I do not own DWP I am just using the characters for inspiration.

Rated M for some very precious Mirandy time.

Miranda knocked on Bonnie's door.

"Come in." Bonnie was sitting up in bed. "Hey, Miranda." Miranda walked over and sat on the side of the bed. She took a hold of Bonnie's hand and played with her fingers.

"Are you ready for tomorrow?" Miranda enquired.

Bonnie looked straight ahead, took a deep breath than closed her eyes. "I'm more scared of tomorrow than I was starting chemotherapy."

"Why?" Miranda questioned.

Bonnie shook her head. Tears slowly fell down her face. "It's silly."

"Never." Miranda put her arm around Bonnie's shoulders and stroked her hair. Miranda had to give Bonnie time to collect herself.

"Why am I fighting so hard?" Bonnie finally whispered. Miranda looked at her, shocked. "I watch you, Andy, and the children. You're so happy as a family. You have so much going on right now. I 'm just an added complication for you."

Miranda bristled, "Do not say that. Do you think this would be any easier if you decided to do nothing? You think we would be better off without you?" Miranda was angry. How could her sister say such a thing.

Bonnie shrugged, "I don't know."

"We would not!" Miranda turned toward Bonnie, "without you I would not have any of this."

Bonnie stared at Miranda. "What do you mean?"

"Andréa, happy children, thriving magazine, happiness. I was able to leave home because you were willing to care for Mother. Your presence here brought Andréa and me together. My children have never been happier. I made peace with my Mother. Runway is doing better than ever. I get to spend four to five months with my sister. The best thing that has happened because of you being here. I am happy and I feel so loved. All because of you." Miranda stood up and walked out the door.

Miranda closed the door behind her and leaned up against it. She did not know how long she had stood there when she heard, "Miranda." Miranda opened her eyes and Andréa was standing right there. Tears were forming in Miranda's eyes. Andy gathered Miranda in her arms. "Babe, what's wrong?"

Miranda shook her head, "I can't … I don't know."

"Shhh." Andy was stroking Miranda's back. "Shhh, let's go to bed." Andy lead Miranda back to the bedroom, helped her with her clothes and tucked both of them under the covers. She curled up behind Miranda and pulled her close. This was the worst night of their life together as she listened to Miranda cry herself to sleep. Andrea had never seen Miranda in so much pain even during their trip to Scotland. There was nothing she could do to help Miranda except hold her. When she knew Miranda had drifted off Andy's tears fell.

Andy awoke shortly after falling asleep she groaned when she saw what time it was.

Miranda stirred. "Time to get up?"

"NO. No Sweetheart. Go back to sleep." Andy replied, Miranda nodded and was out once again. Andy sighed with relief. This was going to be a long night she thought, but Andy also fell back to sleep in a short time.

Andy was awaked by Miranda's low authoritative voice. "No. No you cannot have her. I will not allow it. You let her come back!" Andy shook her head. What, who was Miranda talking to. Andy finally got her eyes open but Miranda was still wrapped in her arms. "No! I said…"

Andrea tried to shake Miranda awake. "Miranda. Babe. No one is taking anyone. Miranda everyone is still here."

"Bonnie is still here?" Miranda enquired still asleep.

"Yes babe she is." Andrea replied.

"That's all." Miranda stated.

That was that. Miranda must have been talking in her sleep and now she was snoring lightly. If Miranda had not sounded so scared it would have been funny. Andy sighed and lightly kissed Miranda's cheek, pulled her close breathing in her scent and once again fell asleep.

The next morning. Bonnie and Miranda once again found themselves sitting across from Chris.

Chris looked first at Bonnie than Miranda. "So how is everyone doing?"

Bonnie looked up. "Good, everyone is doing well. Miranda and Andy have set their wedding date."

Chris looked at Miranda and raised an eyebrow, "Well it is about time. Congratulations Miranda." Miranda smiled. "How was your trip?" Bonnie smiled brightly. "It was fabulous." There was a knock on the door. "Come in."

A nurse walked in, "Chris we are ready for Bonnie."

"O.K. I will bring her down." Chris looked at Bonnie. "Do you have any questions Bonnie?"

Bonnie shook her head, "No."

Chris got up and headed out the door. "Then follow me ladies and let's get you into surgery Bonnie."

Chris went to talk with Miranda after she finished with Bonnie's surgery. Things were off with the two sisters. Chris could feel it in the air. The women were stiff. She hoped it was not serious. Chris went to sit next to Miranda in the conference room. She leaned her entwined hands on her knees and stared at Miranda. "Bonnie is out of surgery and in the recovery room. Dr. Craig was very pleased with how things looked. We sent the edges to pathology to make sure we got all the tumor. If things go well Bonnie should be able to go home in two or three days. Of course she will need to go to physical therapy three times a week and make sure she continues all therapy at home. It will be painful at first, but Bonnie is a strong woman."

"Yes, so you have told me in the past." Miranda murmured. Miranda was looking right through Chris.

Chris did not say anything for a few minutes. She just studied Miranda and waited for the woman to say something. It was not like Miranda to be so quiet. "Miranda, is there something wrong?" Miranda did not respond. "Miranda if there is something I can help you with please tell me."

"She wants to stop. Stop everything. Just give up. She does not think she is needed. Wonders if she was ever needed." Miranda looked at Chris. "My sister, my only sister wants to die!" Miranda glared at Chris.

Chris sat quietly. "When did she bring this up?"

Miranda glared. "Does it really matter?"

Chris nodded, "It could."

Miranda stared at Chris, "Last night."

Chris nodded. "How was your Mother doing when you all went to Scotland?"

Miranda looked at Chris puzzled. "What does that have to do with how Bonnie is feeling?"

Chris shrugged. "She has been away for over three months. She used to be the sole caregiver for your Mother. If you Mother is doing well without Bonnie."

Miranda took a deep breath and bent her head, "Bonnie feels like Mother does not need her anymore and without a family of her own what does she have to look forward to?" Chris nodded. "I did not even think of that."

"Did Bonnie have any other aspirations as a child? She seems happy taking care of your Mother which is great if that is what she really wants." Chris questioned.

"I do not know if she ever wanted a profession. She always dreamed of having this large family. She was to marry her High School boyfriend. He was killed in a car accident, and she never dated after that." Miranda explained. Miranda started pacing.

"Now she sees her Mother is getting along without her. She is watching you build a loving family." Chris continued.

It was quiet. "What am I going to do?" Miranda asked turning toward Chris.

"That is hard to answer Miranda. Bonnie needs to find some meaning in her life. Something to fight for." Chris tried to explain.

"Thanks Chris." Miranda smiled,

"Miranda I told you if you need anything please come to me." Chris said lovingly.

Miranda blew out a long breath, "I know, it is I have never needed that before. Now there is Andrea and you. This is all new to me."

Chris laughed. "I bet Dragon Lady." Miranda just shrugged.

Miranda sat in Bonnie's room watching her, waiting for her to wake up. Miranda remembered all too well the night Bonnie called her to tell Miranda about Liam's accident. The two of them had gone out since the seventh grade. Miranda had left before they had announced their plans of getting married after graduation. Mother and Father liked the young man, they had been friends with his parents for a long time. Miranda's parents were pleased that one of their girls was reasonable and was going to settle down and have a family.

Miranda shivered. It wasn't like she had never dreamed of a family. The family doctor had informed the parents their oldest daughter would never be able to have children after a serious infection almost killed her when she was eleven. Miranda always felt they blamed her for not being able to give them grandchildren. Just like everything else Miranda had failed them leaving her feeling unloved and damaged. Now she knew why and could deal with it. Back then she was just a child scared and angry.

Miranda could hear in Bonnie's voice that night how devastated she was. Miranda wanted to go to her and be there to show her she was not alone. But Miranda was not able to go back home. Her parents had forbidden it and she had no money to get there. Her then husband managed the money and would not give any to her for the trip. Miranda grieved for the way the past had played out but could not forget that all of that had brought her to the present, and her happiness.

Chris quietly walked into the darkened room. She saw Miranda sitting in the chair, tears running down her face. She walked over to Miranda. "Miranda." Chris touched her shoulder. "What's wrong?"

Miranda shook her head and tried to smile. "Old bad memories. Happy new ones."

Chris smiled. "Anything I can help you with?"

Miranda shook her head. "But thanks for asking."

When Miranda got home that night she was exhausted. She saw Andréa already tucked into bed when she walked into the bedroom. She went into the bathroom to clean her face then went to check on the girls. She had to laugh when she saw Caroline sprawled out on the bed covers everywhere. She had always been like that even as a baby. Miranda tried to straighten them out and cover her back up then kissed her on the forehead. Cassidy on the other hand had all the covers tucked in around her and she was curled up in a ball. Miranda smoothed her hair and kissed her on the forehead also. She loved these two little ones so much.

Miranda tried to slip into bed without waking Andréa up. "Mmmm, you're finally home. How is Bonnie doing?"

Miranda smiled. "She is resting well. She is pumped full of pain killers."

Andy laughed and snuggled in closer to Miranda. "Mmmmm you're so warm." Miranda giggled. Andy kissed Miranda right between her breast.

Swirling her tongue on top of Miranda's breast bone made Miranda giggle again. "Stop that tickles."

Andy snickered as she crawled on top of Miranda. She slowly lowered her naked body onto her partner. Miranda gasped and took a deep breath in as she felt their breast press together. Andy pressed her lips to Miranda's, tongue seeking entrance. Miranda obliged. Their tongues danced and played for what seemed like hours. Neither women getting tired of the taste of each other. Andy slowly started sliding her pelvis over Miranda's, juices from both women blending together. Miranda spread her legs a little to allow Andy closer access to her core. The sensation of Andréa moving on top of her was driving her in sane. Moans coming from Miranda drove Andy on farther. Her hand was massaging one of Miranda's breasts. Sweat was dripping off both women. Andy could feel her threshold begin to give. She had to hold on. Hold on until she knew Miranda was ready. Andy licked the area around Miranda's harden nipple and she felt Miranda arch, urging her to take more. Andy slowly blew air onto the nipple and heard Miranda gasp. This was it, Miranda was ready. Andy lowered her open mouth over the nipple and took it along with as much of Miranda's breast as possible and sucked it into her mouth. Miranda screamed and arched to the point Andy thought she was going to slide of her. Andy felt Miranda's juices swirl around them and she could hold it no longer. Andy pressed into Miranda and came.

Both women were breathing heavy. "God girl you are going to be the death of me." Miranda whispered.

Andy was gasping for air. "Me! You are killing me."

The women clung to each other and let their waves of ecstasy play out. Andy curled up next to Miranda's side and laid her head on Miranda's chest. "I love you so much." Miranda smiled and they soon fell asleep.