Stacey was so upset and crying that all Bette could do was hold her.  Stacey jumped when the phone rang beside her.  Grabbing for the phone she answered.

Hello, Whit is that you.  Oh god, Whit please tell me it’s you?  Stacey said nearly yelling into the phone. 

I thought I told you never to watch TV when I was on a call.  Whit said into her cell phone.

IT’S WHIT!!!!  Stacey yelled to Bette and Tina.  Baby, are you ok?  I saw you limping.  Stacey said needing reassurance that Whit was in fact alright.

I’m fine baby.  Nothing a few days off in bed with you wont fix Whit said trying to convince her wife she was ok. 

Oh Whit please hurry home.  I need to feel you in my arms to know you are ok.  Stacey pleaded. 

Baby, Ive got some paper work and then head over to the hospital before I can come home ok.  Whit said.

Hospital?  For what?  You were hurt werent you?  Stacey said demanding an answer.

I’m ok really.  I just got a piece of mental in my shoulder from the blast.  I twisted my ankle a bit thats all.  It’s nothing honest.  Whit said. 

Nothing!  Baby youre hurt.  I’m on my way to the hospital now.  Stacey said turning to Bette and Tina to ask them to stay with Josh. 

No Stacey.  I am ok I meant it.  Ill be home in a few hours I promise.  Now stay home and take care of yourself and our lil boy.  There is no need for you to come out.  Ya hear me?  Whit said.

Yes Whit, I hear you.  I was just so frightened when the house exploded.  I felt it.  I knew you were in there.  Whit, Ive got to see you to know youre ok.

Now how did I know you were going to say that?  So you wont settle down until you see me, huh.  Well open the damn door then woman.  You cant expect me to hold the phone and open it with one hand, do you?  Whit said hanging up her cell phone.

Stacey screamed and jumped to her feet scaring the ***** out of Bette and Tina as she ran for the front door.  Throwing the door open there stood Whit.  Stacey jumped into Whits arms hugging her as tight as she could.  Whit held on to Stacey with her good arm as Stacey wrapped her legs around Whits waist with her arms wrapped around Whits neck kissing her all over. 

Bette and Tina had jumped to their feet but stopped realizing it was Whit.  They stood hugging each other now as they watched their best friends kissing. 

Whit finally having to let Stacey done.  Not only was she exhausted, but the bandage on her shoulder was starting to bleed through.  Standing there with her shirt off but still tucked into her pants hanging around her waist.  Stacey looked at her wound. 

I know you so well baby.  I knew if you didnt see me Id be in big trouble when I got home.  Ok, now are you satisfied?  Will you stay home and look after Josh while I go get this taken care of?  Whit said caressing the side of Stacey’s face with her hand. 

Yes, baby I will.  Then I promised to kiss it and make it all better once you get home.  Stacey said now able to feel a smile on her face.  She kissed Whit good bye and watched her walk out to her partner that was waiting to take her to the hospital. 

Stacey was satisfied now.  Bette and Tina kissed and hugged their friend good bye as well.  Thankful that everything turned out ok.    

Hey Stacey, at least shell be off for the New Years Eve Party now.  Bette said. 

Tina reached over and smacked Bette on the back of the head pulling her out the front door laughing.  Bye Stacey.  I’m glad Whits alright.  Call me tomorrow ok.  Tina said as they left. 

Bye.  Stacey said as she closed and locked the door.  Turning around with her back to the door she slid to the floor crying.  I cant go through this any more.  Stacey said out loud.