Who Am I

Who Am I by Janet Logan (janetlogan80@yahoo.com)

Since I got a lot of good feedback on this story, I decided to continue it on. Please let me know if you enjoy the new chapter.

The following story is an original work of fiction. Any similarity to real or other fictional events is purely coincidental. This story depicts sexual acts between two women. If you are under age 18, if it is illegal to read such stories where you live, or you are offended by such stories, please do not continue. All comments, both positive and negative, are welcome. This Story is rated 'Adults Only' for its sexual content.

Chapter 2 --------------------------------------------------- Part 1

Heather woke up and was holding Ann in a spoon hug. She hugged Ann tight and softly, so not to wake her, and kissed Ann's shoulder. It had been 6 months since Heather regained her memory. As she laid and held Ann, she reflected back on the events that brought the two of them together.

The protest she now can't believe she was ever apart of, the beating she suffered in the confusion when the police broke up the protest, and then Ann nursing her back to health in the hospital. Ann was the first person ever in her life that treated her with total love and devotion and never asked for anything in return. She was her guardian angel, her lifeline.

Heather felt pain in her stomach at the initial confusion she had when she fist regained her memory and accused Ann of brainwashing her. How she could ever accuse this wonder woman of any wrongdoing shamed her. The fact that Ann lovingly forgave her made her love her even more. She would never let her go. Ann meant the world to her.

Just then Ann started to stir. Heather felt Ann's hands hold her hands that were wrapped around her and snuggle back into her more. She then kissed her hands and then turned and looked deep into Heather's eyes. Heather would never tire of the pure love she saw in Ann's eyes.

"Good morning Sweetheart, and how is my sweet angel this morning?" Ann asked as she planted a deep kiss on her lips.

"Mmmmmm" was all Heather could reply "wonderful now" she moaned back into Ann's mouth.

After the kiss finally ended Ann back away and looked at Heather who was still a little lost in thought.

"So what are you thinking about honey?" Ann asked.

"Just reflecting on us, how lucky I am to have you, how stupid I was to almost throw that away. I am just so glad you forgave me and gave me a second chance," Heather told her.

"Sweetheart, truth be told, I would have given you a zillion more chances, it killed me when I actually thought I was going to lose you" Ann confessed and kissed her again.

"Well, I promise you there will be no more need for any more chances. I am not about to lose you ever again. There is nothing that could tear me apart from you now" Heather professed to Ann.

Heather suddenly looked meek, like she wanted to ask something but was either afraid to ask or unsure of how to say it.

"Honey, is something wrong?" Ann asked.

Heather swallowed and decided to just get it out there; she had come too far to not ask now. "Honey, I love you so much. I love us. I want us always" Heather started.

"Baby, you got us, you know that" Ann interjected.

"Honey, I know that, but I want the forever united us. I want us to be bonded forever. Honey, please, I want to marry you" Heather finally got it out on the table.

She looked into Ann's eyes and saw hesitation and was afraid of rejection for the first time ever.

Finally Ann spoke "Baby, I love you more than life itself, you know that. More than I will ever love another person, ever. I totally belong to you. I promise you my soul for all eternity. I promise you we will be together in the next life, always. I just don't know about this whole marriage thing. I've seen it wreck perfectly happy relationships. Even my own parents divorced when I was a little girl. My mom got married two more times and divorced both times after that. I don't need a paper or a ceremony to bind with me you honey".

Heather started to tear up, "But honey, I love you so much..." was all she could get out before Ann changed the subject by pulling her close and kissing her deep. At least momentarily the subject was forgotten.

As Ann continued to kiss her, she slid her hand down and started massaging Heather's breasts through her nightshirt. Heather moaned into Ann's mouth and pulled her closer to her as she slid her tongue in Ann's mouth and played with her tongue.

Neither wore panties under their nightshirts and soon their legs were intertwined as they ground their pussies into each other's thigh. Ann reached down and pulled Heather's hips tighter into her as she ground her pussy more and more into Heather's thigh.

Ann broke the kiss so she could start kissing down Heather's neck. Heather let out a deep moan as she felt a mini orgasm ripple over her body. She then reached down and started playing with Ann's wet pussy lips with the tips of her fingers.

It was now Ann's turn to pause as she too had a mini orgasm at Heather's expert touch. Ann stopped long enough to pull Heather's nightshirt off and then her own. Soon their bodies where intertwined again as they pressed breast to breast into each other while they kissed deeply.

Heather kissed down Ann's neck while her hands messaged her breasts. She twirled her nipples in her fingers as she let her tongue trail a path down to just above her breasts. She then kisses and licked the cleavage between her breasts as while her hands kneaded them. She then took her right breast in her mouth and sucked on it while using her tongue and teeth to tease her nipple. Ann was breathing rapidly while she stroked her hands through Heather's hair. After a while she swapped position and started sucking and licking the left breast while playing with the now wet right breast. Meanwhile Heather used her thigh to grind into Ann's pussy giving her another mini orgasm.

Finally Heather let both breasts go and started kissing her way down lower, to Ann's belly button. After licking and kissing it all over, she slowly started moving down to Ann's sweet cunt. She paused to breath in Ann's aroma, a scent she never grew tired of. She was just about to press her tongue into her lips when Ann sat up and pulled her up.

"What's up baby, don't you want me to lick you?" Heather questioned.

"Yes honey, but I want you too. Let's 69" she said with a wicked grin.

Heather smiled and winked and then turned her body around to position her pussy above Ann's mouth. Slowly she lowered herself onto Ann, who now had her hands on Heather's hips pulling her down. Heather looked down at Ann's sweet pussy again and was just about to push her tongue into her when she felt Ann sliding her tongue deep into her pussy. She shuddered with delight before she finally was able to push her tongue into Ann.

Slowly the two licked and savored each other's pussies. Ann recently taught Heather a new trick of using a finger in each hole as she licked, which she was now using on Ann. Heather wiggled her fingers together insides Ann's cunt and ass while she licked and sucked her clit. Ann shuddered in a big orgasm and then returned the favor as she also slid a finger in each of Heather's holes and then sucked and licked for all she was worth on Heather's clit. Soon both girls were rocking and cumming in orgasm after orgasm.

Finally spent Heather got up and turned around and pressed her body into Ann while kissing her deeply. "I love you so much Ann, I want to spend the rest of my life in these arms," she told her.

"Hmmmm, not long enough baby, how about for eternity?" she replied.

"That definitely sounds better sweetheart," Heather cooed.

They kissed for a while longer and then fell asleep for about an hour content in their love. Heather woke first and started kissing and licking Ann's breasts again. Ann slowly woke up and found she was horny again for Heather. Soon the two were kissing and groping each other's bodies again. This time they moved into a scissor position so they could grind their cunts into each other. They each came two more times before finally collapsing into each other's arms.

Ann finally spoke "Mmmmmm, I could lay here and make love to you all evening, but I think we better go get something to eat before we both have to get to work".

"Awww, can't we just play hooky and stay here and make love?" Heather replied giving her best pouty look.

"That is very tempting my love, but we have bills, and bill require money, and to make money we have to work, unless you hit the lottery and haven't told me?" she laughed back.

"No, , I guess your right. We better get going, but can we at least shower together so I can have one more round with your incredible body?" Heather said playfully.

"Oh, I would love it, but, we both know we wouldn't get out of the house if we did that. You go shower and I will make us some coffee. Then I will shower and we can head to the club and grab some lunch before my shift starts" Ann explained.

"All right, let me go get ready then." Heather replied giving Ann one last deep hug and kiss. She also couldn't help but give Ann's breasts a few more squeezes.

She was about to start sucking Ann's breasts again before Ann used the last of her willpower to resist "Go, before I have to spank you, you naughty girl".

"Ok, ok, going" Heather said as she walked wiggling her butt. If Ann was going to push her she would at least get the last torture back on her.

Soon Heather emerged as Ann handed her a hot cup of coffee and receded to the shower herself. After Ann showered and changed, both headed out and were on their way to the club for a quick lunch before Ann had to be at the hospital.

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Ann and Heather sat in a booth at the Passion nightclub. The TV was blaring in the background while they held hands and made small talk while waiting for their drinks and snacks. The news had just shifted to a ruling by the courts allowing gay and lesbian marriage. A huge applause went up in the crowd as several women couples hugged in joy at the ruling.

Heather turned to Ann and said "Isn't that great honey, please, can we do it, I want to be your wife so bad".

Ann faked a smile and just said, "I agree, it is great, but can't we just wait a while, I mean, we don't have to rush this marriage thing. I already told you, I love you and am totally committed to only you. We don't need some legal paper telling us what we already know and feel in our hearts".

Heather started to cry. "I know it is mostly symbolic, but ever since I was a little girl I always dreamt of a wedding with the one I love. That is you Ann. I want this so much. Unless your telling me you aren't sure of us, please, can't we do this? Can't we make us official?"

Ann felt trapped. It killed her inside to see Heather cry or feel hurt, but she was so afraid of marriage after seeing so many people she knew end in bitter divorce after such a loving start. Something inside her feared marriage killed relationships. She knew it was irrational and she knew she loved Heather more than anything, but she was so afraid of marriage killing love.

"Honey, please, can't we just leave it as it is? It's not as if I am going to leave you or anything. I promise to be with you forever, for eternity as a matter of fact. I just fear what marriage does to relationships. I don't know why, but I have seen far too many end after marriage. I don't ever want this for us".

"You mean you don't want me as a ball and chain, is that what you mean?" Heather asked.

"No, that isn't what I meant" Ann tried to explain.

"So, what do you mean Ann? You want the freedom to walk out on us whenever you feel, is that it? Are you afraid to commit to only me?" Heather started to go from hurt to angry.

"No, stop twisting my words" Ann stammered and then finally said, "I think we need to cool off before this gets out of hand. I am going for a walk. I will pick you up after your shift is over" Ann told her and got up and started to leave.

Heather sat for a few seconds and after Ann got halfway to the door got up to follow her. She wasn't done with this yet.

Just as Ann got out of the door there was a loud bang. Ann screamed and then fell. Heather rushed out to see a red spot forming over her chest.

"Call 911, someone call 911" Heather yelled as she ran outside to Ann. Suddenly Heather felt a pain in the back of her head and all went black.

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Angela and Julie rushed to the door to see a white van peeling out and speeding away. Ann lay on the ground unconscious, blood all over the front of her blouse. Fortunately Julie had been studying part time to be an EMT, so she knew how to apply pressure to keep Ann from bleeding too bad. She quickly checked Ann's pulse and knew she was ok but needed emergency help ASAP. Angela called 911 from her cell as they rushed to the door.

Within 10 minutes an ambulance was on the scene and got Ann stabilized. She was rushed to the hospital. Before the ambulance left the police arrived and took statements from Angela, Julie and a couple of customers who were close enough to see or hear what happened.

To the best of everyone's recollection, Ann had walked outside after having a minor argument with Heather. Just as she got outside she was shot in the chest. Heather was right behind her and ran outside to see if Ann was ok. Just as she got outside, two masked persons (they couldn't tell the sex as they were all dressed in black with black ski masks) hit her over the head and pulled her into a white van and sped off. No one got a clear sight of the van to get the license plate number. Angela then remembered the security cameras she had installed after the last protest happened and took the officers to check out the tapes. From the tapes there were able to get the make and model of the van, but only the last 3 numbers "443" were visible from the license plate.

The police took the report and put out an APB for a white van speeding away from the nightclub heading north with the digits "443" in the plate number. They informed Angela they would be able check the database at headquarters to narrow down the search for the van.

Just as the police were finishing up, a man and a woman dressed in black suits showed up and asked to see the owner of the club. Angela came over and introduced herself as the owner of the club. She then asked what could she do for them. The man spoke.

"I am agent Jack Reynolds and this is my partner Shelly Adams," he informed her as they pulled out their badges. "We are with the FBI. I was told there might have been an incident at the bar involving a radical group we are tracking. Can we have some of your time to ask you a few questions about the incident that just happened?"

"Of course, let's go to my office so we can talk in private".

The two agents followed her to the back office. Angela sat at her desk while Jack and Shelly took seats in front of the desk. Angela retold them the same information she gave the police on what happened.

After she finished she asked, "So how does this involve the FBI?"

"We believe there is a radical group responsible for several incidents of late. An abortion clinic was blown up last week, a preacher who performs same sex marriage was shot outside his home, and a Planned Parenthood was vandalized and set on fire to name just a few of them. Each time a white van was reported in the area speeding away with people in black ski masks driving" Shelly told her "We heard the reports over the police scanner and came to see if we can gain any more clues".

Angela's hair stood on end. "So you think my club is being targeted" she asked.

"Possibly. This is the first incident were someone was kidnapped though. What can you tell me more about the women that was taken?" Jack added.

"That would be Heather Thompson. She is my hostess. Actually, less than a year ago, she was with a protest group who held a demonstration at the club. She was beaten by some of the protesters, mistaken for one of the lesbians arguing with the protesters outside the club. She suffered amnesia and was cared for by Ann, who was shot" Angela started to cry at that.

"Angela, I am so sorry" Shelly offered, "Do you need a few minutes?"

"No" Angela told her "I need to get you the information so we can get Heather back. Ann is a very dear friend of mine, almost like a sister. Anyway, Heather and Ann fell in love with each other. After Heather ran into an old friend of hers that was one of the protesters, her memory came back. At first she accused Ann of brainwashing her, but then quickly came to her senses and realized she really did fall in love with Ann, so she quit the group and told her friend, I think her name is Sue, to leave her alone".

Jack and Shelly looked at each other and then back at Angela. Shelly pulled a picture from the folder she was carrying.

"Do you recognize this woman?" Shelly asked.

At once Angela recognized Sue from the picture. "That is her! I would never forget a face. Very vile and hateful. Do you think she is behind this?" Angela asked.

"That is very possible" Shelly replied. "We have been tracking her for a while now and believe she might be mixed up with this radical group. That would explain the connection to Heather and why they took her instead of also shooting her".

At that Jack and Shelly stood up "Thank you very much for your cooperation Angela, I think we have a lot of good information to go by" Jack told her.

"Wait, I have a video of the van I showed to police. We couldn't make out the license fully, but maybe it will help you find them" she told them.

Angela pulled the tape and gave it to Shelly.

"Thank you again Angela. This will definitely help," she told her.

At that, the two left, leaving the club in a hectic state. The customers all left leaving Julie trying to clean up to keep busy.

"Why don't you go home?" Angela told her "I am going to lock up and head to the hospital to see how Ann is doing".

"Then you can take me with you, I want to see how Ann is doing as well".

The two left and locked up the bar to head the hospital.

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As Heather started to come to, she felt a major pain in the back of her head. The first thing she noticed is she couldn't open her eyes. Something was covering it. She also couldn't open her mouth, it felt taped shut. Her wrists and legs were tied. She was moving though; she could feel the motion and hear the engine. Then she remembered Ann. "OMG" she thought "Ann, she better be ok". She started to struggle with her bonds.

"Don't move Heather, we will be at the compound soon" a voice told her. A voice she recognized. Where had she heard that voice before?

"Sue!" she realized. "Sue was behind this?" she thought. "If Sue did anything to Ann, she would kill her herself". Her anger grew as she fought with her bonds. Suddenly she felt a pinch on the side of her neck and everything went silent again.

When Heather awoke again, she was in a room tied to a chair. Her blindfold was removed, but her mouth was still taped shut. Looking around she saw she except for two other chairs and a hanging light, the room was empty.

Suddenly the door opened and Sue and another man walked in. She tried to lurch forward to get to Sue, but her bonds held her to the chair.

"Stop struggling Heather" Sue told her. "We rescued you so we could unbrainwash you. I wasn't about to leave you in the clutches of that evil Jezebel who did this to you".

Heather tried to shout back but the tape was preventing it. Sue started sprinkling water all over Heather while chanting "Be gone Satin, Be gone Demons, Leave my sister alone. Bring her out of her sins. Restore her faith" and at that she held a cross to her head.

Heather only wanted to get out of the chair so she could end this nonsense. She was not possessed. She freely chose Ann. And if this nutcase standing in front of her represented the group she was in, she chose correctly.

"Mmmph" she shouted through the tape. Sue pulled the tape away and Heather yelled "Let me go you bitch! If anything has happened to Ann, I will kill you myself" and started to struggle with the bondages.

"You are possessed by demons dear sisters. That woman is of the devil. Back to hell we have sent her to free your soul" she started.

"To hell is where I will send you if she is not ok" Heather yelled back!

"I have the love of God on my side sister" Sue told her "and I shall free your soul from captivity".

Heather managed to knock the chair over and break off once of the legs, which loosened the rope. Before she could pounce on Sue, the man grabbed her from behind and subdued her. Sue pulled a needle out and stabbed Heather in the neck as she yelled "Nooo" and then went silent again.

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Ann was laying in a bed in the ER at the hospital. A ventilator was keeping her breathing. Her eyes fluttered now and then which gave Angela a little comfort, at least she wasn't brain dead she hoped.

Angela held her hand and kept squeezing it. She didn't know if Ann could hear or comprehend her, but she just kept squeezing her hand and stroking her hair, telling her everything would be all right. She wished Heather were here. Her voice and touch is what Ann needed right now. She just hoped she would be ok and the agents would quickly find and free her.

While she was sitting with Ann, the doctor came in to check on her.

"Doctor, how is she? Will she be ok?" Angela inquired.

"Well, the next 48 hours will tell us how she will respond to this. She is currently in a coma, but given her severe injuries, that is normal. The only thing we can do at this point is to monitor and hope for the best." he replied.

Angela looked over at her friend in the bed and felt her eyes welling up again. "Is there anything I can do, perhaps sit and talk to her?"

"As long as you let her get some rest, verbal stimulation could certainly help."

"Thank you doctor. Please help my best friend, I can't lose her" Angela pleaded.

"We are doing everything we can, you have my word on that" he told her and then left to continue his rounds.

Angela went back to Ann's side and told her "Don't worry honey, we won't let you go. You are going to pull through this. I promise you".

Angela sat and talked and read to Ann for another hour before taking a break. Julie was in the waiting room when Angela came out to take a break.

"So how is she Angela?" Julie asked.

"She is in a coma, but the doctor said that was normal for someone with her injuries. We need to keep talking to her to keep her stimulated. I have no idea if she can understand us or not, but we can't discuss Heather around her, ok? If she is able to hear us, we don't need to add to her stress." Angela told her.

"I agree. If you want a break, I will go talk to her" Julie offered.

"Yes hon, they will only let one person in at a time, so go ahead, but don't take too long as I want to get back in there."

"Ok, how about I take an hour shift and then let you go back in, ok?" Julie replied.

"That sounds great. I am going to go grab something to eat and try to call those detectives and see if they got any more leads on Heather" Angela said.

At that they exchanged a quick support hug and then proceeded on their way.

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Heather woke up tied to a bed this time. Sue was standing over her reading bible passage after passage, chanting something about casting out demons and restoring her soul. She noticed they didn't regag her so she tried once again to talk to Sue.

"Sue, I am not possessed. I happen to be in love with Ann. It's who I am ok? Now untie me now and I promise to not turn you into the police" she said hoping maybe a kind gentle approach would work.

"Be gone oh Satin, Leave this body now! Repent from your unholy ways and turn back to God" is all Sue would chant.

"Sue, stop this, this is insane. I am not possessed. Loving Ann is not a sin, ok? Untie me now" she could no longer hide the anger in her voice.

"Heather, you are possessed in evil ways. I must save you. I must cast out those demons that have taken your soul. Repent, repent, I command you to come out of this woman now!" she said as she spread oil on her head and neck making the sign of the cross all over her.

"SUE! This is crazy. STOP IT! STOP IT NOW! Uggggggg" she screamed as she pulled and struggled against the ropes trying to will herself out. Ann was hurt and who knows how badly. She needed her and needed her now. She had to get out of this nightmare.

"You leave me no choice demon" Sue replied, "If you won't come out by command I will force you out!"

At that she pulled a device with two wires coming out. Sue clipped the wires on either side of Heather and then plugged it in. Heathers eyes went wide as she realized what Sue was trying to do. Before she could scream to stop it, Sue turned the device on and started electrocuting Heather.

"Come out demon or I will shock you out of her" she commanded. All Heather could do is scream in pain as the intensity was increased. Blackness finally overtook her as she passed out once again in pain from the shock therapy.

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Angela has just gotten off the phone with detective Shelly Adams. Shelly informed her the guys at the crime lab were able to enhance the videotape she provided them. They were able to pull the full license as it was reflected in the window of a parked car nearby. The van came from a local car rental. They were able to get a name and address from the rental agency. They were just on their way to the address now to check it out. She promised Angela she would let her know if she found out anything else.

At least she felt the FBI was narrowing in on Heather. She only prayed they could get her out unhurt and soon. For now all she could do was to keep an eye on Ann and make sure she was ok.

She got back to the room just as Julie was finishing her 'shift'.

"Any news on Heather?" Julie asked.

"I just talked to detective Shelly Adams. She said they were able to trace the van to an address. They are heading there now to check it out and would keep me posted. How is Ann doing? Anything?" Angela asked.

"Actually, yes. She actually mumbled Heather's name a few times very faint under her breath and then went silent again. I think she must be responding to us talking" Julie informed her sounding excited.

"Honey, that is fantastic news. What did you say when she mentioned her name?" Angela asked half excited and half concerned.

"I just told her yes, Heather loves her and would be here soon. I told her I couldn't wait until they were back at my table so I could spoil them with the best service ever!" Julie replied.

"That was perfect! Thank you hon, I better get back in there and keep talking" Angela said. She gave Julie a big hug and then went back in the room.

She sat beside Ann and took her hand and told her how much she loved her and how much Heather loved her and that everything would be ok, but she had to hang in there and fight.

Angela kept squeezing Ann's hand and to her surprise she thought she felt her hand squeeze back very faintly a few times. "That's it honey, keep fighting, I know you can do it honey, we need you, Heather needs you, don't you dare give up!" she kept encouraging her.

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Jack and Shelly arrived at the address the rental agency had on file. It looked like an abandoned house, however they decided to investigate anyway. They decided to split up and slowly circle the house. Shelly carefully went around the right side of the house, gun drawn, moving cautiously. Jack did the same going around the left side. As Jack approached the back of the house, he could hear faint screams inside.

Inside the house, Sue was still shocking Heather every time she woke up. "Be gone demons, in the name of God I command you to come out and leave now! God have mercy on your soul".

Each time Heather begged and pleaded for the torture to stop. She was growing weaker and weaker with each jolt. Still, she kept shouting, "I love Ann, you can't take that out of me, and I will never stop".

Jack knew he didn't have time to call for backup. This woman was going to kill Heather and he had to stop it. "Freeze" he shouted as he quickly jumped in the room, gun drawn. Unfortunately, Jack didn't notice Hank, Sue's partner behind the door. He kicked the gun out of Jack's hand and the two started to wrestle on the ground. Sue jumped to grab the gun.

Shelly heard the commotion and started running towards the back of the house. Jack and another man were wrestling on the ground, Sue had just grabbed Jack's gun off the ground and was about to shoot Jack.

"Freeze, drop the gun" Shelly yelled. Sue turned the gun to Shelly and was about to pull the trigger when Shelly fired and hit Sue in the heart, dropping her dead.

"Sue, are you ok?" Hank shouted seeing Sue drop to the floor. Jack took the opportunity to subdue Hank. Shelly ran to see if Heather was ok. Heather was moaning in pain, but still alive at least. Shelly quickly unhooked the cables and untied her. Using her radio she called dispatch and requested an ambulance.

"Your going to be ok Heather, I just called for an ambulance," she told her.

"Ann how is Ann? Is she ok?" Heather asked.

"If you mean Ann Johnson, she is also at Mercy Central Hospital. Your friends Angela and Julie are they're looking after her. Right now though you rest. We need to get you taken care of first" Shelly replied.

"No, I have to see Ann, please, I love her and need to see if she is ok" Heather said starting to get frantic.

"Listen, you need to relax. You will see Ann soon enough, but first they need to make sure you are ok. The paramedics will be here soon. Now close your eyes and relax. Jack and I will make sure nothing will happen to you until they get here" Shelly ordered her.

As Heather laid back and closed her eyes, Shelly sat with her stroking her hair and comforting her. She thought to herself how she wished she had someone as dedicated to love her as Heather loved Ann. Even after all she went through, the only thing she thought about was Ann.

Once the paramedics arrived, they treated a few minor wounds, but overall Heather appeared to be ok. Non the less, they put her in a gurney and took her to the emergency room for further examination. Shelly asked if she could ride along, as she wanted to make sure Heather was ok.

On the way, Shelly called Angela to let her know she got Heather and they were on the way to the hospital. Angela was ecstatic and told her she would meet them downstairs as soon as they got there.

In the ER, Heather was examined and found to be ok, but suffering a few minor burns from the shock and would probably need some counseling for the mental trauma. They ordered her to stay overnight, but she insisted on seeing Ann. Since there was nothing major wrong with her, they couldn't order her to stay, but they told her they wouldn't release her unless someone was with her. Angela happily agreed to sign for her, so they released her into Angela's care.

"Honey, I am glad your ok. We were so worried about you. What happened?" Angela asked her as they walked out of the ER.

"It was Sue. She became a nutcase. She was convinced I was brainwashed by Ann and was trying to torture the demons out of me. How is Ann? Is she ok? I need to see her now" Heather told her.

"Um, honey, Ann is ok, but she is in a coma. She suffered a very traumatic injury. She did moan your name a couple of times though, so we are hopeful it is a good sign," Angela told her.

"Oh Angela, I need to get in there right away then, please take me to see her right now" Heather pleaded.

"Are you sure your strong enough? I would feel better if you got some sleep first" Angela offered, but knew it wasn't going to work.

"Honey, I won't be able to sleep or rest knowing Ann is laying in a coma." she started to cry "the last conversation we had I got mad at her over her not getting married. It is all so stupid now. I just want her no matter how she can offer herself. I need her. She is my everything. Please, take me to see her now" Heather begged even more.

"Ok honey, but I want you to get some sleep after, ok? It will do nobody any good if you're both in comas" Angela warned.

Heather did her best to smile through her tears, "Ok hon, I promise".

Angela then took Heather's arm and helped her along to Ann's room.

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As they approached Ann's room Heather could feel her stomach going into knots. She had to see Ann, but she was so afraid of seeing her lying helpless. Ann was always the stronger of the two. She was the caretaker. She was the one that was always there when Heather was weak. Now it was her turn to be the strong one. Ann needed her now more than ever. She wasn't about to leave Ann down.

When they got to the room, Julie was already waiting outside. She ran over and gave Heather a big hug. "Heather, I am so glad to see you. I was so worried about you."

"Thank you Julie, I am so glad to see you and Angela too. How is Ann doing?" she asked.

"Honey, she is still the same, but she moans for you now and then. I think maybe hearing your voice will help her a lot," Julie said trying to encourage her.

Angela then took Heather aside and told her "Ok honey, only one person can visit at a time. If this gets to be too much, please call for one us and we will come help you. Good luck and remember she can hear you so don't be afraid to talk to her".

"Thank you both for everything" Heather said and gave them both a big hug before going into the room.

As she walked into the room, her heart sank. She knew from Angela and Heather that Ann was in a coma, but the sight of her laying motionless on the bed with a ventilator was too much for her. She held back her tears though as she didn't want Ann to hear her crying. She had to be strong for Ann.

She walked over and took Ann's hand in hers and held it to her face, kissing it. "Oh honey, I am here now. I love you so much Ann. I will never leave your side again. Just please don't leave me sweetheart. I am so sorry for fighting with you on the whole marriage thing. I don't care how we live our lives together, just as long as you are there to live it with me, I will be happy".

Heather sat beside Ann, holding her hand, stroking her hair, rubbing her arms and legs. Just letting her know she was there and she loved her so much. She talked to her, told her how they could do things together. Told her about trips they could take. Things they could do to fix up the house. Anything and everything to just keep talking so Ann could hear her voice. She finally fell asleep by laying her head at Ann's side with Ann's hand in hers.

The next morning Heather awoke feeling a hand stroking her hair. At first she forgot where she was and just said "Mmmm, that feels so nice honey". Slowly her senses came to her and she realized where she was. She looked up and saw Ann's eyes open while she stroked her hair.

"Ann! Oh my God, honey, you are awake!" She couldn't help but move up and gave Ann a big hug. "I love you so much honey! Thank you for not leaving me!"

Quickly she called the nurse who paged the doctor. She was asked to wait outside while they checked her out.

After about an hour the doctor came out and told them she was out of the coma now and seemed to be recovering. A full recovery was the prognosis now. They told Heather she could go visit, but not to stay too long as Ann still needed a lot of rest.

Heather went back in and gave Ann a big hug and kiss. She then sat at her side holding her hand.

"Honey, how are you feeling? Do you need anything?" she asked.

"I need you honey, I missed you so much" Ann replied back.

"Sweetheart, I missed you so much too. I am so thankful you are ok. I was so worried about you. I am so sorry for our fight we had before you were shot. I don't care if we ever get married or not, I just want to live my life with you in whatever way you will have me" Heather told her.

"How about as my wife" Ann replied.

"Are you sure sweetheart? I know you aren't wild about marriage"

"I am wild about you. I realize now that marriage isn't bad when it is with the right person. I was so silly to think marriage ruins things. Even though I was in a coma, I could still think. And all I could think of is you and my life with and without you. I realized you are the most important thing in the world to me. Nothing else matters without you. So yes honey, I am positive. I want to be your wife for eternity".

"Oh Ann, yes, yes, a thousand times, YES!" Heather replied and hugged her again. The two started crying while they hugged.

Angela came in just as they were crying and wondered what was wrong.

"Nothing is wrong" Heather told her "Everything is right. Ann and I are getting married!" she told her. "You and Julie will be our bridesmaids" she then looked at Ann for approval realizing she forgot to discuss it with her.

Ann smiled and confirmed it "Absolutely, we would have it no other way".

Angela also started to cry and came over and hugged them both. "This is so wonderful. A few days ago I was afraid I would lose you both. Now we have a wedding to plan. I insist this is all my treat and I will not take no for an answer, period. I will go tell Julie, she will be ecstatic".

It took another 2 weeks before Ann was healthy enough to leave the hospital. Heather never left her side and took constant care of Ann.

Once out of the hospital the wedding plans moved fast and they were married a month later. Jack and Shelly where invited to attend as Angela kept in touch with Shelly after the incident. At the wedding Shelly and Julie hit it off and they too started dating.

The End