Dylan (sitting on the bed; pulling Helena in her lap): You don’t need sex to communicate. I love you, I would love to spend hours making love with you, holding you….

Helena (nodding; burying her face in her shoulder): Don’t say anymore. I know it’s my own insecurities.

Dylan (tightening her hold): I’m lucky to have you.

Tina (knocking and opening the door): Hey, your mom sent me up to tell you the limo is here (grabbing Dylan’s bag.) I’ll tell her you’ll be right down.

Dylan (grabbing her arm gently): No wait. I’ll go downstairs, you stay up here, calm down then well you know (leaning down and kissing Helena) I’ll call you as soon as I can.

Helena (nodding; returning the kiss): See you in three days…

Dylan (kissing her again then kissing Tina on the cheek): Take care of her for me…

Tina (smiling): I promise…

Helena (watching Dylan leave; leaning forward): Thank you…

Tina (sitting next to her): For…

Helena (softly): Being there for me, being someone I could lean on (leaning forward…)

Tina (smiling): Anytime (moaning as Helena kissed her softly; pulling her closer; feeling her frustration; her passion.)

Kitchen
Alice (tying her hair back): I’m going to go check on Helena, then grab a quick shower.

Bette (nodding): I’ll use the downstairs bathroom to give Angie a bath then I’ll tuck her in, on the couch in the study.

Alice (shaking her head): Do you need help?

Tasha (coming in): No but you do. You want coffee?

Bette (thinking): No I’ve got her just as soon as Kit comes in. And yes thank you….

Tasha (kissing Alice): Go take your shower

Alice (returning the kiss): Be down in twenty….

Kit (carrying Angie in): She’s ready for her bath…

Upstairs Spare Bedroom

Tina (kissing the top of her head): Shh, let it out. (Rubbing her back) you’re going to be okay. (Brushing back her hair) and you’re staying with Bette and I.

Helena (sobbing): I can’t believe this. Here Dylan’s leaving only for three days and I’m bawling like a baby and…

Tina (smiling): I still do when Bette goes away. It’s natural because you’re in love and you feel safe with Dylan.

Helena (leaning back; wiping her face): I do. At first I thought it was to good to be true (pausing) she’s been so strong and protective. I never thought it was possible or that I…

Tina (caressing her face): Don’t go there. You are deserving of love, you’re a beautiful woman, you’re special and you have a huge heart.

Helena (listening): I love you (leaning forward and kissing her.)

Hallway

Alice heard noises coming from the guest bedroom. She saw the door cracked and began pushing it open. She saw Helena and Tina, on the bed, together. Clamping her hand over her mouth she backed out of the room and practically ran to the master bedroom. Shutting the door she sat on the bed. Tina was cheating on Bette and Helena was cheating on Dylan.

Alice ran her fingers through her hair wondering what she was going to do. What a mess. Just when everything was finally working out oh Gods…

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