Helena though about what to say to Alice about the Dana situation and asked. Can we talk about Dana later tonight after Ive had time to think about it?

That night Helena thought about the whole Dana situation and she realized Dana was the one roadblock in her relationship with Alice that had to be addressed. She was coming to the conclusion that moving around the world was not the answer to how to make their relationship work. Alice had to face up to her feelings about Dana and even thought Helena loved Alice more then anybody she has ever loved before she had decided she would never settle for being somebody second choice and knew Alice had to resolve her feelings before they could move forward.

As Alice walked into the room she could tell Helena had been doing a lot of thinking that evening and she hated herself for the turmoil she was causing her. Helena lets just go home. I really dont think my mother needs any help. I have a feeling she just wanted to see me. We can hire a nurse like you said before we came here.

Helena couldnt help but love Alice more for this. She knew Alice wasnt ready to leave yet, but she would to make her happy, and that helped Helena make the decision she hated to make but knew she had to. Sweetheart, I know you would pack up tonight if I asked you, but I really dont think that is what you want. Im going to go back to London for a couple weeks. I want you to spend time with your friends and Dana. And when I come back if you still want to go with me, well go. But this way there will be no what if in our relationship. I want to be your first choice, and we will never know if I am until you get your feelings resolved about Dana. Im going to be honest it scares me that I might lose you, but if you dont get these issues resolved I will probably lose you anyway.

Alice could feel the tears running down her eyes as she listened to Helena. I dont need to resolve anything I love you. Lets just go home.

Helena knowing the best thing for Alice was for her to face her past and Dana reached over and wiped the tears off of Alices face. No sweetheart I want you to figure this out without any pressure from me. And two weeks isnt that long, so if you still want to go home in two weeks we will go. Ill have us on a plane in two weeks and 1 hour.

TBC

Who will win Alices heart? You will have to wait to see. I havent had a lot of time to write and this is all I have. Next week promises to be slower so hopefully I can finish this Alice/Dana/Helena story. Deb