, love is, in many ways, one of the most important parts of our existence.

The End