Chapter 11  Rated NC-17 for Graphic Adult Language in the beginning and then R

 

Kevin’s hideaway:

 

“What the fuck do you think you are doing, Burke?” Liz shouted as she stormed into the apartment.

 

“Hello to you too Bitch. What, didn’t you get your pussy licked enough by Stone?” he snickers.

 

Liz tosses the video camera at Kevin who just barely catches it before it would have hit the floor.

 

“Fuck you, Liz, we need this camera and its contents.  What the hell bug crawled up your ass?  Everything is going as planned.”

 

“The hell it is, you sick fuck. I never signed on for Maggie’s wife and kid to die. I told you how much of that shit to slip into her food and you gave her more, didn’t you?”

 

“I might have thrown in a little more for luck, what’s the big deal? They aren’t dead…yet?” he said with a smirk.

 

“And they better not die. I am not going to jail for the rest of my life because you got carried away,” she said, grabbing him by the collar of his shirt with both hands and pulling him up from his chair, to just inches before her face, and then tossed him hard back down into his chair.

 

Fuckin’ dykes, you and Lena both. If I hadn’t needed a dyke for this job I never would have hired you,”

 

“Hired me! Who the hell are kidding?  You fucking blackmailed me into this, you snake.  I’m just as much as a victim as these others,”

 

“Oh boo hoo some victim. You “lost” how many of your patients before they took your license away?  Due to an “alcoholic problem” you had before surgeries.”

 

“Yes, and I haven’t had a drink in years - until this weekend,” she answered back with a sneer.

 

“Oh yeah and you cleaned up your act, changed your name and got a new license from some what, South American country?”

 

“Your point,”

 

“Well, just how would your new patients feel knowing your past,”

 

“I think you know the answer to that, ergo the blackmail, you cocksucker,”

 

“Yes and everything is working out for both of us, isn’t it? Besides I’m not the cocksucker here, now am I?” he said with a sick grin.

 

Liz said nothing, but cringed knowing what was coming next.

 

“That’s right precious, get on those knees of yours and get busy.  I’ve been waiting all day for your blow job. So get started or I might release more then just these photos, next time, to the tabloids.”

 

“I really hate you, Burke,”

 

“Yeah, yeah whatever, oh and no biting this time or I will leave more then a love tap on you, understand, my pet,” he said, with a look that gave Liz a chill.

 

“Understood,” she said resigned with her fate, for now.  But her mind never stopped trying to figure a way out of this nightmare, short of murder. 

 

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The Montgomery-Stone home:  Maggie’s POV:

 

The Limo pulled up and I got out of the car, and shut the door.  Lena then lowered the window before I walked away.

 

“Maggie, are you sure you don’t want us to stay?”

 

“I appreciate the offer Lena really I do, but I have to do this alone,”

 

“OK, but please call us,”

 

“I will,” I said blowing both of them a kiss, just as Charles came to hand me my two bags from the trunk.

 

“Do you want me to carry these inside for you Dr. Stone?”

 

“No Charles, but thank you for asking.  Just get my two friends home safely. And please don’t just drop them off.  Please see them to their door and wait to make sure everything is ok,”

 

“Will do Doc,” he said with a smile and salute.

 

“Thanks,” I said and turned to go into my house and face my kids.

 

I had no idea at this point what reception I would get from my girls, as I continued to stand outside our home and stared at the front door. What did and didn’t they know?  I certainly knew they had to be an emotional mess having seen Bianca lose it like that, before Greta whisked them away.  And they had to be worried as hell as to how their Mama and baby brother were doing. I doubted they even knew Leo had been delivered.  And last but not least, where the hell was I, I was sure was tops on this list of questions.

 

Then I saw a familiar car parked near our house and I breathed at least a small sigh of relief.  Anna and Stephen were here.  I should have known they would track the kiddos down when the news released that filth about Liz and me.  Surly it was on TV, as well, and I prayed my girls hadn’t seen any of it; but I was wasting time.  It was time to face the music.

 

I put the one bag down and took out my house keys from my pants pocket.  Opened the front door and retrieved my bag, closing the door and listened for sounds of life.  Then I heard the voices from the kitchen, Anna, Stephen, my babies and Greta all talking about my girls concerns about their Mama and Leo, but trying to convince Frankie and Katie to eat some food.

 

Before I headed for the kitchen, I took the two snow globes out of my traveling bag to give to the girls. Not to bribe them, I’m sure you’re all thinking, but because that is what I have always done when I get home from a trip.  Hug my babies and give them their gifts.  I didn’t want to vary from the norm, because I knew in my heart, after that their world will be anything but normal.  And it will most likely be the last hug I will get from them, well maybe not from Katie, once I tell them everything that has happened.  Ok so call me selfish, but I love my babies more then life and you can’t tell me you wouldn’t do the same thing if you were in my shoes.

 

I approached the kitchen slowly, and was met with a look from Anna first.  One of surprise and relief I thought.  She jumped up from her chair and ran towards me, giving me the best hug I could have hoped for.  Thank God, was all I could think.  This woman who was the closet thing to a real Mother to me didn’t hate me.  I wanted to burst into tears and let her hold me for the next two days, but I didn’t have that luxury.  Anna continued to hug me and tell me how relieved they were to see me, Frankie and Katie ran to me as well and hugged my legs, crying as they did and begging me never to leave home again.

 

Amidst all this love, I saw the looks on Stephen and Greta’s faces, telling me they knew at least part of this story and they felt embarrassed and uncomfortable to be near me.  At this point I had so many emotions running through my head I thought I would pass out.  I pulled back from Anna, smiled a nervous smile at her and then knelt down to be closer to my girls. Handing them their little snow globes and kissing their beautiful, sweet faces as I told them that I loved them over and over, and how much I had missed them. They held onto their little gifts and threw their little arms around my neck, hugging me for dear life, as their little tears ran down their faces and onto my neck and shoulders.

 

The coward in me was begging me to say nothing to these precious children.  Keep them in the dark so they would never stop loving me and hugging me, but I told her to shut up. I owed them the truth, as I did their Mother. I hadn’t meant for any of this to happen and though most of it was Kevin and Liz’s fault, I still had blame and I needed to own up to that.  I had opened the door that let Kevin back into our lives. I took their bait.  I latched onto his temptation, when I was weak and tired. But no one, not even Liz or Kevin, made me take it, or lie to Liz from the first day about my marriage or my kids.  That was my doing, my bad and my sin.  A sin of omission I was paying for in ways I never dreamt possible.  A sin I might end up paying for the rest of my life. All because my pride, ego and libido needed stroking because my wife was shutting me out.  So I enjoyed all the attention Liz gave me, and flirted back sometimes almost crossing that line, but not quite.  Never once taking the time to discover why Bianca had shut me out, only assuming.  Because I had my internet buddy who was all too happy to fill that void.

 

And that led me to where I was today. Hugging and being hugged by my adoring daughters, who would soon learn of their Mama’s condition, their baby brother’s as well and the mess I had unintentionally helped to create.  That had brought a bad man back into our lives.  Who had intentionally hurt Leo and Mama, and a woman who would come between me and Bianca, for perhaps the rest of our lives.

 

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Lee and Lena’s Limo ride home: Lena’s POV:

 

“What do you think is going to happen with Maggie tonight?” Lee asked.

 

“I think she will call after she has told the children everything and she will be staying at our house after it, that’s what I think,”

 

“And you think we should take her in?”

 

I was stunned by Lee’s question, “Of course, why would you even ask such thing?”

 

“Because Bianca is our friend too, and I think we are in a very difficult place and shouldn’t get in the middle of their business.  Plus I really don’t need any more stress in my life with the baby.  Having you and this Kevin mess is more then enough, thank you,”

 

“You’re right, but Maggie, what about her. She’s my best friend and…”

 

“And a grown woman who has the means to take care of herself, Lena.  Look I’m not saying we will abandon Maggie, not at all.  But things are fucked up enough right now, I don’t want you to do anything else to drive and even bigger wedge between Bianca and us.  I’m hopping when this is all done we can all go back to being friends and Maggie and Bianca can rebuild their relationship.  But we can’t be seen, I feel, to be taking sides.  Not in something as serious as this fiasco,”

 

“You’re right.  I really messed things up, me and Maggie, but we were just trying to protect both you and Bianca and not worry either of you in your conditions. That was the only reason we kept everything from your two, you have to believe me, Lee,”

 

“I do believe you, Lena.  But as for Maggie, some of that isn’t true and you and she both know that.  Maggie made it very clear in her reveal speech that she was guilty of some of this crap with this woman Doctor. And she is going to have to live with the consequences of her actions.  Now as for this Burke scum, did you think to leave guards outside Bianca and Leo’s rooms at the hospital?”

 

“Yes of course, while you were using the restroom I set that up,”

 

“Good, but you know we have to call the police, don’t you and tell them about all this,”

 

“I don’t know, Lee, we have no proof,”

 

“Well let’s talk about this more when we get home. I have a throbbing headache and need to have something to eat,”

 

“Ok sweetie,” I said trying for the first time to snuggle up to her, but she pulled away.  I just shook my head knowing this was going to be a very long day.

 

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Back at the Montgomery-Stone house:  Maggie’s POV:

 

“Mommy, something terrible happened to Mama last night and we called and called and called you but we never got you, Mommy.  Why was that, where were you and why didn’t you answer your phone?” Frankie asked; her eyes full of tears and questions.  Her little hands clutching the little globe I had just given her.

 

“Yes Mommy, the baby and Mama are very sick,” Katie chimed in, looking to me for hope and answers as well.

 

“I know my babies, let’s go into the living room and I’ll answer all your questions,”

 

I took each of my little ones by the hand and led them to the large couch.  I sat in the middle as each of them crawled up beside me and continued to hold those damned globes like mini life preservers.   Both of them looking up at me with hope for answers and love, as they sat with their little legs under them and their tiny bodies pressed against mine.  I put an arm around each of them, smiled, kissed their foreheads and began my explanation of the day’s and weekends events.

 

“First of all, you have a little baby brother. Leo Arthur was born a few hours ago, but he is very tiny and needs help to breathe so he won’t be able to come home for awhile.  He weights only 4 ˝ pounds, his little lungs need to develop more and his heart – well it has a little booboo and the doctors will have to watch it and make sure nothing bad happens to him.  He might always have problems, but I know you two will take good care of him and make sure no one picks on him, right,” I asked, almost choking on the tears I was holding back. And avoiding the looks I knew Anna, Stephen and Greta must be giving me and why.

 

“Right!” they both answered, rapped with attention to everything I was saying.

 

“So our brother is here?”

 

“Yes Katie, he’s here,”

 

“Cool,” Frankie said, but then she scrunched up her little face and asked, “but what about Mama?  She scared Katie and me when she screamed, Mommy. But Greta and Auntie Lee made us leave.  Why did they do that Mommy and what made Mama scream so bad?  Was she in pain?”

 

“Frankie, Greta and Lee knew your Mama was terribly upset and didn’t want you to worry, so they sent you home,”

 

“But why was she upset?”

 

“Because of some bad people who said some bad things about me, baby. And took photos that made it look like I did something I shouldn’t have, but they were a lie and your Mama didn’t know that,”

 

“I don’t understand, Mommy,”

 

“I don’t either,” they both said staring up at me, looking for more answers.

 

“Maggie, are you sure you want to do this now?” Anna finally jumped in, but I couldn’t let her stop me now.

 

“Yes, Anna, I have too. They deserve to know the truth,”

 

“Girls, your Mama is very, very sick.  And we are going to all have to pray very, very hard for her and Leo because they went through so much since last night.  Mama’s heart has a huge booboo too and the doctors don’t know yet if it will heal on its own or if she will have to get a new one,”

 

Everyone, including the girls, were silent and staring at me with shock and horror on their faces.  Katie and Frankie started to cry again and asked if their Mama was going to die?  I hugged them and assured them everything was being done to keep their Mama safe and make her better.

 

“But why aren’t you with her then, Mommy and us too. You need to be there and make her better and she needs us to know we love her, right?’ Frankie said, between tears.  As her sister nodded yes to everything she said.

 

“Frankie, the hospital won’t let me take care of your Mama, because I’m too close and would be too emotional to give her the proper care. But she has wonderful doctors taking very good care of her, I promise.  And Leo too.”

 

“But we can all go and be there for Mama and Leo too?”

 

“Yes baby, but right now they need lots of sleep, so we will go tomorrow and see them,”

 

“And what about the bad people?” my little Katie asked. “What did they do to Mama and you?”

 

“Well, we can’t prove it, but a bad man your Mama and I used to know and Lee and Lena did too, is out of prison and he is very angry at the four of us and wants to hurt us.  And your Auntie Lena and I are pretty sure he is the one who poisoned your Mama and made her and little Leo so sick.  But it is going to be very hard to prove,”

 

“Why does he hate you and Mama?  Why would he do that to our Mama?” Frankie asked, her deep brown eyes growing angrier and angrier.

 

“Because he blames the four of us for his being sent to prison many years ago, before either of you were born.  But it wasn’t our fault, he did something terrible and paid for it.  He just doesn’t want to admit that he did,”

 

“So he hurt my Mama and Leo?” Frankie yelled, standing on the couch now full of rage in her little body.

 

“Yes, Frankie, please calm down,”

 

“NO!” she said, pushing my hands away. “You and Auntie Lena have to find him and hurt him.  Stop him before he hurts Mama or Leo again,”

 

“We will, sweetie,”

 

“No you’re not.  You’re lying.  This bad thing he said about you that made Mama scream.  It’s true isn’t it?  I heard her when she yelled that’s why you didn’t answer your phone. I heard her.  What did you do Mommy?  What bad thing did you do?”

 

I couldn’t answer, everyone was staring at me. Katie was crying and Frankie was shouting and shaking her little fist at me.  Anna, Stephen and Greta were frozen and waiting to see what I would do next. My instincts were telling me to run, run now.  But I couldn’t.  Finally I grabbed Frankie and tried to hold her to me, but she pushed and pushed against me, repeating her question “what did you do?” over and over, until her strength and voice gave out and she collapsed into my arms sobbing.

 

“I’m so sorry Frankie, I messed up.  I met a lady and paid too much attention to her, and with the bad man’s help they made it look like I cheated on your Mama, but baby I swear I didn’t.  But your Mama doesn’t know that and she hates me now. And that hate made her sicker, and I’m so sorry,”

 

“Let me go,” Frankie said.  Nothing more or less, just let me go and I did.

 

She pushed herself off of me and without looking at me she crawled off the couch, walked over to Anna, turned to face me with that damn globe still in her hand.  She then gave me a look of such hatred; I thought my heart would give out.

 

“I hate you too, and your stinking globe,” she smashed on the wooden floors as she said it, “I never want to see you again, MOM!” saying my name like a curse word.  I knew she meant it.  And I knew she might never take those words back.  But I had to tell her I loved her one last time, before I left this house.

 

I got down on my knees before her and said I loved her and always would.  I tried to hug her but she stepped back and I respected her choice.  Then I felt Katie tap me on the shoulder, and turned towards her, her eyes full of tears and her arms open for my hug.

 

“I believe you, Mommy, and I love you,” she said and threw herself into my arms. We hugged and cried, As Frankie stormed off to her room, shouting that her sister was a traitor, and I was a liar.

 

I could barely think, but before leaving the house to find a hotel to stay in, I asked Anna to call Lena and let her know what had happened and that I would be staying in a hotel and would call as soon as I could.  I also asked her to make sure Lena had at least one security person in the house protecting all of them at all times. She assured me they would take care of it and not leave the girls alone.

 

I said my feeble goodbyes and took my computer and bag with me. I would have to figure out later when I could get more clothes, etc, but for now out of respect for Frankie’s pain I had to leave.  Katie begged me to stay, but I told her I needed to fix things with her Mama and Frankie before I could do that.  Anna told Katie she would make sure that we saw each other, even if she had to bring Katie to me wherever I ended up.  That made her less sad, for now.

 

As I left what had been Bianca’s and my home and I heard the door shut behind me, I couldn’t help but feel I had just said goodbye to that life and I might never, ever get it back.

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

Please tell me what you think!

Just a short one tonight, but something I felt needed to be written and shared. I don’t know if it is any good, but Maggie told me she needed a voice so here it is.  As always, please let me know what you think.

 

Chapter 12  rated PG-13

 

Maggie's POV:

 

June 5th, 2012 the Day my baby boy was born, the day my wife lay in ICU clinging to life, the day my Daughter Frankie told me she hated me and never wanted to see me again, the day my life as I knew it ended.  The longest day of my life and it wasn't even close to being over yet.

 

I stepped into the hotel shower and let the water beat down on me, hot and hard. I stood for ages, my stomach growling telling me it was hungry, but I wasn't.  I was running on empty emotionally and literally, and I wasn't sure what kept me standing.  I finally turned the water off and, grabbed a towel and dried myself off.  Taking the hotel robe to wear, because it was the only clean thing I had right now.

 

I sat on the edge of the bed near the phone debating to call Lena and Lee or not.  Certainly they were busy dealing with their own messed up lives right now and not needing mine.  Or should I call the hospital and check on Leo and Bianca, knowing the Hospital didn't have my number here to notify me of any changes. Hospital it was, so I called.

 

"Nurses station, how may I help you?" a familiar voice answered.

 

"Is this Wendy?"

 

"Yes, is that you Dr. Stone?"

 

"Yes, I'm sorry to bother you, but I needed to give you a number to reach me other then my cell, incase there are any changes in my wife's or son's conditions,"

 

"So we shouldn't call your home number then?" she asked sounding both embarrassed and apologetic.

 

"No, I'm staying in a Hotel for now. Here's the new number 06 12 55 56 78  room 314. Did you get that?"

 

"Yes Doctor, would you like a status report on your wife and baby before you hang up?"

 

"Yes, please, very much if it's not too much trouble,"

 

"No trouble at all, please hold,"

 

I waited, tapping my fingers on the side table, and then Wendy came back on the line.

 

"Dr. Stone, neither your wife nor child's conditions have changed. Mrs. Montgomery-Stone hasn't regained conciseness yet, but the Doctors said that was to be expected and not to worry.  And your baby has been sleeping since you last saw him.  Is there anything else I can do for you?”

 

"Thank you Wendy, I appreciate you getting that information for me. Please be sure everyone knows where to reach me and that my cell is still the best way to call me,"

 

"Yes Doctor, Please try and get some rest,"

 

"Thank you, but I don't think that's going to happen,"

 

"I understand, good night Doctor,"

 

"Night Wendy," I said and hung up the hotel phone.

 

My heart started to beat a little slower then it had when I made the call. Knowing Leo and Bianca were still alive and stable.  That was the best news I could get for now.

 

God, how I wanted to rush back to that hospital and sit by both my wife and baby, telling them all night long how much they meant to me, how I needed them to get well and get strong.  But I knew Leo was in the best hands and unless they felt he was dying, they wouldn’t even let me be there.  It was best to keep them quiet and asleep. Let their little bodies heal as if they were still safe in their Mother’s womb.

 

Oh GOD how I wished he was still safe and warm within Bianca. His lungs and heart beating and working sound and true, but they weren’t and he wasn’t.  But he was my boy too and he had that Stone will to live and his Mother’s passion.  Leo would be fine, I knew it my heart; he just had to be.

 

As for Bianca, she didn’t want or need me there.  That much was true.  And God how I needed some sleep, anything to make the hours pass more quickly.

 

I curled up on the bed, hugged one of the larger pillows, hit speed dial and called Lena.  It was the least I could, after all I had promised to call.

 

“Hello, Maggie?”

 

“Yeah, is this a bad time?” I asked her, her voice sounded tired and weak, not something I was used to with Lena.

 

“It’s fine, we’re glad you called.  How are you?”

 

“A mess and you?”

 

I heard she chuckle just a little, “the same.  Not one of my better days.  Hang on a second, Lee wants to say hello,”

 

“Hi Maggie,”

 

“Hey Lee, did you get any rest?”

 

“Some, Lena’s rubbing my feet right now and it feels heavenly,”

 

“Good, you deserve it after today. Lee – look I wanted to thank you for being there for Bianca and the kids when I couldn’t, both you and Lena.  I didn’t get a chance before,”

 

“We know sweetie, it’s in our job description as friends.  Happy to help,”

 

“Yeah I know but still,”

 

Mags, you need to rest.  Try and get some sleep and then we’ll pick you up tomorrow and go back to the hospital, but take the back way this time,”

 

“I’m at the Normandy Hotel, 7, Rue de l'Echelle,  number 06 12 55 56 78  room 314.  Come for me at 6:00am and we can have breakfast before we go to the Hospital, if that isn’t too early,” I said, rushing through all the info, desperately wanting this call to end. My guilt beginning to eat away at me again.

 

“That’s perfect; I’m always up at 5:00 and starving.  Here’s Lena sweetie.  Please get some rest,”

 

“I’ll try, and thanks again,”

 

“Hey Kid, so you’re at the Normandy?  I take it things didn’t go well at home?”

 

“I’m too tired to rehash that now, Lena; I’ll tell you both tomorrow,”

 

“Fine – I love you Maggie and I’m so sorry,” she said, with a crack in her voice.

 

“Stop Lena, it’s not your fault. I have no one to blame, but Kevin, Liz and myself. You at least tried to help,”

 

“Uh huh,”

 

“I’m tired, we’ll talk tomorrow. And Lena,”

 

“Yes Mags,”

 

“I love you too.  You and Lee,”

 

I hung up the phone before she could answer.  One more word and I was going to lose it.  I threw the cell phone down on the bed, hugged the pillow and prayed for sleep. But it would prove to be an endless night of each horrible scene the day had brought, playing out in a relentless loop in my brain. This was hell and I was living it in 3D and Surround Sound.  God would this nightmare ever end?

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

 

Chapter 13  Rated R for some adult language

 

The Normandy Hotel Restaurant 6:46am the next morning:

 

The three friends hadn't discussed a word about the past day's events, instead they decided to try and enjoy their early breakfast and each others company. It was clear from the looks of each of them no one had slept a great deal the night before.  The Hotel restaurant was full of business travelers, but the friends had asked for a far table in the back corner behind a tall potted plant, so most of the guests didn't see them from their position.  What the three didn't know was a new photo of Maggie and Liz had been released and printed in not only the tabloids but the legit press as well.  And every guest and person in Paris was reading the headline and seeing the latest proof of Dr. Stone's infidelity, as the three friends enjoyed their breakfast in complete ignorance of the pending firestorm of shame that brewed around them. 

 

"Well I think it is safe to say, your wife just completed the largest breakfast known to man, Lena.  Are you sure she isn't having twins?" Maggie snickered. Enjoying watching her friend snarf down such large quantities of food as it helped take her mind off of her troubles.

 

"Kiss my fat pregnant ass, Stone," Lee said, her mouth full with the last bite of pancakes. Her third order of them to be precise.

 

"Oh no, I have enough problems, I don't need slim, over here, beating up on me for puckering on your posterior, Mrs. Kundera,"

 

That remark had all three laughing and Lee choking on the last remnants of her breakfast, as Lena quickly jumping up to pat her wife on the back in an attempt to help.

 

"Breathe sweetie, breathe,"

 

"Stop! Stop!" Lee struggled to get out, as she began to stop choking. "God, I always knew you would be the death of me some day, Stone, with that mouth of yours. Must you always get me when I'm drinking or swallowing," Lee said, making it clear she wasn't hurt or really annoyed.

 

"Well Lee, it's hard not to these days. You hardly take a breath between bites," Maggie answered sarcastically with a grin.

 

Lena was seated again and just smiled at the repartee between the two. It was so good to see not everything had changed in the past 24 hours.

 

"Are you just going to sit there Lena and smile, or are you going to defend me?"

 

"Defend you of course my dear," Lena said, patting her wife's arm.  "Maggie please stop baiting Lee, it makes her cranky,"

 

Lee raised her eyebrow at the lame defense, "that was feeble at best wife, but I guess I will have to be content with that,"

 

Lena then leaned over and kissed her wife soundly on the lips, ending the kiss by taking her index finger and removing the last bit of syrup from the side of her wife's mouth and very sensually licking it off her finger.

 

"Fuck!" both Lee and Maggie muttered, as they witnessed and were mesmerized by Lena's sexy act.  Kundera then licked her lips and sat contented as the other two starred opened mouthed at her.

 

"That was down right cruel, Lena.  You know we have to go to the hospital and you deliberately made me wet. How could you?" Lee said, slamming her napkin down.

 

"Hey, I so don't need to hear this. No sex at the breakfast table, please," Maggie said covering her ears.

 

"Oh really you two," Lena smirked and then she noticed as did the other two, the noise level in the restaurant was increasing substantially all the longer they sat there.  People seemed to be talking and laughing, or making remarks about how shameful something was.

 

"What the hell is going on?" Maggie said. "Is there a major news report or something?"

 

"Yes there is, Dr. Stone. And it's all about you. Care to comment?" the young male reported asked, holding a copy of his newspaper up for the three ladies to see.

 

"What the hell?" Maggie cursed and tried to rise from her chair, but Lena held her arm making it impossible for the small blonde to stand.

 

"Dr. Stone has no comment, and I must ask you to leave, before I have you removed," Lena said, having just given the four strategically positioned body guards the eye to come and help.

 

"Well, I see you have your muscle, Kundera. Too bad our readers can't get an honest response from the good Doctor here,"

 

"When she is ready," Lena said, "And not when you choose to ambush her.  Now please leave,"

 

"Fine, but the longer you wait, Dr. Stone, the worse it looks," the young man said with an evil smirk, throwing the paper down on the table and then walked out with two of the guards following him out.

 

Maggie sat stunned looking at the photo. A graphic one of her and Liz in bed, but once again it had only Maggie's face front and center, with her lying on her back and the tall sensual blonde straddling her in their bed. Liz's hands cupping Maggie's breasts and Maggie's hands on Liz's hips, but her eyes appeared closed and a sheet covered her lower half, thankfully.

 

"I didn't do this, how - how did she do this. Lena - Lee I swear to GOD I didn't do this!"

 

"Maggie calm down, we need to get out of here now. Todd has called the limo for us and it is waiting out back. He and Steve will take us through the Kitchen to get us out of here.  MAGGIE!!"

 

"What?" she barely answered, still holding the paper and staring at it.

 

Lee motioned for the two guards to grab Maggie and take her now. Lena nodded her head in agreement and the two large men came up behind the Doctor, lifted her gently but firmly from her chair, ushering her towards the kitchen door; that was thankfully near their table.  All five of them hurried through the kitchen, exited the hotel and entered the Limo in record time.

 

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"Where are we going, this isn't the way to the hospital," Maggie asked.

 

"No it isn't, we can't go there now. There will be hundreds of reporters waiting for you.  But I checked and for whatever reason they aren't camping out at the clinic for now, so we are headed their until we can figure out what to do next,"

 

"I'm not going to run, Lena. Take me to the hospital. I need to see my son and Bianca.  Fuck these damn reporters,"

 

"Maggie, right now it's not about what you want or need.  It's about damage control and trying to keep you from doing or saying anything else that is going to hurt your family.  We have to do what is going to cause your children and Bianca the least amount of pain at this point. And you having a scene with reporters isn't going to do that,"

 

"But..."

 

"No Maggie no buts, you know your tempter and right now you are about to blow and you know it. All we need is for one reporter to ask, do or say the wrong thing and you are going to lose it,"

 

"Lena's right, Maggie," Lee said, taking her friend's hand and squeezing it. "Please think of Bianca and the kids.  You'll get your chance to explain, but we need to control the situation,"

 

"What do you mean, control the situation?"

 

"Lena and I discussed this last night with Anna.  Once the blood work is done and it proves you were drugged with a date rape drug, we will have the evidence we need that will show this has all been staged. This photo, if people really looked at it, would see you aren't even conscious. Clearly she placed your hands while you were passed out. And look at your face, that's certainly not someone about to cum. Your body is totally relaxed and you look more asleep then anything. But people are seeing what these papers want them to see, some blonde writhing on top of you, and what Kevin and Liz want them to believe,"

 

"So what's the plan?" Maggie asked both angry and hurt.

 

"We will have a controlled interview for you with a reporter we can trust to be impartial and non combative. Who will give you the chance you need to explain what happened.” Lena answered.

 

"Explain - explain what?"

 

"Only the things needed to exonerate you Maggie, nothing more and nothing less.  Kevin and Liz can't and won't expose themselves to the press. You notice no one has any idea what she looks like from any of these photos and they never will. All anyone knows is she is a tall blonde.  No face and no name.  They aren't in this to expose themselves they are in it to hurt you and Bianca,"

 

"Yeah and why is that Lena?  Why has everything been aimed at me and Bianca?  Why aren't you and Lee being targeted?"

 

The couple we stunned by Maggie's questions and obvious accusations.

 

"You think we had something to do with all this?" Lee shouted, "Where the Fuck do you get off, Stone?"

 

"Lee please,"

 

"Please my ass, Lena, we have done nothing but help her and this is the thanks we get, well fuck that and fuck you Maggie,"

 

"Oh God, you're right - you're right Lee, I'm sorry.  I don't know what's wrong with me,"

 

"You haven't slept and you have barely eaten in over 24 hours.  And - well your life's gone to shit Mags, and this is exactly why we didn't want you anywhere near the press. Lashing out is normal,” Lena said, taking a breath and then continued,  "Look, you want to know why Kevin targeted you and Bianca, because he could. He knew I would see every stinking trick if he tried to come after me or Lee. But by hurting both of you and your family he knows he's hurting us too,"

 

"You're right, I didn't think,"

 

"It's ok sweetie,"

 

"Yeah Mags, look I'm sorry too, you know how hot headed you and I get, right shortie," Lee said, realizing her hormones and lack of sleep had gotten the better of her too.

 

"Yeah," Maggie laughed, "no shit,"

 

"Ok, good, so everything is cool,"

 

"Yeah Lena it's cool, but I still want to see Bianca and Leo. How can we do that?"

 

"I don't know yet, Mags, but we'll work on it, I promise,"

 

"Guys were here," Lee said.

 

"Ok, we wait till Steve and Todd give us the ok, then we go,"

 

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Bianca's ICU room 9:57am

 

"Doctor, her vitals are definitely leveling off and her color is much better then it was several hours ago,"

 

"Yes, nurse, and her breathing is much better - stronger for sure.  I definitely like the sound of her heart as well, but we need to keep a close eye on her for infection.  It could send this all crashing if she gets even the slightest infection.  Be sure to continue to check for a fever every hour until I tell you other wise.  This pour woman's body and heart have been through hell,"

 

"Don't worry Doctor, my staff and I will continue to take good care of Mrs. Montgomery-Stone,"

 

"Has Doctor Stone been to see her again this morning?"

 

"No, we were expecting her, but there was some problem with the press and she has been delayed according to her friend and associate, Lena Kundera,"

 

"I'm sure," was all the Doctor said, not wanting to say more in front of his patient about what had transpired and been printed in the papers this morning.  "Nurse, outside please," he said motioning her to exit the ICU room with him.

 

"I am trusting you and your nurses to make sure we do not have a repeat performance of a reporter disguising themselves as staff and getting into this poor woman's room with another one of those damn papers,"

 

"Not to worry, Ms. Kundera's security is watching the door, as you can see. And they have pictures and names of all legitimate staff, be it nurses or doctors covering Mrs. M.  I have made damn sure nothing like that will happen again.  Plus the staff covering their infant child has been briefed as well and there is another set of guards up there too.  We don't need anyone trying to take pictures of that poor baby either or the family when they visit,"

 

"Excellent!  Well call the minute she wakes,"

 

"I will doctor,"

 

"Oh, I almost forgot. I know her children will want to visit her, but we can't allow them in the room this time, too high a risk of infection. They must watch her from outside the room.  Hell if they weren't hers and Dr. Stone's they wouldn't even be allowed in here,"

 

"True, but she is on the board and our largest benefactor,"

 

"Yes, well, if there is a problem with the family, call me,"

 

"Ah, speak of the Devil, Montgomery-Stone twins at twelve o'clock,"

 

"Oh hell," the doctor muttered under his breath.  But he was pleasantly surprised to see two very subdued twins with their grandparents approaching their Mother's room, each child holding the hand of their Grandmother Anna.

 

 "Good morning young ladies, here to see you Mother I presume?"

 

"Yes Doctor," Anna said, the twins staring at the floor and continuing to hold Anna's hands.

 

"Well, she is better this morning, but has not woken yet, and we are concerned about infection, so I'm afraid I can't let you two little angels go inside and see her yet,"

 

Frankie's head shoots up and she glares at the doctor.  She is here to see and protect her Mama and no one is going to stop her, or so she thought.

 

The Doctor backs up a little, taken aback by the look this small child just gave him.

 

"I have to see my Mama, she needs me. Bad people did bad things to her and Leo, and she needs me to make her better, so we can take Leo and Mama home,"

 

Anna let's go of Katie's hand to be able to kneel and speak to Frankie calmly.

 

"Frankie, I know you love your Mama and she wants to see you too, but the Doctor knows what's best for her so we must listen to him and the nurses.  We talked about this baby,"

 

Frankie wraps her arms tightly around her tiny body, tapping her one foot and staring at the floor as she listens to her Grandma, "Fine," is all she says as she continues to hang her head and tap her foot in anger.

 

"Nana, can we see Mama from the window up there?" little Katie asks.

 

"Yes, we can get both of you a chair to stand on so you can see your Mama, would you like that," the head nurse asked, trying to appease the children.

 

"That would be very kind of you," Anna said.

 

"Thank you Ma'am," Katie said with her best smile.

 

"You are most welcome, Miss Katie,"

 

"Suck up," Frankie muttered under her breath. 

 

"Miss Frankie we have a chair for you too, and would you both like a tootsie pop,"

 

This brightened up Frankie's day immediately. She might be a tough 3 year old going on 30, but she was still very much a 3 year old when it came to things like dessert and candy.

 

"I'll be right back with the chairs and candy,"

 

The Doctor excused himself as well, as Stephen and Anna sat on the hall bench, holding the children, as they waited for the nurse to return.

 

"Who are those men, Nana?" Katie asked pointing at the security guards placed outside their Mother's room.

 

"People to protect your Mama from that bad man your Mommy told you about,"

 

"Oh and where is Mommy? I thought you said she would be here?"

 

"She's with her ho," Frankie said under her breath.

 

"Francis, you say anything like that again about your Mother and we are leaving.  And I won't bring you back.  Is that clear," Anna scolded.

 

Frankie said nothing to the threat.

 

"Did you hear me young lady, I expect you to answer me when I ask you something,"

 

"Yes, Nana, I heard you and I won't say it again,"  *but I will think it and you can't stop me* she thought to herself.
 

 Two nurses then returned, each carrying what amounted to two tall counter chairs, as you would find in a bar, which came from a lab room near ICU.

 

"We thought these would be better so the children could sit and be comfortable, instead of stand," the head nurse said.

 

"They’re perfect thank you,"

 

"And here are two cherry tootsie pops, one for each of you,"

 

Anna took them and thanked the nurses again.  The nurses then went to check on Bianca and went to get into their protective gear before entering the room again.

 

"Here girls, let's get you set up,"

 

Anna and Stephen each placed one of the twins on a chair and handed them their pops.  And for the first time in hours both sisters smiled and un-wrap the treats and started to suck on them.  Then they looked in the window and saw their Mama for the first time since her operation and the birth of their baby brother Leo.

 

"She has lots of wires and things, Nana. Do they hurt her?" Katie asked

 

"No baby girl, they are helping to make her well,"

 

"You sure?" Frankie added with a little pout.

 

"Very sure sweetie, your Mama isn't in any pain."

 

"She looks broken and sad, Nana," Katie said.

 

"Yeah," Frankie said, sucking on her pop. "Sure we can't sneak in there and kiss her booboos," the little imp asked with pleading eyes.

 

"Nope, Frankie, we got germs, the doctor said and they would make Mama sicker,"

 

"I took a bath and you did too sis, we got no germs," she said defiantly.

 

"Just be good, Frankie, or they will make us leave. And I want to watch Mama sleep," Katie said, reaching for her sister's hand to hold, as they both stared at their Mama and sucked their pops.

 

Frankie relented and settled down to enjoy her pop and watch her Mama sleep.

 

Anna and Stephen smiled watching the twins hold hands and watch their Mama.  It almost made them forget all about why Maggie wasn't there and what had put Bianca in the hospital to begin with.  Almost.

 

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Hospital Emergency Heliport Landing pad 11:03am

 

The corporate chopper landed on the Hospital roof, and Maggie jumped off, turning to help Lee get off the chopper while Lena made sure her wife didn't fall back just in case.  Lena then left the chopper as well and told the pilot she would call him when they were ready to be picked up.  He then left the landing pad and flew back to HQ.

 

"I told you I would get you here, Maggie," Lena bragged.

 

"Yes you did, thank God we all have more money then God and the jets and choppers to get us anywhere the press can't go,"

 

Lee suddenly grabbed her stomach and let out a moan. Immediately distressing her wife and friend.

 

"What's wrong baby," Lena asked.

 

"Here Lee, sit down," Maggie said ushering her friend to a bench on the roof just before the exit door.

 

"Please you two, chill, it's nothing, just Jr. doing some tap-dancing on my bladder."

 

"Oh, thank God," Maggie said. "You had me worried,"

 

"I'm fine, just a little too much excitement for the little one the past two days, she's not amused,"

 

"Tell her to join the club," both Lena and Maggie said, making all three laugh.

 

"A regular comedy act, you two," Lee laughed.

 

"That's right and we will be here all week," Maggie said with a bow.

 

"Get in there Stone," Lena said, smacking her friend on the ass.

 

"Hey hands off, all I need is some freakin’ photographer catching you smacking my ass," Maggie bitched.

 

"Amen to that; keep those long fingers for me, luscious. We already have enough trouble with this one," Lee said winking at both of them.

 

The three women traveled to the elevators that would first take them to the Neonatal ICU floor.  Maggie wanted to be sure to see Leo one more time before Bianca might ban her.

 

"Here we are, I wish I could take you in to see him,"

 

"We understand, Mags, we'll just wait here and see what we can from here,"

 

"OK, I won't be long,"

 

"Dr. Stone, so good to see you again. The little tiger has missed you. He's been fusing for hours now. I don't think he cares very much for the tube for his breathing, but until those lungs mature, I'm afraid it has to stay,"

 

"Poor little guy," Maggie said, feeling more like a parent then Doctor, knowing from personal experience how awful those damn things felt.  Wishing she could wear it for him. She dressed in the protective gloves, clothing and mask and entered the room with the nurse.

 

"Hi buddy, Mom's here, miss me?" she said tapping lightly on the glass.  And once again as if he knew Maggie's voice his little fist jutted out towards her and his crying ceased for the first time since he woke.  "Ah that's my boy, already to take on the world, aren't you stud?" Maggie said, moving her hand within the case and letting her son latch onto her finger as he had done before, only stronger then yesterday.

 

"Man he's got a grip," Maggie said, "What are you feeding him, spinach?"

 

The nurse laughed, "No, but maybe we should, then we'll call him Popeye,"

 

"Oh God, don't do that or his Mother will kill me,"

 

They both went quiet at the mention of Bianca and the nurse patted Maggie on the back and left her to have some alone time with her son.

 

"So stud, I hear you are giving the nurses nothing but trouble.  Not a good move little man, let me tell you.  These are the ladies that get everything done here and take the best care of munchkin’s like you. So I want you to listen to me and promise to not bitch at them so much any more. You hear me,"

 

Little Leo seemed to nodded his head, but Maggie knew it was just nervous movement. She couldn't take her eyes off of him; he looked so much like his Mother and a little like her Uncle Jack. He was going to be a real heartbreaker that was for damn sure.

 

"I can't wait for you to meet your sisters, sport. You are going to have your hands full with Frankie, but she'll always have your back, that much is sure. And Katie, she'll be your guardian angel, and kiss all your booboos away and keep Frankie from tormenting you too much.  She'll finally have someone to keep Frankie in line when her Mama and I aren't around,"

 

Leo's little fingers started to let go as he began to drift off to sleep, "that's it tiger, get lots of sleep. We need you well so your Mama can take you home and spoil you.  Later little dude, your Mom loves you,"

 

Maggie removed her hand from the case, tears backing up behind her eyes.  It was getting too hard to do this.  Sneaking in to see her son and knowing it might be the last time. Then she felt a strong hand on her shoulder, her favorite nurse pulling the tiny Doc into a big bear hug.

 

"Courage Doc, I know it's looking bad for you now, but things will get better, just like Popeye here. Trust and Faith Doc and the truth will win out,"

 

Maggie looked up at this woman. Someone she had worked with for years, but didn't really know all that well. But here she was believing in her, in her innocence.  Why was that she wondered?

 

"I don't understand, not that I'm not grateful, but why do you and the other nurses believe that I'm innocent even with..."

 

"Hush child, we know what's in your heart, Doc.  You've always been the kindest and most respectful doctor here to us nurses.  And we've seen you with your wife and kids.  You are a good person Maggie and everyone here knows it.  I don't know who that ho is or why she's doing this dirt on you, but we all know she's the one and not you. And everyone knows you can make any picture look anyway you want these days. That aint no truth or fact at all. What is truth and fact is you and the kind of woman we know you are.  So buck up and keep the faith Doc. We're behind you all the way,"

 

Maggie was speechless, but hugged this wonderful woman back, then took off the protective garb, before she left the room.  Joining her friends and ready for the really hard part now - seeing Bianca.

 

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"Auntie Lena," Katie shouted out as soon as she saw her favorite Aunt, forgetting that wasn't allowed in the Hospital.

 

Shhhhh!" Lena said, her fingers to her lips as she smiled at her niece and rushed over to hug Katie. Who still sat holding her sister Frankie's hand, but their pops were long done.  Though their lips and tongues were a dead give away to what they had finished eating.

 

"Hey cuties, I missed you," Lena said coming up behind each child and kissing them on the tops of their heads.

 

"Is Mommy with you?" Katie asked in a far quieter tone.

 

"No baby, just me. Came to see how your Mama's doing?"

 

"Liar," Frankie mumbled.

 

"Take that back Frankie!" Katie said dropping her sister's hand and putting her hands on her hips now.

 

"No!"

 

"Take it back!"

 

“NO!”

 

"Girls stop, please," Lena asked.

 

"Mommy's here, you tell Katie, she's in the hospital with you and Auntie Lee," Frankie ordered.

 

"Ok Frankie, yes your Mom is in her office, but Katie asked is she was with me now and I told her the truth she isn't is she?" Lena said, knowing full well Frankie wasn't going to accept that.

 

"I want to go home, Nana," Frankie said, frantically trying to clime off the tall stool chair.  Lena tried to help her, but Frankie slapped her hand away.

 

"I don't need your help, my Nana will help me," and so Anna did.

 

But Lena wasn’t going to let Frankie go just yet. There were things her godchild needed to hear and she was going to hear them like it or not.

 

 

Lena knelt down and took hold of Frankie’s little arms, the tiny blonde struggling, but her Aunt held her tight till Frankie stopped her squirming.

 

 

“Frankie there are things you need to know, you need to understand.  I’m here for both of your Moms because I love both of them equally. And when I give someone my complete love, it’s forever, Frankie.  Not just when life is easy.  And right now life is hard for both your Moms and they need all the love and support we can give them, because baby girl, they have always given us all their love without question or exception and they always will.  And now it is our turn to give it back. Neither of your Mothers has ever lied to you, Frankie, neither one. And I have never lied to you.  It hurts to hear you to say such things about me and your Mom, because we love you more then our own lives and always will Frankie,”

 

 

Frankie’s walls were beginning to cave, she knew everything her Aunt said was true, but there were things that were still bothering her and she needed answers, “But you and Mommy let that bad man and woman hurt Mama, how could you do that?”

 

 

“Frankie sweetie, neither your Mom or I “let” those two bad people hurt your Mama.  We tried and failed to protect her, yes, but we didn’t let them hurt her.  Sweetie, evil people do bad things everyday and no matter how much money you have or people to protect you, they can still do bad and terrible things to the ones we love. It’s a sad and terrible lesson to learn Frankie, but it’s one you and Katie need to understand. No matter how hard we try to protect the people we love most in this world, sometimes bad things still happen.  But I will promise you and Katie that I and your Mom will continue to try our best to keep you, Katie, Leo and your Mama safe. But try is all we can do Frankie.  We’re not super hero’s, only women who love you all very much,”

 

 

“So you aren’t perfect, Auntie Lena and Mommy isn’t either?” Frankie asked.

 

 

“No sweetie, unfortunately no one is, but we do the very best we can.  Just like you,”

 

 

“So Mommy didn’t do bad things with that nasty lady either?”

 

 

“No Frankie, she didn’t.  People can make it look like we do things we haven’t, but I am getting proof that will clear your Mommy so your Mama knows those things she saw that upset her were all vicious lies.  I swear on your Mama’s love and my unborn baby, your Mommy is innocent,”

 

 

“Pinky, double swear,”

 

 

“Pinky, double, triple swear, Frankie,”

 

 

Frankie knew a Pinky, double, triple swear wasn’t something her Aunt would say unless she meant it 100%.  “Ok, then can you take me to see Mommy.  I think I need to make her an apology, Auntie Lena, and I think I hurt her real bad.  Do you think she will forgive me if I say I’m sorry?”

 

 

“Oh baby, she already does, she was never mad at you. She loves you too, too much for that,”

 

“Then I want to go see my Mommy now,” Frankie said taking hold of her Auntie Lena’s hand and headed off to where the little one knew her Mommy was.  Little Katie, with Stephen’s help, got down and ran to catch up. Taking Lena’s other hand and going to see her Mommy too, hoping to help Frankie make their Mommy feel a whole lot better.

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

Please as always, let me know what you think.  And yes, Bianca will wake in the next chapter, but to what and whom?   And what terrible things will Liz and Kevin do next?

 

 

Ok here it is what has become my nightly chapter.  Thanks to everyone here and on the BAM board who left FB, it has been driving my muse like you wouldn’t believe.  So here it is the new chapter, Bianca wakes and Frankie forgives Maggie. Just be ready for anything tonight and every chapter to come. *Diva goes to hide*

 

 

 

Chapter 14  Rated R for some adult language

 

Maggie’s Hospital Office Same Day 11:50am:

 

"Hey guys, I come bearing two tired little twins who want to see their Mommy," Lena said, still holding each little girl by the hand as she entered Maggie's office.  Maggie and Lee were relaxing on her large leather sofa, one of the few pieces of furniture in her office, and both were stunned to see the girls with Lena.

 

"Well you two look comfy?" Lena says, now standing over Maggie and Lee.

 

"Yeah, this couch is great," Lee finally says, as she tries to sit up.

 

"Just relax Lee, I'll help you up in a second," Lena snickers.

 

"Very funny I can do it myself, thank you very much,"

 

Maggie is sitting up and looking at her two precious kiddos, wondering what happened to make them agree to see her.  She begins to tuck their hair behind their ears as the two stand before her.  Little Katie is smiling, but Frankie has her head down and nervously pushing the tip of her shoe into her other one.

 

Lena grabs Lee's hand to help her up and quietly takes her wife to go get some coffee with Anna and Stephen, to give Maggie and the twins some privacy.

 

"Is your Mama ok?" Maggie finally asked the twins.

 

"Yes, she's still sleeping, Mommy," Katie says, choosing to climb up and sit next to her Mommy, and laying her little head on her Mommy's lap.

 

"Tired sweetie," Maggie asked, running her hand over her tired little girl’s hair.

 

"Yep, we got up very early today Mommy, didn't we Frankie?" Katie said and followed that with a huge yawn.

 

"Uh huh," Frankie answered, still avoiding her Mom's eyes.

 

"Do you want to lay down too, Frankie?  It's ok if you do,"

 

"Uh huh," she says, crawling onto the sofa and sitting next to her Mom,  as she nervously runs her tiny fingertips over her Mom's leg.

 

"Mom?"

 

"Yes Frankie,"

 

"Auntie Lena told me some stuff and I don't think I should be mad at you any more," Frankie announced, and then shyly looked up into her Mother’s eyes.

 

Maggie's heart jumped for a second, realizing finally why Frankie was acting the way she was.  Her baby didn't hate her any more, at least it sounded that way, but she didn't want to rush her.

 

"You don't, why is that baby?"

 

"Well, Auntie Lena said how you and she didn't let those bad people hurt Mama and Leo.  That bad people just do bad stuff, and that grownups can't stop bad people sometimes. Is that what happened Mom?"

 

"Yes sweetie, that's exactly what happened.  Lena and I were trying to protect all of you, but we weren't able to, and I'm so sorry about that, baby,"

 

"It's ok, Mommy, Auntie Lena said you do the best you can.  And I'm sorry I got so mad because I thought you didn't try to stop the bad people.  Because you know what Mom, you’re not a Super Hero so you can't do everything, but that's ok, because Katie and me, we love you anyway,"

 

"Oh Frankie, I love you too and I wish I could be a super hero for both you and Katie, but I can't. I'm just a Mom,"

 

"That's ok, we like you as just a Mom, right Katie?"

 

"Uh huh," Katie said half a sleep on her Mother's lap and nodding her head yes.

 

"But Mom, I know Auntie Lena said - she even double, triple pinky swore you didn't do nothing bad with that nasty blonde lady. And I know she never lies to me and you never lie to me ever. But Mom, I snuck out of my room last night and I turned the TV on,"

 

"Frankie," Maggie said with a disapproving tone.

 

"I know, Mommy, I'm not supposed to ever watch TV without a grownup in the room, but Mom, everyone kept talking about things Katie and I weren't supposed to see and it was making me nuts.  And you know how I get when you tell me not to do something,"

 

"Yes I do, I know all to well how you get, young lady, but continue,"

 

Frankie then continued saying everything very fast as if she had to get it all out in one breath before she was through, "Well I turned the TV on and all these channels has this story on and it was all about you, Mama and this blonde lady. And they were saying all kinds of bad things about you Mom and this lady.  And they showed some pictures too of you and her.  But the worst part was this old lady they were talking to and asking what she thought about what you did, and she said that you should be ashamed for takin' up with that ho and that you were nothing but a ho too, to hurt your pregnant wife like that and..."

 

"Oh God, Frankie, I can't believe you had to hear that baby.  It's all a lie a terrible lie sweetie.  I never did the things they said. That b... woman - blonde woman is a bad person too, sweetie and she is out to hurt me and your Mama, because she works with that bad man I told you and Katie about.  I swear Frankie," Maggie said, holding her little one in her arms as she tried once more to explain.

 

"It's ok, Mom, I know you never lie to me, I don't know why sometimes I get so mad so fast, but I do.  I should have never done that. I should have let you explain, like you and Mama let me explain when I do things.  But I was so mad about Mama and Leo getting hurt and then I saw those people on the TV and, well it made me even madder.  But I promise I'll try real hard to not get mad so fast and let you tell me things first, ok?"

 

"Ok baby, but you know, Frankie, that getting mad fast and jumping to conclusions,"

 

"Con what?" Frankie said, scrunching up her nose.

 

"Conclusions, that means you make up you mind before you know all the facts,"

 

"Oh yeah that,"

 

"Well you come by that naturally, my dear, because you see I used to do that too all the time and so did your names sake, my twin sister Frankie. So I tell you what. Let's make a pact to try and work on those bad habits of yours and mine together, what do you say,"

 

"Cool Mom, it's a deal.  Mom?"

 

"Yes Frankie,"

 

"I'm really tired, can we go home now?"

 

"Soon baby, but for now just rest your head like Katie and get a little sleep.

 

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Bianca’s ICU room 12: 57pm

 

Lena had left her wife and the grandparents with Maggie and the little ones.  Lee said she would take care getting everyone home if Lena wanted to spend some time sitting with Bianca. Maggie said she would join Lena once the rest had been sent home.  So the tall brunette went to spend some time with her sleeping friend, hoping she would wake very soon.

 

After 40 minutes of watching Bianca breathe and sleep, Lena saw the fingers of Bianca’s right hand begin to move. She stood up and took a hold of Bianca’s hand and hoped her friend would open those big brown eyes again.

 

"Hey," Lena said, seeing Bianca finally start to slowly open her eyes.

 

The young mother was still disoriented, but realized who had said hi, "Lena,"

 

"Yes sweetie, just me.   Glad to see you're finally awake, we've all been worried sick about you,"

 

"My baby - how is he?"

 

"He's safe, Bianca. They had to do a cesarean and take him out, so he's kinda tiny and needs a little more cooking yet, but they are very positive about his prognosis.  I will have you know he's won the hearts of all the nurses in the Neonatal unit.  They even have a new nickname for him. I was bad and kinda snuck in to see him, a little bit ago, and he's sleeping and looking good,"

 

"Nickname?"

 

"Oh yeah, they call him Popeye,"

 

Bianca raised her eyebrow wondering how her new baby got such a terrible name, "how - why Popeye?" she asked and motioned to Lena that she needed water.

 

"Here you go sweetie.  Well seems even though he's just a wee thing, he's got a real iron grip when he holds your finger.  And he likes to make a fist and punch the air sometimes. Makes him look all macho and studly,"

 

This made Bianca laugh and almost choke on the water, but then the pain from her incision kicked in, "Damn you Lena, don't make me laugh it hurts,"

 

"Sorry sweetie, just telling you like it is.  You'll have to get well real soon so you can go visit the little stud,"

 

"They can't bring him to me?"

 

"Sorry, no B, he's too small yet and his lungs need to mature.  But the head nurse said he is a real little fighter and is making wonderful progress,"

 

"Thank God," Bianca said, having a little problem with her breathing due to the pains and over all exhaustion her body still felt, "and what's my prognosis," she said trying to sit up. So Lena moved beside her and lifted Bianca up, and fixed her pillows for her, "thanks Lena, that feels better, but why are you all gloved and masked and everything?" she asked, setting the water down.

 

"Infection, they don't want you to get any, so we all have to get gift wrapped before we come in here,"

 

Bianca tries in vain not to laugh again and holds her incision, "gift wrapped, you nut, clearly you have been spending way too much time with Maggie. Her humor is rubbing off on you,"

 

"Well, well if the Mrs. hasn't woken up finally. How are we feeling, Bianca?"

 

"Like hell and you?" Bianca said with a faint smile

 

"Well besides a little arthritic pain, I'm doing well, thanks," the nurse answered with a smile.

 

"Lena is this the ICU ward or the Comedy ward?" Bianca asked with a smirk.

 

"A little bit of both it seems," her friend answered.

 

"Well we try to use lots of humor on this ward. It tends to make the patients heal faster,"

 

"Ah, I see, well then I won't complain about the pain from you people making me laugh, if it will get me out of here sooner. So I can see my baby and go home"

 

"There you go, well the Doctor should be hear soon. I buzzed him when I saw you and Ms. Kundera chatting,"

 

"Thank you nurse,"

 

"Can I get you some water or anything before I go?"

 

"No I'm fine thanks,"

 

"So Lena, where's Maggie?  Or is she with Leo now?"

 

Lena was shocked. She heard no anger or hostility in Bianca's voice when asking for Maggie. "She's with the twins now, actually. They came by to see you, but it's almost time to go home, so I said I would sit with you until I take them home and then Mags will come to be with you,"

 

"Ok, I wish I could have seen my girls, but I am sure the doctor isn't keen on that idea,"

 

"That would be correct, Mrs. Montgomery, but I am thrilled to see you’re awake and lucid.  How are you feeling?" the Doctor asked and he began to poke and prod, as he checked Bianca out.

 

"I'm better when people don't poke me,"

 

"Sorry, but I need to see how you are healing.  How does this feel?"

 

"It hurts, thank you, but it's not excruciating,"

 

"Let's listen to your heart and lungs then.  I want you to take a few really deep breathes through your mouth for me,"

 

Bianca does as asked, and cringes a little as she does.

 

"Excellent, now just breathe normally for me, please,"

 

Again she does as asked.

 

"Well, I am very pleased to say that your heart is sounding much better then I had hoped at this early juncture.  Clearly you have remarkable healing abilities, Mrs. Montgomery.  Something I hear your new little boy seems to have inherited from you, I am pleased to say,"

 

"Yes, well I have never been one for sitting around and this pregnancy had me doing that more then I cared for.  So when will you release me Doctor?"

 

"Let's wait one more day and see if you continue to improve at this rate and then I will answer that,"

 

"But let's say I do, when would you let me go?"

 

"Persistent I see,"

 

"You have no idea, Doctor," Lena said.

 

"If you are doing this well by the end of tomorrow, I will release you the following morning, but you also need to get up and take a couple of walks today and tomorrow and lets see how that makes you feel,"

 

"I'll run a marathon if it will get me home to my children and free to see my new baby,"

 

"I don't doubt it.  Well clearly you don't need my attention, so I will move on to patients who still need me. Have a good day,"

 

"You too Doctor and thank you,"

 

"So Bianca, what exactly do you remember last from yesterday?" Lena tentatively asked.

 

"Why? I don't understand Lena,"

 

"Bianca, don't get me wrong, I am thrilled to see how great you are doing and how - happy you seem to be, but - well how do I put this?  Things happened yesterday that upset you and we never got a chance to explain,"

 

"Lena I don't know what you are talking about, and whose we?"

 

"That would be Lena and me," Maggie said.

 

"Maggie, what - where are the twins?" Lena asked.

 

"They all went home, it's fine Lena.  Everyone is fine.  Hi baby," Maggie said tentatively to Bianca, though she had entered the room and heard everything Lena and Bianca had just said.

 

"Oh Maggie," Bianca said, holding her arms open for a hug.

 

Maggie went to Bianca and hugged her carefully, knowing the incision would be causing her pain. That and all the IV's still attached to her.

 

"It's ok Maggie, you won't hurt me baby. I won't break. God how I missed you,"

 

"I missed you too, baby," Maggie finally gave in and rested her head on Bianca's shoulder and her wife did the same as they hugged.

 

"Look I should go, you two need alone time,"

 

"Lena, please wait for me," Maggie said as she and Bianca finally broke their hug.

 

"Sure kid, I'll be right outside. Later Bianca, you take care,"

 

"I'll do my best, Lena. And thanks for checking on me and Leo,"

 

"Happy to,"

 

"So, have a seat wife, we have lots to catch up on," Bianca said.

 

"Can I have a kiss first?"

 

"Maggie, you silly, you never have to ask me for a kiss,"

 

The two kiss, as guilty thoughts go through Maggie's head, but she needs this contact before she tells Bianca everything that has happened.

 

When the kiss ends, Bianca has a questioning look in her eyes, "Maggie what's bothering you? You kissed me like you thought you would never see me again,"

 

"Well, a lot has happened and I almost did lose you.  Your heart stopped twice, Bianca, when they operated on you and the doctor told us he's worried your heart may not heal back to normal.  I'd die, baby, if I ever lost you,"

 

"Oh Maggie, you're not going to lose me sweetie, I'm here and yeah I'm sore as hell, but trust me this heart of mine is fine.  The doctor was just here and told me so and if I am really lucky you will be taking me home the day after tomorrow,"

 

"Really? My God that's great!"

 

"So you see there’s nothing to worry about.  Now tell me all about our baby boy. I am so jealous that you have gotten to see him already,"

 

"Oh man where do I start, he's - well he's just a peanut for now.  He only weighs 4 1/2 lbs is all, but a grip on him like you wouldn't believe. Oh, and cute as all hell. He looks like you and your Uncle Jack, so you know the girls are going to go all ape-shit over him. He'll be breaking hearts and taking names before he is ten,"

 

Bianca sat watching Maggie get all excited about their baby boy, beaming with pride, "so tell me Dr. Stone, did you have anything to do with the unfortunate nickname I hear our son has been christened with, one Popeye I believe it is?" she asked with a raised eyebrow and smirk.

 

"Who - Lena, I am so going to kill her,"

 

"It's ok sweetie, I actually think it is starting to grow on me. And let's face it; it does sound like something his sister Frankie would crown him with in time,"

 

"Very true," they both laughed.

 

"Oh Bianca, it is so good to hear you laugh and see you smile again.  I was so scared when I got the call from Lena,"

 

Bianca suddenly went quiet, something nagging at her memory when Maggie said Lena called.

 

"What's wrong sweetie, are you in pain, do you need the nurse,"

 

"No, I'm fine, but something - something about a call and a nurse in my room," and then it all came rushing back.  Memories flashing through her mind. Every ugly memory of what had happened. Lena desperately trying to reach Maggie on the phone for hours. The twins crying asking for their Mom. Bianca in terrible pain forever, the fear of losing the baby. The nurse, who wasn't a nurse but a reporter showing her something - a paper - a paper with pictures of Maggie - Maggie and some woman.  Maggie hugging this woman, having a romantic dinner with her as the woman held her hand.

 

"You bitch, you lying bitch," Bianca screamed.

 

"Bianca calm down,"

 

"Damn you Maggie, you lied to me.  You came in here and I didn't remember.  I can't believe you.  You let me think everything was wonderful and you lied to me all over again. GET OUT! GET OUT NOW!!"

 

"Bianca please it's not what you think,"

 

"Oh please don't you dare. JUST GET OUT! I HATE YOU MAGGIE STONE!"

 

Lena had been waiting for this to happen. She hadn't changed out of the protective clothing and went rushing back into the room.

 

"Maggie," she said, trying to pull her out of the room.

 

"Lena, get her out of here, NOW!"

 

Bianca's heart monitor was beating faster and faster now. Two nurses came running in to see what had caused her monitors to go insane.

 

"You two have to leave now and Mrs. Montgomery you have to calm down,"

 

"Get her out of here and I'll calm down," Bianca yelled, before she started to have trouble breathing and began to grab her chest, from the pain.

 

"Bianca, Bianca!!" Maggie yelled, but Lena finally strong armed her out of the room and dragger her down the hall into the women's restroom, before she let her friend go; blocking the door to keep her from running back to Bianca's room.

 

"Move Lena or I swear I will punch your lights out if you don't. Bianca needs me,"

 

"No Maggie, Bianca is in distress and needs her nurses and a doctor, not you.  You are the last thing she needs right now and you know it, so calm the fuck down,"

 

The two women stood toe-to-toe out of breath and glaring at one another, then the small blonde finally raised her hands in surrender and backed off.  Moving over to one of the sinks and leaned over it as she tried to catch her breath.

 

"Does God hate me Lena, or am I just one unlucky son-of-a-bitch?"

 

"Neither, I know you were trying to get to the point you were going to explain everything to Bianca, but her memory kicked in before you had a chance.  It wasn't your fault Maggie, but one thing is for sure, she's even more pissed then she was before,"

 

"Gee thanks, Kundera, I think I figured that one out on my own,"

 

"Sorry, but look right now they have to calm her down. You'll get your chance, Maggie, I promise you.  But I really think you need to let me try and run interference for you until then.  Please let me try and explain everything to her, when she's not all worked up, please!"

 

"Fine, she sure as hell isn't going to let me anywhere near her before that, after this.  Look do me a huge favor and go back there and make sure she's ok and then let me know,"

 

"Sure, but you stay here,"

 

"I promise,"

 

Lena left her friend and returned to Bianca's area outside her room, just in time to see the Doctor and several nurses leaving B's room.

 

"Ms. Kundera, do you want to tell me what the hell happened in that room?"

 

"First please tell me Bianca's ok,"

 

"Yes, she didn't have another heart attack; she was hyperventilating and stressed out. But we got her to calm down and she's fine now,"

 

"Thank you, look doctor; what happened wasn't Maggie's fault. Bianca hadn't remembered anything that happened yesterday when Maggie and I came to see her and the two of them were, well acting like they always do, a happily married couple, and then something made Bianca's memory kick in and she remembered the reporter, the pictures, all the shit that went down and how angry she was with Maggie, but then she also thought Maggie had tried to play on the fact she didn't remember, but that wasn't true. She was going to tell her everything when her memory kicked in before she had a chance. So well you get the idea, it was pretty messy and I got Maggie out of there as soon as I realized what was happening," she said I think in one breath.

 

"Well thank you for that play-by-play, I appreciate your honesty. And I hope you will appreciate mine. Please tell Dr Stone she is not permitted to see her wife again as long as she is in my care, is that understood?"

 

"Yes Doctor, believe me she totally understands and agrees."

 

"Good, because I would hate to have to have a fellow physician forcibly removed from a hospital they work in, but I will if I have to,"

 

"Understood,"

 

 

"Thank you, we are all just trying to help this poor woman get well. It's nothing personal,"

 

"Thank you Doctor,"

 

With that, everyone went back to their jobs and Lena returned to her friend.  She found Maggie sitting on the bathroom floor by the door, her foot holding the door partially open.

 

"I take it you heard all that?"

 

"Yeah, loud and clear,"

 

"Mags let's get the hell out of here and get you home. At least there, things are back to normal,"

 

"What about my things at the hotel?"

 

"Mags, who are you dealing with?"

 

"Sorry what was I thinking? I suppose that means you had them picked up hours ago,"

 

"Well, not hours ago, but yes they will be at your home when you get there,"

 

"Oh Lena," she said burying her head between her legs. "What am I going to do?"

 

"Come on Mags, we've had enough drama for today," she said helping Maggie up off the floor and wrapping her arm around the small blonde's shoulder. “Let’s just go home.  Lee and I will even stay if you like.”

 

“Thanks Lena, I would really like that,”

 

What neither of them saw was Kevin Burke hiding just inside the men's room door across the way, watching and listening to all the drama.  He smiled and snickered to himself thinking if these bitches thought this was drama they were in for a huge surprise when they saw what he had planned for them next.   He wasn't even close to being done messing with one Mrs. Bianca Montgomery-Stone's pretty little mind, or that of her gullible wife.  Not even close.  And a certain Mrs. Lee Kundera had a surprise coming too, but not right away.  No Bianca was his prize for now, his payback to the daughter of the queen bitch who had started all this 7 long years ago.  If he couldn't torture Erica Kane, he sure as hell could torture the daughter and love every minute of it.  These four women and their pathetic children would all be shattered shells of themselves once he was done. You could bet money on it.

 

TBC

 

Stephanie   aka the Diva

 

Please you know the drill, tell me what you think.

 

Ok BAM fans, I think this one might surprise you, though this is completely within the story and character development, but that is all I am going to say for now. Let the evening begin!!

 

Chapter 15  Rated PG-13 OMG it’s not RRRRRRRRRRRRR LOL

 

 

Bianca’s ICU room 10:23pm: 

 

Several hours later Bianca woke from a series of disturbing dreams and shuddered when she felt someone beside her.

 

“It’s alright, Mrs. M, I’m sorry I startled you. Just changing your IV and checking your vitals.” the young nurse assured her.

 

“It’s ok, nurse, it’s just so dark in here, I didn’t see you,”

 

“Would you like some water?”

 

“Yes, thank you, I always seem so parched when I wake,”

 

“It’s the meds, they tend to dehydrate you. Here you go,” she said, handing the plastic cup with the flex straw for Bianca to drink.

 

“Thank you,”

 

The nurse smiled and left the room, her duties done for another hour or so for this patient.

 

Bianca finished drinking her water and placed the cup down on the table beside her bed, as a sudden emptiness washed over her. No children, no Maggie, no one here to take her mind off her dreams; to hold her or she them.  She ran her hand over her stomach, remembering her baby wasn’t there anymore. He was somewhere is this building, but she couldn’t see or touch him, hold or feed him. 

 

She had spent months waiting to hold her precious baby boy and nurse him from day one.  But fate and some strange unexplained illness had taken her baby from her and had him in the care of nurses and tubes, instead of her loving arms.  Her arms that ached as much as her heart for him.  And worse of all, her breast milk being taken from her body by nurses and breast pumps instead of the small, waiting lips of her baby.  It was all so horrible and surreal.  She wondered endlessly what horrible thing had she done to be punished like this?  For her innocent baby to suffer and struggle, before he could even move on his own.

 

Hadn’t she listened and told everyone about her dreams, the months of warnings, the endless nightmares telling her trouble was coming. Her baby and she in danger, but still it came and nothing she or anyone had done had stopped it from happening.  But then Lena had assured her Leo was good, well and doing better.  She would get better too and see for herself that her boy would thrive and come home soon.  She’d fatten him up and make his little body strong. Maggie would….No - no there was no Maggie anymore.  She would have to keep telling herself that.  Her wife - lover had betrayed her; left her for another when she needed her most. Maggie Stone was gone – Maggie was dead to her. 

 

But it was that thought, the very idea of her future without Maggie that terrified her most. That had woken her from her dreams.  Dreams of Maggie walking away and not looking back.  Maggie in another woman’s arms.  Maggie laughing and taunting her, telling her she never loved her, while Bianca chased desperately after her love, but never catching up.  These were her new nightmares, the things that never gave her peace.

 

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Bianca lay in her hospital bed on her side now crying her eyes out. She had given up on trying sleeping anymore; it was well past 3:00am in the morning.  She had never felt more confused and conflicted in her life then she did now.  Her latest nightmares had changed. Now Maggie was falling away, reaching out for her, trying to get back to Bianca, but something or someone kept pulling her further and further away from Bianca. Maggie yelling out for help and shouting her love to Bianca. What did it mean?  Why were her dreams sending such conflicted messages to her?

 

Laying there in the dark for hours gave her time to wonder why her dreams were sending her such mixed messages. And the more she did the more she kept thinking about what Lena had meant about things she and Maggie needed to explain.  What would Lena have to explain, or did she just want to run to Maggie's defense as her best friend. That had to be it - or was it?

 

As for Maggie, Bianca was angry and hurt, but still deep down she found it so hard to believe Maggie would do these terrible things to her.  Maggie had never lied to her in their 10 years together. And she had been so loving; especially the last few months. Their times together and with the children had been some of the best in their lives.   Laughing, talking, and making mad passionate love. Reading to the children, going to the park and the zoo.  They were a happy and loving family.  How could that be a lie?  

 

Her torment made her ask; wouldn't Maggie have been distant or cold if she were cheating on her, even with someone from a distance?  Clearly the tall blonde had to be that Liz woman, the doctor Maggie had met on line. But they stopped talking weeks ago. Bianca knew that for a fact. Maggie was never on her computer for more then a few minutes a day, and that was for work.  She spent most of her work time on the phone if anything and Bianca was always close by.  Maybe these photos weren't what they seemed.  After all hugging someone isn't a crime, and if they were meeting for the first time, of course they would hug.  And the dinner, Liz probably invited Maggie to dinner to have a chance to talk. But the hand - the hand touching Maggie's like a partner would.  But maybe she was flirting with Maggie and Maggie pulled away after the shot was taken.  Bianca knew her Maggie was a flirt, but she wouldn't would she?  Had Bianca jumped to all the wrong conclusions?  And what about those pictures.  Why was someone even taking pictures like that of Maggie and sending them to a tabloid? Bianca hadn't even thought of that till now.  God her head was spinning with too many questions and everything she was sure she knew was making little if any sense now.

 

Then Bianca thought more about those damn pictures. She knew Maggie was a successful Doctor, but she wasn't what one would call a celebrity. Hell Maggie went out of her way to stay out of the press. She hated and avoided the press functions Bianca, Lee and Lena would handle. Always in the background, letting the BIG THREE, as she called them, handle those things.  It was something Bianca had come to terms with years ago and never gave Maggie a hard time about.  That's why so few of the clinic’s patients knew that Maggie and she were married, before they met them for the initial consult.  They were rarely photographed together at events out of deference to Maggie's desire to remain a private person.  So why, why was someone literally stalking her wife and taking pictures of her to make people think she was cheating on her?  It made no sense the more Bianca mulled it over.

 

But then there were the calls. Why hadn't Maggie answered her phone until the morning?  Bianca knew Maggie would never, ever turn her phone off with the baby so close to being born.  Maggie called her and the kids’ everyday this past weekend, several times a day to check on all of them in fact.  And even if her cell had been turned off, they called the hotel room number as well.  Where had Maggie been all those hours before Lena finally reached her?  That was the one thing that had made Bianca believe the photos were for real.  But again, nothing was adding up to Maggie cheating, but those lost hours.  Perhaps Bianca needed to give Maggie the chance to answer that before she continued to assume the worst? 

 

Bianca lay on her back staring at the ceiling, realizing that Maggie, her wife, lover and Mother of her children deserved a chance to explain those hours.  The more she thought about all of it, Bianca began to get a sick feeling she was being manipulated as her Mother used to, and this gave her a chill.  Could it be, could that be what Lena wanted to explain?  Was someone setting her and Maggie up? And could it be that her illness had been planned - had she been poisoned? Was that why the premonitions of danger for her and her baby hung over her for months?  Was some evil hanging over her and her family, like her mother had with Maggie and her?  Bianca needed to know and she needed to know now.  She pressed the nurse’s station button, over and over, till the little red headed nurse came running in, throwing her mask and gown on as she came flying into the room.

 

"Mrs. M, are you alright?"

 

"No I'm not, but it's not my heart, or maybe it is?" she said ironically.

 

"I don't understand,"

 

"I need you to call someone for me,"

 

"It's after 3:30am Mrs. M. they will be asleep,"

 

"I know, but she won't mind. I need Lena Kundera here and I need her now, please,"

 

"Yes ma'am, what's her number?"

 

Bianca gave the nurse Lena's number and waited patiently for her friend to arrive.

 

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By 4:30am Lena finally arrived by Bianca's bedside.

 

"Bianca, are you alright, you scared the hell out of Lee and me when you had that nurse call us and say you had to see me now,"

 

"I'm sorry Lena. I hope you didn't tell anyone else you were coming,"

 

"No, everyone else was sound asleep.  Lee and I stayed the night at your house. I hope you don't mind,"

 

"No, I understand.  Lena I've had nothing but time to think about all that has happened and I have a million questions and something tells me you have the answers to those questions.  And I can’t face Maggie before I know certain things,"

 

"Yes, I believe I do, sweetie, if you're ready to hear them."

 

Bianca took a deep breath and motioned for Lena to pull a chair over and get comfortable, both knowing this was going to take a long time.

 

"What do you want to know first?"

 

"I believe my baby and I were intentionally poisoned, is that true?"

 

"Yes, I believe it is, but I can't prove it, Bianca,"

 

"By whom?"

 

"Well, that would be the 6 million dollar question, leading to all your other questions and answers,"

 

"Don't torture me Lena, who is it?"

 

"We believe it is Kevin Burke. He was released from prison several months ago, about the time you were having all your health problems with the baby.  And the time your nightmares began,"

 

"Kevin!" she gasped, "but why, we did nothing to him.  It was the authorities that prosecuted him, not us,"

 

"True, but he's been in jail for almost 7 years because of us, as far as he is concerned.  I know how this pig thinks Bianca, trust me. I worked with him for years, when I was with Michael.  He can't get his revenge on the police, he isn't that stupid. No, this is personal with him. And since your Mother is dead, it is clear he is coming after you in lieu of her.   And using Maggie to do it,"

 

"So she hasn't cheated on me with that Liz person?"

 

"How did you know the blonde was Liz?"

 

"Didn't take a genius, but I guessed. Doctor conference in London, tall blonde, all the things Maggie had told me about her, I assumed. But you didn't answer my question, did Maggie cheat?"

 

"Oh God no, I'm sorry, I was just shocked you knew.  No, Maggie didn't.  All this crap with the tabloids, etc, all set up by Kevin and this Liz woman.  And I'm afraid there's more,"

 

"More - does it have anything to do with the hours we couldn't reach Maggie?"

 

"It has everything to do with that," Lena said, reaching into her coat pocket for something, and taking a folded piece of paper out of it.

 

"This is a blood test, Bianca, we got back today for Maggie, just after we saw you today," Lena said, unfolding the paper and waiting for Bianca to ask her next question, but she remained fixated on the paper.

 

Lena then continued as she held onto the paper, "Maggie went to the awards dinner and turned her cell off, but had planned to turn it back on after the dinner.  She was held up for over 2 hours being congratulated by the other doctors present at the dinner, before the blonde "Liz" finally grabbed Maggie and took her to the bar for a celebration drink.  Maggie didn't see any reason not to, she thought she would have one and then return to her room and call you and the kids before bed. But Liz convinced her to stay for two drinks and when she gave her the second, she added a little something extra to it, much to Maggie’s misfortune,"

 

Lena then handed the blood test to Bianca to read for herself.

 

"Rohypnol!  I don’t understand, you mean Maggie was given a date rape drug with alcohol?"

 

"Yes, and you can read there what the symptoms are when mixed with said alcohol,"

 

Bianca reads the following.

 

Rohypnol can cause these problems:

can't remember what happened while drugged

lower blood pressure

sleepiness

muscle relaxation or loss of muscle control

drunk feeling

nausea

problems talking

difficulty with motor movements

loss of consciousness

confusion

problems seeing

dizziness  

stomach problems

 

"My God Lena, are you telling me Kevin raped Maggie?  Oh my God I'll never forgive myself, all the terrible things I said to her, how can she ever forgive me?"

 

"Bianca, not that it makes a difference, but it wasn't Kevin, it was Liz who drugged and raped Maggie, or did whatever she did do to her, while Maggie was drugged.  Maggie can't remember anything and never will. That is what the drug does to the victim, just like is says there.  But we do know something happened, because an appalling picture of Maggie and Liz was released to the press yesterday and it could have only been taken during those missing hours,"

 

"Maggie, she must be..." but Bianca is too upset to even complete her thought out loud.  Remembering, in horrid detail, her own rape so many years ago at the hands of Michael Cambias, and all that Maggie had done to help her. 

 

"Bianca, what are you thinking?"

 

"How much she must hate me and how much I have let her down.  Lena, no one has ever done all the things Maggie has done for me, you know that,"

 

"I know sweetie, and believe me she doesn't hate you. She’s just so worried about you and Leo, she hasn't even taken a second to think about what these people have done to her, only how it has effected you, Leo and the girls,"

 

"The girls, what about our girls?"

 

"They know about the pictures, Bianca, and the lies being spread about Maggie.  It caused quite the riff between Frankie and Maggie at first, but she knows now that Maggie did none of those things,"

 

"I can't hear any more, Lena, it's too much,"

 

"It's ok, Bianca, I understand.  You need your rest, let me get the nurse and see if they can give you something to sleep,"

 

"No, just stay with me, please and hold my hand,"

 

"Of course, Bianca,"

 

"Thank you, Lena; you’re a good friend, both you and Lee. I'll call Maggie when I wake. I need to see her,"

 

"Ok sweetie, just sleep, she'll wait."

 

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Once Lena was sure Bianca was sound asleep, she left her long enough to call her wife, she knew Lee would be worried.

 

"Hi baby, did I wake you?"

 

*Yes, but I'm glad. How's Bianca?*

 

"Asleep for now, but she's a mess. She knows about the drugging, Kevin and Liz, but we didn't get a chance to go into everything yet, it was just too much for her,"

 

*I'm sure. Is she still upset with Maggie?*

 

"No, not at all, she wants to call her when she wakes, but don't tell Maggie, let them talk first, ok sweetie,"

 

*No problem, I agree the less we get into this the better.  I'll just stay in bed, so they don't know you aren't here and wait till you come home,*

 

"Ok, but won't you get hungry," Lena smirked.

 

*Don't start with me Kundera,*

 

"Yes dear, call you later, sleep well,"

 

"Later love,"

 

And with that they both hung up.

 

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It was almost 10:00am before Bianca woke again, this time after her first restful sleep in ages.  She opened her eyes and found her devoted friend Lena, still sitting in the chair beside her bed and still holding her hand.  She removed her hand and ran it over the back of her friend's head, waking the sleeping brunette.

 

"Mmmm, morning," Lena said, with her deep, husky morning voice.

 

Bianca laughed, "Lee must love that first thing in the morning,"

 

"What's that?" Lena asked confused.

 

"You still have that husky, sexy morning voice of yours that I recall. But don't you dare tell Maggie or Lee I said that.”

 

"Don't worry, I'd like to live out this century, thank you very much," Lena said with a smile. "But my sexy voice and ego thank you," she then said with a wink.

 

"I have orders for you, Kundera, so snap too it and get ready for a busy morning,"

 

"Yes ma'am; and what would these orders be boss?"

 

"I need my doctor ASAP to come and release me. I wish to see my son, before I go and then I want the chopper to take me home to my wife and children, and I don't want this to take all day,"

 

"OK, but the Doc might not be conducive..."

 

"I'll handle him; you take care of everything else,"

 

"Yes ma'am. One Doctor coming up,"

 

Lena left Bianca and went in search of the head nurse. She knew to get anything done you needed the nurses to help you.

 

"Nurse,"

 

"Ms. Kundera, I see you have finally risen from your perch,"

 

"Indeed and my friend and boss has orders she has given me and I have to tell you she never takes no for an answer. So I need your help to get all this done with as little fuss as possible,"

 

"Continue,"

 

And so Lena did, listing all that Bianca wanted and when. The two women worked together to get everything set up, but even they knew the Doctor would be the one hurdle Bianca would have to get over herself.

 

"Mrs. Montgomery, I hear you needed to see me," her Doctor said, not pleased to be summoned, but knowing this was the one person no one said no too. That was if the hospital hoped to continue to receive generous sums of money.

 

"Yes I did, and thank you. Oh and Doctor, it is Mrs. Montgomery-Stone, for the record,"

 

"Certainly, my mistake, so what can I do for you?"

 

"Release me now, Doctor.  I have a family that needs me at home, and I’m not going to languish here another minute,"

 

"But you can't. You need proper care and IV's and..."

 

"And all that can be done with a private nurse at my home; is that not true?"

 

"Well yes, but..."

 

"Plus I have a very capable Doctor who can look after me as well, who just happens to be my wife,"

 

"Yes, but I thought..."

 

"Doctor, you think too much, just please do as I ask and sign my release papers now. I wish to leave, see my son and go home.  I have already made arrangements for a nurse who will be traveling with Ms. Kundera and myself in my corporate chopper.  I thank you for your excellent care, but as I said I need to be with my family,"

 

The man as speechless; shook his head and signed the papers the head nurse shoved under his nose.

 

"I thank you kind sir, I know you aren't pleased with this arrangement, but I promise you with your very capable nurse here taking care of me and Dr. Stone. They will make certain all your hard work won't go to waste ad I will recover as well as if I stayed here,"

 

"You're going with her," he said to the head nurse.

 

"Yes, she made me an offer I couldn't refuse and I have over 100 vacation days coming to me, so I thought I would finally take a few. Is there a problem?"

 

"No," the stunned Doctor said, realizing he was out maneuvered by this room full of crazy women. So he wished his patient good luck and excused himself.

 

Lena, the nurse whose name was Rose, and Bianca all laughed as he slinked away beaten.

 

"I wouldn't have missed that for the world," Rose said, "Thank you ladies you made my day,"

 

"You're most welcome, now I need my clothes and one of you needs to get me a wheel chair. I have a baby boy to go see,"

 

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Rose explained to Lena and Bianca that the new mother wouldn't need her IV's until she got home, so there was no need to keep her hooked up for now. They wheeled Bianca to the Neonatal unit and dressed her in the protective clothing, mask and gloves. Then Rose wheeled her chair up to Leo. Rose then excused herself to give mother Bianca time with her baby boy.

 

"Hi cutie, I'm you other Mommy.  I know you met your Mom, but I'm your Mama.  I'm sorry it took so long, but I've been under the weather till now,"

 

Bianca smiled when she saw Maggie's hand writing with Leo's full name on his tag.  Her baby boy was sleeping now, but it was still a joy to see him at long last.  She began to cry, just a little, tears of happiness at having her precious son here and well, for the most part.

 

"Mrs. Montgomery-Stone, a pleasure to meet you," the tall, husky nurse said.

 

"Hello, how is my boy doing?"

 

"Very well, ma'am, his is our pride and joy in this ward and the one we tell all the other little ones to strive to take after.  He is growing stronger everyday, Mrs."

 

"Thank God," Bianca said, running her hand over the glass, wishing she could touch her baby.

 

"Here sweetie, put your hand in here. Just do it ever so slowly and he won't wake up.  He likes having his tummy rubbed, just like the happy little lion he is,"

 

Bianca did as instructed, placing her right gloved hand through the opening. Using her index finger to rub her son's tummy oh so softly as to not wake him.  His little legs and feet began to stretch as did his arms, and a tiny smile graced his face, but he never opened his little eyes. Then his mouth made little pucker movements.

 

"There see he loves that.  And I see he’s going to be hungry soon too.  His lips always let us know before his cry that he's hungry,"

 

"Can I stay and feed him?"

 

"I'd like to say yes, but it's a tricky process when they are so wee,"

 

"I understand," Bianca said dejected.

 

"Soon Dearie, soon he'll be home and eating you out of house and home,"

 

"I hope so. Thank you," Bianca said, removing her hand and getting ready to leave. She knew if she didn't she never would. She wondered how Maggie had been able to leave him during her visits.

 

"No problem, Mrs. and can you please say hello to your Dr. Stone for us.  We think the world of her,"

 

Bianca beamed, hearing such praise for her wife, not that she wasn't used to it. Bianca knew better then anyone what a miracle worker her Dr. Stone was with the children and the staff.  She was adored by everyone and Bianca knew it.

 

"I will, she is very special and I am anxious to be home with her and the children again,"

 

"I'm glad. I told her everything would work out,"

 

"Bianca wasn't sure what he nurse meant, but she smiled and let her take her back to Rose and Lena.

 

"So how is Jr.?"

 

"He's amazing, Lena, just like you said,"

 

"Don't cry sweetie, he's doing great,"

 

"It's not that, I just want to take him home, but I know I can't.  You do have the guards watching him?"

 

"Yes, they never leave that door. They all work in shifts so it is always guarded,"

 

"Thank you Lena. Let's go home,"

 

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Kevin Burke's hideaway:

 

"What the hell do you mean she's left the hospital?"

 

"Just that, Burke; she made the doctor release her and she has her own private nurse to take care of her.  I just learned of all this now, when I came to check on her status. Their in their private corporate chopper and heading for home as we speak,"

 

"But what about her wife, where's Dr. Stone?"

 

"She's there with the children. That's the really big news.  Rumor has it Bianca Montgomery has forgiven her wife for everything. I don't know how or why, but that's what the scuttlebutt says. So what do we do now, oh brilliant one?"

 

"Oh don't you worry about that. She's just moved up my time table is all.  Bianca Montgomery is in for the next shock of her life, and I doubt she'll get over this one quite so easily, or so soon,"

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

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Chapter 16                NC-17     Not to be viewed by anyone under the age of 18. Please read warning below!!!

This is a very adult and disturbing chapter. There is language that might offend, but is used for only dramatic purposes.  I do not condone the use of such language, but the characters speaking it are evil, sick individuals who use it to dominate, control, and suborn each other.  This chapter also contains talk about rape. And as a survivor of rape, please believe me I do not take this subject lightly.  But again it is key to the SL and what happened to Maggie that night in the hotel room with Liz.  If you feel this might be something that would be too much for any of you to handle, I suggest you skip this chapter, even though it is pivotal to the entire story. I am giving this chapter a hard NC-17 rating and all that means. I repeat as said above, if you are under the age of 18 DO NOT READ THIS CHAPTER.  Please consider yourselves duly warned.

 

Maggie's POV: Bianca and Maggie's Home the same day:

 

My two baby girls are sleeping with me on Bianca's and my bed.  It's late morning and we we're all exhausted after playing in the backyard all morning.  Frankie insisted we play tag and hide and seek, and needless to say they ran me ragged. We then had lunch with Anna and Stephen, but Lena and Lee seemed to be sleeping in so we didn't see them since we all got up this morning. Personally I think they are avoiding me, because of what happened with Bianca, but they could just need private time. I certainly understand that.

 

I have to admit it feels wonderful to lay here and hold both of my wonderful girls in my arms. Listening to them breathe and yes snore just a wee bit.  Frankie also tends to twitch in her sleep. Hell, even asleep this child never totally rests. She amazes me. I wish I had half her energy and lust for life.  As for Katie, I wish I had her patience and pure soul, but she gets that from Bianca.

 

I've tried everything from playing with the girls to staring at the TV, to drown out Bianca's words in my head.  But no matter what I do I keep playing it over and over. I keep wondering how she is dealing with all this, all alone in that place.  Her hate for me must be growing like a plague the more time she has to think about it. And I wonder how much time I have before she calls Anna or Lena and has me removed from the house.  So I try to enjoy every last second I have with these two.

 

*knocking is heard on the door*

 

"Come in," I say, trying not to wake the girls.

 

"Hey," Lena says poking her head inside my door.

 

"Hey," I whisper back and motion her to come in.  But she holds up her hand and whispers, "I have a surprise for all of you," and she steps back out and opens the double doors wide before she wheels in the most amazing sight.  A smiling Bianca in a wheel chair, followed by both Lena and the head nurse, Rose, from ICU.

 

"Hello Maggie," Bianca says, as if nothing has happened between us.

 

"Hi," is all I can get out and then I feel Katie and Frankie both begin to stir.

 

"What's goin' on Mom?" Frankie asked, as she rubs her eyes.  But before I can answer her question Katie screams, "MAMA!!!!!!!!!!" and she leaps of the bed and over to her Mama, but is stopped from leaping into Bianca's lap by a very protective Rose.

 

"Careful sweetie, your Mama is still mending, so you have to be very gentle, little one,"

 

Katie nods her head yes, staring up at this grownup she kinda knows, "can I give her a kiss?" Katie asked sweetly.

 

"Sure," Rose answered, just be very careful of her tummy, that's where her booboo is.

 

"OK," Katie whispers loudly, and we all smile.

 

That's when I realize Frankie hasn't budged from my side, "don't you want to go kiss your Mama hello, Frankie?"

 

"Yeah, but I don't want to break her, Mom. You know how I am around delicate things. And that nurse lady said we need to be gentle around Mama. I don't do gentle real well, Mom,"

 

"Sure you do, baby. Here take my hand," 

 

Frankie and I approached Bianca in her chair.  Katie was holding her left hand as Bianca then reached out with her right to Frankie. And as our little imp approached her Mama, she released my hand and stood before Bianca smiling up at her.  Bianca then cupped Frankie's little face with her hand and tried to lean over to kiss her, but her incision caused her too much pain and she sat back.

 

"There, see I hurt her Mom, I told you," Frankie said and pouted, running back to me and wrapping her arms around me.

 

"No Frankie, sweetie, it wasn't your fault. I forgot I can't lean over yet. Please come back here and let me hold you like Katie," Bianca said, with Katie now under her one arm, standing next to her wheel chair.

 

"Are you sure, Mama?" Frankie asked.

 

"Yes baby, I promise you won't hurt me,"

 

So my little troublemaker slowly walked towards her Mama and saddled up beside her on her right side and let Bianca wrap her arm around her.

 

"I missed you both so much," Bianca said, squeezing both of them as much as she could.

 

"We missed you too, Mama," they both said.

 

I then decided it would be best if I left them all alone. I figured Bianca was only being civil because of the kids, but I thought it must be hard to see me here.  So I started to walk past her, when she reached out for me, "Maggie please don't go,"

 

I couldn't believe my ears, but I stopped and looked down to where she had hold of my arm, "But I thought..."

 

"It's ok, we need to talk," she said, so quietly I wasn't sure if anyone other then me heard.

 

"Kids, can you go with your Aunt Lena and help her show nurse Rose where she will be staying?  Your Mom and I need some time alone,"

 

"Sure Mama, but you two better not do any of that mushy stuff, you could hurt yourself," Frankie said very seriously.

 

"Don't worry, my little protector. I won't let your Mom do anything that could hurt me. Now scoot," she said with her classic warm motherly smile, reserved just for them.

 

Lena winked at me, which kinda gave me a nervous chill. But I nervously smiled back and closed our bedroom doors, once everyone had left.  Then I went and sat on the edge of our bed facing Bianca.

 

"So, I guess you are waiting for me to start screaming at you again?" she said to me.

 

"Yeah, pretty much.  Not that I can blame you," I said, finding it real hard to look at her.

 

"Maggie - I'm not going to yell.  As a matter of fact I want to tell you how sorry I am for all the terrible things I said to you yesterday," she said, reaching out for my hand as she said it.

 

I took her hand, but was even more confused and I don't know why, but I was frightened.  I actually felt what I thought Frankie must feel when she knows she has messed up and she's waiting to see just how mad we are.  My heart was racing and I had to pee so bad, I just prayed I wouldn't have an accident.

 

"Bianca, I don't understand. Why aren't you still mad?" I asked.

 

"Because I called Lena in the wee hours of the morning and made her come and explain everything to me, and she did, Maggie.  I know she said there is still more, but I know all about Kevin Burke, that Liz woman and why the pictures were taken and published and why we couldn’t' reach you when I got so sick. And why I got so sick,"

 

"Wow, so then you know I didn't cheat.  That all that shit is..."

 

"Total shit, yes I know," she said smiling at me, using my favorite phrase on me to make her point.

 

"Oh thank God!!" I said, falling to my knees and hugging her legs, hopping I wasn't hurting her as I did.

 

She stroked my hair as I cried like a baby and held her tight.

 

"I thought I lost you forever, Bianca. You and the kids,"

 

"Shhhh Maggie, it's going to be ok.  I should have known you didn't do anything like that.  You might flirt and ogle an occasional hot chick, but you have never given me reason to mistrust you.  I'm sorry I let those newspaper people make me think you had,"

 

"I do love you so much, Bianca, you and only you,"

 

"I know baby, and when we find that tramp and Burke, we are going to make them pay for hurting you and for trying to tear this family apart,"

 

"Hurt me, it was you they hurt, baby. You and Leo,"

 

"True, but Maggie, she drugged you and did god knows what to you in that room.  I know you can't remember it, but it doesn't change the fact you were violated, my love. And I know how terrible that is,"

 

"I don't care about that, I care that they almost killed you and Leo.  It doesn't matter what they’ve done to me,"

 

"See and you wonder where Frankie gets her Knight in Shining armor complex when it comes to me. She's just like you, sweetie. Between the two of you I have all the protection I need,"

 

"If that were true they never would have hurt you," I said looking up into her warm, brown eyes.

 

"Baby, it's not your fault.  What were we supposed to do, never leave the house and hire food testers and hope they don't die, I don't think so.  Look I know you and Lena are beating yourselves up, I'm sure, because you didn't tell Lee and I about Kevin. But I also know you did it because we were both pregnant and you didn't want us to worry,"

 

"But how did you know?"

 

"Maggie, I have known you and Lena for years now, and the minute she told me about Kevin and how long he had been out, I knew damn well that she had told you as well and that was why you cut off communications with that tramp Liz.  It finally made so much sense, once she started to tell me things.  You two were always sneaking off to talk about business, but both Lee and I knew it had to be something else, but we didn't know what. Neither of you is as sneaky as you think you are, at least to us you aren't,"

 

"So you're not mad we kept it from you and Lee? Because she sure as hell was when we told her,"

 

"Maggie, in the scheme of things, what does it matter now?  I don't like you or Lena deciding things for me or keeping things from me. And I will say if you do it again, no matter what the reason is, I will not be so forgiving.  I'm a grown woman, who runs a large set of corporations, and both you and Lena need to stop treating me as if I'm still 19 years old, when the spirit moves you,"

 

"You're right, of course you're right and I promise I will never do it again, and I will make sure Lena doesn't either,"

 

"Good,"

 

"And in the interest of full disclosure, I want to tell you something else," I said.

 

"Let me guess, you and Hot/Doc,"

 

"Yeah," I answered shyly.

 

"Maggie, before you say anything, let me ask you, did you flirt with her on the net?"

 

"Is the Pope Catholic?"

 

"Sarcasm not really a good response now, Mags," she said with that stern mother look she gives the kids.

 

"Right, sorry, it's a reflex. Kinda like my flirtinggggg and that would be a yes to that question,"

 

"Did you ever engage in on line cyber sex with her?" she asked without missing a beat.

 

"NO! Very much no...though she did try a few times, but I stopped it. Told her I just didn't feel comfortable doing that,"

 

"You swear on our daughters’ lives, Maggie?"

 

"Yes, Bianca I swear on Katie and Frankie's lives, I never did,"

 

Bianca sighed a deep sigh of relief and then asked, "Did you ever tell her you were married and had kids?"

 

And folks this is why I was terrified when this started. Here it was; the huge 3 ton Pink elephant in the room and no way getting around it or the question.

 

"Bianca, I'm so sorry, I didn't. I - I,"

 

"You enjoyed the attention she paid you?" she asked calmly.

 

"Yes," I said hanging my head.

 

"And you didn't want that to end, because I was less then attentive when all this was happening,"

 

"Yes,"

 

"Maggie, look at me, please," she said, putting her hand under my chin, "Maggie, did you ever want to be with her more then me at anytime?" she asked with no anger in her voice.

 

"No baby, never I swear!"

 

"Did you ever tell her you loved her?" she said with pain in her voice.

 

"Hell no!"

 

"Did you agree to meet with her at the conference because you missed her companionship?"

 

"No Bianca, I never spoke to her again when I learned who Lena thought she might be and who she might be working with, I swear,"

 

Bianca stopped her questions at this point and just looked into my eyes, as she still held my face within her hands.  Then I saw the only thing I needed to see her smile. Starting from her eyes and working its way towards her mouth.  I stood up and offered her my hands to help her out of that damn wheel chair, and then put one arm around her waist and helped her to the edge of our bed, where I joined her once I knew she was safely settled. 

 

We sat there facing one another for a few seconds in continued silence, holding hands now and our eyes saying all the words our hearts were feeling.  See that's the great thing about being married to someone you've loved forever. You can say all that needs to be said, with no words at all. But then I couldn't wait one more minute. I took that beautiful face of hers in my hands and I kissed her.  We kissed until neither of us could breathe, and then we broke apart and started to laugh.

 

"Stone," she asked

 

"Yeah Montgomery,'

 

"Just remember, if you ever make another internet friend like Hot/Doc, I'm taking that damn laptop of yours and turning it into a door jam. Is that clear?"

 

"Clear Boss...ah Bianca, baby," I said smiling nervously.

 

"And you will be living in the guest bedroom, alone, until our girls graduate from college. Is that clear?"

 

"Yes Bianca.  Baby I was a fool and I learned my lesson. Nothing like this will ever happen again. I promise you,"

 

"Better, but I think more sucking up can be done. But for now I'm about ready to pass-out from exhaustion. Can you please get the nurse? I need IV's and all kinds of meds,"

 

"Oh God, sure baby, I'll be right back with her,"

 

"And Maggie,"

 

"Yeah B,"

 

"I love you, and we'll talk more, later, ok?"

 

"You bet, and I love you too,"

 

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It was the next day and a delivery man was at the Montgomery-Stone house trying to deliver a package to Bianca.  But Frankie, who had answered the door, was giving this poor young man the third degree.

 

"MOMMMMMMM, some ones at the front door!" she yelled.

 

"Frankie, why are you shouting?' Maggie says as she comes to the front door to see what her daughter is carrying on about.

 

"It's a Special Delivery Package for Mama," Frankie says proudly. "Can I sign for it Mom?  This duffus said I couldn’t,"

 

"No baby, only your Mother can, isn't that correct?' Maggie asked of the young delivery man.

 

"That's correct ma'am,"

 

"Whose it from," Maggie asked.

 

"A KB Enterprises," Ma'am.

 

"Never heard of them, well follow me if you need my wife's signature.  She's recuperating and can't come to the door,"

 

The young man followed a skipping Frankie and tired Maggie to the living room of the house, where Bianca lay on the sofa, still hooked up to one of her IV's, the one with the antibiotics, as Katie sat at her Mama's feet and watched the movie they had just turned on.

 

"Bianca, this young man has a package for you; you need to sign for it,"

 

Lena was in the office adjoining the living room, reading some business faxes that had just arrived. Where she could just barely hear what Maggie was saying to Bianca.

 

"Whose it from, Maggie," Bianca asked only half paying attention to the movie she has seen a million times with the girls.

 

"Some company I never heard of, KB Enterprises,"

 

Lena heard the name and came running out of the office, "NO ONE TOUCH THAT!" she shouted, scaring the kids and the delivery man. Who stood frozen as he was handing it towards Bianca.

 

"Lena what is your malfunction," Maggie asked.

 

"Who do you work for?" Lena asked the frightened young man.

 

"Trans Global Delivery, like it says on my name tag lady and the truck outside - Ma'am,"

 

"Fine, you sit and don't anyone else touch that package,"

 

The young man did as asked and Lena pulled out her cell phone and called the head of her security detail manning the van in front of the house.

 

"Frank, it’s Lena, grab some gloves, a couple of large evidence bags and get in here now,"

 

"Lena, dear, have you lost your mind?" Maggie asked.

 

"No, Maggie DEAR, I haven't.  Just wait and you shall learn everything,"

 

Maggie sat in her overstuff chair, taking Frankie into her lap and held her.  Bianca had turned the movie off and both she and Katie were watching with wrapped attention all that was going on.

 

Frank then came rushing into the house carrying all Lena had asked him to bring.

 

"This is so cool, Aunt Lena, it's like TV," Frankie said.

 

Lena actually smiled at that, but then returned to her somber face once Frank handed her the gloves and the first of the two evidence bags.

 

"I need your safety knife too, Frank,"

 

The man handed that to his boss as well and she then knelt in front of the very nervous delivery boy.

 

"OK kid, pass me the package please," Lena said, having put the gloves on.

 

"Hey Lena, if you think it's a bomb, shouldn't you be doing this somewhere else, or say. Call the freakin cops?" Maggie asked sarcastically.

 

"I don't think it's a bomb, Maggie, I believe it is something else.  KB Enterprises is one of Kevin Burke's many alias company names he used in the past.  Clearly he wanted us to know this is from him.  And I want to see if his fingerprints are on it as well, without all of you handling first, thank you very much,"

 

"Oh, I see, ok my bad," Maggie said.

 

"Wow you mean that BAD man sent this,"

 

"Don't sound so excited Frankie; this isn't a good thing,"

 

"No of course not Mom, but it is kinda cool. It's just like a spy movie - kinda," Frankie said. Hanging her head as both of her Mother's now glared at her for her enthusiasm.

 

Lena got the paper surrounding the small box removed and folded neatly and put it into the evidence bag. Then she cut the box open and found a great deal of packing bubble wrap inside and at the bottom a lone DVD labeled  “A night to remember: starring Mary Margaret Stone and Elizabeth Grant!"  "that son-of-a-bitch" Lena muttered under her breath, but everyone plus the kids heard her.

 

"Uh Oh Aunt Lena, you said a bad, bad word," Frankie said, but Maggie covered her mouth. She knew damn well what the DVD was.

 

"Mommom" a muffled mouthed Frankie tried to say, but Maggie wouldn't remove her hand.  Finally Frankie shook her head and looked into her Mom's eyes, knowing something bad just happened so she stopped fussing.

 

"Ok young man, you can go, but I want you to give my associate there all your company information he needs and yours as well, understood?"

 

"Yes ma'am, thank you ma'am,” he said and went off with Frank. Happy to be away from the crazy lady,"

 

Lena then took the box and its contents and put it into the other evidence bag and sealed it up.

 

"Children, you need to go to your room for now and play," Bianca said.  The twins knew that tone in their Mama's voice and knew better then to argue. Frankie got off Maggie's lap and waited for Katie and took her sister's hand as they both went up the long stairs to their rooms.

 

"What does the DVD say, Lena?" Bianca finally asked.

 

"I know," Maggie said, having seen over Lena's shoulder. "It's whatever happened that night in that room with Liz."

 

"And that - those...they sent it to me?" Bianca said with horror.

 

"Sure, more shit to throw on the fire, B. They want me burned at the stake before it's all said and done,"

 

"Maggie come here please," Bianca said, her arms wide open for her wife.

 

"I'm sorry guys, this man is such a predictable pig," Lena said.

 

"And evidently so is his whore," Bianca said as she hugged her dejected wife.

 

"Well I'll take this to the lab and have them check it for prints.  I have Burke's on record, so we won't have to involve the police at all.  But I have to say, it's pretty clear he wants us to know it's him, which actually scares me,"

 

"Why?" both Maggie and Bianca asked.

 

"Because that means he's not worrying about getting caught at some point,"

 

"And?"

 

"Which mean the steaks are much higher then even I expected. This means, ladies, he is capable of anything and everything and he is either willing to die in the process or kill one or all of us before he does,"

 

"You can't be serious, Lena, that's insane,"

 

"My point exactly; Bianca that man has finally gone around the bend, I'm afraid. This is no longer about simple revenge. I think he is out for blood, real or otherwise and only time will tell which,"

 

"Well then isn't it time to involve the police?"

 

"And tell them what, Bianca?"

 

"That Maggie was drugged and - and that my baby and I were poisoned." She said angrily.

 

"First yes we have the evidence for Maggie, but they were never able to detect anything for you, Bianca. Whatever they used on you, it was so good, that it couldn't be detected.  And what happened to Maggie, well my friends, lets be honest, do you really think the police will look at all the evidence and see a crime or see two adults where shit got carried away and she and Liz made this little sex video after a night of drugs and booze,"

 

Neither Maggie nor Bianca said a thing.

 

"Exactly, you know they won't even waste their time looking into it. Now if that detective was still around from 7 years ago then maybe, but she was killed on duty 5 years ago, remember."

 

"Of course, we went to her funeral,"

 

"Look Bianca if I thought the police would really take this seriously I would have them here in a heart beat,"

 

"I know, I just hate this. I hate living like this,"

 

"I know, believe me we all do, but at least we have the security guards, it's more then most people would have,"

 

"Lena, I want that DVD," Bianca said, holding her hand out.

 

"Why?" Maggie asked confused and a little hurt by what she thought was yet another accusation of her behavior.

 

"Maggie, we need to know what that bitch did to you.  I need to know.  And if it has what I think it does, then we will also have evidence to bring the police in, between the DVD and your blood work,"

 

Both Lena and Maggie looked at Bianca and knew her resolve face all to well. No one was going to talk Bianca out of this, not even Maggie.

 

"Fine, but if you watch it then you do it with me there," Maggie said.

 

"I want you there Maggie.  I want you to know whatever happened wasn't your fault. Plus you deserve to know what they did to you,"

 

"If you two are sure," Lena said.  "There's no going back once you see this,"

 

"We know," Bianca said.

 

"Ok, let me burn a copy of it first and I will give you the copy and keep the original in the evidence bag,"

 

"Thank you Lena. Maggie can you help me into my chair and we can go back to our room and we'll watch it there in private,"

 

"Sure,"

 

"I'll bring you the copy in a little bit,"

 

Maggie helped Bianca into the chair and then wheeled her to the elevator leading to the upper floors of the house.  On the ride up to there floor, the two women said nothing.

 

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Lena had dropped off the copied DVD and left.  Maggie locked the bedroom doors and walked over to the entertainment center in the bedroom, slipping the DVD into the machine and carried the remote back to the chair beside Bianca's wheel chair and sat, holding the remote, saying nothing.

 

"Are we really going to do this, B?"

 

"Yes Maggie, please,"

 

"So you want popcorn for this?" she said, letting her sick humor try and break the ice.

 

"Maggie,"

 

"Sorry,"

 

"So all kidding aside, if this thing is half as sick as I am expecting, I think we both better have something near by for the barf worthy moments," Maggie said in all seriousness.

 

"Wow, I didn't think of that, but yeah, I think your right,"

 

Maggie got up again and brought a trash can from under Bianca's vanity and one from their bathroom.  Fortunately they each had those plastic garbage bags in them.

 

"Ok, so here goes," Maggie said, sitting once again and holding the remote. She turned the 60" flat screen TV on first and set it up for use with the DVD player. Then she looked at her wife one more time for final confirmation to start the DVD. Bianca nodded and Maggie pushed start.  There was no turning back from this point on.

 

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Kevin's hideout

 

"Where the hell have you been, partner?"

 

"Fuck you, Kevin. You're not my Father. Besides what did you need me for anyway?  It's not as if you have some master plan for today,"

 

"And what were you doing, getting your dyke pussy licked,"

 

"Jealous, Kev,"

 

"So not, Lezzzz.  Besides you missed the big reveal today, at the Montgomery-Stone household,"

 

"What BIG REVEAL?" she said sarcastically.

 

"Well, actually it was Dr Stone and your big premier DVD viewing, or so I presume,"

 

"What are you babbling about?"

 

"Well sweetie, you see while you were out playing rug-muncher with your latest twist. I sent the DVD staring you and Dr Stone to the wife's personal attention via "Special Delivery"  She received it over an hour ago, and I was wondering how much she'll get through before she loses her cookies?" he said with a sick laugh.

 

"You son-of-a-bitch, you swore no one would ever see that. That you would only send stills to the press. You swore you gave me the only copy when you sent the stills to the press.  You promised me, you sick fuck,"

 

"Who you calling a sick fuck? I'm not the one who spent hours raping the good Dr. Stone with all your fun little toys.  I especially enjoyed watching you fuck her up the ass with your huge strap-on, while she begged you to stop, for how long? Oh and then you changed the scene in her fucked up head on drugs, and made her think you were her beloved Bianca and you made her fuck you and eat you out, over and over until I thought her poor jaw would fall off.  But my favorite part was making her tell you how much she loved you, when she thought you were her beloved wife. Now that’s sick..."

 

"ALRIGHT SHUT UP!!! Please, just shut up," she said crouched in a fetal position on her knees.

 

“Oh please, is it my fault you enjoy your two passions and that the one only brings out the monster in you with the other.  Mainly your drinking and your pension for raping women after you drug them.  Oh and what about that poor little nurse in Chicago who you beat while you raped her, but you were so drunk you forgot to gag her so her screams could be heard all over the hospital from your office, and that’s how you ended up in all the messes before I met you, right Doc?”

 

"See Doc you like to play the "I'm a victim" card with me, but you are even more warped then I am and don't think you aren't.  The only difference between you and me, is you won't hurt kids, but me, I don't draw that particular line.  And soon these bitches are going to learn that the hard way.  So get ready, because the next phase will be the grand finale and I have multiple victims in mind.  And they may not all come out alive, if you know what I mean.  But if you want to, I suggest you lose the attitude and keep me damn happy, bitch.  Or I might decide to eliminate you too, before this is all over.  I can always find me another cunt or two to work my plan,"

 

It was clear to Kevin he had finally made himself very clear to this bitch, and doubted he would have any more problems with her.  Some days were so good to be the one with the power, especially over pathetic women.

 

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Maggie never did have the chance to be ill after watching the grotesque Grant/Burke production of her - well there really was no other word for it - rape.  It was endless, but when done Bianca grabbed the trash can and began to wretch and hadn't stopped for over 15 min now and Maggie was becoming terribly concerned Bianca might open her incision or worse.  She was able to finally maneuver her cell phone into one hand and speed dial for Lena while still helping Bianca.

 

"Lena, oh thank God you answered. We need Rose up here now. Bianca has been vomiting for over 15 min. I need to give her a shot to calm her down, but I can't do this alone I need help. Please have Rose grab my medical bag from my office and get right up here, and bring the spare key to our bed room the doors are locked. Thank you Lena"

 

"Bianca baby, please I need you to try and stop. Take a deep breath if you can,"

 

Bianca, her eyes full of tears from the violent retching and the horrors she had scene, looked at Maggie but knew she couldn't stop. It was as if she had to empty ever ounce of food in her being before she could.

 

Rose then came rushing in, already holding a prepared syringe, with Lena following the nurse and carrying Maggie’s medical bag.  “Dr. Stone, will this dose suffice or should we do more?”

 

Maggie saw the bottle of medicine in Lena’s hand that Rose had chosen to give to Bianca to calm her down, then she looked at the dosage in the syringe, “Yes Rose, that’s perfect, that’s why you are head nurse in ICU, you always know how to anticipate what we Doctors need,”

 

“I try Doctor,” Rose then administered the shot and within seconds Bianca began to stop heaving and her breathing began to slow as well.  She then fell back into her chair and let her arms fall to the side.  Maggie, Rose and Lena immediately came to her aide and lifted her up and onto the bed. Making sure her back was comfortably set against the head board and her legs flat before her.  Maggie then covered her with the sheets and blankets, as Rose brought a clean towel and wet wash cloth to clean Bianca’s face.

 

“God,” Maggie sighed, too numb to really say much more.  She then sat beside Bianca and held her hands as Rose continued to clean her up from the other side.

 

“Maggie, can I get you anything,” Lena asked hesitantly, watching the drama before her play out.

 

“God YES, a double – no triple scotch. Please Lena.

 

“Are you sure that’s what you want?”

 

“Yes, damn sure,”

 

Lena went to the cabinet beside the entertainment center and opened the double doors.  Inside was 20 year old scotch Maggie saved for special occasions and glasses for the drinks.  There was a small fridge too for the ice. Lena made the drink for Maggie, then closed the cabinet and walked back to her friend and handed her the drink.

 

“Here, I hope it helps,”

 

Maggie nodded a thank you and proceeded to try and drink all of it in one gulp, but half way down her reflexes made her choke on the drink. Her mind remembered the last time she had scotch. The night Liz drugged her and then all the horrific drama that she and Bianca had just witnessed came right up from her stomach and she ran as fast as her feet could carry her, sliding knees first into the toilet and began heaving just as she landed.

 

“Guess that wasn’t the best choice,” Rose said with a concerned look at Lena.

 

But the best friend just shook her head and said nothing, excusing herself and joining Maggie in the bathroom. Holding the small blonde’s hair back for her for as long as she needed.  This was going to be a long and grueling night for all.

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

Please try not to hate me for this chapter, and let me know what you think.  And I hope I found all my proofing mistake, but it not I’m sorry. It was just to hard to keep reading it over.

 

Chapter 17  Rated R for very Adult language content.  This may not be suitable for those under 18 years of age.

 

The Montgomery-Stone Home: Lena’s POV:

 

My friends’ house was beginning to resemble an out patient clinic.  My wife was under the weather today, the baby and all the stress from the previous days was taking its toll on her.  Poor Rose, was finding this home care a great deal more challenging then she had anticipated, but I assured her, Bianca and I would reward her for all her hard work.  She told me not to worry about it, she just felt so bad that Dr. Stone and her wife were going through so much.  We then moved Lee and me up to the third floor as well with Bianca and Maggie, so Rose wouldn’t have to run from one floor to the next to care for everyone.  Our room was smaller, but it didn’t really matter, since we weren’t exactly planning to entertain people in there. As long as Lee and I had a king sized bed and some privacy when we needed it, nothing else really matter for now.

 

Both Maggie and Bianca had been kept sedated, by Rose, after the DVD viewing Fiasco.  My two friends desperately needed sleep before that and after even more so.  Maggie agreed, before she allowed Rose to sedate her as well. She gave her clear instructions on how much for both she and Bianca and for how long, and when to wake them.  She also told Rose to start another IV for Bianca, to make sure she wouldn’t become dehydrated from all the vomiting; and to continue to watch her very closely for infections.  After all, the poor woman hadn’t gone more then a few hours, for the past few days, without some kind of traumatic event, thus sapping her strength to fight against any and all infections.

 

So at the moment, we had three sleeping beauties in the house.  While my wife napped, I went to check on Leo, since both of his Mothers were incapacitated.  I was pleased to learn he was continuing to thrive. And the nurse told me if he continued like this, the Doctors anticipated he would come off the air tube in another week. My guards assured me that no one suspicious had come anywhere near the boy or the ward.  That made me very happy and I prayed it stayed that way.

 

I was thrilled that when Bianca and Maggie would wake I would at least have some good news.  And in a way, I had to admit I was glad Leo was in the hospital. With all the madness that was going on in this home, I knew he would be getting excellent care in the hospital, and this would be one less thing his Mothers would have to deal with. Perhaps TPTB had a reason for what had happened, but one never knew. I was just relieved at least one member of this family was safe and secure.

 

The results from the DVD and box had arrived and I was able to confirm my suspicions that it was indeed Kevin who handled and sent it. I was just so frustrated having no clues where this son-of-a-bitch could be; both he and Hot/Doc. Another one I so wanted to get my hands on, preferably around her skinny neck.  The Delivery Company proved to be little or no help. Kevin had used some young kid with cash to send the package. And he had met Kevin in a park, but didn’t see him take a car or what direction he went in after he took the money and box from Kevin and went to the shipping company to have it shipped.  Dead ends, nothing but dead ends, it was making me crazy.

 

As for Frankie and Katie, I had the twins go with their Grandparents to stay at their home, until I said I would call Anna and let her know when it was safe to bring them back. I didn’t want them to see their Mothers like this.  So I told them their Mothers needed some private time for a day or two, because of all the bad that had happened. I knew it would make them both feel terrible to leave them, but they surprised all of us and said they understood.  Well they were doing better then the grown ups in that vein, because none of us had a freakin’ clue what was going on or what would happen next.  Greta agreed to go with Anna and Stephen to help take care of the little ones. Besides Anna knew with Greta there it would also make the children feel better. She was their one constant in their lives, besides their Moms.

 

So there I was, everyone but me was either asleep or had left the house, well except for Rose, but she was busy monitoring the three patients.   So I sat and fixed myself a drink.  Something I had wanted for the past two days.  I sat in my makeshift office, beside the living room.  Read some of my emails and contacted people at work, just to make sure someone was watching the businesses, with all of us out right now.  Something that had never happened in all the years the four of us had started these companies.  Well the three of us. Maggie was the Doc and had her own thing.

 

Maggie – I couldn’t even begin to imagine how she and Bianca were ever going to be able to get past what they had seen on the DVD.  I hadn’t seen it, but with their reactions I could certainly imagine.  But then I sat there, nursing my drink and I suddenly felt as Maggie’s wing man, as she called me on more occasions then I can recall, I felt I owed it to her to know just how terrible this thing was.  How could I hope to help her if I didn’t? 

I knew it might be considered an invasion of hers and Bianca’s privacy, but like them I needed to know. Just what had this woman done?  Also, this would finally show me what this Hot/Doc looked like from the front. And maybe I could find info on her, to help locate Kevin.  I could, at the very least, grab a screen shot of her from the front, off the DVD and send it to my connections. Who could try and find any and all info from their databases on her.  After all she was a Doctor.  There had to be history on this woman somewhere, though I doubted we would find it under the name Elizabeth Grant.

 

As I slipped the DVD into my laptop, I had flashbacks of people I had seduced, framed and ruined their lives to strip them of their companies, power and money.  All so that Michael Cambias could build his empire to rival his Father’s.  And no matter how many years had past since I did those heinous things, I still felt the shame and guilt for it. Even though I too had been his victim, controlling me with the threat to find and destroy my Mother. 

 

I couldn’t help but feel, my karma was coming back to not only punish me, but the people I had come to love most in this world. The women and children who never judged me for my past, but loved who I had become, instead of who I once had been.  I wondered, could this Liz person be like the old me, trapped in Kevin’s web of evil, or was she just like him and in it for her own sick reasons.  I had a feeling this DVD was going to answer those questions for me, and I prayed Maggie and Bianca would both understand and forgive me for needing to view it as well.  After all, to defeat one’s enemy, one must know what he or she is capable of.  Michael had taught me that lesson, and I wasn’t about to forget it.  I rose from my desk and went to lock the office door.  I then returned to the desk, began the DVD and took one last sip of my drink.

 

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I had no idea how much time had past or how long it had been since the DVD had come to an end.  My computer screen frozen on the final image of Liz turning towards the camera, smiling and winking at it.  Maggie lay face down on the bed beneath this woman, passed out one last time, and this – creature straddling her helpless and unconscious body. Over the years I thought I had seen the face of evil, having worked with Michael, but this woman – no I couldn’t even call her that. Women don’t do the things this creature did to Maggie.  We don’t rape and torture our own kind.  We are supposed to be maternal, caring creatures, not godless animals. Preying on one like ourselves.  That is the work of sick men, not – even I at my worst never crossed or considered for a second to cross that line.  Seduction yes, to woo and win over, steal their money, but never - never anything like I had just witnessed.

 

I desperately wanted to break something, anything I could get my hands on.  I wasn’t sick like Bianca or Maggie. I was enraged with an all consuming anger I had never felt before. I downed the last of my drink that had been sitting on the desk since this travesty started. I then copied the final frame to save and send to my connections and hit print to make a hard copy of the photo.  I then closed my laptop, not wanting to see this being for one more second.  And then walked over to the printer, and as I stood waiting for the image to print out I began to seethe, my fists clenching and unclenching, until the despicable image fell out of the printer. 

 

That bitch staring up at me, grinning and winking, like we were sharing some warped secret of hers, her seemingly inviting me into her world. And that’s when I lost it. I picked up the printer and lifted it over my head and threw it with every ounce of strength I had against the office door. Watching it shatter into a million pieces, and shouted, “You fucking Bitch I’ll make you rot in hell!”

 

That’s when I heard Lee knocking frantically on the door, “Lena, Lena baby, open the door. Are you alright? Please Lena you’re scaring me OPEN THE DOOR!”

 

It took me a few seconds to calm down and realize it was my wife desperate to know if I was alright, on the other side of that door.  I finally moved forward and tried to kick most of what was left of the printer out of my way, so I could open the door and assure Lee I was unharmed.

 

Lena, thank God, what was that noise?” my very upset and pregnant wife asked, rushing into the room, almost falling over the shattered mess that once was my printer.

 

“Baby, be careful,” I said catching her before she almost fell.

 

“What the hell happened in here,”

 

But I just took her into my arms and hugged her, saying nothing. What could I say? I could never share such filth with her, so I hugged her with pure desperation in my hold.  And she, knowing me better then anyone on this earth, knew immediately, it was best left alone, until and when I was ready to talk about it.

 

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Kevin’s hideout:

 

Kevin sat at his small desk, cruising the net on his laptop, looking for information needed to complete his final plan.  Liz was passed out face down on the bed, naked with obvious fresh belt strap marks on her back, her hands still tied to the bed.  Kevin smirked, remembering the wild night the two of them had shared.  The good doctor was more then game for all kinds of kinky fun, once he filled her up with enough of her booze of choice. 

 

Liz was addicted to gin and could finish several bottles in one night, with or without his encouragement.  But it was time to send her back to her dyke nurse whores; he had more important things to do, then fuck this sorry piece of shit.  He wouldn’t need her services for at least a week, maybe two. It would take him that long to get everything set up, plus he wanted the Montgomery-Stone clan to get complacent.  Knowing if he went back under the radar again, they would most likely let their stupid guard down again, thinking he had had his fill of them and moved on.

 

Yo bitch, wake up, you’re stinking up the place,” He said, rising from his chair and cutting her hands free from the bed.  “Get that sorry ass of yours in the shower, dressed and out of here. I have important work to do,” he said, smacking her ass, as he walked back to his computer.

 

Liz didn’t even bother to respond. Her head was pounding and her arms and back were racked with pain.  She berated herself for once again falling victim to her own worse habits.  Things were escalating out of control again and it was becoming more and more difficult to even remember what had happened, after each sexual experience whether it be with this pig or one of her many female partners.  She needed to sober up, and being with this low life wasn’t helping her to get there.

 

The tall blonde inspected her latest scar souvenirs from Kevin, as best she could and then took a long shower.  She tried to make herself as presentable as possible, until she could get back to her hotel and change into something clean.

 

“So when is our next meeting, partner?” she asked, dreading the answer.

 

“You’re lucky, princess. I won’t need you for a week or two, but stay in touch, incase things change. Check in each day and I will keep you posted,”

 

“Fine,” she answered, anxious to leave and not get into any new arguments with this scum partner of hers. She went to leave the hovel, but Kevin called out to her as she put her hand on the door knob.

 

“Try to keep under the radar, Liz; I wouldn’t want you to get caught when we are so close to the end game,”

 

“Sure Boss, I’d hate to miss the fun – whatever that is going to be,” she said and slammed the door shut.

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

I know it was a short one, but important none the less. Please let me know what you think.

 

Folks this is what all the warnings have been about.  Of course it will be but the beginning, but it is here. So be prepared for anything.  And thank you all for your continued interest and positive FB.

 

Chapter 18                  Rated R for adult content, language and violence. Warning this may not be suitable for some readers. The end to this chapter is disturbing and contains some violence.

 

Lena’s POV:

 

After I had calmed down enough to tell Lee very little of what I had witnessed on the DVD and how I needed to get all the information on this depraved woman as soon as I could.  My dear wife tried to convince me to let the entire Burke and Grant situation alone. In her misguided mind she was convinced we had seen and heard the last of them, or hoped we had.  After all, what more could or would they do after all this, she asked of me?  But I knew what these animals were truly capable of, and as much as I wanted to let everyone think the worst was over, I had promised everyone no more secrets and no more lies.  Once Rose told me both Bianca and Maggie had awakened and seemed ok, I took Lee with me and I went to see them.  I knew what a fragile mental state they were both in, but there are some things in life you have to deal with, and waiting just isn’t an option.

 

Lena, what’s so important we need to discuss it now?” Maggie asked of me, as Lee and I sat on the edge of their bed.  It was clear she was concerned for Bianca and any more shocks we might have in store for her.

 

“My friends, you made me both swear I would keep nothing from any of you as I learned any and all new details.  That’s why I am here,”

 

Maggie took Bianca’s hand in hers, “Are you up for this, my love?”

 

“Not really, but Lena’s right. So tell us what you need too,” Bianca said looking into my eyes.

 

“The DVD, I need you both to know I’ve watched it,”

 

Maggie and Bianca both cringed at my admission, “I presume you felt there was an important need for you to do this,” Maggie asked, I suspected for both of them. “Besides some prurient interest you might have, my friend,” she said with more than a hint of hurt and sarcasm.

 

“Maggie, please, you know better,” Bianca said to her wife.

 

“Sorry - Bianca’s right I do know better. You always have my back Lena. So what did you learn by watching this thing?  Besides where I have all my moles that only Bianca used to be privy too,” my dear friend said with a smile.  Yes even when life is at its worse, that’s our Maggie, always the one to go for the cheap joke.  You had to love her for it, because it worked as always and made each of us laugh.

 

“Yes, well I did rather like the one on your butt that resembles snoopy,” I said with a wink. Ok so it was game we two played; of one-up-man-ship on the sarcastic quips.  What can I say old habits die hard, even during times of stress.

 

“Fine, enough you two,” Bianca scolded, but we knew she wasn’t really upset. She just wanted to get this discussion over with.

 

“Yes, well I learned a long time ago in my not so legal days, that when dealing with the low life of the world, you best know what they are capable of, therefore my viewing of the DVD.  And I have to say, I had truly underestimated this Liz person.  And for that reason alone I’m glad I saw just what she is indeed capable of.  Believe me when I say I was both horrified and shocked, and that is saying a great deal. Because I have seen many terrible things in my life, but this creature has surpassed even my wildest imaginings for what a woman could be capable of doing to one of her own kind.  Maggie, if I had had even an inkling that this person was the monster she has proven to be, I would have increased a more in-depth investigation on her and not concentrated on Kevin only in the past few months.  I can’t help but feel responsible for what happened to you in London.  I truly believed she was only a simple seductress and not some…”

 

“Don’t say it,” Bianca said. “Besides, none of this is Maggie’s or your fault, Lena.  That thing is what she is and she will pay for what she has done.  I swear that on my children’s’ lives.  So what do you intend to do to learn more about her to bring her to justice?”

 

“I will proceed to the office and meet with my “team,” you know the ones I mean?”

 

Both Maggie and Bianca nodded yes.

 

“And I will make her our #1 priority in information gathering, while the other teams continue to look for Kevin.  We will learn everything there is to know about her and we will find her, I promise you that,”

 

“I’ll hold you to that,” Bianca said, squeezing her wife’s hand for support. “Spare no expense, Lena. I want her and I will have her, is that understood?  She is going to spend the rest of her life in a living hell, and I will see to it personally,”

 

“Consider it done, Bianca,”

 

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Lena’s POV:

 

After my convo with my friends, I went into the office, ready for bear. Unfortunately for the staff, they got the brunt of my not so wonderful mood. But this wasn’t the time to worry about appeasing my staff.  It was time for action.  And I knew they knew me well enough they would respect my lack of tact due to the nature of what we were about to investigate.

 

“Joe, Steve, get in my office now!  And bring Andrea and Patricia too,” I yelled as I stormed past my assistant’s desk.

 

I shoved my office doors open, making them hit the back walls as I did. I then took my seat behind my desk and not so patiently waited for my four top security staff to arrive.

 

“Here boss,” Joe said the four of them out of breath from running to my office.  I almost started to laugh when I saw where poor Steve must have spilled his coffee on himself, when I barked my orders for them to get in here, but I wasn’t in the mood.

 

“Close the doors, Andrea, please,” I said, well hell I could be a little civil to them. The young woman did as asked and the four stood at attention awaiting their orders.

 

It usually made me smile when I would see them stand like that, but not today.  These four had been hired because of their work in Special Services, black ops work. They each had connections with government agencies in France, England, Russia and the US.  They all spoke more languages then I knew existed.  I myself am fluent in 5 languages, but that was normal for those of us who grew up in Europe, and traveled in the underground world, as I had with Michael.  But these four were what I needed to find every ounce of dirt on one Dr. Elizabeth Grant.

 

“Here is a picture of the person I expect the four of you to get any and all information on, and I needed it yesterday, is that clear?”

 

They each nodded their heads yes and waited for further orders.

 

“I want to know where she was born, where she went to school, what family she had or has, and is Dr. Elizabeth Grant her real name?  Where does she practice medicine, where did she get her degree and what has she been doing the past 10 years, besides raping defenseless women?”

 

That got their combined attention as I knew it would.

 

“This woman is a predator and didn’t just get into the game.  I want to know the name of each and everyone of her victims and where they are living now?  In other words, people, you get me everything from her shoe size to what color nail polish she wears and everything in between on this animal and I needed NOW!” I said slamming my fist on my desk.  I then stood up and walked over to my window, over looking the Paris skyline.

 

“Permission to ask a questions, Ms. Kundera,” Andrea asked.

 

“Granted,”

 

“Did she violate Dr. Stone?”

 

I took a deep breathe and then faced them, “Yes,” was all I said, and that was all they needed to hear.  Bianca was beloved by everyone who worked for her, and they all knew Dr. Stone was Bianca’s entire life, and the children.  The new look of resolve on their faces told me, this was personal for them now too and I knew we were going to have everything we needed on this woman and I hoped it would be soon.

 

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Lena’s POV:

 

Two and a half weeks of normalcy in the Montgomery-Stone household had come and gone.  Bianca was completely recovered by now, nurse Rose had returned to her job in the ICU and Maggie was having the time of her life staying home and playing with her girls and spoiling her wife silly.   The little family was even permitted to visit the newest member, Leo, each day, but only in short increments.  It was one of those things, where Bianca’s power helped to grease the wheels to get things most people wouldn’t.  But after all that had transpired, I for one was glad she had.  I knew they needed all the good and happy things they could get right now. 

 

Lee and I were still here, as were the security detail in the van outside the house. The only signs things might not be back to normal. And my wife was going to be entering her sixth month in another week; we were both delirious at how close we were to our little girl being born.  I was the only one it seemed still obsessed, however, with locating Grant and Burke.  The others had begun to agree with Lee that the two scum feeders had left town and given up on any further attacks.  But deep down in my soul I knew damn well that wasn’t the case.  But I also wasn’t going to rob my dear friends and wife of any joy in their lives right now. So I kept my concerns to myself. I did keep them posted on any new Intel received, but so little had been coming in the last few days.

 

As for Liz Grant, my people had learned her real name was Elizabeth Katherine Bennett. Born and raised in Chicago, September 15, 1977, to a family of very wealthy and successful Doctors. Her Father a heart surgeon and her Mother a brain surgeon.  Liz had graduated with top honors in her class at Harvard as a heart surgeon, like her Father, and went on to a very lucrative practice in a private clinic in Chicago, with her Parents.  Until their deaths in 2005 in a tragic car accident. When life seemed to take a dark turn for Liz. 

 

The clinic staff our people spoke to, who had worked there when Liz was still a surgeon. Told of how her decline began with alcohol and very public dalliances with many of the nursing staff.  At first she had several close calls with patients, but no one had died.  But eventually three well known high profile patients died on her table within a few weeks of each other, under questionable circumstances.  She was temporarily suspended during the investigations.  And during that time, another rather shocking event took place.

 

The good Doctor, took one of her favorite nurses into her office, while heavily under the influence, and began to have what would be termed sexual relations with the woman. But things took a rather sick turn and the doctor became enraged when the woman appeared to be less then enthusiastic about being sodomized, without any lubricant, with a strap-on that was 15” inches long and over 4” wide.  The young woman was heard screaming by members of the hospital staff and patients on several floors.  Security found Liz beating on the woman, who was bleeding from the head, mouth and rectum, before they pulled the Doctor off of her.  The clinic didn’t wish to suffer any public embarrassment and neither did Liz.  So they convinced Dr. Bennett it would be in her best interest to leave the medical field, stripping her of her license and demanding she leave the area and never come back.  She agreed and from that point on Liz Bennett ceased to exist. 

 

She seemed to disappear until 2009, when she resurfaced, with her new name, and with a degree in heart surgery from a questionable College in South America, and had been practicing ever since until the time Mr. Kevin Burke found her and convinced her to become a partner of his.  But neither of them had any trace records after that. She had to be paying for everything with cash, because there were no charges for hotels, cars, meals, absolutely nothing under her name.  She had very simply gone under the radar, as had the scum Burke.

 

My staff was working around the clock, looking under every rock they could to locate either of these two, but Paris was a huge city and there was no proof they were even here. They could be anywhere in Europe hiding. Planning their next move and we were all flying blind.  Andrea and Patricia, had even found some sleaze underground sex clubs, the Doctor had been known to hang out, but she hadn’t been seen for weeks. Though she had left her “mark” on several of the regulars and they were more then happy to discuss Liz’s fetishes and so much more, but even with them we weren’t any closer to find this bitch.

 

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Lena’s POV:

 

It was Wednesday, and my wife and the twins were begging me to take them for their weekly ice cream trip to a favorite French novelty shop that looked like a parlor from the 1800’s.  The girls loved doing this with us, their Aunts, because we let them eat themselves ill when we took them there. Much to Mother Bianca’s dismay, but Maggie, our fellow child at heart, always applauded our choice to spoil them.  Of course it never hurt that we brought back a huge container of Maggie’s favorite, Mint Chocolate Chip, after each trip.  But this day I had received an urgent text message from my assistant asking me to please come to the office for an urgent update on Liz Grant.  I told my favorite nieces I just couldn’t let them and Lee go without me, but I promised to make it up to them tomorrow.  Well you can imagine they weren’t enthused with that idea, but I kissed them all goodbye and left them for the office.

 

I took my own car, leaving the Limo for Bianca and Maggie, just incase something came up and they needed it.  As I pulled out of the drive and took off for the office, the small hairs on the back of my neck began to give me chills. But I checked the van and saw nothing even remotely wrong, and continued on my way.  Later I would regret not having called and confirmed the text was indeed from my assistant or talking to the guards in the van.

 

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Lee’s POV:

 

Lena had left and the dynamic duo had decided they just couldn’t wait after all for the special ice cream run.  Frankie was giving an Oscar winning performance in the pouting department, and egging her sister on to do the same.  Bianca and Maggie were in the kitchen, concocting some extravagant meal for the evening, so there I was alone and defenseless with the twins.  Wearing down my resolve the longer it went on. 

 

So I finally conceded defeat and called for Charles to bring the Limo around for us to use.  When he told me he would be around front in 10 minutes, I should have known something wasn’t right.  Charles is a large, cheerful man, polite and a real dear. But his voice seemed strained and different, and none of his usual mirth came through. But I wrote it off that he was having an off day, as the wee ones danced with joy around me and singing some silly song that I was the greatest Aunt on the Planet. 

 

With children in tow, I told their Mother’s we were leaving for the parlor, but they were busy playing with the food and each other to pay too much attention and waved the three of us off and wished us a good time.  I did notice, however, that they mentioned Lena in their goodbyes as well, so I guessed she had forgotten to tell them she was headed to the office.

 

I grabbed my purse, one child in each hand and headed for the front door to meet Charles in the Limo.

 

Now usually one or more of the guards from the van would exit the van and come over to see if we wanted them to accompany us. But this day, no one did such a thing, and again I was beginning to have what Lena would call a sick feeling. But the twins were pulling me towards the car and begging me to get in.  I saw what looked like Charles sitting in the Limo, but he always got out and held the door for us, helping me get the girls locked into their seatbelts. 

 

Then I noticed something odd, I could have sworn it appeared someone was in the back seat already, and before I could say or do anything I saw a reflection of a man in the Limo window, coming up behind me with his arm raised.  The next thing I knew I felt a shooting pain to the back of my head and I was laying face down on the ground.  As I struggled to maintain consciousness, the person in the back seat opened the door and tried to grab both Frankie and Katie. But Katie was shoved back past me by her sister, when the woman in the car pulled a screaming Frankie in and slammed the door shut.

 

I looked up at Katie and yelled for her to run, run inside to her Mothers. I could hear Frankie shouting the same thing and pounding on the car window, until the woman holding her covered her mouth with a cloth and I could see Frankie fall back into her arms.  I tried to stand, but couldn’t so I screamed for help as Katie, thank God, had escaped into the house.  But then a new pain struck. The man kicked me in the side and cursed something at me about being Lena’s damn whore.  And I knew that voice, but with his kick I was seconds from blacking out, just as I saw him drag an unconscious Charles out of the driver seat and jump into the car.  Speeding off and leaving me in my own blood, Frankie abducted, Bianca and Maggie running from the house with a hysterical Katie in Maggie’s arms and my Lena’s constant warnings ringing in my ears.

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

*Diva runs and hides behind her GF.*  But I still want to know what you think.

 

 

 Chapter 19 Rated R for strong Language.

 

“Damn Kevin what the hell did you do the Kundera’s wife?”

 

“Shut up bitch and just take care of the kid,”

 

“I already did, she’s out cold. So what next genius? You’re driving a huge freakin’ Limo with a fucking bull’s-eye on us.  It’s not like the cops won’t find us any minute,”

 

“You leave the thinking to me, Doc, and just shut up. I have everything covered,”

 

"But what about Kundera's wife and baby, why the hell did you do that?"

 

"Look I don't owe you shit, but if you must know, that's my belated gift to Lena. What better way to really hurt her then kill that whore wife and bastard baby?"

 

Liz could feel the bile come up into her throat. Granted she was no saint, but no one kills helpless babies and their mothers in her book.  She hoped Lee and her unborn child would be ok, and that Lena would have a chance to do some real harm to Burke when this was all done. She was working on her own plan to turn this Mother Fucker in before anyone else got hurt, especially this child in her arms. Liz was a lot of terrible things and she knew it, but she drew the line when it came to hurting kids. Her own fucked up childhood with her warped Father made her the sick fuck she was today, but she would never let another little girl be hurt, not if she could help it.

 

Burke continued for another 2 miles, when he took are hard right turn down a back road, near a wooded area, where the families in the neighborhood used to bring their children to play.  He sped the Limo back around a supply shack and parked the car, where he had a black Van stashed and waiting for them. 

 

“Take that kid and put her in the back of that Van and tie her arms and legs. And put tape over her mouth too.  DO IT!!!” he yelled.  Liz did as he instructed; carrying the small, passed out child to the Van.

 

Kevin then backed up the Limo and drove it further into the woods, and jumped out of it just before it went careening into a lake.  He then smiled and ran back to the Van where Liz had finished tying up the child and was just affixing the tape to her mouth.

 

“Bet you wish she was a little bit older, don’t you princess,” he said with a sick sneer.

 

“Shut up your pig mouth and don’t even think of touching this child. Or I’ll rip your fucking arm off and beat you to death with it,”

 

“Yeah right, whatever. Just get her on the mattress and get into the Van. Times a wasting,” Burke said, thinking for the first time, Liz might be even more fucked up then he was ready to deal with, but he had more important things to think about for now. Like saving their asses and get this kid to the warehouse.

 

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Bianca was in shock, her heart racing and her ears pounding with Katie’s screams for her sister.

 

“Where are the fucking guards?” Maggie yelled, trying desperately to calm Katie down.

 

“And where in God’s name is Lena?” she asked, terrified something must have been done to her as well, if Lee lay here hurt and bleeding. 

 

Maggie knelt beside her unconscious friend, trying to check her vitals, but Katie was making that next to impossible, latched on to her for dear life. She then checked Charles, who was lying beside Lee, but found he was already dead.

 

“Bianca, snap out of it, I need you to take care of Katie so I can call the police and help Lee,”

 

“I don’t understand, what happened?” Bianca asked still dazed. 

 

Maggie tried to hand Katie to Bianca.

 

“Bianca. BIANCA LOOK AT ME!!! Katie, HELP KATIE!!!” she yelled until she knew Bianca finally heard her.

 

“Katie, yes Katie sweetie, come here,” she said. Taking her traumatized daughter into her arms and cradling her.

 

Maggie then called the police emergency number on her speed dial, gave the address and need for an ambulance. Then she checked Lee over thoroughly, her head wound was serious, so she tore her apron off and pressed it against the wound.  She was afraid to move her and decided it would be best to let the EMT’s do the rest of the exam. Lee was breathing and her heart was beating at an acceptable rate.  Maggie’s main concern was the baby, but she didn’t have her medical bag to be able to listen to the baby’s heart.

 

“God I so need Lena and so does Lee, where the hell is she?”

 

Katie tried to stop crying and in between sobs said, “Lena off – office Mommy,”

 

“Office, why the hell?” well it didn’t matter, Maggie speed dialed Lena’s cell.

 

“Hello, Maggie what’s up, thought you and B were…” Lena tried to say, but was cut off by Maggie.

 

Lena shut up and listen. There’s been a kidnapping and Lee is seriously injured. Get your ass home now,”

 

Lena didn’t wait to hear who was kidnapped. She closed her phone and ran out of the office. 

 

Andrea and Patricia saw their boss take off and the look on her face. It didn't take a genius to know something terrible had happened. They looked and each other and took off, getting a car to follow their boss. They both had a pretty good idea where she was going, but they had a tracking device on all the Kundera and Montgomery-Stone vehicles, just in case of emergencies. Andrea drove while Pat confirmed Lena was headed to the Montgomery-Stone estate and doing about 120miles an hour in her Jaguar.

 

Finally sirens could be heard coming down the street towards the estate.  The Ambulance was the first to arrive with the police close behind.

 

The EMT’s began work on Lee and immediately noticed she had been severely kicked on her one side as well as the head wound. Maggie fought off being ill, the idea Lena and Lee might lose their baby girl, on top of her Frankie being taken was almost more then she could stand. But she stayed in her Doctor mode and helped the EMT’s check for signs of life from the baby.  There was still a very faint heartbeat, Maggie sighed a sigh of relief, but clearly both Lee and her baby were in grave condition.  The EMT’s put Lee on the gurney and quickly loaded her into the ambulance.

 

“We’ll meet you at the hospital,” Maggie said and they took off.

 

The police were trying to get information from Bianca but she was too distressed about Frankie and Katie to be of any real help.  Maggie then said someone needed to check the Van across the way, there should have been security guards in there, she told the two police officers.  The police approached the Van with guns drawn, opened it and found 4 guards shot dead at close range. And what looked like a device on the floor of the Van that was used to release a gas for something that must have knocked them out first. Making it easy to kill them before they could have reached for their weapons.

 

“I’m sorry miss, but it appears your guards and chauffer are all dead.”

 

Bianca hearing this news became faint and passed out. Fortunately for Katie, Maggie was beside her and caught her daughter as Bianca fell to the ground.

 

Maggie’s mind then went to where she knew her wife’s did before blacking out. If Burke and Grant had already killed 5 people, what would stop them from killing Frankie?  Just then she heard Lena's Jaguar come speeding into the drive, the car stopped and the tall brunette came running towards Maggie with a look of pure dread.

 

"Where's Lee?" she shouted

 

"The ambulance, you just missed her," Maggie said, pointing the way they had left.

 

Lena didn't wait for an explanation. She needed to know what had happened to Lee and their baby. She loved Maggie and B, and their kids, but this was her wife and child now and she wouldn't stop till she found them.

 

Andrea and Pat pulled in the drive next, but beside Lena's car, so as not to block her.

 

"Boss, what's happened? How can we help?" the two female security guards asked.

 

Lena was getting back into her car, "talk to Mags, do whatever she needs. My wife and baby are hurt I'm going to the hospital,"

 

Pat grabbed Lena's arm, "you're not driving, I'll get you there," she said taking the driver's seat and making a very angry Lena go to the passenger side.

 

"Go," was all Lena said as she slammed the door. And Pat pealed out like a driving pro.

 

"Dr. Stone, how can I help?" Andrea asked.

 

Maggie was busy holding her little girl on one hip and her wife's head on her lap, stroking Bianca's hair.  Katie had finally stopped crying and had her head resting on her Mother's shoulder.  The young woman looking at this picture wasn't sure who looked more traumatized, but she needed to know what had happened so she could help.

 

Andrea knelt before the Doctor and rested her hand on Maggie's hand, "Dr. Stone, can you please tell me what happened here?" The 2 police officers wanted the same answers and gathered around the distraught family.

 

"Miss who are you?" The one officer asked.

 

"I'm part of Ms. Lena Kundera's private security force," she said, showing them her ID.

 

"I see, then please continue. Perhaps you can help us learn what happened here," the officers said as they knew who Lena was, in fact they knew very well who all the women were. They were four of the most successful and richest women in Paris, so once they knew Andrea's relationship to them; they felt she would be better suited to reaching the traumatized women before them.

 

"My baby girl, Frankie," Maggie finally spoke, "Katie's twin sister - they took her.  They attacked Lee, who was trying to take them in the Limo for ice cream day," Maggie said, her voice cracking towards the end.

 

"So they took her in your Limo?" Andrea asked.

 

"Yes,"

 

"Officers this is good news, we have tracking devices on every car these ladies own.  I can tell you where their Limo is from my car over there.  Dr. I'm going to call another ambulance for your wife, you and your daughter. The three of you need help," the young woman said.

 

"No, help the police find my Frankie; I'll take care of my family," Maggie said.

 

Andrea knew better then to argue with any of her bosses. She would concentrate on locating that Limo, though she was pretty sure they would have dumped it by now.

 

Bianca started to come around and Maggie helped her sit up.

 

"Baby are you ok?"

 

"What happened?" Bianca asked and then she saw Charles body on the drive and it all came back to her.

 

"Let's get you and Katie in the house where I have my medical bag. I want to check both of you out,"

 

Maggie helped Bianca stand up as she continued to hold Katie in her arms, "Officers we will be inside when you need us,"

 

Andrea was showing them the route the Limo took and where it should be. The officers then called headquarters and told them about the kidnapping and that they needed the coroner to come and exam the 5 bodies before they could be removed. That the family would be here for further questioning by detectives and one officer would stay with them while the other went with the security guard, Andrea to check on the Limo.

 

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Andrea and the officer were approaching the shed where Burke had parked the Limo and Van. He stopped the car and told her to have her weapon ready. They walked the rest of the way, guns drawn and then came around the shed, but found nothing but fresh tire tracks.

 

"Well, they definitely changed cars here. But it looks like they drove the Limo down this way before they left." Andrea said.  The two of them continued down the dirt road, guns still drawn and found the lake.

 

"Well, looks like that's where we'll find the Limo, guess you will need to order divers as well," She said holstering her gun, and the police office nodded his head, heading back to the car to tell HQ of the new details. The scene would have to be searched for clues as well. But Andrea did a little searching while the officer called in. She found a small silver bracelet on the ground and picked it up with her pen, trying not to get her finger prints on it. It had Frankie's name on the front, and engraved on the inside it said "Always love you, Lena & Lee"

 

The office returned to Andrea's side and saw what she was holding, "Is it the kid’s?" he asked.

 

She held it so he could see Frankie's name, "Damn, well I have to stay here and secure the scene.  Why don't you take that and my car and go back to be with the family?"

 

"Are you sure?"

 

"Yes, we both know that scum won't be back here and those ladies need someone besides police right now,"

 

"Thanks, I'll see you back there later,"

 

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Lena and Pat were almost to the hospital, as Lena called the Emergency Room to let them know she would be arriving and needed to know where her wife was when she got there.  Pat dropped Lena off at the Emergency room doors and went to park the Jag.

 

Lena ran in and started barking orders too all the nurses, "I need to know where my wife is. Take me to my wife now!!"

 

"Ms. Kundera, she has been taken for examination.  As soon as the Doctor is done he will come to see you,"

 

"No you don't understand, our company OWNS this hospital and everything in it, so you take me to my wife now or I am going to start tearing every inch of this area apart with my bare hands until you do. DO WE UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER NOW?!"

 

"Yes Miss, come with me, please," the terrified nurse said, leading Lena to the area Lee and her baby were being examined.

 

Pat had been fortunate enough to witness Lena's tirade and snuck up beside her, not wanting to leave her boss alone, "I'm with her," she said to the nurse when she tried to ask who she was.

 

As the three women entered the exam area, the Doctor looked at them and asked, "Who the hell are you people and what are you doing here?"

 

"I'm Lena Kundera, her wife and I need to talk to her now,"

 

"But..."

 

Lee reached up and touched the Doctor's arm, "It's ok Doc, this really is life and death and not mine. Please I need to speak with her for just a few minutes,"

 

"Very few or it's going to be your life and that of your baby," he said scowling at both of them as she stepped back and let Lena stand beside her wife.

 

"Lee, what happened?" Lena asked, taking hold of her wife’s hand.

 

"Burke and Liz, they took Frankie. They tried to take both girls, but Frankie pushed Katie away and we both told her to run to her Mothers. I think she got away. It was all so fast and confusing. Burke hit me on the head and I fell face down. I saw Frankie she was pounding on the Limo window yelling for Katie to run, but Liz put something over her mouth and she stopped screaming. Then I felt a pain in my side and I started to black out. I think Burke kicked me, but I'm not sure. The rest is a blur.  I'm so sorry Lena, I messed up. The kids they begged and pleaded for me to take them after you left. I should have listened to you and not gone. Maggie and Bianca, they'll never forgive me for this,"

 

"Shhhh baby, no one will blame you. Those animals were determined to do this. They would have done it later if not now. It's not your fault.  They suckered me as well. They knew they had a better chance if I wasn't there, so they faked that message I got. Not sure how, but they did. I should have called the office to confirm, but I didn't. So you see I fucked up too. But we'll get her back I promise you. But now you have to get well. Doctor, please take good care of her. I'm sorry I gave you a hard time, but I needed to know what happened and I needed to see her for myself,"

 

The Doctor had heard the rest and knew it was Dr. Stone's child that had been kidnapped. He assured Lena he understood and they would take excellent care of Lee and the baby.

 

"Baby I love you, so don't you die on me, ok?" Lena said, kissing Lee, before they took her away, "I won't Lena, and our baby girl isn't going to die either. I'll be having a long talk with her while they take care of us,"

 

"Ok baby, I'll hold you to that," then the staff took Lee and child away.

 

Pat and Lena went to the waiting room, and called Andrea to see what she had learned as well.  Andrea told them about the Limo, Frankie's bracelet and the 4 dead guards and Charles.

 

Lena was sick. She had hand picked the guards herself, and after so many months of them keeping tabs on the family, they had become like family to each of the women. Being wonderful with the kiddos too, when they went on shopping trips with Lee or their Mothers. She was stunned; again Liz and Burke had fulfilled her worst predictions. Clearly they were capable of anything if they had committed murder. But what Lena and the rest didn't know was Liz hadn't. It had been Burke who killed Charles, telling Liz he would only drug him. And that he would only gas the guards, but she didn't know he had brought a gun with a silencer as well and shot them after gassing them.  She, as well as Burke, was now wanted for Murder and kidnapping and the entire police force would be hunting them down.

 

Lena finally lost it, sitting with her head in her hands; weeping for her friend’s, Frankie and her wife and baby girl.  She needed to cry now, vengeance would come later.

 

TBC

 

Stephanie   aka The Diva

 

So how are we doing now?  

 

 

 

 

Not a long chapter but one I think you have been waiting for. No it isn’t Bianca going all warrior princess. Sorry but let’s please remember she is in shock, just barely recovered, her son is still in ICU and her baby girl was just kidnapped.  Both she and Maggie need time just to deal with what has happened, so hang in there. Oh and please know how much all the FB is urging me back every night with a new chapter. You all rock and I can’t thank you enough. Now on with tonight’s chapter.

 

Chapter 20 Rated R for some adult language.

 

Later that day at the Kidnapers Hideaway:

 

 

“I can’t believe we grabbed the wrong twin. If I have to deal with her for several days I am going to have to gag her 24/7,” Kevin bitched.

 

“”Why not just give her back, Kevin? You got your laughs, you’ve pretty much destroyed their family.  Maggie and Bianca are most likely devastated, the Rodgers woman still might lose her baby and her own life.  Christ man, how much more do you need?” Liz asked.

 

“You goin’ soft on me Liz?”

 

“No, but I don’t want to get caught. I say we leave the kid here and call them and tell them where to pick her up and get out of this mess with our lives and the money they pay for her ransom,”

 

“This was never about money my dear. It’s about pain and suffering and they haven’t even begun to suffer enough, for the hell they put me through in that fuckin prison.  When they never see this kid again, then we will be talking.  Besides there’s some major details you haven’t been privy too with this little kidnapping sweetie, that kinda make it impossible to return the brat,”

 

“And what the hell would those facts be?”

 

“The fact I killed the four guards in the Van and the chauffer.  Something tells me the cops won’t be too keen on letting you or I make any deals now,”

 

“What the hell, Burke. What made you do such a thing?”

 

“Liz, you just haven’t been getting the big picture here from day one.  I don’t care if I get caught or not, I just want all these bitches and their brats dead, before it’s over.  And don’t fuckin’ tell me a sick fuck like you cares.  I’ve seen you in action, bitch, and you are as warped if not more so then me. So get on board or get dead, sister, because those are your choices.”

 

Before Liz could even say anything to Burke about his tirade, Frankie spoke up, “My Moms and Aunt Lena are going to kick your sorry ass, dude.  They are makin’ plans as we speak, you can bet on that,” Frankie yelled, hearing him say about wanting all the people she loved dead, including her.

 

“Shut up kid, you don’t know shit,”

 

“Oh I know, you’re a loser and my Aunt Lena said you have a tiny penis too,” she said with a huge grin, giving him the finger. She didn’t really know what a penis was, but she knew it would piss him off by the way her Aunt Lena had said it.

 

Kevin went to smack the kid but Liz, stepped between them.

 

“Don’t even think about it, Burke.  I’ve already told you, don’t touch even a hair on this kid’s head,” She says standing her ground.

 

“Fine. But you know what kid; your Aunty Lena and your Mom Maggie are whores.  Lena’s fucked more men and women then you could ever count. So don’t go telling me how great she is. She nothing but a c…”

 

Before he can even say the word, Liz back hands him and whips out her gun to hold on him in case he gets any ideas to retaliate.

 

“What the hell, Liz,” he says staring at her gun, and removing the blood from his lip.

 

“She’s a kid, Burke, watch your mouth,”

 

“Are you kidding me, have you heard the things this little shit has been saying to me since she came to.  I say she needs a good old fashioned tanning, and then some,”

 

“I don’t care,” Liz shouted, waving her gun in his face for effect, “Just back the hell off,”

 

“Getting all high and mighty with me Lizzy, who died and made you the boss?” he says, staring at the gun.

 

“No one,”

 

“That’s right, so put the gun away, before I forget we are partners and fuck buddies,”

 

“Fine,” she says, slowly sticking the gun back in her belt behind her back.

 

“Happy?” She then asked. Knowing she wasn’t going to be turning her back on this freak any time soon.

 

“Yeah,” Kevin says.

 

“You know kid. Your new protector here fucked you Mom Maggie and loved every second of it,”

 

“That’s enough, Burke,” Liz says, “Don’t say shit like that to her, she don’t need to hear your lies about her Mom,”

 

Liz grabs Frankie by the arm and walks her back to the room where they have a bed for her to sleep.

 

“Ah the hell with both of you,” Kevin shouts out after them.

 

“Sweetie, I’m sorry about Burke, he’s a jerk.  Please don’t believe half the shit he says,”

 

Little Frankie sits on the edge of the single cot, her head hanging down, “Did you do bad things with my Mommy?”

 

“No sweetie, I swear.  That was all a lie. We made all that up, the photos, everything so your Moms would fight and break up. Because we thought it would be easier to take your little sister.  But then that didn’t work so we just went for snatching Katie, but we got you instead.  You have to believe me, Maggie never ever betrayed your other Mother.  She never touched me.  And I never touched her either. I did kiss her, but she was drugged so she didn’t know it.”

 

“Pinky swear?”

 

“Yeah, sure kid, pinky swear,” Liz said. Hell this 3 year old sure as hell didn’t need to know the truth; that was for damn sure. All she needed to know was her Maggie was a good Mom and wife.  And even Liz knew that was the truth.

 

“Will you help me go home?  I miss Katie and my Moms,” Frankie asked, almost cuddling up onto Liz’s lap.

 

“I know sweetie, but don’t tell the freak out there, I’m working on a plan to get you and me out of this mess, I promise.  But it’s got to be our secret, or sweetie he will kill both you and me,” She whispered in Frankie’s ear.

 

“Well isn’t this sweet. Fucking tie her to the bed already, Liz, and get away from her now. We have enough hallmark moments for one day.  Besides I thought you told me you weren’t into girls her age,” he smirked.

 

Liz glared at Burke’s remark and then begins to tie Frankie’s little hands together and then ties the rope to the bed as she hears Frankie say, “I hate him more then spinach,” Frankie whispered back.

 

“I know sweetie, so do I,” Liz says, then she kisses the little girl on the forehead and leaves her in the totally dark, locked room.

 

Frankie lay there in the dark trying to think of her Moms and Katie, but she was hungry and cold. And she needed to go to the bathroom, but she didn’t want to ask these people for anything. So she crossed her little legs and tried to think of anything else but that.  Then she started to say out loud her own little mantra.

 

“My Mommy and Aunt Lena will come for me. My Mommy and Aunt Lena will come for me,” and kept repeating it until she finally fell asleep.

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

Sorry I haven’t got more for all of you tonight, but I knew if there was one thing you all needed, it was to see how Frankie was.  I had a crap day at work and I am exhausted. So I will try for more tomorrow.  As always please let me know what you think about the story.

 

Chapter 21  Rated R for some adult language

 

Montgomery-Stone home – still the day of the kidnapping:

 

Maggie’s POV:

 

I had to give Bianca a mild sedative, I didn’t want to knock her out but I did want to keep her calm. Because Katie needed both of us now, more then ever.  But I was afraid the stress would cause too much strain on Bianca’s heart. She had just begun to feel well again, both physically and emotionally. And I didn’t want to risk a relapse for her. 

 

The three of us were sitting huddled on the couch in the living room.  Andrea, Lena’s security person, had returned and was sitting across from us on one of our leather lazy boy chairs.  But she sat on it as if it were a straight back chair.  Which made me want to laugh, thinking what a waste of a really comfortable chair.

 

The police detectives, had arrived and were asking us questions, but neither Bianca nor I were really paying too much attention, which was beginning to both frustrate and annoy these men.  Andrea tried to fill them in, but they didn’t want it from her, they wanted the info from us.

 

Finally, even though she was partially medicated, Bianca had enough. She stood up and started yelling.

 

“You want info, here’s all you need. Kevin Burk and Liz Grant took our baby girl, Frankie. She is 3 years old and we already gave you a recent photo of her. They killed our Chauffer and all of our guards in the Van outside. And if you fools don’t stop asking the same stupid fucking questions over and over again, they are going to kill our baby girl too. So get your thumbs out of your asses. Get the hell out of my house and go FIND THEM AND FRANKIE!!! She shouted and headed for the kitchen in a major huff.

 

The detectives looked stupefied and said nothing.  I stood up, took Katie into my arms and said, “What she said,” and followed my wife to the kitchen.  We both found out later Andrea showed them out and recommend they not come back unless they had new info.

 

“The food is ruined,” Bianca said. Opening the oven door and checking all the pots and pans we had been cooking with several hours ago.  She slammed the oven door. Then she picked up one of the pots and looked at the burnt offerings in the bottom of the pan. It had been small, pearl onions in a cream sauce, but no longer.  She kept looking at it as if she hoped there was some miracle message within the remnants. She then stuck her index finger into the blackened mess and burnt herself. She pulled her finger back and then hurled the offending pan and its contents against our kitchen wall, with such force and rage, part of it actually became imbedded into the wall.  Let me tell you, I was damn impressed by that, as was Katie for some reason. 

 

“Feel better?” I asked. And I knew the minute I said it, I was going to pay for that.

 

Bianca actually growled at me, then she blushed, sitting on one of the kitchen chairs and finally she burst into tears.  I wasn’t really sure what to do first. But I finally decided to sit on the chair beside her, while still holding Katie. Katie then did her magic and reached out for her Mama’s face, touching it with just the tips of her little fingers, “It’s ok Mama, please don’t cry. It’s only a stupid, silly pan. We can buy another one, right Mom?”

 

“That’s right baby girl,” I said, waiting to see Bianca’s reaction.

 

Bianca opened her crying eyes and saw her little girl looking so serious and forlorn, and heard those crazy words and started to laugh, “Oh Katie, thank you sweetie,” was all B said.  She made Bianca realize the only things that really mattered now was we still had Katie and we needed to stop all our brooding and get our other little girl back.  Because unlike the unfortunate pan; she couldn’t be replaced.

 

"But you know, B, that hole is going to be a real bitch to fix," I said with a grin.

 

"Mom, don't you pick on Mama, she's not feeling well," Katie said, wagging her little finger at me and scowling like her twin. Which I have to say gave me a chill.

 

"OK, baby girl, but stop channeling your sister,"

 

"Stop what?" she asked, with a confused look on her face.

 

"Stop acting like Frankie, it's freaking me out,"

 

"Sorry Mom, but with Frankie gone, I have to take her place and protect Mama at all times," she said, her little arms wrapped firmly over her chest.

 

"But baby I like you as you," I said.

 

"Sorry Mom, until I see my sister I must protect my family.  After all it’s my fault Frankie’s gone,"

 

"That's not true at all, Katie," Bianca said with a concerned voice. "Frankie missing isn't yours or anyone else's fault, but the people who took her,"

 

"No Mama, Frankie and I made Auntie Lee take us, and if we hadn't Frankie would be here and Auntie Lee and the baby would be ok.  I shouldn't have let Frankie convince me to make Auntie Lee take us. I should have listened to Aunt Lena like I always do," she said hanging her head.

 

"Oh sweetie, come here," Bianca said, holding Katie and rubbing her back.

 

Katie's face was partially buried in her Mother's shoulder, so she was hard to hear.

 

"Aunt Lee and Lena are going to hate me now, Mama. I got Auntie Lee and her baby hurt. They'll never love me again will they? And Frankie is going to die and I'll be alone forever," she said as she began to cry.

 

"No Katie, absolutely no on all that, baby. Lena and Lee will love you forever. And no one will hurt Frankie, I promise you that," I said hugging both my child and my wife.  And I meant every word of it.  I then kissed them both on the head and headed out of the kitchen.

 

"Where are you going, Maggie?" Bianca asked.

 

"To find Frankie; and Andrea will stay and watch over you two. I'm going to the hospital to see Lena and come up with a plan to get out daughter back,”

 TBC

This is a very long chapter with some parts that are very disturbing.  I hope to post another Chapter either later tonight or early tomorrow am, then another later tomorrow as well. So you will want to check from time-to-time for the updates. Or not. *winks* Not on with the story!!

 

Chapter 21 Continued 

 

Please note most of this chapter is going to be Rated R for adult language, but the first part, seen in Liz’s hotel suite is a HARD NC-17 for adult sexual content, language, violence and some BDSM.  This is not written to titillate or shock, but to further the story line.  You will understand what I mean when you read it. Once again if you are under the age of 18, you should heed this warning and not read this section. It is clearly marked.  Please feel free to skip over it and go to the next section, if you feel this will offend you.

 

The Kidnappers hideout - same day, early evening

 

Liz's POV:

 

I so have to get out of here for a few hours.  Thank god for modern medicine. I slip a little of my favorite knockout potion and Kevin will be out for hours with no hangover when he wakes up.  He’ll think he just dozed off, and I'll be back in plenty of time. I need to give some to the kid too, so she won't try and get away or scream and piss the pig off, till I can get my plan in motion. All I know is Kevin isn't taking me down with him, that's for damn sure.

 

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NC-17 for extreme adult sexual content, language, violence and some BDSM. I do not condone or agree with this type of sexual behavior. This is the character and her personal dark desires.  PLEASE DO NOT READ this part if you are under 18 years of age!! Skip to the next sections.

 

Liz's POV: Back at her hotel room early evening same day:

 

The two are sleeping soundly, back at the warehouse, and my favorite nurse is on her way to my hotel room. A few hours of kinky sex and little subterfuge will get things going.  

 

Oh I can't wait to see Kevin's face when it all blows up and they cart his sorry ass off to prison.   That will teach him to fuck with me.

 

*knocking is heard on Liz's hotel room door*

 

Ah, my little treat, "Hello darling" I said opening the door.

 

"Hey Doc, I was so excited to get your call. But you were damn lucky I wasn't working early tonight," the little red head said, just before I slammed the door shut and took her into my arms, plastering her with my best kiss.

 

"Wow, missed me I see,"

 

"Stop talking and get naked, and I'll show you how much I missed you,"

 

"What, no sexy little outfit you want me to parade around in tonight, Doc?"

 

"Don't have time. Tonight is toy night," I said, pointing to the dresser nearest the bed, with a towel covering all my little treats for the night.  Then I cupped her face with my palms and kissed her.  I find it helps to woo them a little at the beginning to get them in the mood. Lonely women; so damned predictable and easy to seduce.

 

"Should I be afraid," the foolish girl asked with a guilty grin.

 

"Probably, but I promise equal parts of pain and pleasure, princess,"

 

That left her speechless as she started to strip.  She was naked and bouncing on my bed with her legs wide open and her finger toying with one of her ample breasts.

 

“I see I’m not the only one excited and ready to play tonight,”

 

“No Doc that is for sure – uh Doc can I ask you something?”

 

“You can ask,”

 

“Can I call you Liz tonight?”

 

I wasn’t expecting that, but what the hell. This would be our last night together. She could call me anything she wanted to. And I had a feeling before this was over, she would be calling me all kinds of names.

 

“Sure, Katherine – Kate, I think I’d like that,” I said as I dropped my robe and sauntered over to the toys. 

 

“So Kate, are you game for some nipple clamps tonight, and one for that already swollen clit of yours, that I can see from here,” I said, holding the clamps in question.

 

She looked a little concerned at me and the devices. Swallowed a few times and then nodded her head yes and smiled nervously.

 

“Good, that’s what I like a team player with an open mind to fun,”

 

I walked over to the bed and sat beside her. Sucking on each nipple first, before I attached the clamp to those rock hard nipples.  Kate would gasp in pain just a little as the teeth dug into her sensitive flesh.  Damn, that always got me wet, watching a newbie try and pretend it didn’t hurt, biting their lip and gripping the bed sheets. Waiting for that initial pain to pass.

 

“Makes your pussy tingle, doesn’t it?” I asked

 

“Uh huh,” was all she could get out.

 

Before I dove down on her and teased her clit and attached that clamp. I took a couple of swigs from the gin bottle. I had on the table beside the bed.

 

“Liz, can I have some of that too,” she asked oh so shyly.  I love when they get all helpless and girly on me, just before I fuck their brains out.

 

“Sure sweetie, here,”

 

“She grabbed it from me and I knew she was in some serious pain from the teeth on the clamps, by the way she chugged the gin down like her life depended on it.  I grabbed it back and made her choke and spill some of it from her lips.

 

“Slow down, princess, I don’t want you passing out on me.  If I wanted to masterbate I wouldn’t have called for you. Now lay back and get ready for more fun,” I said, putting the gin bottle down and heading right for her pussy.

 

I got between those beautiful legs of hers and zoned in on her swollen clit.  When I wrapped my tongue and lips around it, I could feel it pulsing. Telling me her heart was already racing, most likely if she was smart, out of fear. I never took my eyes off of hers. I sucked her hard then bit her clit, causing her to yell out. And before she could adjust to that pain I clamped those nasty teeth right onto her throbbing nub.

 

“Take it off, take it off, please Liz for God’s sake take it off, it hurts,” Kate shouted between her tears.

 

I stood up and walked over to the toy table ignoring her pleas. I saw her reflection in the mirror and I could see she was working up the courage to take it off herself, as she tried to regulate her breathing from the pain.

 

“I thought you said you were open to new ideas and experiences, Kate. Were you lying to me?”

 

“No,” she said, crying even more now, but not removing any of the clamps from her body.

 

“That’s my good girl,” I said, hiding the next surprise behind my back with one hand and took several long swigs from the gin bottle on the toy dresser. I was starting to get that warm buzz I love from the gin. Kate was beginning to look a little fuzzy, but I felt like a million bucks. I walked back to the bed again, sat and with my free hand I cupped Kate’s teary face and kissed her on the lips.  That seemed to calm her down some, which I knew it would and with my other hand I proceeded to very quickly handcuff both of her hands to the headboard.

 

“What the fuck?” she said, looking hurt and angry,

 

“Now, now, Kate, I’m going to give you the ride of your life. So stop your complaining and go with it.  You really are such a cry baby. I’m beginning to regret having called you and not one of the other girls,”

 

“NO! It’s fine, I’m sorry Doc – Liz, I’m just not big on surprises.  Please forgive me baby, I promise I’ll be better,”

 

Oh god I love when they beg and plead. I could feel my pussy dripping as each word came out of her mouth. The trick was to always pick the desperate and lonely ones. They would do anything for attention from someone like me.   I knew it and so did they. Power and SEX, the best drugs of all.  My Father had taught me those years ago, when I was only a child.  But I was the one in control now and I loved it.

 

“That’s better, baby, now comes the best part, so close your eyes and wait to feel my surprise,”

 

She did as requested, of course. I finished the first gin bottle on the dresser and then I strapped my favorite toy on.  This bitch was lucky, like Dr. Stone. I would only pound her pussy and not her ass with this one.  But it was still a shock to most women I fucked. Most Lesbians have never had 15” of hard cock rammed up their cunt before and certainly not a 4” wide one. But it gave me a rush nothing else could compare.

 

I walked back to the head of the bed and finished the other gin bottle, before I kissed the little princess. She moaned and I saw her hips thrusting out, desperate for attention as we kisses, she never once opening her eyes.

 

“Ok baby, this is it,” I kissed her once more and then positioned myself, kneeling on the bed between her spread legs. I pulled her down as much as I could, with her hands cuffed and lifted her hips up, guiding my cock towards her dripping pussy and with no warning I slammed the fucker so deep into her, I thought her eyes would pop out of her head. It wasn’t just the size and force of the cock. No every time I would force this monster in all the way, I would be slamming against the clit clamp as well and make the teeth rip into her more.  She didn’t start screaming at first, they never do because of the overall shock to their brain and body.  It takes about 60 seconds, maybe more, before it all registers and then the wailing begins. But their mine by then and they can’t do a thing about it. The screams, crying and begging only makes me hotter and makes me fuck them harder and longer. I never know if they cum or not, not that I care, but I cum so many times I often lose track.

 

The screaming was getting out of control and making my ears feel like they were bleeding. So I started to smack this stupid little bitch as I fucked her. I think I might have even punched her a few times, but when the booze and sexual rush take over, I have trouble remembering.

 

“DOC PLEASE STOP!!!” she begged for the thousandth time.

 

I stayed burring deep within her and leaned over, pressing my full weight and height down on her. My hands were around her neck and shoulders, trying to keep her from moving while I looked into her eyes.

 

“Stop your fucking crying, bitch. Who do you think you are, you useless little cunt.  I’ve fucked better women then you. Like Dr. Stone, not that she did it willingly, but I fucked her good just like you.  She screamed like you too, but she took it,”

 

“Dr. Stone?” the little wimp asked.

 

“That’s right, Katieeeeeeee. Maggie fucking Stone. I tapped that sweet thing’s ass and pussy. Granted she was drugged at the time, but let me tell you, she is one sweet fuck.  I rode her for hours before she passed out. You think you’re up for the same challenge, baby?”

 

“I can’t, do this,” she said in her pitiful voice.  “I wanted you to make love to me, not this,”

 

“Yeah well, your mistake bitch. I don’t have time for lovin.  Besides it’s late I have to get back to Stone’s kid before my partner wakes and sees I’m missing,” I said before the booze and blood rush made me pass out on top of the bitch.

 

When I woke up 30 minutes later, Katie was still buried underneath me, because of the cuffs and all.  I looked around a little dazed and confused.

 

“What time is it?” I asked.

 

8:30pm, Liz, I have to go. I’m expected at work. Can you let me go please?”

 

“Sure kid,” I said trying to get up then I realized I was still buried inside of her. I tried to pull out, but she was bone dry by now and I was locked in there.

 

“Well kid, we have a problem, unless we can get you lubed up, neither of us is going anywhere,”

 

“God! Well look you did manage to work that clamp off my clit with all you fucking.  If you take these off my tits and suck on them while you massage my clit you should get me wet again,”

 

“Good thinking Katie,” I said and did just as the little red head asked.  After a bit I did have her all hot and bothered and decided to be nice to her and just take the cock out and not fuck her again. I did get her off though. It seemed only fair. Then I got off of her, removed the cuffs and asked her if she wanted to take a shower with me.

 

“No thanks, I’m really late. I’ll shower at the hospital. But you feel free,”

 

“Thanks I will,” I said and excused myself and went to shower.

 

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Rated R for some adult language from here on.

 

Maggie’s POV:

 

Back at the hospital early evening same day:

 

Maggie, Patricia and Lena have been waiting for hours for someone to come and talk to them about Lee, but the surgeon and Lee’s OBGYN finally make an appearance.

 

"Doctors, I'm about out of my mind, how is my wife and baby?"

 

"Lena, we believe they will both be fine, but there are things you need to know, so please have a seat," The OBGYN said

 

We all took our seats and waited to hear the rest.

 

"We had to relieve pressure from Lee's brain, caused by the head injury. But she came through that operation very well.  As for the kicking injury she sustained to her side, we did x-rays and couldn't see any permanent damage to her or the baby. But we are concerned about your wife going into an early labor due to this event, so we are ordering her to permanent bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy. We will keep her here for observation for both injuries for at least 5 days, and if all goes well you can have her moved to another facility or home. But we can discuss those options when we get to that point. Do you have any questions?"

 

"Yes, can Dr. Stone and I see her?"

 

"Yes, just give the nurses time to get her settled in and they will let you know when you can see her,"

 

"Thank you both, really. I can't thank you enough for taking such good care of my wife and baby girl,"

 

"You're welcome, but remember this is only the first step. They both need lots of rest and a watchful eye."

 

"Not to worry, I can tell you now, when you are ready to move Lee, I will have her transported to our clinic. Where I will make sure she continues to get the best care for her and the baby, till time of delivery," I told them.

 

"Thank you Dr. Stone. I believe that would be the best plan."

 

The two doctors excused themselves then Lena and I hugged, so relieved to know Lee and the baby had made it thus far with few complications. No thanks to Kevin or Liz.

 

As we sat and spoke with Patricia, about our plans to get Frankie back. A dark haired nurse walked by with a few bruises on her face and a bit of a limp. She stopped to talk to a fellow nurse in hushed tones for a little and then walked off.  That nurse then came to tell Lena and I that Lee was awake, but very fragile so she asked us to please not stay too long. I then asked her, knowing the nurses, "What the hell happened to Sally?"

 

"Oh Dr. Stone, it's a nightmare. I am so worried about her. She has a new girl friend and she did that to her. But Sally won't say anything to anyone. She says she's the hottest thing in bed she has ever had, she just gets drunk sometimes and gets carried away,"

 

"Really," Lena, Mags and Patricia said at once, "And would this new girl friend be a tall blonde with a body to die for, and a Doctor?" I asked. “Goes by the name of Liz?”

 

"Yes, how did you know?"

 

"Psychic. We need to talk to Sally, is she still on duty?" Lena said.

 

"Yes she just came on duty. She works in ICU with Rose,"

 

"Yes I know, thanks," I said. "Look, let's go see Lee first and then Sally," I said and Lena nodded yes.

 

"Pat, I want you to do some asking and checking around, while Maggie and I go to see Lee.  See if you can spot any other "injured" nurses. We know Liz isn't exclusive with her women, and if she has been trolling the halls here, then I am sure she has picked up more then one nurse in this place. You still have her photo?" Lena asked.

 

"Yes, Ma'am,"

 

"Good, you can show it to people and see if anyone else has seen the Doc here and when.  I think we are finally about to get lucky, thanks to her sexual predilections,"

 

"I think you're right Boss," Pat said with a small smile, "I'll call you with any news,"

 

"Please do and check in by cell at least every hour. Things could really take off here and soon,"

 

"Will do, but you have me on speed dial too if you need me before then, oh and here are your car keys. I'll get Andrea to pick me up if I need a ride. But I think I will be here for sometime gathering info, unless you need me before then,"

 

And with that Pat took off. Lena and I headed for Lee's room.

 

"How are you holding up, kiddo?" I asked my best friend.

 

"Been better, but I'm glad Lee is out of surgery and appears to be doing well. And then this new lead on Liz, now that has me very excited,"

 

"Me too."

 

"And how are you doing, Mags? You are awfully calm for a woman whose kid was kidnapped only hours ago,"

 

"Calm, no I'm numb and just trying to stay focused. Besides, tell you the truth. Frankie and I are like two peas in a pod. I can tell you for a fact, she's fine for now. I would know if she weren't. And actually as awful as this might sound, I am so thankful it was Frankie they took. She's a fighter. Poor little Katie would have been lost without her sister.  I would be freakin if it were her with those pigs. Frankie will make them so crazy they will just gag her and leave her alone till you and I can find her. And we are going to and soon. Because Liz has finally fucked up and we are going to find her sorry ass soon. I can feel that too,"

 

"I agree.  I haven't felt this close to getting either of them until now. But she has slipped up big time, after keeping under the radar for so long. Actually makes me kinda wonder if she hasn't for a reason,"

 

"You think she wants to be found now,"

 

"I think it's possible. I think Kevin killed those men and not her. He is more then capable of it.  Liz accidentally killed patients years ago, because she was drunk, but there is a big difference to that and premeditated murder.  I think the woman knows she is in over her head and wants out. Let's just hope we are both right,"

 

"Hey Lee honey," I said as we both entered her room. I walked over to Lee and hugged her very gently. "Glad to see you here, sweetie, you had me scared to death back at the house," I said and then backed off a little so Lena could move in for a kiss and hug.

 

"How you feeling sweetheart, you had me so scared," Lena said.

 

"Me too," a drowsy Lee replied. "Maggie, I'm so sorry,"

 

"Lee, please, you didn't do anything wrong. Hell you and Frankie saved Katie, making her run like that to Bianca. And let me tell you, we are both forever in your debt for that."

 

"But poor Frankie,"

 

"Lee, Frankie is a survivor, and Lena and I think we may have a huge lead of tracking Liz down, so don't you worry. Just get better and take care of yourself and the baby,"

 

"I can't believe you Mags, I lose your baby girl and you're worried about me,"

 

"God you and Katie, you're both beating yourselves up over something neither of you could have prevented. These two pigs wanted to do this, and like Lena said they would have done it sooner or later,"

 

"How is Katie?"

 

"She's a mess. She thinks you and Lena hate her now and that Frankie is going to be killed,"

 

"Don't worry, love, I'm going to go with Mags and see Katie and let her know everything is cool with us,"

 

"Thank you Lena. God what a mess," Lee said and started to experience some pain.

 

"I think we need to leave you to the nurses and get you something for the pain, baby" Lena said.

 

"Don't go just yet," Lee said looking at Maggie, making it clear she needed alone time with her wife.

 

"I'll be outside waiting, Lena,"

 

"What's up, Lee?" Lena said, sitting on the edge of the bed and holding her wife's hand.

 

"I'm so scared, Lena. I'm afraid of losing our baby no matter what the Doctors say,"

 

"Baby, I understand, but they are going to watch you.  And Maggie has already said she will have you stay in the clinic when they want you to move, and you know she will take great care of you and the baby. We have the best Drs. at our disposal here and there, including Maggie."

 

 "Lena, I know you have to help find Frankie, but I need you too,"

 

"OK sweetie, let me talk to Maggie and Pat, I'm sure they can handle most of this without me.  I just need a few minutes and I will be right back, I promise,"

 

"Please tell Maggie and B how sorry I am, but I'm so scared,"

 

"I will and you know they will understand," Lena said and kissed Lee.

 

"Mags, Lee is a mess.  I really need to stay with her for now. Do you think you and Pat can talk to that nurse and then let me know what all you have found out?"

 

"Of course, it's probably best I talk to Sally alone anyway. She will be apt to talk to me in private then both of us. Then I will track Pat down, I need her cell number,"

 

"Here give me your cell. I will program her number into yours too,"

 

"Ok, go back to your lady and tell her not to worry about B and me; just get plenty of rest,"

 

"Thanks Mags, but when and if you find out where Liz is; then come and get me. You are not going after her alone,"

 

"Understood, scouts honor," I said and hugged her.

 

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"Sally, can I have a few minutes of your time?" I asked.

 

"Sure Dr. Stone,"

 

"Look why don't we go to the nurses’ lounge? Where we can have some privacy,"

 

"OK," Sally said, confused as to what I would want.

 

We entered the lounge, and it was empty so I locked the door.

 

"Say Dr. your not thinking of seducing me are you?" she asked only half joking.

 

"No, so not what I want from you, Sally. No matter what you've heard about me recently,"

 

"OK, then what's the what?"

 

"Liz Grant, I believe you know her,"

 

"Yeah, and what's she to you?"

 

"Well, before I get into that. I need to know, do you know where Liz is staying these days?"

 

"No, she hasn't mentioned it to me,"

 

"Are you sure? Because this is really important. It's literally life and death,"

 

"Honest Doc, she comes to my apartment when we get together. I have a place really close to here. It's just easier."

 

"Do you have plans to meet tomorrow?"

 

"No, not yet. Look Doc, what is going on here?"

 

"Sally, I take it you have seen the photos of me at that blonde,"

 

"Sure, who hasn't - Sorry Doc,"

 

"It's ok, well see your new squeeze is that Blonde. And she and someone else, a Kevin Burke, have kidnapped my daughter Frankie,"

 

"No fucking way, Doc," Sally said standing up to leave. But I grabbed her arm and make her sit.

 

"Sally, you have known me for years. Am I known for spreading bull shit around here?"

 

"No,"

 

"I'm a known for cheating on my wife?"

 

"No, got to say that really shocked all of us and most don't believe it,"

 

"Well, it's true I didn't cheat on Bianca. Liz drugged me and raped me. And her associate, Burke, took those pictures of me to try and destroy my marriage,"

 

"But why?"

 

"So it would be easier to get at our kids and take them. See Burke was sent to prison 7 years ago for shooting a friend of ours and he blames us for all his troubles and wants to hurt all of us. And we guess he hired Liz to help him,"

 

"But she's a Doctor. Granted one with a heck of a kinky side, but I can't believe she would do any of this shit you say,"

 

"Sally, here's a photo of her facing the camera after she raped me, is this her?"

 

"Fuck...it can't be,"

 

"Is it?"

 

"Yeah...God I am such an ass. Beth told me she was nothing but trouble.  I'm so sorry Doc, what can I do to help,"

 

"I need to find her and need to do that soon. Do you have a number you can call her. Or any way to reach her?"

 

"No, Doc, I'm sorry. She comes here or calls me when she wants to see me,"

 

"OK, well it's not a total loss. Just do me a huge favor. One, of course, don't tell her anything. And two call me if she contacts you to meet her. Then I and my friends can meet her instead.  I need to get my baby back, Sally, I really need your help,"

 

"You got it Doc, I'm sorry I gave you such a hard time. If I hear from this lying bitch, you are the first person I will call. Where would you like to meet her?"

 

"No that would set her off, just do what you usually do, and if she says she'll meet you at your place, we will be there too,"

 

"Ok, consider done,"

 

"Thanks, kid I really appreciate it,"

 

**

 

I called Pat and told her what I had learned. She said she had met a few other nurses who had seen Liz and others who had "slept" with her too. But once she got rough with them they never saw her again. None of them had met her at any hotel in the area, only their apartments or homes. But one told Pat, that her friend, Katherine, a young red headed nurse had heard from Liz and was to meet her tonight. But she didn't know where. I told Pat to keep digging; we were getting closer and closer to breaking this. She agreed and hung up.  I went to tell Lena all as well, and that I was going home to be with my family and bring Bianca up to date too.

 

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Katherine's POV (red headed nurse) 

 

Liz's hotel room right after Grant’s violent sexual romp with the nurse:

 

Liz is in the shower and I'm done dressing. I want to leave, but I have to see if I can find something that will help Dr. Stone. I can't believe this bitch told me she raped the Doc and stole her kid. I guess I should be happy she let it slip, but I have no idea where she has the kid stashed. I guess I'll have to check her purse and hope I can find something.

 

As I’m looking through her purse I look up into the mirror on the dresser. I see my face for the first time.  I have a nasty cut above my eye and my lip is cut too and really swollen.  I have bruises on my shoulders and neck where she held me down. I just shake my head and stop looking. It’s my own fault, I should have run out of here the minute she showed me all that shit she wanted to use on me, but I was fucking horny and I never dreamt she would really hurt me.

 

Finally I find a piece of paper on her bag and unfold it. I can't believe my eyes. This nut case has the Montgomery-Stone home address, the kids’ names on here and the date and time of the kidnapping. Man I guess when you’re a lush you really are blonde. Anyway I write all the info down on a piece of the hotel pad. I just wish it had the address where they are keeping the kid, but maybe I can get to Dr Stone soon enough and Liz will still be here when they come looking for her. I stuff the paper in my pants pocket and back into her purse. Just then she comes out of the bathroom, all naked and wet from the shower.

 

"What no towels Dr," I say jokingly.

 

"No, they have towels, but I prefer to air dry. Why, have you seen enough of this body already?"

 

"Hell no, I can never get enough of you Dr, you know that. But duty calls and I do have to go,"

 

"Yeah that's what you said. Surprised you are still here," she said, taking another swig of from a new gin bottle she took out of the dresser drawer.

 

"Yeah well, it took me longer then expected to dress. I think I pulled a few things during a few of your more "inventive" moves."

 

"I bet you did, sorry about that. But it was fun," she said, staggering over to me and tried to plant a kiss on me.

 

"Always," I said "Well got to run. Will you be here tomorrow? I'd love to do this again?" I asked her, and I noticed she smiled like she knew something I didn't.

 

"Sure, let’s say I meet you in the restaurant tomorrow at 5PM. We'll have a little dinner and then we can pick this up again," she said, waving the hand holding the bottle towards the bed.

 

"I'd like that, so it's a date, here tomorrow, restaurant main lobby 5pm," I said nervously, desperate to get away from the nut job.

 

"Yeah, see you then. How about a kiss before you go?" she asked.

 

"Sure," I said, and walked over to her. She grabbed me and kissed me hard, taking my hand and shoving it inside of her. Then she pushed me away with a smile and said, “There! A few things to get you through the night. Enjoy the snack." she said, dipping her fingers where mine had just been and then licked them clean,"

 

"You're a piece of work Doc," I said.

 

"You have no idea," she answered.

 

And I left.

 

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Maggie’s POV: 

 

"Bianca sweetie I'm home," I yelled out.

 

I heard tiny running footsteps headed my way from the kitchen. And then Katie, followed by her Mama, came rushing towards me. My little one jumped up into my arms as Bianca came and hugged both of us.

 

"Now this is what I call a welcome home,"

 

"We missed you so much Mom,"

 

"I see pumpkin, missed you two too,"

 

"So have you two been in the kitchen since I left," I said with a laugh.

 

"Not quite," Bianca said smacking my arm. "I was making Katie some hot chocolate, and Andrea said she would like some too,"

 

That was Andrea's cue to enter from the kitchen as well, "Evening Doc,"

 

"Evening. I see you have taken excellent care of my girls. Thank you,"

 

"It was a tough assignment, but Katie talked us into a game of twister while you were gone. And believe me when I say, that made the time fly by,"

 

"I bet,” thinking only one of my kids would think of playing something like twister during a crisis. And this told me Katie was still channeling Frankie.

 

"Twister huh," I said to my little girl.

 

"Yep!" she said with a big nod yes, "Frankie says it is impossible to be sad and play twister,"

 

"And I take it you have proven this theory to be fact,"

 

"You bet Mom, right Mama? Andrea?"

 

"That's right Katie, I wasn't sad for a second. Especially every time I fell on my ass," Bianca said and Andrea concurred.

 

"There see, Frankie knows all the cool things to do,"

 

"Yes she does sweetie, and she is going to be back home before you know it and getting into all kinds of trouble,"

 

"I hope so Mom," she said and I noticed our little girl was starting to fade fast.

 

"Binks, you want to help me put this little one to bed?"

 

"Sure sweetie,"

 

"I'll take the hot chocolate off the stove," Andrea said.

 

"Thanks,"

 

**

 

We put Katie down and she was asleep before her head hit the pillow. Both B and I wanted to cuddle up with her, but we had things we needed to discuss first. So we tucked her in and went to our room.

 

"So did you learn anything?" Bianca asked.

 

"A lot actually, but we need more. Seems Liz has been busy all this time. She has been adding to her list of conquests. Picking up nurses left and right from the hospital to play with. But they have all taken her to their apartments or homes, so we don't know where she has been staying. But before I left, we learned she is with one of her girl's tonight and her friend said she would try and find out where they met,"

 

"But that means Frankie is alone with that pig Burke" Bianca said terrified.

 

"I know baby, but listen to me, like I told Lena. Frankie and I have this bond, nothing I've really talked about before, but I know she's ok. I would feel it if she weren't. That's the only reason I'm not freaking,"

 

"But what if you're wrong?"

 

"Bianca you know how your dreams tell you things, well I have something like that with Frankie."

 

"But you didn't know she was in danger when she got kidnapped,"

 

"True, but sweetie, I had only seconds before Katie told us, and then we knew from Katie Frankie was made unconscious right away, because of Liz. I'm telling you, if anyone is in trouble it is Kevin.  I can guarantee you, she is making him nuts. But knowing him he has her gagged by now,"

 

"You're probably right.  I just want her home, Mags,"

 

"I know you do. So do I. And we are going to get her back, I swear, B, I won't let anything happen to her. I'll die before I let that happen,"

 

"Please don't die Maggie. I need you both. Not one or the other, both of you, do you hear me,"

 

"Yes baby, now let's lay down for a little bit. I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted."

 

"Me too,"

 

**

 

Andrea had locked up the house and was standing guard by the front door. Well not actually standing, more like sitting in a chair she had taken from the kitchen. Her Gun resting on her lap, ready for anything, just in case these losers decided to try and come back for the other twin. Hell, she had seen stranger things in her day.

 

An hour later, Andrea was taking a quick walk through the first level of the house, checking all the locks again and heading back to the front door.

 

*Frantic knocking was heard on the front door of the house.*

 

"Hold your horses," Andrea yelled. Holding her gun up and looking out the peephole.  But the young redheaded woman was someone she had never seen before. So she kept her gun at the ready and opened the door just a hair.

 

"What's the emergency Miss?"

 

"I have to speak with Dr. Stone and her wife immediately, please. I have news on one of the kidnappers,"

 

"Really, which one?"

 

"Liz Grant,"

 

"Ah, ok, but step back until I open the door and please lean against the wall. I need to search you first for weapons, I'm sure you understand,"

 

"Yes, sure, whatever.  After what I’ve been subjected to tonight, nothing you could do would hurt me.  I just need to see them, please," she said and took the pose.

 

Andrea searched her but found nothing. Other then the fact this woman wasn't wearing any panties under her slacks. And she seemed to reek of sex and cuts and bruises all over her. Something told her that this woman had just come from the bed of one Liz Grant.

 

"OK, your clean, come in. But no sudden moves,"

 

"Fine, so where are they?"

 

"Well they went to bed an hour ago. It's been a very emotional day as you can imagine for them,"

 

"Are you going to wake them?" she asked, pacing nervously.

 

"Yes, but I need to do something you aren't going to like. I don't have my associate here to watch you, so I am going to have to handcuff you to the fridge in the kitchen, just until I get them both down here,"

 

"Fine I don't care.  I’ve already been cuffed once tonight, what’s another time matter. Just please get them. This woman is nuts and they need to know what I know,"

 

Andrea cuffed Katherine and went to get her two bosses. She also called Lena on her cell to let her know what was happening. Lena told her Lee was sleeping now and the nurses said she could be out for hours, so she would be at the house in 10 minutes. Andrea laughed and said, “Try not to get arrested for speeding boss.” Lena laughed as well and said she would do her best.

 

**

 

Maggie’s POV:

 

Once Lena arrived we all gathered in the kitchen, don’t ask me why, but it’s the one room Bianca and I feel comfortable in, with Frankie gone.  Maybe because we tend to spend a lot of time in here with the kids, helping them with their drawings, finger painting and other things they love to do. That and both B and I love to make pudding for them and sit in here for hours and listen to what they did all day.  I guess of all the rooms in the house, this would be our “family” room and kitchen. People say food brings people together, well in this family is sure does.

 

“Ladies before we start, I’m sorry but I have to ask. I’ve had one really strange night, but what is up with the pot in the wall?” the nurse, Katherine asked.  Lena looked puzzled too, but gave me a smirk.

 

“Sorry Lena, I know what you’re thinking but it wasn’t me,” I said. “Nope, Katherine that is what happens when you make my wife really angry and kidnap her little girl,”

 

“Holy crap, Bianca, I’m impressed,” Lena said and went to hi-five my woman, but Bianca didn’t think any of this was funny. So Lena took her hand back and sat back down on her chair, “Sorry B,” she said softly,”

 

“Alright Miss, you have our attention, now I want to know what you know about that scum, sucking whore, Liz Grant. And where our Frankie is,” Bianca said with an intense scowl.

 

“Down, sweetie please, she’s here to help. And from the looks of it, she got more then her share of what Liz doles out to her victims tonight. Isn’t that true I asked,”

 

 “Dr. Stone, I really don’t want talk about that.  I’m going to try and burn that out of my brain once I leave here. What I did come to tell you, is Liz said she took your kid and had to get back to him tonight before her partner woke up. I’m sure she’s there now,”

 

“She just came out and told you that?” Lena asked.

 

“Hell no, the bitch was f…uh beating the crap out of me and I guess I was screaming too much for her liking, so she started to spew all this stuff about Dr. Stone. Look you have to understand she had drunk two full bottles of gin in less then 20 min. She was out of her mind with lust and booze. I’ve never seen or experienced anything like her.  She’s…raping me and beating me up and yelling at me to stop screaming. Saying if this was good enough for Dr. Stone then who did I think I was. I’m sorry Ma’am, Doc.” She says to both B and me. But we tell her to continue.

 

“Right, so I told her I didn’t come there for “this.”  That I wanted her to make love to me. And she said she didn’t have time for lovin’. That she had Stone’s kid and she had to get back to her before her partner realized she was gone. Then she passed out on top of me,”

 

Every one of us was staring at her and speechless.

 

“Look I know none of you wants to hear about the other stuff, so let me jump ahead. She woke up. She said she had to take shower, I told her I would take mine at the hospital because I was late. This gave me the opportunity I needed to search her purse. When she woke up she didn’t remember anything that she had said to me. Well I found this info and wrote it down on the Hotel pad. Here,”

 

I took it and saw our address, names, the kids’ names and the time and date of the kidnapping, “This information was in her purse?” I asked stunned.

 

“Yeah, go figure,” the nurse said, “Oh and this is the part you are going to love. I asked the nut job if we could do this all over again tomorrow night and she said yes. That I should come back to the Hotel tomorrow and meet her in the restaurant just off the Lobby at 5pm for dinner and then we will go back to the room for more fun,”

 

“What are you nuts,” Bianca said, not realizing what this very creative woman had just done for us. She had set up the time and place for us to get Liz, and have her take us to Frankie,”

 

“Sweetie, she wasn’t making a real date with that pig, she has given us the one thing we have been needing. How to find Liz, where and what time and the day.  We have her, Bianca, we finally have her,” I said all excited and began to hug Bianca.

 

“You’re welcome, ladies. I felt it was the least I could do. I just never thought she would agree to it,”

 

“Exactly my thought, Lena said. “And I’m not so sure she will. But it is our first real chance, so we will be ready just incase she does show up. Thank you so much, Katherine.  What you did was very brave,”

 

“Brave, I don’t think so. I just wanted to make sure you would find your kid, and I really want to see this bitch punished. The things she did to me – well there just aren’t words.  I don’t think I will ever be able to be with another person as long as I live,” she said, hiding her face in her hands; the emotions finally setting in for what had been done to her.

 

I got up from my seat next to Bianca and went and knelt in front of this poor damaged young woman, “Katherine, I can tell you for a fact you aren’t alone. We met quite a few of her victims tonight and I am sure there are more.  This wasn’t your fault. The only thing you are guilty of was trusting her.  I want you to know, we have the name of the best Doctor in Paris who can help you deal with all this.  And I for one am going to see if we can set up a group for all of her victims and make sure each of you get the help you need. And if the hospital won’t cover it, we will for each and every one of you. I promise.  And thank you – thank you for helping to bring us closer to bringing our baby home – thank you,” I said, hugging her and not letting go until we both had a good long cry. 

 

TBC

 

Stephanie  aka The Diva

 

It was a long emotional chapter.  There will be even more, if not later tonight.  Tomorrow morning.  Please let me know what you think of all this. And thank you all for your continued support of the story and your FB.

 

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