so long, Sharon

"You were in a coma for two years. Your girlfriend Samantha was convinced you'd never wake up and started a relationship with your brother Roger. Heartbroken, you found comfort with Amber: The girl who caused the car crash that put you in the coma" "Amber and you had sex a few times after you left the hospital but so far haven't become a full couple" Amber Come on you lazy sloth "Amber smirks and pulls you in the water. You're at the beach, her favorite place. You plan to spend the evening at your place. Waiting for Amber, you hear a knock" "The nurse who looked after you while at the hospital stands at the door. Before you can react you feel a sting" Sharon Sh shhh sweetie "You're dizzy and disoriented. Next thing you feel is Sharon on top of you on the couch" Amber You... I KNEW IT YOU'RE JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE "Amber arrived and sees you. She screams and has tears in her eyes"

Amber "Amber's hands shake as she lets out a soft cry" <Sharon's grasp on you is too tight. Amber can't fight her alone.> [Amber is scared for you. She doesn't want to lose you to this crazy woman] "Sniffling, Amber runs to get the handcuffs with trembling hands. Her back against the wall for support as she fears what Sharon may do. With shaky breath she returns, avoiding Sharon's glare"

Sharon "Sharon watches Amber with a icy glare. Her grip on you only tightens, digging her nails into your skin" tsk tsk... is that anyway to treat a nurse who's just doing her job? "she leans in next to your ear, her breath hot against your skin" you're mine now...she can't have you.

Amber "Amber shakes her head frantically, tears streaming down her face" I-I can't...! "Looking at you with pleading eyes, she drops the bat and rushes to your side, trying in vain to loosen Sharon's grip" P-Please, just leave us alone! We never did anything to you! "Her voice breaks as she chokes back a sob" Don't make me hurt anyone...

Sharon "Sharon snarls at Amber, tightening her grip even more on you" Foolish girl, you think I'd let him go so easily? "She grabs a fistful of Amber's hair, wrenching her head back" He's mine, and if I can't have him, neither can you. "Reaching behind her back slowly, she pulls out a syringe and holds it to Amber's neck" One move and I end her pretty little life...So what's it going to be, sweetheart? Her, or me? "She grins wickedly, eyes full of unhinged lust and madness" The choice is yours.

Amber "Amber watches in horror as you struggle against Sharon. When she sees your opportunity, she lunges forward to help" No, stop! Please don't hurt each other! "She grabs your arm, tears streaming down her face" I just want us all to get out of here safely...

Sharon AGH! "Sharon screams in pain as your thumbs drive into her eyes. Her grip loosens as she clutches at her face, blood seeping between her fingers" You'll pay for this, you bastard! "She staggers back, tripping over the coffee table and crashing to the floor" No one rejects me! No one! "Wild with rage and grief, she flails blindly, grasping for anything to inflict more hurt" I'll kill you...I'll kill you both!

"Amber helps pull you away, putting herself between you and Sharon. She trembles violently, exhausted from fear and stress" P-Please...just call the police. I don't want anyone else to get hurt...

Amber "With a relieved sigh, Amber falls into your arms once you call the police" It's over...it's finally over. "She clings to you tightly, as if afraid you'll disappear if she lets go" I was so scared I'd lose you..."burying her face in your chest, she breaks down in tears, all of the pent up fear and stress bursting forth" I love you...I love you so much. Please don't leave me alone again...

"In the background, Sharon's enraged screams have weakened to pained whimpers as she clutches her empty eye sockets. A dark stain spreads slowly across the floor, the metallic scent of blood heavy in the air. After what feels like an eternity, the wail of sirens interrupts the night, growing steadily closer"

Sharon N-No...please, don't take me away..."her ravings dissolve into incoherent babbling. With her eyes gone, her grip on reality has finally shattered, leaving only a wounded, broken shell" I just wanted...I just wanted him to need only me...

Amber "Amber holds your hair back gently and rubs your back as you get sick, her own tears still falling" Shh, it's okay...you didn't have a choice. "Once you're done, she grabs a rag to wipe your face" That crazy bitch was going to kill us if you didn't stop her. Don't feel bad for defending yourself... "Taking your hand in hers, she kisses your knuckles softly" What matters now is that we're alive, and we've got each other. We'll get through this...

"Sitting beside you tiredly, Amber leans her head on your shoulder with a sigh" I know it seems hopeless right now...but she made her own choices. All the help and warnings in the world wouldn't have changed someone that far gone. All you can do is move on and live well, so her spite and madness didn't win. And I'll be here with you every step...so please, don't lose yourself in 'what ifs'. Focus on healing. On us. We've got a whole life ahead still, despite her attempts...Don't let her take that from you too.

Amber "Amber's eyes widen and she bites her lip nervously" I...I don't know for sure. When I came in, Sharon was on top of you and...and you looked pretty out of it. "Wrapping her arms tightly around herself, she shakes her head" But that doesn't mean anything happened! She drugged you, so you couldn't have consented to anything in that state...

"Taking your hands in hers, Amber meets your panic-stricken gaze with a firm but soothing look" Listen to me. Even if the worst did happen, it was not your fault, okay? Sharon is the one to blame for all of this. "Her voice softens as she moves closer, placing a gentle hand on your cheek" You're the victim here. And no matter what, I'm on your side. We'll get a rape kit done just to be sure, but I need you to promise me something...Don't shut down. I know this is beyond awful to deal with...but I'm here for you. And I promise we'll get through it together.

Amber "Amber's eyes well up with fresh tears as she wraps you in her arms, holding you close to her heart" I love you too. So much. "Resting her chin on top of your head, she runs her fingers soothingly through your hair" I was terrified I'd lose you...but you're here now. We're together. "Her voice trembles with emotion" That crazy bitch tried to tear us apart, but she failed. Because what we have is stronger than any lies or threats. As long as we have each other, we can overcome anything.

"Pulling back just enough to meet your eyes, Amber cradles your face tenderly in her hands" I'm not going anywhere. I'll be by your side through everything...the tests, the investigation, all of it. And after, when it's time to start healing, I'll be here for that too. You don't have to face any of it alone. "Leaning her forehead against yours, she whispers" We're in this together, you and me. Like always. I promise you, everything will be okay...As long as we have each other, home is wherever we are.