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The ties that bind- Part 6
THE
RAIN HAS STOPPED FALLING
THERE'S A HUSH IN THE AIR
YOU CAN FEEL THE NIGHT HOLDING IT'S BREATH
WE'VE STRIPPED
OUR DEFENSES
OUR SOULS ARE LAID BARE
LETS PUT OUR FEARS TO THE TEST
The next couple of days flew by as
Nora spent the days recooperating and the nights dreaming of Bo. her kids helped keep her spirits up as well and she was finally
starting to feel like she belonged to a real family. It was now a few hours before her date with Bo and she was stressing
over what to wear. Rachel was laying on the bed watching her mother and she couldn't help but laugh. After she had finally
chosen a pair of jeans and a strapless red top, there was a knock at the door.
Rachel: You want me to get that?
Nora(Smiling):
Nah. I'll get it. You make sure your brother isn't getting into any trouble will you?
Rachel(Smiling): Oh, you mean
the cookie jar? Got it...
They both srtolled downstairs where Rachel spirited Matthew away from the cookie jar before
he was able to take one.
Rachel: Come on little brother... you know that you're not allowed to have any cookies before
dinner...
Matthew: But I was just gonna have one... Mom dosn't have to know does she?
Nora: I heard that Matthew
Hanen Buchanan... You've been spending too much time around Starr Manning if you think lying is acceptable...
Rachel:
Uh oh... the full name... that means your busted...
Matthew(Shrugging his shoulders in defeat): I'm sorry...
Nora:
that's better... now Go, I have to get the door...
Matthew and Rachel: Yes Mom..
After they had dissapeared
upstairs , Nora was shocked to come face to face with Gabrielle.
Nora: What the hell are you doing here?
Gabrielle:
I came to apologize...
Nora: I'm not interested...
She tried to shut the door when Gabrielle grabbed it.
Gabrielle:
Please just hear me out.
Nora: Fine... come in..
Gabrielle: Look, I know what I did was wrong but I need you
to understand why I did it... where I was coming from...
Nora: Why? Is Bo not speaking to you? I can't say I blame
him... You totally sold him out.
Gabrielle: What are you talking about?
Nora: Oh Come on Gabrielle... You tried
to get rid of me... do you have any idea what that did to Bo? and then you had the nerve to lie to his face...You didn't REALLY
think he'd be happy about that did you?
Gabrielle: I was afraid I was going to lose him... you can understand that
kind of agony can't you?
Nora: DO NOT compare what I did to what you did... They have nothing in common.
Gabrielle:
You're right... I was just trying to make an analagy here Nora.
Nora: Don't... I never tried to have someone killed...
I never kept anyone away from their family out of pure spite... and I certainly never slept with anyone to keep my secrets
hidden. Tell Me Gabrielle? Was it worth it? Was having an affair with Collin Mcgiver when you KNEW I was going to be raped
in the next moment really worth it? Because I hate you for that... I've never hated anyone in my life, except maybe Todd,
but I do hate you... and I could care less why you did it... I only thank God that Bo finally got away from the likes of you.
Gabrielle: I didn't know what he was doing to you Nora... If I had...
Nora: You what? you would have sent me
home? I doubt that... Gabrielle really... how dense can you really be? What did you THINK he was doing to me?
Gabrielle:
I'm sorry.. Really.
Nora: Oh you know what? Why don't you just save it for someone who really gives a dam.. I'm not
giving you my forgiveness just so you can sleep at night... I didn't ask to be kidnapped! I didn't ask to be raped! I may
never get over the torture that he put me through... And I will NEVER forgive you for your part in it. As far as I'm concerned
you can both go to hell. Now get out of my house... I'm tired of looking at you... and I've got a date to get ready for?
Gabrielle(Tears
in her eyes): A date?
Nora: That's right... with Bo. And I am NOT going to miss it.
Gabrielle: But I'm not
finished...
Nora: Well I am... And don't bother trying to talk me out of it because I'm not buying it. but don't worry,
I'll take real good care of Bo for you..
she pushed her out the door...
Nora: Buh bye...
She turned around
to see Rachel and matthew staring at her.
Rachel: That was good... I didn't realize you had such a vindictive streak...
Nora:
I don't... But I'm making an exception when it comes to that women... (Pause) Matthew, time for a bath. I want you ready when
your father gets here.
COME TO ME NOW
WITH A LOVE UNAFRAID
LAY YOUR HEART DOWN AND STAY
LEAVE
THE WINDOW OPEN
DON'T PULL THE SHADES
LET THE MORNING SUN SHOW
THAT WE'VE MADE
LOVE UNAFRAID
4:00
PM
" Daddy"
Matthew threw himself in his fathers arms as Nora was attempting to get off the phone with the
telemarketers.
Bo: Hey buddy... you ready for the bowling alley?
Matthew: Yeah...It's our first time out as
a real family... it's so cool..
Bo: Yeah, cool.
( he pulls his son closer and notices that Nora still isn't
off the phone)
Bo: Excuse me..
(He takes the phone from her)
Bo: She said she's not interested... thank
you very much... don't call here again.. click..
Nora(Smiling): Thanks..
Bo: Why don't you just hang up? You
know their not going to quit until you say yes..
Nora: I know... I'm just not very good with that kind of thing...
I guess I'll have to keep you around..
Bo: I guess. [Pause] You ready to go?
Nora: Just let me get my coat..
Bo(Pausing):
Oh, I almost forgot... (He pulls the smashed daisies from out of his pocket) I found these in the garden at the loft. I thought
you might like them..
Nora(Smiling): Their beautiful Bo.
She puts them in a cup of water and yells for Rachel
to come downstairs.
Rachel: geese, I'm coming...
Nora: You ARE coming with us aren't you?
Rachel: wouldn't
miss it for the world... lets go.
(She turns to Bo) Good to see you uncle Bo. You're looking great.
Bo: Yeah,
you too. and You're mom is...
Matthew: breath taking..
They look at Matthew in shock..
Rachel: He's
been spending too much time with Starr...
Bo: apparently...
Nora: Thank you sweetie.. now lets get out of here.
I've waited long enough..
THE MOONLIGHT IS CHASING
THE SHADOWS AWAY
WE GOT NO MORE SECRETS TO HIDE
SO
DON'T FIGHT THIS FEELING
DON'T BE ASHAMED
OF THE NEED WE'VE BEEN KEEPING INSIDE
A COUPLE HOURS LATER...
Rachel:
I don't know how you do it mom... you've won every game. I'm beat.
Matthew: it's not fair...
Bo: Hey, I feel
your pain buddy... but your moms just a gifted game player.
Nora: thanks.
Rachel: But does she have to be
good at EVERY game?
Nora: well when you're hot...
Rachel: Come on Mom, isn't there at least ONE game your not
good at?
Bo: Forget it Rach... She's a pro. I have yet to find a game she can't play to the finish and win..
Rachel:
Even poker?
Bo: Especially poker...
Rachel: well I've got to hand it to you mom, you're really good.
Nora:
thanks baby..
Rachel: But don't expect me to play poker with you? I heard you've beaten the pants off of Asa...
Nora
starts laughing...
Nora: He wasn't too hapy with me was he?
Bo: nope... he hated it even less that he lost to
a woman... but you won fair and square...
Nora: I sure did...
Rachel(To Bo and Nora): well, I think it's time
we let you two get on with the reast of your date...What would you say if I told you I'd take Matthew home?
Bo: We
took one car Rach?
Rachel: So we'll take a taxi... you'd like that wouldn't you matthew?
Matthew: Yeah... can
we mom?
Nora(Smiling): Well since I'm in such a good mood, I'd say go for it..
Matthew: Thanks..
he hugged
his parents and Rachel did the same.
Rachel: Don't stay out too long you two...
She winked...
Bo(To Nora):
You ready for our date?
Nora: I can't wait
COME TO ME NOW
WITH A LOVE UNAFRAID
LAY YOUR HEART
DOWN AND STAY
LEAVE THE WINDOW OPEN
DON'T PULL THE SHADES
LET THE MORNING SUN SHOW
THAT WE'VE
MADE
LOVE UNAFRAID
Bo took Nora to a restraunt not far from the bowling alley. It wasn't too fancy or too casual.
they ordered motzorella sticks and potato skins while they waited for their dinner. He fed her the sticks and she laughed
when she spilled some sauce on her lap.
Nora: I guess I haven't been out in a while...
Bo: It's ok... you're
doing fine...
Nora: Am I? I feel like a kid in school now. I'm so nervous.
Bo: You don't have to be. I'm not
going anywhere.
Nora: I know... that's why I'm nervous. My heart is beating a million miles an hour...
Bo:
So is mine... that's what love does to you...
Nora: Love... It feels so good to be able to say that again.
Bo:
I know. I can't believe I ever thought I could love anyone else.
Nora: Well it dosn't matter Bo. The important thing
is that we're here now... and the only thing on our minds is what is right here in this room.
Bo: So if you could
have anything in the world tonight what would it be?
Nora(Pausing): I'd want you to dance with me...
Bo: Well
that my dear can definitly be arranged...
Nora: But there's no music...
Bo: when has that ever stopped us before...
Nora:
good point...
She took his hand and he led her out to the dance floor. She laid her head on his shoulder as they listened
to each other's heart beat. For now, the only thing that really mattered was that they had finally found their way home.
MAKE
NO PROMISES
TELL NO LIES
AND DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES
COME TO ME NOW,
WITH A LOVE UNAFRAID
LAY
YOUR HEART DOWN AND STAY
LEAVE THE WINDOW OPEN
DON'T PULL THE SHADES
LET THE MORNING SUN SHOW
THAT
WE'VE MADE
LOVE UNAFRAID
She pulled away breifly and looked into his eyes. For the first time in a long time,
all she could see was this moment..
Nora: Bo?
Bo: yeah...
Nora: I... I..
She didn't say another
word... simply pulled him into her arms for a passinate kiss. It was at that moment that Gabrielle walked in.
TBC
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