Illusions Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Nora didn’t leave her house all day, she was praying Bo would come back. She already got a call from Hank, Rachel, and Asa. All were excited at his returned, all worried about the memory loss. Nora didn’t have the heart to tell any of them what had happened with Drew. She heard the doorbell, her heart leapt. She ran to get it. She opened it. But she was let down when Brent was on the other side.

“Hey Nora, I brought over some pizza thought we could hang out again.”
Nora moved to the side and let him in. Brent was talking but she wasn’t really listening.

“Nora? Nora? What is going on with you?”
Nora looked at him her emotions boiling up. Brent walked over to her taking her hands.

“What is it?”

“Bo is alive.”
Brent’s face fell.

“What do mean? Nora he had been dead for six months now.”
Nora shook her head.

“No, we thought he was. He turned up last night, he has no memories. We talked, I told him our story. He seemed relieved to find out who he was, he stayed in the guest room.”
“Nora this sounds wonderful, even without his memories, you have your Bo back.”

Nora smiled.
“It is, but then something happened today.”
“What?”
Nora looked at his face.
“Drew.”
"Oh no."

“He told Bo about our little umm affair.”
“Afair? Nora he tricked you. NO! He raped you! He should be in jail.”

“Bo was too shocked to listen. He uh, he left.”
“Well he is coming back isn’t he.”
“I don’t know. Brent I am so scared he doesn’t have any memory and he now thinks the worst of me, what if he decides it isn’t worth it and just leaves?”
“Nora, no. I don’t know Bo, but from what you and everybody has told me Bo Buchanan doesn’t up and run. Especially from you, memories or not.”
Nora smiled at Brent, but couldn’t stop her emotions as they took over. Brent hugged her.

“It’s going to be okay Nora, you’ll see.”
Nora heard the door open. She and Brent let go of each other as they turned. Nora saw Bo and her heart lept.

“Bo!”
She went over to hug him, but he back up. Nora frowned and put her arms to her side. Then she noticed Bo eyeing Brent.

“Oh, Bo this is Brent, don’t worry you have never meet him. He moved into town after.” Nora couldn’t quite finish her statement. For his part Brent smiled and put out his hand to Bo.

“Bo it is so nice to meet you! Nora and everybody had told me so much about I feel like I know you.” Bo didn’t put his hand out to Brent, Brent finally put his hand down awkwardly. “Um, well I think I let you two alone. Bye Nora, bye Bo, nice to meet you.”

Nora closed to door behind Brent after he left. She turned toward Bo who was glaring at the door. Nora walked over to him tried to kiss his cheek he backed away again.

“You know for 6 months I didn’t know anything about myself, I had a piece of paper with the name Nora on it.  That paper gave me so much hope. Then last night I finally find Nora, my Nora from the paper and she is beautiful, smart, and supposable mine.”
“Bo I am yours.”
“Really Nora? This morning I find out  you had sex my son just after you thought I died, now I come home and find you embracing someone else. Just tell me the truth, did you move on? I will understand if you did.”

Nora felt her anger build.

“NO! I HAVEN'T MOVED ON! I’VE BEEN BROKEN!”

Bo face turned to shock.

“God Bo, you are not the only one who has been lost for 6 months.  I lost my heart, I lost part my soul when we thought you were dead. I barely functioned, if it weren’t for my daughter I am not sure I would have left the house.”

Nora collapsed on the couch putting her hands over her face.

“What about Brent? He seemed more than a friend.”
Nora sighed.

“I am not going to lie, he is interested in me and has expressed it, but Bo, I was in no condition to move on. My heart is yours still. He understood and has been one of my best friends.”

Bo sat next to her, both were silent for a long time.

“What about my son?” Bo laughed. “I uh can’t remember his name.”

Nora felt the tears starting.

“Drew, your son’s name is Drew.”
She heard Bo whisper it a couple time, like he was trying to imprint it in his memory.
“Um, Drew came back into our lives about a month before we thought you died. He seemed shy and unsure, so I took him and tried to show him that we would accept him. He seemed to be doing well, he and Rachel even started to see each other. Then you died.” Nora took a deep breath trying to keep in emotions in check and dared not look at Bo as she continued. “Drew withdrew into himself, I just thought he didn’t know where he belonged, I was too distraught to really help him or anyone else. On the day of the memorial Asa gave me bourbon. I really hadn’t been taking care of myself so the liquor hit me hard. Drew and Rachel helped me home and into bed. That night I dreamed you had come to me and we made love.”
She stood and walked over to the window trying to find a way to tell him the rest. She felt Bo come behind he wrapped his arms around her.
“I am sorry, you don’t have to tell me anymore.”
“Yes, I need you to know. Bo, I woke up and found Drew next to me in bed. He had let me think it was you I was making love too.”
Bo held her tighter and kissed her neck.
“Stop please Nora, I understand.”
Nora nodded then leaned back into his arms closing her eyes. Bo put his head on her shoulder.

“I am sorry Nora, I snapped at you and I left. I am so confused. I have no memories of you or us, but when I am around you, I can feel our connection. Even if I don’t understand it. When Drew came in this morning, I got scared that what I was feeling wasn’t real, that I was just making it up in my mind so I could feel like I belong. I am so sorry that he did that to you, that I wasn’t here to protect you. I know I love you, I can feel it.”
A sob escaped out of Nora. She turned into his arms and kissed him, then they embraced. Bo kissed her cheek then whispered in her ear.

“I will do whatever it takes to remember you and our life together. I want this life so much, I want you so much. I want to understand this strong connection I feel with you.”
Nora pulled back and kissed him passionately. Bo hand went to her waist and pulled her body to his. They kissed for several long minutes. Nora slowly pulled away and smiled at him. She nuzzled his nose with his.

“Bo, I love you, but I think we need to wait to make love.”
He kissed her again.

“I understand, but I plan on kissing you whenever I get the chance.”

She giggled putting a hand on his chest and smiled seductively.

“Good, now why don’t you sleep in our bed tonight. Being in our together may help jog those memories.”
Bo smiled.

“I like that idea, umm do I get to watch you get around for bed?”
Nora gave him a coy look. She kissed him.

“Of course, but you asking me that makes me think you haven’t really lost your memories.”
Bo laughed and followed her upstairs.