Getting past the pain- Parts 5 & 6(Nora/Bo, PG13)

[BoandNora-SexyLove4Ever]

Getting past the pain- Part 5

When Marty arrived early the next morning, Nora was asleep in Bo's arms. He had gotten little sleep himself since nightmares kept her awake most of the night. Now he was watching her sleep like he had so many times before, only this time he was afraid to wake her. Marty just stood and stared, all to familiar with the numbness a rape could cause. When Bo heard the door close he looked up; Marty took his hand for moral support and they spoke in hushed tones.

Marty: How is she?

Bo: Not good. He tried to attack her again last night.

Marty: Oh My God... is she ok?

Bo: She is now. Viki saved her in the nick of time. I have no idea what happened to that scumbag after but I pray to God I never see his face again. I'm not sure I'll be able to keep my cool for much longer.

Marty: I can't believe they released him. How many woman is he going to hurt before they get it?

Bo: I don't know. I just hope he stays as far away from Nora as he can get. If he shows his face again... well lets just say that I can't be responsible for what happens next.

Marty: I hear you. How much sleep did you get? You look exhausted.

Bo: she had nightmares for most of the night. I stayed up with her and just held her until she stopped shaking. Eventually I was able to soothe her fears and she drifted into this. But I doubt it will last long. she's so traumatized Marty. I don't know what to do for her anymore.

Marty: You're doing it Bo. This... this is all she needs.

Bo: what do you mean?

Marty: She needs someone to be there for her without expecting anything in return. She needs someone to listen to her and not try to fix things. Basically she just needs a friend.

Pause

I hear you took responsibility for her child... that was a real good thing Bo Buchanan. At least she can stop worrying about that. With all the rest going on in her life, you gave her a little bit of peace. I know it's not much, but believe me it's something.

There was a moment of silence and Nora began to come out of it.

Nora: Bo?

Bo: I'm right here baby.

She looked around the room and spotted Marty.

Nora: Oh... Hi Marty. How long have you been here?

Marty: Not long. Bo and I were just talking.

Nora: Oh. About what?

Bo: What else? We were talking about you.

Marty: and about how amazing you've been through all of this. I know it's not easy Nora. I can't even imagine what I would have done if I had gotten pregnant after the rape.

Nora: I really don't know what I'm going to do about that Marty. I'm not that amazing, really.

Marty: Sure you are. You're dealing with this in the best way you know how. You're the strongest person I know Nora Buchanan. But even you are entitled to a break. If you feel like having a breakdown let me know and I'll be sure to be there. I'm not letting you go through any more of this alone.

Bo: Neither one of us is ok?

Nora: Ok. I think I know better than to try to fight it. Thanks. Both of you.

Bo and Marty: No problem.

after Marty left a little while later, Bo and Nora were suprised when the doors opened with Antonio and some of the other cops coming in.

Nora: What's going on here? Why the formality?

Antonio: I'm sorry to have to do this guys... But where were you between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 am today?

Bo: Why? What's happened Antonio?

Antonio: Daniel was found dead this morning. From the looks of things, I'd say it was murder.

Nora: And you think... you think we did it?

Antonio: Under ordinary circumstances, No. Nora, I know you aren't a murderer. I know Bo isn't. But the fact is that after he raped you the stakes got a whole lot higher. I have to question you both. You're the prime suspects.

Nora( Crying): I'm not going to pretend that I'm sorry he's dead. He got exactly what he deserved Antonio. He almost destroyed me that night. If Viki hadn't found me I don't know what would have happened to me.

Bo: Look, It's no suprise that we hated him. Nora's right Antonio. I'm not going to deny the fact that I'm glad he's dead. But you've got a whole town full of people who wanted the very same thing.

Antonio: Does that mean you have an alibi?

Bo: Not one that can be verified. I was here all night Antonio. So was Nora. But there wasn't a whole lot of people who can verify that.

Antonio: Is that why there was a witness who claims to have seen Nora go into his room about the time of his Murder?

To Be Continued

[BoandNora-SexyLove4Ever]

Getting Past The Pain- Part 6

Bo and Nora looked at each other in shock. after the reality of it all finally sunk in she started to cry. Bo put his arms around her as she finally allowed her emotions out.

Nora(Through her tears): I can't believe this is happening. When is it going to be over?

When?

Bo(To the cops): are you happy now? Did you finally get what you wanted?

Antonio: You think I wanted any of this? I know what kind of man Daniel was.I would love nothing more than to just let it be.

Bo: Then why can't you? Hasn't she been through enough?

Antonio: You know I can't. Believe me I...

Nora: If you're going to say you understand what I'm going through then don't. A man can't possibly understand this kind of agony.

Antonio: Nora I...

Nora: Do you know what it feels like to be uncomfortable in your own skin? do you understand what it is to relieve that moment in your mind over and over again like it is happening at that moment? Sometimes I feel like I'm going crazy Antonio. I can't breathe. I can't even take my clothes off at night without having to check and recheck the house to make sure there are no intruders. When I get to the shower I have literally stood there for a half hour just staring at my bruises. I can't move. And I've never been so incredibly petrified of anything in my whole life. when I leave the house in the morning, I obsess over whether the doors are locked. I can't go anywhere by myself anymore. I freak out at the slightest sign of affection. I mean when someone touches me I feel like I'm dying. I close my eyes and see the images from that night and I want to crawl into a hole and never come out. I carry kitchen knives in my purse. and at one point I even considered buying a gun. If that makes me guilty then go ahead and arrest me.

Antonio: I'm sorry Nora. I had no idea how bad it was.

Nora(wiping the tears from her face): you never will Antonio. The things I go through are very personal. and very hard to put into words. there are moments when I really feel like I'm ok. maybe it's denial. maybe it's just wishful thinking. maybe it's even true for a moment or two. but then something happens that triggers a memory from that night and I'm right back to square one. you can't possibly undserstand what my life has become because you haven't lived it. You're not there to see me come through at the other end.

Antoio: Are you saying that...

Nora: I refuse to be a victim anymore. I'm a survivor. that's what I'm saying.

Bo(turning to Nora): I always knew you were.

Nora: I know. and I love you for it. you always had so much more faith in me then I ever had in myself. I really don't know what I'd do without you.

Bo: You're never going to have to find out. I love you too.

He kisses her gently on the lips and she tries not to tense up. Bo knows right away that she has.

Bo: I'm sorry red. I never should of done that.

Nora: I'm the one who's sorry. I want you to kiss me. It makes me feel alive. I just...

Bo: You're not ready. Ok. I get it. you just let me know when you are.

Nora: What if I'm never ready? I don't expect you to wait forever.

Bo: But I will.

Nora: Why?

Bo: because I love you. Is that so hard to understand?

Nora: kind of. I'm not exactly perfect. I'm extremely flawed actually.

Bo: Good. So am I. (Pause) honey, I waited for months before we were finally able to be together openly. Why would I change that now that Gabrielle knows the truth about us?

Nora: It wasn't suppose to be about love that night Bo. It was sex. and after that you went back to her anyways. that was the plan.

Bo: but I never stopped thinking of you. how long did it take us to wind up right back where we were?

Nora: A couple days.

Bo: And we couldn't keep our hands off each other could we?

Nora(Smiling): No. not like we ever could.

Bo: But this time it was about more wasn't it?

Nora: Yep. It was about making love and not just having Sex.

Bo: Ok. so even if we can't make love like we did that night, it dosn't mean I'll give up on you. I'd be staisfied with just holding you.

Nora: No you wouldn't.

Bo: Stop putting words in my mouth. I love you Nora. That will never change.

Nora: But...

Bo: No... I don't just love you for your body ok... although believe me you've got an amzing body.

she hit him playfully.

Bo: seriously Nora. I love everything about you.

Nora looked at Antonio.

Nora: Oops. I forgot that we weren't alone.

Antonio: Obviously. so... you two are back together?

Bo: yep. Gabrielle just found out we were having an affair and we were finally able to go public.

Antonio: An affair huh? for how long?

Bo: For a while. long before the rape ever happened. it started when we were trapped together.

Antonio: That was... that was almost 7 months ago.

Nora: so? we told you it was a while.

Bo: Look Antonio... this is ridiculous. Nora had nothing to do with Daniels Murder.

Antonio: Does that mean you can prove it?

Bo: she was with me all night remember...

Antonio: What about the witness?

Bo(pausing): I bet I can guess who it is? It's Gabrielle isn't it?

Antonio: Why does it matter Bo? you and I both know a witness has to be taken seriously.

Bo: come on Antonio... she's lying. you get her up on the stand during a trial and they'll poke so many holes in it you won't be able to see straight. She's bitter because I chose Nora over her.

Antonio: So what do you suggest I do Comishioner? Ignore it?

Bo: well not ignore it exactly... just concentrate on real evidence. You're looking in the wrong place.

Antonio: Is that an order or a request?

they stare at each other strangely.

Antonio: You don't see a conflict of interst here? You're in love with a possible murder suspect. of course you're going to steer the evidence in another direction.

Nora: Antonio stop it. Bo's a good cop. He would never sacrafice his morals for me. You should know that by now.

Bo(pausing): Antonio's right. I'm off the case. (he hands him his badge) in fact I'm off the whole force until the case is resolved.

Nora: What? You're suspending yourself?

Bo: I have to Red.If it came down to it I know that I would sacrafice myself to protect you. I would do anything to keep you out of prison Red, and I don't trust myself to hold a badge while you're still a suspect. I would always chose you over the force.

Antonio: you're doing the right thing Bo.

Bo: So what's it going to be Antonio? Are you going to arrest her or not?

Antonio(pausing): No. Just don't leave town ok? either of you.

after they were sure he was gone, Nora turned to Bo.

Nora: What the hell was all that talk about being in love? You and I both know that's not the case. What's going on?

Bo: Honey, we have to make it look real. If we don't, then you are going to go to prison for a very long time .

Nora: but I didn't do it?

Bo: No. But you're pregnant with his child. That's a pretty good motive for murder.

Nora(pause): So we have to convince everyone that it's yours? in order to do that we have to "pretend" to be in love right?

Bo(pausing): Oh honey, I wasn't FAKING any of what I just said to you.

To Be Continued

[HazelNut]

You write faster than I can read! Very good job! While we can't see happily ever yet at least it isn't as sad as before.

[RomanticFool]

Great work as always! I don't believe Bo was faking anything. This was just so good!

[DebbieCee]

Your Bo/Nora dialogue was wonderful! And a very nice ending to a sad chapter!

[keagan]

Gettting realg ood

[bn14ever]

another good chapter. not sorry that daniel is gone, but i am wondering who did it? i love how bo and nora can always have a conversation and forget others around them when talking. cute moment, when bo tells nora he was not faking!