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Karma's a very spiritual person, but as she stared at the necklace that laid on the coffee table, she began to think that this went beyond what she believed in. She kept having to push terrifying thoughts of the unknown out of her head. She didn't know if Amy was going to stay alive. She didn't know how a piece of arcade jewelry magically morphed itself, and she certainly didn't understand how, through the past twenty-four hours, she hasn't questioned much about what's going on.

"Are you sure that is the same necklace?" Amy asked from beside Karma, she was watching as the auburn was battling with something in her mind.

Karma nodded and got up from the couch, she paced back and forth. Amy knew that the action was a coping mechanism whenever Karma's mind went on overdrive. "I took it out of my memory box a few nights ago." She replied as a headache was creeping up on the auburn. "Why do I feel like I'm going insane?" Her hand moved to her forehead as if it was a temporary cure for the pain in her head.

"I would be concerned if you didn't feel like you're going crazy." Amy smirked as she leaned forward on the couch and picked up the necklace.

"How are you so calm right now? I'm freaking out."

"So, you don't freak out when I suddenly appear after being dead for six years, but instead you have a breakdown when a cheap necklace mysteriously changes. Now I know what makes your lid blow." Amy chuckled which earned her an irritated glare from Karma.

"Can you not be a sarcastic ass?"

Amy held up from hands, "I'm sorry, you know that I'm in the same boat as you. I'm just handling it differently." Karma sighed heavily and placed herself back on the couch. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, she attempted to clear her mind to get rid of her headache. The moment of silence was interrupted by her phone ringing, and she groaned.

Amy handed her the device after looking at who was calling her, "It's Lana."

"Shit." Karma whispered as she remembered that she was suppose to be at work this afternoon. "Hey, I'm so sorry, I'm on my way right now."

"Good, I don't think I can cover for you any longer. Dave is getting pissed." Lana replied in a haste, Karma could tell by her voice that she was getting overwhelmed with the busy lunch flow that she is currently working.

"Thank you so much, I'll see you in five." Karma stated before she hung up and shot up from the couch. "I have to go to work," She said as she rushed into her room, assuming that Amy would follow she continued to speak. "Just stay here and I'll be off around seven tonight. The freak necklace will have to wait till then."

"I'm confided to the house, that doesn't sound fair." Amy complained as she watched Karma took off her shirt and threw it onto the floor. She was enticed by the flawless torso that was unexpectedly revealed to her. Karma sighed and turned back to the blonde. She smirked when she saw forest green eyes locked onto her figure.

"As much as I know you hate it, you can't leave the house. People might recognize you and we can't have that happening." The auburn said as she walked into her closet and grabbed a work shirt and her pants.

Amy was broken out of her trance when her lover disappeared, she realized what Karma had said. She crossed her arms over her chest, "So, what, I'm going to be locked in the house for the rest of my life." She argued and Karma reappeared in the room.

"Don't be dramatic."

"Don't be dramatic!" Amy mimicked with a scoff. "You're basically putting me on house arrest, Karm. Who says you have control of my life, anyway?"

Karma cringed and rubbed her hand across her face in a stressed manner. "Can we please not fight before I have to work? Just stay in the house till we figure out how you came back to life." She exasperated and marched out of the bedroom.

Both women stood in the foyer with heavy tension between them. Karma didn't want to leave until Amy was smiling again, she knew she was being unfair, but it was too risky for Amy to walk around town. She wrapped her arms around the blonde's neck and pouted her bottom lip. Amy kept her face stern as she looked over Karma's head to the wall. She knew what Karma was trying to do and she didn't want to give her the satisfaction of winning this argument.

"Amy," Karma murmured in a husky tone, Amy cursed her stomach for flipping and rolled her eyes. "please just stay home." Karma leaned in, brushed a kiss onto Amy's upward jaw. She was playing dirty. The blonde groaned as she felt her resistance begin to dissipate. That is how it always went when they were younger, just one look at Karma's pouting expression would always make Amy give in.

"You're lucky I love you so much." Amy sighed and gazed down to the auburn, who was wearing a triumphant smile.

Karma pecked her lips and released Amy. "I'll make it up to you. I really have to go, Dave is going to have my head on a spike."

Amy watched out the bay windows as Karma's car drove down the driveway. She trudged back to the couch and plopped down with a leisured sigh. She reached forward and picked up the necklace to examine it more. A shock pulsed through the blonde's body as her fingers made contact with the fake gold heart.

"What the hell?" She murmured to herself as she dropped the object into her lap. Maybe she could search for answers while Karma is at work.

"Liam, you can't keep my child away from me!" Karma growled into the phone.

On her way to work, she immensely missed Charlotte. She smiled at the thought of Charlotte and Amy meeting each other. She knew that Liam was at work and Charlotte was at school, but she called her ex anyway.

"I'm not letting her around that stranger." Liam asserted bitterly. He knew it was cruel to keep Karma from seeing her daughter, but he couldn't bare the thought of something happening to Charlotte because his ex-wife allowed a stranger into the house.

Karma clenched her phone, the anger rippling through her was causing her to see red. Liam was taking her cub away from her. She decided the only way for Liam to bring over her child was if he was there too, so she compromised. "Okay, what if, you bring her over tonight and you two can stay for dinner." She grumbled.

Liam released a breath in the phone, "Deal."

"I get off at seven, so bring her by around eight." Karma replied before she hung up the phone annoyingly.

Karma had a strange feeling as she arrived at work, it could be because Amy's been out of her life for six years, but she had a strong and persistent urge to go back home to be with the blonde. She began her count down, seven hours till she can see Amy and eight hours till she can she her daughter.

The absence of the blonde and the earlier conversation with Liam, didn't change her mood, she never felt this happy in six years. Her heart was full and fluttering energetically, it was an amazing feeling. She walked into the restaurant with a smile gracing her lips and her shoulder pushed back in a joyful way.

She spotted Lana behind the bar, she rushed over to her. "Thank you so much for covering." She said with a grin and apologetic eyes.

Lana waved her hand, "No, problem." She noticed the auburn's beaming smile and curiously tilted her head. It was unusual for Karma to show any emotion, besides agony. The only time that she saw a smile from her friend was when Charlotte was around, even then, it isn't as bright as the one she was currently wearing. "You're chirper." She stated with a gist of inquiry in her tone.

Karma shrugged her shoulders, "It's a good day." The real answer was burning on the tip of her tongue, she wanted to tell everyone that Amy was back in her life.

Lana smirked and nodded in agreement. Karma folded her lips into her mouth and rushed into the back room to get her apron.

Karma's happiness hasn't faltered for the past five hours. The smile remained on her lips as she floated through the restaurant. Even when Dave threatened to fire her if she ever showed up late again, her joyful mood never disappeared.

However, she could feel her emotions shift as she spotted Shane, Liam's best friend, walk into the establishment.

Karma met Shane in high school, he took more of a liking to Amy than he did to Karma. Shane saw Karma as another brainless girl that Liam wanted to sleep with, nothing more. The auburn never thought that someone else's opinion would cause so much damage, but it was high school, she wanted people to like her, she wanted to be popular and Shane Harvey was the most popular teen in school.

When Shane found out the Karma was pregnant with Liam's child, he tried to get along with the auburn. He admitted to her the he was hard on her when they first met, and gave his condolences to her about Amy passing away. The guy's heart surprisingly ached for Karma as he watched her break into tears and hugged him. Sure she was causing stains on his favorite, highly expensive, shirt, but he ended up crying along with her.

Throughout the years, he had his up and down with the auburn. How can he not when Liam would show up at his apartment, waking up him and his husband, Duke, to complain about another fight he had with his wife. Of course, he was basis when it came to picking sides, even if in some of the conflicts it was mainly Liam's fault; he always had his friend's back.

"Hey, Shane." Karma greeted with a fake smile, this last time she saw Shane, he grilled her about how she is hurting Liam. She couldn't tell if Shane was still holding a grudge.

"What happened between you and Liam, he came back to my apartment to pick up Charlotte and looked like he was in a fiery rage." The tall man explained as he eyed Karma's reactions. "He wouldn't tell me anything."

Karma bit her lip, "I don't know." She murmured the lie and twisted her hands. She never knew why her anxiety shot through the roof when Shane is around her. Perhaps it was his cold demeanor that presented itself when she was in his presence. All she really wanted was for Shane to accept her, but he never allowed as much as an opportunity for them to develop a friendship.

His eyes narrowed and placed his hand on his hips. "Don't lie to me, princess. Something is going on and I'm going to find out."

Karma's attention drifted over his shoulder as another costumer entered the restaurant. Her eyes widened and panic was set in place as she immediately recognized the person. Shane noticed her expression and started to feed his curiosity by turning around.

The auburn was quick on her feet and grabbed him by the shoulder's to prevent him from his intended action. "Shane, you look hungry. How about I seat you at the bar and get you some food? I'll pay."

Shane's suspension disappeared at the offer of free food. He walked over to the bar and sat down on the stool. Karma looked back to the person and groaned angrily. They were dressed in baggy clothes with an oversized sunhat on and glasses covering their eyes, but Karma saw past all that. The disguise didn't mask anything.

She marched over to where they stood, she grabbed their arm and pulled them straight to the back room.

"What the hell, Amy?" Karma fumed as Amy took off the hat and glasses. "I told you to stay home." Karma grumbled when Amy gave her a sheepish grin and bowed her head to the floor. The blonde looked so innocent, that Karma's managed to swoon even through all the irritation.

"I was bored," She stated while picking her head back up. "so I figured that I would go to the public library in search for some answers about everything. Then I was hungry and saw this place." She elucidated with an apologetic tone. She didn't want to upset Karma.

Karma sighed and moved her hands to her head, she headache was coming back. "Okay, can you please just sneak out and go back home? Shane is here, he can't see you."

"You can't keep me from him forever."

"Amy, please, just not today."

Amy whined and placed her hat and sunglasses back on. Karma stuck her head out of the door, she was met with Shane walking straight towards her.

"Who did you drag in there?" He questioned, of course he was watching.

"Um… a new employee." She cursed herself when the statement came out as more of an inquiry. "Yeah, she's the new employee Dave hired."

With his pursed lips and narrowed eyes, she could tell he wasn't buying her poor excuse. As if the universe was finally working in her favor today, his phone began to ring. She tapped her foot, nervously as he answered the device.

"You're off the hook, for now." He stated before he turned around and walked out of the restaurant.

She took a moment to breath a sigh of relief before she opened the door and lead Amy to the front of the the restaurant. "Please, go straight home, no stopping anywhere." She commanded as she pushed the blonde outside.

Karma went back to work, just as Dave walked out of his office to check on things.

She wondered if Amy would be upset with her when she gets home. She has been so controlling over this whole situation, but she was only doing what she thought was safe. She didn't want people to think of Amy as a freak or worse, turn her into some kind of science experiment. Would that happen? She didn't know, but didn't want to take the risk.

Karma was thankful that her shift finally came to an end, she couldn't wait to see her daughter. Her day was so hectic, in fact, her whole life has been frenzied since Amy came back. The thought of having the two most important people in her life in the same room, produced an eagerness to get home.

"Amy?" She called as she walked through the front door.

The blonde appeared from the living room, "I'm sorry for-"

Karma ignored what she was saying and rushed in front of the blonde. She covered Amy's mouth with her lips and sighed into the kiss. It was actually what she needed, with everything that has been occurring, she felt all of the stress dissipate from her body.

"You need to stop apologizing and I need to stop being controlling." Karma whispered as she pulled away to gaze into dark green eyes.

Amy wrapped her arms around Karma's waist and bruised her lips harder into the auburn's. Every emotion from them both was released, making them riveted by the heated contact. Karma moaned when Amy's finger wondered under her shirt and caressed her back with a gentle touch. The feeling of skin to skin made Karma instinctively fuse their bodies together, Amy fell backwards into the wall.

Her whole being was consumed by the passion, she pulled back and peppered kisses down the blonde's jawline, enjoying the delightful sounds that escaped Amy's lips. The nails digging into her back encouraged her to sink her teeth into the side of the blonde's neck, generating a full groan to be released into the air.

Lust pooled in between her legs as her stomach was twisting and turning with the intense and desperate need for better contact. Her hands dug into the blonde tresses and locked their lips again, showing Amy her desire. It felt like their was an animal in her, she couldn't bring herself to stop. It was even harder to gain control of her mind when Amy's nails dragged up her back, elicited her own moan to rip through her throat.

Amy broke the kiss as she lost the breath in her lungs. This gave Karma's mind time to function normally.

The blonde bent down with the intent to reconnect their lips, but was met with Karma's index finger resting on them instead. "As much as I want to continue this, Charlotte and Liam will be arriving shortly." The auburn said in a whisper.

"I'm going to meet Charlotte?" Amy questioned, the passion that was ignited in her stomach turned to pure nerves. Karma could see it in her eyes and moved her hand to caress her jaw. "What if she doesn't like me?"

"She will like you. You're a very likable person." Karma beamed and pecked her lips. "Just be yourself."

Amy nodded and stressed a sigh and realized the other name Karma has said. "Is Liam staying?"

"That was the only way he would bring her over. Don't worry, he won't cause a scene in front of Char." Amy grimaced and Karma chuckled. "I don't like it either, but I really want you to met her." She paused and stepped away from the blonde. "Want to help me make dinner?"

"Duh."

Karma grabbed Amy's hand and laced their fingers as they walked into the kitchen. Karma reluctantly pulled her hand away from Amy to grab a couple pans from the cabinet.

"What are we making, chef?" Amy asked as she stood up straight in the middle of the room.

"Spaghetti, can you cut up the onions?" Karma asked as she turned back to Amy with an onion in her hand. Amy gave her a mocked salute before she grabbed the vegetable. The auburn shook her head and giggled at the goofy blonde.

As the time reached eight o' clock, Karma noticed Amy's nervous ticks becoming more prominent. She fidgeted through the kitchen as Karma finished the garlic bread for dinner. She rubbed her hands together as she slowly paced back and forth.

"Amy, relax." Karma stated as she approached her best friend, who was currently leaning against the counter. She grabbed Amy's wrist to cease her squirming. "She's five, she likes everyone she mets, trust me."

Amy opened her mouth to answer back in a witty remark, but the doorbell interrupted her. Karma gave her a grin and pecked her on the lips. She walked away from her to answer the door.

"There's my baby!" Karma exclaimed as she dropped to her knees as soon as she saw her child. Charlotte ran into her mother's arms and nestled her face into her neck. "I've miss you." She whispered as she hugged the brunette tightly and kissed her head.

"Mommy, look what I made in school." Charlotte pulled back and stuck her wrist in Karma's face, revealing a macaroni bracelet.

Karma smiled at her daughter, "That's beautiful, baby." She glanced up to Liam, who made his way into the house and closed the door behind him. "Char, I want you to met someone very special to me." She said as she stood up and turned around to see if Amy followed her, but she didn't.

"Okay." The little brunette said as she grabbed her mother's hand. Karma lead her into the kitchen and a silent Liam trailed.

Amy was spotted behind the island with a small grin gracing her lips. "Hi, Charlotte." She said while walking around the island and kneeled down to the five-year-old's level. "I'm Amy."

Charlotte wrapped her arms around Karma's legs and shyly hid her face. Karma chuckled, "Go on, honey, introduce yourself."

The brunette turned to looked at Amy. "Hi, I'm Charlotte Amy Booker." Amy's smile flattered for a moment, her eyes shifting up to Karma. The blonde's heart swelled and her smile grew.

"Are you hungry, honey?" Karma asked as she placed her hand on her daughter's head.

Liam walked over to Amy as Charlotte and Karma went over to the stove. Liam glared at the blonde as Amy gave him a smirk that she knew would annoy him.

The first day she met Liam, she disliked him. Not because Karma lusted after him, but because she knew his track record with girls. She didn't want her best friend to be used, especially since Karma dreamed of dating him, not just a one stand.

It was during the time she was developing feelings for Karma when Liam entered her friend's life. She became very territorial and jealous how easy it was for him to steal her presence and heart away. Every time Amy saw Liam talking with Karma, she could help but envy the him, she wanted to be in his shoes.

The morning of the bus accident, Amy was seething when she received a text from Karma, informing the blonde that Liam and her were finally going to sleep together. She was hurt that her best friend chose a boy over her, but also jealous that Liam got to be intimate with Karma.

Looks like the tables have turned. Now Karma is hers.

"What are your intentions with Karma?" Liam interrogated in a hushed tone. The seriousness in his eyes didn't scare the blonde.

"To care and love for her the way she deserves." Amy fought back.

"You're not Amy, I'm going to find out your secret."

Amy snored at the ridiculous accusation. "Go ahead and grab a shovel, I'm not hiding anything. I am…well…me." She gestured herself, and rolled her eyes.

"Come, eat, daddy." Charlotte said as she sat at the table. Karma was eyeing the interaction between Liam and Amy, she wished that Liam would believe that Amy is really Amy.

Liam sneered at Amy before grabbing a plate for himself. Karma passed him and moved to Amy curiously.

"You okay?" She asked as she touched the blonde's shoulder and turned her around.

"This is going to be a long night with him here." Amy mumbled as she crossed her arms over her chest.