Coming to a Decision (Liza)

[Bianca Montgomery]

Bianca drove down to her uncle's office after leaving the restaurant the same night Maggie kissed her. She saw that the lights were off though so she texted Liza and asked her where she was. She had a spare key so she went inside and sat down in her office.

She asked Liza to meet her there and while she was waiting she picked up her phone and sent a message to her mother telling her that she would be late tonight. "Okay Mom thank you!" Bianca hung up and waited for Liza to arrive. They needed to talk.

[Liza Colby]

Liza left Krystal's & got into her car before seeing her newest text message. She knew she shouldn't be driving, but the firm wasn't only a few blocks over, & then she would ask Bianca to drive her home. The alcohol hadn't quite reached it's full effect, but she knew that it could at any time. When she reached the firm, though, she headed inside & saw Bianca sitting in the client lounge, playing with her phone.

"Hey," she said, catching the Kane woman's attention. She moved to hug her, & kiss her cheek before saying, "I was on my way home when I got your text... but I'm glad you wanted to meet here. Wait, everything's alright, right? You look a little... lost." Liza noted, sitting down next to her.

[Bianca Montgomery]

"Yes I am okay. I just..please do not be mad okay? I went with Maggie to dinner tonight and she..she kissed me Liza."

Bianca sighed and looked at her for a moment. "And I kissed her back. I stopped though and I told her that I was still with you but I wanted you to know." Bianca then took Liza's hand. "And I want you to know that I think I still love her Liza but if you still want I can try to make what we have work. I know a part of me will always love her but I am conflicted right now and I know that no matter what is going on between us you can make sense of things for me."

[Liza Colby]

Liza looked at Bianca, wanting to be angry, but her eyes softened. "I... something similar happened to me tonight, Bianca. I... I stayed late because Krystal offered to do paperwork with me. Once I cancelled on you, though, she invited me to have a drink with her, so I did. That was when I got your text about going with Maggie, & I knew you wanted to be with her. I don't blame you... not at all. We haven't spent much time together since Maggie got back, & I know how much you love her," Liza shrugged, looking at the woman.

She then cleared her throat. "Listen, I kissed her, Bianca. Not because I wanted to hurt you, but because I am so in love with her. I told her how I feel, & she doesn't feel the same, but Maggie seems to feel the same way as you do, & if you love her the way I love Krystal, I would never ask you to pass that up. It was stupid of me to think that I could even try to take her place," Liza said, pursing her lips together, giving Bianca a smile.

[Bianca Montgomery]

"You..what? Krystal..she is back? Oh wow Liza." Bianca felt her body give out against the couch. This was definitely shocking.

"I know you never tried to take Maggie's place Liza but are you sure about this? Are you sure that you want me to be with Maggie? Because maybe I want to and I love her but I am not sure if I am ready to commit to her. I am still hurting from last time and you have made me see that the hurt won't last forever. You want to give us up so I can have her and you can chase after Krystal?"

[Liza Colby]

Liza nodded, & said, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you, Bianca... but with everything going on between us, I didn't want to add any stress to our relationship," she explained.

The redhead then moved to hold Bianca's hands on her lap. "I am so sure, Bianca. I might not be in love with you, but I do love you. I love you enough to want for your happiness, & to know that only Maggie can make you truly happy. Maybe you need to work on your relationship with her, but don't you think it would be easier to do that if I wasn't constantly in the way?" she asked with a soft smile. "Besides... I'm not going to chase Krystal. She knows how I feel, & if she wants to give it a try, she'll let me know. If not, I am going to be honest with myself & try to find real happiness... because of you. That's why I want you to be happy, too."

[Bianca Montgomery]

"I understand. I did not tell you Maggie was coming back with me either so I am not upset. Plus it was not really like we have seen each other often enough for it to come up in conversation." Bianca gave Liza a smile.

"You..you really mean this huh? You really want for my happiness. Gosh Liza I know people have said some horrible things about you but you are not selfish at all. It means so much to me that you want me to be happy even if it means being with someone else." Bianca moved to kiss Liza's cheek. "So if this whole thing with Krystal does not work out like you want it to then what will happen? Have you thought about that yet?"

[Liza Colby]

Liza smiled, "I really, really want for your happiness. I have had the pleasure of getting to know you over these past months, & you are such a wonderful person, Bianca. You deserve the best, & I know that even though I can't give that to you, Maggie can, & you should be allowed to take that chance & find out how truly happy you can be. I'm not going to interfere with that!"

Liza then felt her heart strings being tugged a little. "Well, if Krystal doesn't want to try this, then I'm going to have to look for love elsewhere. I think the problem always was that I didn't know if I could make it work, but if she says that it can't, it will give me the freedom to go out & explore something different. I know there has to be someone out there for me... & I also have a feeling it's closer than I think," she said with a grin.

[Bianca Montgomery]

"Alright..I..I guess I will let Maggie know in the morning. I..I guess I just want to spend one last night with you Liza. Talking and just being together like when we first started this relationship. Remember how that was? I know things have been hard lately but you were always there for me and I will never forget that."

"You know what? If Krystal cannot see what a wonderful person you are then she does not deserve you. You have to be with someone who loves you as much as you love them. You have a big heart and even though it can take a while for someone to see it you will show them if you care. You have showed me and I could not be more grateful to you Liza." Bianca hugged her gently.

[Liza Colby]

Liza nodded, "I want that, too. Just for old time's sake," she said with a smile.

She then blushed slightly. "Well, thank you, Bianca. But any kindness I have in my heart is because of you. You showed me that this world isn't such a horrible place after all, & even those of us who think we are incapable of loving & being loved can overcome that feeling & make it work," she said, hugging the younger woman back.

"Do you mind driving us home? I... I think I had a little too much to drink tonight, & I think I've gotten myself into enough trouble tonight," she explained.

[Bianca Montgomery]

"Yes I will drive you home Liza. Do you need anything else from the office?"

Once Liza shook her head Bianca put her arm around Liza's waist and led her to her car. "Thank you for everything you have done for me Liza. You being around has been so wonderful these past couple months. I hope you will always continue to be my friend because you are one of the best ones I have ever had."

[Liza Colby]

Liza smiled. "Of course I still want to be your friend," she promised, before getting into the car.

She buckled her seatbelt & waited for Bianca to do the same. "I love you, Bianca... thank you for this wonderful experience. It has taught me so much & I'll never forget everything that you've done for me & for us," she said, kissing her on the lips gently.