Helena (turning and straddling her lap): I know you won’ t hurt me. I know you’re holding back and I know you want it as much as I do. (Softly) I need you, I need to feel you, need to be taken and made yours.

Dylan (sighing): Babe you are mine, as I’m yours. That isn’t going to change.

Helena (looking up; taking a deep breath): Kai, Kai said that in order to heal that maybe that’s what I need. I need to show you I trust you, that I’m willing to let go and maybe the nightmares won’t be so harsh.

Dylan (licking her lips): If it’s what you want, you know I’ll do anything.

Helena (cupping her face in her hands): Take me (pressing their lips together, feeling Dylan’s hands squeezing her ass, pulling her closer; their tongues danced together, teasing one another; she could feel Dylan’s heart beating with her own and she knew definitely Dylan was the one she was meant to be with; that she was safe with her; that this woman would indeed slay her demons and protect her. )
 
Dylan (felt the change; felt that Helena was beginning to heal and let some shit go and she would do everything in her power to protect and love this woman): Gods you are just amazing Lena. Give me a few minutes. There’s somethings I’d like to get.

Helena (standing up): You are the one that’s amazing Dylan Moorland (kissing her cheek, then watching her as she walked in the house. She said a silent prayer of thanks to whoever was listening and sat down and waited.)

Alice and Tasha’s House
Tasha (putting groceries away): Alice, relax. They understand no one has the perfect house. Calm down.  

Alice (running past her): It’s our first barbecue I want it to be nice for everyone.

Tasha (setting the box of canned goods on the floor; waiting; grabbing Alice around the waist as she darted past): Hold it. Time out. (Pulling her against her) now this is our family right?

Alice (smiling): Yes and I want it to be nice and for them to relax and enjoy.

Tasha (shaking her head): And by you driving yourself crazy this is going to do that how. (Guiding her over to the couch) look at Bette and Tina’s house. We have a great time whenever we go over there but it’s not always neat and organized. (Sitting down) and Helena’s (laughing) we’re lucky we can the furniture sometimes. No one cares, about what each other’s house looks like, the people in it are more important.

Alice (understanding): It’s our first family dinner on Sunday and…

Tasha (tilting her head back): And they’re going to come over and help out and have a good time regardless if we have laundry all over the place, dishes in the dishwasher or it’s neat and clean. (Kissing her cheek) so relax.  

Alice (returning the kiss): Relax huh (smiling) am I driving you crazy yet?

Tasha (laughing): You’ve been driving me crazy since I first laid eyes on you. (Seriously) it’s one of the many things I love about you.
Alice (leaning back): Really…

Tasha (kissing the top of her head): Yes really (sighing in contentment, grateful for everything she had and was blessed with.)

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