Sally opened her eyes. Her head was killing her. Her vision blurry at first. She lay there. Realizing she was only wearing her bra. She looked next to her to see Ben was asleep next to her. "Fuck.." She whispered and tears filled her eyes. She wiped her eyes and sat up. God her head hurt. She grabbed her phone from the bed side table and saw the time. 2:27pm. "Fuck." She whispered again. Missed call from her Dad. A text from him.

Dad

Let me know if you need me there at the hospital. Gonna head to the firm today, but I'll be there if you need me.

Sally set her phone down and reached down on the floor for her pants and panties. She got up and that's when she felt the liquid run down her leg. She glanced down in her pants. It was cum. Ben had came inside her. Not like it mattered. She wasn't able to get pregnant at this rate anyway. Sally went to the bathroom. Closing the door and staring at herself in the mirror. Just in a bra and her sweat pants. She hated herself for last night. But she was drunk and it was one time. That's it's.

Sally walked back out after cleaning herself up and sat on the end of the bed as she slipped her top sweater back on. Ben stirred a bit and woke up. He glanced at her. Smiled and greeted, "Good morning.." "I'm a traitor.." She mumbled. In shock of her actions. Ben immediately crawled out of the bed and sat next to her. "Hey, no.. I'm not just saying this because we… Look, you and I got drunk and we didn't mean it. It didn't mean anything. You were stressed and needed release. That's all it was." Sally nodded. Still disgusted with herself. She cheated. She cheated on Lightning while he was in a coma. "I'm a bad person…" She whimpered.

Ben pulled her close. Holding her through her heartache in nothing but his boxers. Sally sighed. Closing her eyes and trying to not lose it and cry anymore. Her body was exhausted from crying. She couldn't do it anymore. But she did this. She cheated. Sally then pulled away and asked, "Do you have anything for migraines?" "Well.. It's a hangover. Maybe. I'll go see." Ben replied then left her alone. Sally sat there. Sick to her stomach. How could she let herself do this? How could she do this to Lightning…

It was nearly 6pm when Sally and Ben finally showed up to the hospital. They had to wait in the waiting room. Waiting for Chad and Minty to come down. Once they did, Sally rushed out the door, but Ben stopped her and asked, "Do you want me to go with you?" Sally shook her head then rushed to Lightning's side! Minty stared at Ben then asked Chad, "Whose this guy?" "Some doctor Sally knows." He answered. Minty nodded and stared. Sounded familiar.

Sally ran into Lightning's room and closed the door. Staring at him lying there. Still no life support. Just as Chad wanted. As Lightning wanted she guessed. Sally walked over and sat down in the chair next to her husband. She grabbed his hand and the tears fell. The guilt of what she had done. She lay her head on the bed. Next to him and began crying. "I'm sorry… I'm so sorry…" she whimpered. Her heart hurting so much now. Probably more than ever. She hated herself for this. She couldn't even remain faithful until he died. She was a horrible person. "I'm sorry…" She cried. Breaking apart next to him….

The doctor, a different one. Again. A woman this time. She was in the waiting area with the family. Ben, Sally, Chad and Minty. Discussing Lightning's condition. "So good news is, his blood pressure up, his pulse has returned to normal and his oxygen is low, but stable." Chad asking, "So he's getting better?" The woman hesitates, "I'd say things are looking better, but they could decline at any time. This is a rocky road we are on right now. Lightning may fluctuate back and fourth for a while."

Minty then asking, "How long is a while?" The lady doctor sighed, "Commonly with coma patients like this.. The rise and fall stage last a few days. Three or so.." Sally then asking, "Then what happens?…" The woman sighed, "They either finally stabilize or they… Don't and.. They pass.." Chad nodded then asked, "Will medication help?" The woman nodded. Chad replying, "Good. Keep medicating him, please." The woman agreed and left. Minty grabbed Chad's arm and asked, "Do you think he'll make it?…" Chad shrugged, "I hope so…" Sally's eyes filled with tears. She nestled into Ben's chest. Trying not to cry. Lightning was in a very grey area right now. She really hoped he'd improve and come back, but he never would….

Minty sat with and by Lightning. Chad sat across the room. It was quiet. Chad stared and asked, "You about ready to grab lunch?" Minty frowned. Brushing her son's golden hair. "Yeah.. Do you think we could buy some soap and stuff and clean him up a bit. He smells and he's dirty and needs a shave." Chad stood up and rubbed his Mom's shoulders as he answered, "I don't see why not. I'll ask the doctor on our way out." Minty nodded and whimpered. Wiping the tears that began and trying to keep them away before they headed out to lunch….

Sally returned to find that Lightning had been cleaned up, shaved, washed up a bit. Minty was in the corner of the room. Minty saw Sally and said, "Chad helped me clean him up." Sally smiled as she walked up to the bed. "He looks more like his old self." She said. Minty nodded. Happy to hear that. The bruises were healing. The scratches had scabbed over. Sally sat by Lightning and held his hand. "I miss you, Lightning." She mumbled softly.

Minty then informed Sally that, "His stats are good. They pushed some medication and his blood pressure is back up." "That's great." "Yeah.. Yeah, it's a start…" Minty replied. The two sat with the man they loved for a while. Sally's phone buzzed and she answered, "Hello?… Yeah, I'm with Lightning. No, it's fine…. Yeah, that sounds nice. Yeah, thank you. Alright. Yeah… Thanks, I'll be down in a second." She hung up. Standing up and putting her phone away. "I'm going to head home.." She announced. Minty sighed and nodded, "Send Chad back up when you go." "Will do.." Sally replied then touched Lightning's hand once more before heading out…

Sally entered the lobby to find Ben waiting for her after telling Chad to go back up. "It's a little chilly, so I bought you a coat." He said as he held it up. Sally smiled and put it on. Walking out with Ben to his car. He drove back to his place and once they were inside he gave Sally a towel and a swimsuit he picked up. "Here you go. You go relax in the hot tub. I'll get dinner started." Sally thanked him and looked at the black swim suit. Just a one piece. Nothing special. The material was nice though. So sally changed and enjoyed some time in the hot tub while Ben made dinner….

Sally walked up to the dining table. Seeing the salad and wine set nicely. Sally was already changed. Wearing one of Ben's baggy hoodies. Ben noticed and asked, "Did you not have more clothes? I'm sorry, I should have"-"No, I do. It's just that it's soft and.. Not tight fitting like most of my clothes.." Ben nodded and smiled. She looked good in the white hoodie. It covered just under her ass. Her shiny silk legs looked amazing. Ben cleared his throat then pulled the chair out for Sally before sitting down himself. Sally stared at the wine. After a few nights ago. She didn't know if she wanted that.

"Thank you for this." She said. "It's a nice distraction.." She sighed. Ben smiled. Sipping his wine and replying, "Glad I could help. How is he?" "Could we not talk about him.. I don't want to think about everything going on.." "Of course.. I'm sorry." He apologized quickly. The two ate. Quietly. Sally picking at her food more than eating it, but she did eat. "I'm sorry I'm such a burden.." Sally suddenly said. Ben's eyes widened as he corrected, "You are not a burden. I've enjoyed seeing you. Just wish it was under better circumstances…" Sally agreed with a nod. Ben didn't know how to cheer her up though. So he raised his glass and said, "To better times ahead." Sally stared. Hesitating then lifted her glass and mumbled, "To better times…" Their glasses clinking and each taking a sip.

Ben could tell Sally was hurting. Badly. He just had to cheer her up. Sally then placed her glass on the table and continued, "We haven't talked in a while. What's going on with you? What's new in Ben's life?" She asked. Ben stared a moment before answering, "Oh.. Not much.. I work all the time. This is vacation for me." "Oh. I'm sorry. You shouldn't have waisted vacation on me, on this." "No, it's worth it." He assured. Sally then asked, "Seeing anyone romantically?" Ben snickered, "I was. But it didn't work out. Dahlia and I were steady for a few months. You know or knew her. From your old law firm." "That girl!? Dolly!?" Sally said in shock. Ben nodded.

"Yeah, well.. We broke up mutually." He added. Sally nodded saying, "Best way to part." "Yeah.." Ben muttered. Sally then snickered with a smile. Ben noticed and said, "Looks like you thought of something funny. You're smiling." Sally shook her head explaining, "Just thinking about the old law firm. I had good times there with some of the ladies there. Dolly was always the fun one." "Yeah, she was fun." Ben agreed. Sally then felt the need to say, "Um… I hope we can be just friends… I don't … I didn't…"-"I understand. Just friends has a nice ring to it." "Thank you." Sally said. Then she went to sip her wine and realized the glass was empty. Ben noticed and got up. "I'll get you more." He said as he grabbed the bottle and poured a little more in Sally's glass.

"If Lightning doesn't make it.." Sally began.. Her eyes tearing up. Ben quickly spoke, "No I get it. I totally understand. It's alright.." "I like you. We have history, but…" "Sally, it's okay." Ben assured. Sally stood up and said, "I think I'm just going to go to bed.." Ben nodded and walked over to Sally hugging her. Sally hugged him back. Embracing each other. Their cheeks brushed. Touching lightly. Their noses touching. Sally leaned in and kissed Ben's lips. The kiss deepening as Ben welcomed her tongue.

Their lips parted and Sally lay her head over Ben's shoulder. Her eyes tearing up. Ben softly asking, "Are you okay?…" Sally sniffled answering, "I'm scared.. I'm so scared right now." Ben held her tightly. Holding her close. Being the warm body that Sally needed right now. Sally pulled her head up and kissed Ben once more. Kissing him softly with a smack of her lips. Ben's breathing intensified. Holding her. Her scent, her skin, her softness, her breath.. Everything about Sally was beautiful. Their kiss continued. They began making out quietly. Their tongues rolling around in each other's mouths. Ben moaned into Sally's mouth. Sally embracing his tongue and the feeling of human touch.

Making out there and Ben pushed his hand under the hoodie. Grabbing one of her breasts as she wasn't wearing a bra. His warm hands warming her nipple. Their tongues rolled outside their mouths. Moaning for each other. Ben took the hoodie and lifted it off Sally's body. Tossing it to the floor. Sally grabbing Ben's shirt and taking it off him. Then grabbing his belt and pulling his pelvis against hers….

The following day came and gone. No change. Lightning was stable. But that was all. Still stuck in his coma. Still stable. Just… Comatose….

Sally walked into Ben's apartment. He smiled as she walked in. "Hey, how is he?" He asked. Sally dropped her bag, closed the door and rushed into Ben's arms. He held her tightly then she grabbed his face and kissed him hungrily. Ben could barely breathe! Sally grabbed his shirt and lifted it off his head. Tossing it to the floor. She grabbed his belt and undid it. Ben asking, "Wow, okay! Are we doing this?" Sally undoing his belt then taking her top off. Revealing her purple lavender bra. The two began kissing.

Making out again. Ben grabbing Sally by the hips and setting her on the kitchen table. Grabbing her pants and pulling them off her with her shoes. He leaned over her body. Pressing his chest to her breasts. Sally spreading her legs and and wrapped them around Ben's hips. He shoved his pelvis into her area. She still had panties on, but he could feel her warmth. Ben leaned down and they continued making out. Sally moaning into Ben's mouth.

Sally grabbed his face as he began rocking his hips into her. Moaning for him loudly. Parting their lips apart so that they could breathe! "I need you!" She yelped to him. Ben took her panties down and immediately went down. Licking her area and eating her out. Making sure she was extremely wet and ready. He opened his pants and his member popped out. Ben waisted no time shoving his member inside Sally! Thrusting into her, the table rocking and sliding on the floor as he rammed into her hard! Sally moaned for him!

Pulling him close as he fucked her hard, fast and amazingly! She began kissing him. Holding his face to her's and biting his lip, biting his tongue. Ben moaned. He could not take much more of her warm area insides! The way his pelvis was rubbing against her clit! Sally's moans became louder! louder! "Aaahhh!" She screamed as she came! Ben lay his head in her shoulder as he thrusted a few more times then rammed into her! Pushing his member deep inside her as he came!!! Both panted. Panted hard. Sally could barely breathe from how hard Ben impaled her. Her legs shook. Her body with cold shivers. Ben kissed her neck softly. Sally could feel the tears coming on but this distraction would do.

This could cover the pain for now. Ben was all she needed. His sex was all she needed right now. Ben pulled his member out. It dropped cum from the tip and her area poured it onto the floor. "Wow.." He whispered as he stood up. Sally sat up and her tears fell. He saw that and pulled her close against his chest. Holding her. Comforting her….

The following morning came early. Sally woke up in bed being cuddled by Ben. She sighed. She felt so.. Empty. Now she understood when Lightning would say women before her were just sex. That's all this was with Ben. Just sex to de-stress and distract herself from losing the love of her life. She sniffled a bit. Ben must have heard her because he pulled her closer. Pushing his body to her back side. "You alright?.." He asked softly in a tired voice. Sally just hummed an mmmhmm. Ben kissed her shoulder.

They both lay there in bed. Sally in some panties and one of Ben's shirts. She hated herself for this still. It had to stop. "Lightning and I were trying for a baby before this happened.. He didn't want one for the longest time… It was a miracle he ever came around to the idea." Ben didn't understand. This was such sudden news. He sighed and kissed Sally's should keep again before replying, "I'd give you anything.. I'd give you the family you want.." Sally heard this and her eyes widened. They were suppose to be just friends! Sally sat up and asked, "What are you talking about? This is just sex. That's all this is." Ben sat up and admitted, "I know that, but.. Being back here with you?.. Spending time with you… Making love to you again.."

Sally's brows lowered. THAT was making love? She frowned and looked away as Ben continued, "I don't want to run you off… But… Whatever happens?.. I'll be here for you… For us…" Sally stared into Ben's eyes. She thought about those words. It had been nice playing house with Ben. But Lightning was her love! Sally sighed. But if he died. Like she honestly expected at this point. She would be alone. She hadn't been alone in so long.

"You'd want us again?…" Sally asked in a whimper. Ben placed his hands in hers replying, "I kind of do… I'd take less hours… I'd give you the family… You could move back home and be close to family.." "Ben… I have a life back home…" "We move there." "I… I… I don't know right now… Maybe… It… It sounds nice…" "It does." "But… Ugh.. I need to get to the hospital. I need to see Lightning." Sally got out of bed and grabbed her things. Heading to the bathroom to dress. She just hoped he was finally awake!….

Sally walked into Lightning's room to find it empty. No bed. Not Minty or Chad. Lightning was gone. "Lightning…" Sally whispered. Panic set in! Sally ran out into the hall way, nearly tripping on her own feet! She ran back down to the waiting are! Running! A nurse shouting, "Slow down!" Another, "No running!" Sally made her way to the waiting area where she saw Chad and Minty. "Where's Lightning!" She shouted with panic! Chad's eyes widened. Minty answering, "The doctor took him to run some test." "He's alive!?" "Yes, Sally." Minty assured. Sally sat down. Breathing. Trying to calm down. She was so afraid. Chad then explained, "The doctor thinks he might actually be getting better. So they wanted to do some brain scans." Sally could not believe this news. "He's… Getting better?…" she asked. Chad nodded.

Minty then walked over and hugged Chad. "I'll call you with an update." Said Minty. Sally raised a brow and asked, "Wait.. Chad… Are you leaving?" Chad nodded. Sally just began panicking all over again! "But what about Lightning!? You have to make the medical decisions! What if something happens!?" Chad walked up and grabbed Sally's shoulders as he assured her that, "The doctor and I already spoke. He will call me if any major decisions need to be made. It's alright. Everything is taken care of." Sally stared at Chad. Her eyes filled with tears. Sally hated herself. She hated this. She hated the pain. She hated this crash. She hated that Lightning was in a coma! She hated life right now!

Minty then walked over and hugged Sally. "Come on… Sit with me a while." Minty insisted. Sally nodded then walked with Minty to a row of chairs. The two sitting together. Chad said his goodbyes and left. He had to get back home to his shop. And to help the guys at the shop fix the Bolt….

The doctor walked back in after a few hours. Minty and Sally eagerly awaiting news. He walked over and sighed, "So good news is, there is more brain activity and his stats are above stable." Minty shocked asked, "Will he wake up?" The doctor shrugged, "That's not guaranteed.. His health is doing a lot better. But he suffered a lot of injuries and lack of oxygen. He may wake up… He may not." Sally's brows lowered as she snarled, "So you don't know."

The doctor frowned, "It's medically up to his brain. I've done what I can.. It's up to Lightning now… I'll run some more test in a few days. Meanwhile, you two can see him again. I got nurses getting him situated in his room right now." Minty nodded, "Thanks…" Sally crossed her arms. It wasn't the news she wanted. Not entirely. But he was doing better. That was good! Minty then stood up, "Come on. We should see him." Sally hesitated. Her heart ached. Not only from all of this, but she had slept with Ben.. Multiple times! Ben had offered her things off the bat that Lightning fought with her over. Sally frowned and stood up. How could she even look at him after what she had done?….

Lightning was still unconscious.. still not awake, not there.. She began to wonder if he would wake up?. and when and if he did... would he be the same Lightning she loved?.. She began to lose herself. Sally was breaking apart completely. The love of her life was just absent for almost a month..

She left the hospital late that night. Returning to the suite that Ben had. She opened the door and Ben turned her way. "You are back later than usual, Sally... you okay tonight?.." Ben asked as he greeted her at the door. Sally tossed her purse down on the floor and hung her jacket up on the coat rack. She sighed. "I'm falling apart, Ben..." Sally whimpered as she made her way over to the couch.

She basically fell onto it. Ben walked over and sat next to her, Sally leaning into his arms. He just held her. Almost like holding a child who had a nightmare. This was her nightmare. Lightning could die! Sure. He was stable, but non existent. Ben felt so warm.. She missed that feeling with Lightning every day more and more. Ben started to brush his fingers through her hair. Her blonde beautiful hair. He kissed her forehead before getting up. "I'll make us some warm tea."

Sally smiled, answering with an agreeable nod. Didn't take long. Ben returned with two mugs steaming off the hot water with tea bags, a spoon on a tray, and sat them on the coffee table in front of the couch. Then he put his hand on her knee as he sat beside her. "You need to distract yourself some. Go shopping, go to the spa, or hey! Let's watch some stupid show on tv? Hmm?" He grinned. Sally looked at his face.. his brown eyes.. his lips?.. he was right.

Sally looked him up and down. A distraction. He had been that distraction for a while now. Sally leaned forward and kissed him. It was a long kiss.. it turned into more than a peck as they began making out for another round. Tears filled her eyes as she felt his tongue. It hurt. It hurt her heart so much. But that didn't stop her. Sally moaned, maybe whimpered into Ben's mouth. Then he broke the kiss and asked, "Have you thought about what I said earlier?.." Sally hesitated answering that. Biting her lower lip before saying, "A little…" "Come on… Let's start a family.. Let's be us again… You know it's been great these past couple of days.. You don't deserve to suffer.." He kissed her neck.

It was really too much! Sally was not ready to move on from Lightning! A tear ran down her cheek. He was going to die anyway. He wasn't going to make it. The doctor said he was doing better. But every time they did, he would suddenly plummet again. Every dam time! The two began making out again on the couch. Ben knew this was wrong. But he loved her. He missed her. Ben slowly guided Sally down onto the couch as he crawled over top of her body. Sally moaned into his mouth. Fueling Ben's desires. She could feel his needs growing between her legs.

Their lips parted and Sally removed her top. Ben then sat up and removed his shirt. Then clumsily removed his pants. He then grabbed Sally's pants and with her help had them and her panties off as well. Both of them stripped of all clothing. Everything but Sally's bra. They began making out again. Ben rubbing his member over her area. She wasn't very wet. Not like the past couple of times. Ben happily moved down. Kissing her tummy, above her area then eating her out gently. Licking and sucking her sweet hole. Sally moaned.

Closing her eyes and forcing herself to enjoy this. Once he had her wet. He crawled back over her and pushed his member inside her. Sally let out a screaming like moan. He just felt so firm and warm inside her. Sally dug her nails into his shoulders as he rocked his hips. Fucking her for another night. Sally moaned. It didn't feel as good as the previous times.

This time…. This time it felt like guilt. She couldn't even get her body to climax! But Ben. Oh he moaned. Rocking his hips before slamming inside her! "Ooooh… Sally…" He moaned as his member pulsed inside her. Cumming hard. Sally bit her lips and looked away. Ashamed and heart broken and sick of herself. Ben leaned down and kissed her cheek. Not even noticing how hurt and broken she was beneath him….

Sally awoke. Ben next to her in bed. She couldn't smile if her life depended on it. This last round with Ben left her feeling so much guilt. She grabbed her phone and texted her Father.

Sally

Please come get me.

Then she glanced over at Ben. He was still passed out asleep. She sighed. Tears filling her eyes. Sally tried to quietly sneak out of the bed. Grabbing her sweats and putting them on. It was nearly 8:30 in the morning. December 16th. She needed out of here. She should have never slept with Ben! Her phone, Bbbbzzzz Ben slowly awoke from the buzz. He sat up and smiled at Sally. "Good morning." He greeted. But Sally didn't smile. She crossed her arms and looked away.

Ben realized something was very wrong and asked, "What is it?" Sally felt the tears begin to roll down her cheeks. She sniffled and began, "I should have never stayed with you… I should have never kissed you.. I… I should have never slept with you." Then she began to cry harder. Ben quickly got up and ran to her side! Holding her and pulling her close. Tightly holding her.

Sally cried loudly then pushed away from her ex husband! "No! Stop!" She snapped! Ben stared at her. A little confused. Sally wiped her eyes and took a deep breath. "This was wrong! You knew it and you still let me do this!…" Ben frowned. At first he didn't think anything of it. They were drunk. But Sally was the one who wanted it. But Ben loved her too much to fight with her and hurt her any further. "I'm sorry.." "Like hell you are!… I need to leave." "I can take you to"-"No! I already asked my Dad to come get me.. I don't want you, Ben.. I should have never stayed with you.. You shouldn't have come.." She whimpered. Her heart so broken.

Ben felt his heart brake all over again. "Sally.." "Just stop." She scolded. "I don't want to see you again.. I want you to leave… Please… I need you to leave.. please!" She begged as tears rolled down her face. Ben stared a moment. Hurting. Hurting because he hurt her! He hurt this beautiful woman! Ben nodded and replied, "I can do that for you… Just.. Just know that even when you push me away like this?… If you need me, call me. I'll be there." He smiled a little. Sally just stared. Angry and hurt and confused. She shook her head. No. No she would not call him again after this. How dare he take advantage of her in this state! How dare she let herself do this to Lightning!…

Sally walked into Lightning's room. Closing the door behind her and taking a deep breath. Minty wasn't there she noticed. Sally honestly was relieved. She had to get this off her chest! She walked over towards Lightning and began, "Lightning… Baby, I've done something horrible.. I messed up!" She yelped. Tears falling down her face. "And.. I need to get it out before I decide not to tell you… I need you to listen!" She yelped. Crying and sniffling as she continued, "Lightning… I… I am so sorry..I was weak.. I did this awful thing. It's not like me! I'm not that type of person.. But.. I guess that is me now.." she muttered.

She sounded so bad. She sounded sick and depressed and horrible for this! "And I know how this goes!… Divorce.. And I can't.. I can't do that.." she sat down next to him and lay her head on the bed next to his hand. Crying her eyes out. The guilt killing her! The pain making her sick to her stomach!

Sally cried. Crying hard as she felt the weight of a hand on her head. She froze. All crying stopped sudden. Her eyes widening when she heard, "What… Did you do?…"