Oh god noplease stoprun just run Shane begged the man weeping for mercy.  Her will was not strong enough to move the little girl, who laid down with out sound or knowledge of what was about to happen.  God nopleasedont she moaned and cried, fighting against the inevitable.  Pleasestop.  She kicked out her legs and arms trying to get her eight year old body to do the same.  She felt the weight shift in the bed as Uncle Bill rolled and positioned him self above her.  She turned her head from side to side, shutting her eyes tight.

Okay babyits going to dance with youand it will feel good  Bill smiled at the girl, grabbing her arms and holding them above the thin body in his left hand.  Slowly he reached down and pushed the young girls thighs apart maneuvering his body between them.  Lets dancetogether

Oh please. Noplease dontstop 

ShaneshhhShane its okayshhh wake upyour safe  Alice was lying in the living room floor with Shanes head on her lap.  Shanes body trembled and shook while she moaned and begged in her sleep.  Wake up baby  Her eyes opened wide, tears falling mixing with her beaded sweat.  Alice whimpered at the fear in the young womans eyes and pulled her tightly into her body, soothing her and shushing her.  I got youyoure safe.

Shane gripped the blonde tightly holding on to her waist for dear life, her head tucked in her lap.  She let herself cry tears of pain and fear, trembling and quaking.  She cursed herself silently at her weeping and at the fact that once again Alice was comforting her instead of sleeping soundly.  The nightmares had been less frequent; she had managed to make it home early enough to talk to Alice until she would doze off into a nice warm sleep.  She needed Alices voice to sing its sweet lullaby each night, although the blonde knew nothing of this.  Tonight she was late getting home, having a demanding new job; she was unable to arrive before the journalist was sleeping peacefully in her bed.  Im sorryfor waking you  Shane sniffled and set up against the couch.  I know you have work tomorrow.

Noits fine.  Her eyes showed sympathy and caring for her new best friend, I was working at home tomorrow anyhow.  Are you okay?  You want to talk about it?  Alice pleaded with Shane to open up to her and trust her, but the dark haired green eyed beauty just shook her head and stared off into space. 

Noit was nothingjust a little restless she tried to reason out her complete breakdown in front of her friend.  Dont worry about itIm fine.  She pushed her hands through her hair and grinned sheepishly at Alice.

Alice didnt buy the excuse and started to press Shane for a better explanation.  She had been very patient and its not that she minded taking care of her friend; its just that she knew that she wasnt going to get any better ignoring it.  Shaneyoure not fineI care for you, and you need to talk to someone about thisme ora professional

Im not crazy!  Shane snapped.  She wasnt crazy and she wasnt talking to any damn doctor ever again.  She wasnt going back to that place.

I know sweetie.  Im not saying thatbut these nightmares are reallyrough, and you wont tell me what is going onI want to help youI want to fix it  Alice cast her head down suddenly interested in the hardwood floor below her.  Please let me help you.  She pleaded with her damaged friend.

Look I  Shane opened and closed her mouth, searching for the right words to make this go away.  Cant we just go back to bed, Im tired.  She stood up and placed her self back on the couch which she had rolled off of earlier that night.  Please 

Yeahokay.  Alice stood to leave when a hand reached up and stopped her.  She turned and looked at the sad pale face staring up at her.  Her heart breaking for the wounded girl. 

urmdo you mind staying here and talking to me until I fall asleep she cast her eyes down avoiding the worried look across Alices brow.

Yeah sweetieIll stay.  She set down on the couch and pulled Shane back into her lap, running her fingers through the brunettes hair.  What do you want to talk about?

Tell me more about Lenore.  Shane sighed and let her body relax.  She listened to the drone in Alices voice and quickly her tired body drifted off into a warm comfortable restful sleep.