Altered States part 6
It's a couple weeks after the whole Sam kidnapping ordeal. Bo
and Nora have found a really nice house to call their own. they
decided if it was going to be a new beginning, then they had to
get a totally new place to live.
One evening they were relaxing, Nora was trying to finish some
unpacking and organizing, Bo was sitting on "the" couch,
quickly tiring of the unpacking routine.
Bo: Hey! Slow down! We've got the rest of our lives to unpack!
Nora: If we're gonna have people over for the holidays, we've
gotta have at least one room presentable! How's your arm doing?
Bo: Ah, its here. Larry says as long as I refrain from pummeling
people, it should heal fine...
Nora: Smart man...
Bo: Thanks (flashing that smile)
Nora: I was talking about Larry!
Bo: Oh. Hey, why don't you take a little breather. Come on over
here and sit with me a while...(winks at her) You know how hot
you look in those pajamas?
Nora: Its just the top from yours.. and I really have to finish...
Bo: But...my arm (He grabs his arm and makes a pout face)
She gives in and goes to sit with him, careful not to hurt his
arm. Bo looks around the room and hugs her with his good arm,
leaving it wrapped around her shoulder...
Bo: Are you happy?
Nora: For the first time in a very long time, I can say yes...I
am very happy.
She nestles her head back against his good shoulder.
Nora: Bo, I hoped for so long for this. To be back in your heart.
Bo: You were never gone. I just had to realize that. I'm sorry
it took so long. I wanted to clear the air about something else
too.
Nora: Uh-oh
Bo: Hear me out...When you were in the hospital (kisses the top
of her head and smooths her hair with the hand on his bad arm)
after the accident, I was there. I was there practically every
day. I would sit by the bed, hold your hand, stroke your cheek,
talk to you. I hoped you'd have heard some of what I used to say.
I wish I could have said it long before that time.
Nora: Why didn't you tell...
Bo: I guess I just (pause) Nora, I was stupid. When I would see
Hank (she turns slightly to look at him, then turns back around)
Yeah, Hank knew I would visit, but he was the only one. When I
saw him, or your folks, or Sam, I would leave. I was embarrassed.
I had caused you so much pain, and there I was, acting as if I
was supposed to be there. No, they were the ones who had that
right. Not me, the bastard that tore your world apart.
Nora: Bo, if you knew back then, if you had feelings for me, us,
whatever, why didn't you come to me? Why did you go to Lindsey?
She turns and faces him fully, still holding his hand
Bo: Eewww, I plead the fifth on this one counselor (pause) Baby,
I don't know (pause) I knew what I wanted, you, us, but every
time I wanted to go to you with this, you were moving on with
your life. I had no right to interfere. To cause you more grief.
Lindsey? She latched on and it was comfortable. I didn't have
to put any effort in to it. (pause) I really don't want to continue
this...Actually, I have something for you...I know Hanukkah is
still a bit away, but
Nora: Bo, you didn't do what I think you did...
He gets up and goes to the entertainment center and pulls out
an envelope
Nora: I guess not...
Bo: Now, inside this envelope is something very special, but you
have to open it while I go upstairs, and I hate to go up, with
you looking so sexy, anyway, you stay here and I'll call you to
open it...
Nora: Hhmmm...intriguing...well get up there!
He goes upstairs while she waits on the couch. She looks at the
envelope, holds it up to the light, shakes it. She then hears
thumping upstairs, looks upward and raises an eyebrow
Nora: You OK up there?
Bo: Just find! Go ahead!
She tears open the envelope and finds a letter:
she reads:
"Well, my love, I promised you adventure, excitement and
fun. Past couple of weeks should hold us for a bit, huh? Nora,
I've never been able to express my feelings, not as well as you
can. But I know this, you're part of me, a very important part,
my heart and soul, the center of my world. I know that without
you I am empty. I can't give you the boring stability that you
thought you needed, BUT I can give you love, a love that knows
no bounds. I never want to experience the pain and uncertainty
of the past few years, especially the past few weeks, ever again.
I know what I have with you is a gift. And I swear to you I will
protect that gift and treasure it forever. Why do you love me?
I do not know, but the fact you do, is good enough for me. there
is another envelope in here, if you want to know what it is, you'll
have to come upstairs."
She looks at the other envelope and heads up the stairs. She opens
the bedroom door to find Bo on the bed, having changed into the
black silk pajama bottoms that match the top she is wearing, and
the matching robe. He also changed the sheets on the bed to the
burgundy satin ones. there was an envelope on her pillow, identical
to the one in her hand. She picked it up and looked at it, Bo
just lay there on the bed smiling. She looks at him--
Bo: Adventure, excitement (he motions with his head for her to
open it)
She opens it and pulls out a small card and reads it, her eyes
well up with tears, she reads it again out loud
Nora: You are cordially invited to ring in the new year as a special
guest at the "New Beginnings New Years' Ball" culminating
with the re-exchanging of wedding vows between Bo and Nora Buchanan
at the stroke of twelve. Please join us December 31, Palace Hotel,
West Banquet Hall"
This time when she looks up at him he is hold a small box with
a beautiful ring in it.
Bo: So, you wanna, you know, try it again with the right guy?
(he gets on his knees on the bed)
Nora, will you marry me?
Nora: Yes, yes, yes, a million times!
She climbs on their bed and kisses him as he lays back on the
bed, she lay on top of him, still kissing him
Nora: I love you so much!
Bo: So...if yes is your answer, and you are sure, those (points
to a small stack of letters on the dressing table) will be delivered
over the next few days...All I want is to make you happy...
She pushes his robe open and kisses his chest. He runs his good
hand down her hip, purposely catching his thumb in the lacy waistband
on her panties and slowly pulling them down her legs
Bo: One more thing before this goes were I think its going...
Nora: (kissing his neck) No. (kissing his chest) No talking.
Bo: Just a little talking. I know about the letter you wrote to
me...before your, whatever that was to him...I know (she turns
away from him, a bit embarrassed) Come on now (kisses her cheek)
I know you probably never intended on me seeing it, but I did.
It got to me, I thought, what, if that was the last I ever heard
from you? That letter. And all you wanted was us. Even the night
before you were going to marry Sam, you wanted us. You said it
should be our wedding...
She rolls off him and lays in his good arm
Nora: It's true. From the first time you kissed me...
Bo: I want it to be real, so here, you put this on...(she takes
the ring)
Nora: I can't believe you did all this
Bo: You can't believe this? Baby, you ain't gonna believe what
I got planned for the rest of the night.
He kisses her and starts to unbutton her pajama top
Nora: Bo (in between kisses) I'm not dreaming this, am I?
Bo: Red, this IS for real, for keeps, forever. Now let me prove
it...
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Bo woke early the next morning. Partially from the pain in his
arm, but mostly from the sun streaming through the window. It
snowed again. the sun was intense glaring off the fresh snow.
Bo rubbed the sleep out of his eyes and looked over at her. Sound
asleep. the satin sheet half covering her. She was beautiful.
He kissed her bare shoulder. She stirred...
Bo: Ssshhhh....
He traced her breast through the sheet with his finger. He began
to get aroused. He slowly pulled the sheet back and replaced his
finger with the tip of his tongue.
Nora: Mmmmmmm.....
Continuing, he slid his hand down her side to her thigh. She put
her hand lightly on his head and arched slightly, encouraging
him to continue with his seduction. Slowly he moved his hand across
her thigh, he could feel the heat building. He moved up toward
her mouth and began kissing her hungrily. Ignoring the pain in
his shoulder, he rolled over on to her and entered. The electricity
between them at that moment was unbelievable. No words needed
to be spoken, their feelings were all physically understood. He
never felt so complete, so warm, so full of life. the kissing,
the motion, everything about making love to her was so perfect.
She held him tighter. He winced a bit from the shoulder, but never
broke their rhythm. They arrived at a point of no return, completely
melting in to each other. They lay there totally engulfed in their
emotions for what seemed like hours...
Bo: Morning, beautiful (he kisses her)
Nora: That's some wake up call
Bo: You like?
Nora: Oh, I could get very used to it...
Bo: Good. Hey, you know what today is?
Nora: Hhmmm...nope.
Bo: Today is one of those we-stay-in-bed-all-day days. You remember?
We stay here, make love all day, no plans, no appointments, no
interruptions...just you (kisses her) me (kisses her again) and
whatever we dream up...
Nora: Oooo, I like the way you think...Watch that arm though...
Bo: Do I look like a man in pain? Nah! I am a man in love! Serious
love! All because of you...
Nora: Stop.
Bo: Really. I am so in love with you. Crazy in love...I could
yell it from the top of the station for the whole world to hear!
Just climb up there...
Nora: Just like this?
Bo: Mmm hhmmmm, just like this
Nora: You'd freeze
Bo: For you I'd do it
Nora: Hey, not to change the subject
Bo: Yes...
Nora: Are we going to celebrate both holidays?
Bo: Don't we always?
Nora: Yeah (she snuggles closer to him) Can I ask you something?
Bo: Shoot...
Nora: (she frowns at him)Why did you do all this?
the night of my wedding, right up til here and now?
Bo: When I ran into you at the Palace, when you where with Rachel,
something inside me snapped. I went home and it I was on auto
pilot...I grabbed my stuff, your stuff, and took a chance, I had
no idea how far I could go with it...If you'd have only looked
my way that night, I'd have died a happy. Its like when you love
someone so much, you'd do anything, go to the ends of the earth.
That feeling was so overwhelming that night. I knew I had to be
with you. Forever. When I am with you I'm so alive. I can do anything--even
get shot. And last night? I did that because of something you
said a long time ago. In that letter when you left me. You said
part of you would always be my wife...so what better way to start
a new way...you as my wife.
Nora: I love you Bo
Bo: Same here Red.
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The holidays come quickly. Bo and Nora have a huge family celebration
at their place. Everyone has a great time, they are all a buzz
about the ball and the upcoming remarriage. Vicki, Renee, Rachel
and even Jessica all make arrangements with Nora to help her find
a dress in the upcoming week. They all share a nice evening.
Once the house is cleared out and Bo and Nora finishing putting
the dishes away, they head back to the living room. Nora plops
on the couch while Bo pours them a glass of wine and dims the
lights. They sit quietly watching the fire and the holiday lights
on the tree.
Nora: Well, I think it was a huge success.
Bo: All compliments to the beautiful hostess (kisses her cheek)
Nora: Thank you sir. I'm glad the Palace will be doing all this
next week!
Bo puts his glass down and begins to give her a mini neck rub
Nora: Mmmmmm You are so good at this...
Bo: I am so good at a lot of things...
Nora: Mmmmm hhmmmmm I am well aware...
He starts kissing her neck, and slowly turns her to face him.
He takes the sling off his arm.
Nora: Hey...watch that arm...
Bo: Sshhhh...I'm creating a mood
He lays her back on the couch and they get into some pretty heavy
making out. He starts unbuttoning her blouse
Nora: Wait...(sitting up slightly) I was thinking...maybe we should,
I dunno, um, abstain til next week?
Bo looks confused
Bo: Come again? You mean like celibacy? Like I can't (he puts
his hand behind her neck and pulls her into a sultry lip lock)
Bo: I can't do that?
Nora: Whew....Just for a week...I mean we were apart for 3 years,
what's seven days?
Bo: It's hell! That's what! And three years apart? That is a lot
of making up to do...
He sits up on the couch, she sits up next to him and puts her
arm around him
Nora: Think of how much better our honeymoon will be...
Bo: But think of what your asking! What? Are we going to sleep
in separate beds?
Nora: Rooms.
Bo: No! No way...I can't touch you, I sure enough want to be able
to look at you...
Nora: You'll get ideas...
Bo: I've got ideas already...
Nora: You can do this...
Bo: How bout one for the road?
Nora: One kiss?
Bo: One night.
Nora: I'm going to bed. Good night sweetie. I love you. (she kisses
him on the top of the head as gets up off the couch)
Bo: You're leaving me? But I want you! Nora! This isn't fair!
He falls over on the couch. After a few minutes, he goes upstairs
and sits on the edge of the bed.
Nora: Ah, ah, ah
Bo: Oh, For heaven's sake! I'll sleep on top of the blankets!
Nora: Ok, but no funny business!
Bo: (under his breath) nuthin funny about a man wanting to make
love to his wife
Nora: (out loud) I'm not yours yet
Bo: (under his breath again) seven days, may as well be seven
years
Nora: Night Bo.
Bo: Yeah--nite!
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Bo wakes the next morning to find Nora cuddled in his arms. He
smiles and dozes off again. The next time he wakes up, he is alone
with a note on her pillow
"Out with the girls for the New Years' attire. Be back later.
Love Ya! Me.
P.S. One down, six to go"
He smiles and realizes how lucky he is. He rolls over and grabs
his cell phone.
Nora: Hello?
Bo: Hey beautiful
Nora: Hey yourself sleepyhead
Bo: Yeah, why didn't you wake me?
Nora: I did
Bo: Oh. So what time will you be home?
Nora: Don't know
Bo: I'm gonna go to the station. Call me on my cell when you get
in.
Nora: Got it. Love you.
Bo: Me too.
He hangs up with her and dials again
Bo: Clint? Hey!
Clint: What's up little brother?
Bo: What do you think of me in a white tux?
Clint: Ah...I prefer you in a teal organza tea length...
Bo: Ha ha ha...You kill me...seriously, I want Nora to look at
me and think...
Clint: What? Ice cream? Good Humor? What is wrong with you? You've
been through this how many times? You're acting like a hormonally
challenged teenager.
Bo: I feel like one! She does that to me!
Clint: I'll pick you up, we'll find you a tux.
Bo: Thanks, but I'll pick you up, I have to go into the station
afterwards.
Clint: Bye
Bo: Bye
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Nora and Vicki are at the dress shop
Nora: He's so sweet, just calls to say hi...
Vicki: Prince Charming, huh?
Nora is lost in her thoughts
Vicki: Yoo hoo, Cinderella...
Nora: Huh?
Vicki: Nuthin...so what look are you going for?
Nora: I want something that when Bo looks at me he thinks...
Vicki He thinks...WOW!
They laugh and continue the search until she finds the perfect
dress. White satin sheath with spaghetti straps and a white satin/silver
and white sequined bolero jacket.
Vicki: Perfect
Nora: you think?
Vicki: I know!
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Later that evening Bo is leaving the station when he's grabbed
from behind and a sack is put over his head. He's pushed into
a car that speeds off into the night.
To be continued.....
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