The doctor's harsh reaction to Erica's deception mellowed after the next few days (possibly because David had words) so Bianca was free to see her girlfriend during visiting hours.

Krystal and David had flown back after the second day with Erica when the police investigation was completed. Brooke stayed an extra day until Scott was well enough to come home. What Bianca did regret however, was Scott popping in to see Marissa just before he left, telling her about the deadline for the Joossen deal. Now she was concentrating on that rather than focussing on getting better.

…

Bianca came into Marissa hospital room and was surprised to find her girlfriend sitting up in bed typing on her laptop.

"Hey, you're supposed to be resting!" she scolded.

"This is important." said Marissa. "We haven't much time before this contract needs to be finished."

"Surely someone else can do it?" said Bianca moving to close the laptop screen down. "Liza maybe?"

"It's my responsibility." said Marissa pulling her computer out of her reach. "I need to do this."

Bianca relented and took her usual seat by Marissa's bedside.

"Just remember you're supposed to be resting."

Marissa gave her girlfriend a grin.

"Say's you!" she said. "If I remember rightly, you were hospitalised twice before you were willing to take doctor's advice and rest up!"

Bianca wasn't defeated.

"Which is why you should listen. I've learn from my mistakes."

"Look, it's just light typing." said Marissa practically. "See, I'm not even leaving my bed."

"So nothing I can say will convince you to stop and rest."

"Nope."

"So maybe I should just leave you to it then..?" said Bianca, getting up out of her chair, turning slightly so Marissa couldn't see her sly grin.

Marissa looked from her laptop to Bianca.

"Oh no you don't!" she exclaimed, knowing full well what Bianca was up to, but as she didn't want her to leave. She put her computer to one side and patted the side of the bed. "You can come closer instead."

Bianca sat down, her grin turning a little more indulgent. She rested her crutches by the bed and took both of Marissa's hands in her own.

"So you'll rest."

"I think you've persuaded me; at least for now." said Marissa, leaning forward with a cute little wrinkle of her nose.

"Good." said Bianca leaning closer as well.

They stared into each other's for a moment.

"You are looking better." said Bianca.

"And I am feeling better. Especially when you're here."

Bianca leaned closer still.

"Smooth talker."

"I learnt from the master." said Marissa, closing the gap for a soft kiss.

"I think that should be mistress." said Bianca still grinning.

"Definitely." purred Marissa as Bianca closed the gap for a longer lingering kiss.

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