“It isn’t your place…”  Sam began an angry tirade, but Roberta cut her off with a grunt and began a soft yet commanding tirade of her own.

            “It’s someone’s place.  No one here is going to say a word, but I have nothing to lose.  I haven’t known you long enough to call you a valued friend but if I make you think twice, it’s worth it.  I watched hundreds of people die and be killed because of hate.  If you find that one moment of bliss and you cast it away because it’s not absolutely perfect…”  Sam paled and set her jaw, green eyes on fire.

            “It’s a lot more complicated than that.”  Sam shot back not having heard much of what Robbi had said.

            “You want complicated?”  A rueful laugh and Robbi looked her age for a moment.  “Try being a ***** who has to deal with woman ***** every single day.  Try falling in love with someone who is so deep in the closet that you need a map and a spelunkers light to find them.”  Robbi stated and Neela sat back uncomfortable while Abby watched Robbi in wonderment.  “Try that on for size then add to that a brother who tried to mold you into the perfect student, doctor, and sister.  Then disappoint everyone you ever loved because you chose to leave, to run away from the closet and from the hate in other people eyes.  Try letting the ones you love thinking you were dead while you wallowed away in a death camp saving the lives of the people who were keeping you captive.”  Sam didn’t know what to say to that.  She loved Luca but not enough to sacrifice her own life.

            “He wants a family.”  Sam hit her hand on the table and Ray looked over at the sound.  Kerry did the same she waved to Ray to stand his ground.  She knew about Sam and Luca and if someone was finally setting the record straight over there, that was good.

            “Then give him one.  You and Alex aren’t a family?”  Robbi said to her and Sam felt the hot tears on her eyes, she got up the chair almost teetering over. 

            “***** you, you’re just like your brother!  ***** *****.”  She stormed away and Robbi laughed,

            “If only you knew.”  Robbi whispered, “If only you knew.”