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Cassandra grunted and groaned as she sat on a bench outside her work waiting for her wife Rapunzel to come and pick her up.

She had just got through pulling a twelve hour shift and she was more than looking forward to going home and taking a hot shower followed by a hot meal and then going to bed.

But, she had forgotten that she had promised to take Rapunzel to dinner and a movie for their one year wedding anniversary. "Goddamnit," Cassandra cursed when she remembered her promise. "Maybe she'll be ok with just going out to dinner."

When Rapunzel arrived at Cassandras' work she watched pain come across her wifes' face as she stood up and put her hand on her lower back. 'Uh-oh, she looks like she hurt herself,' Rapunzel said to herself as she watched Cassandra walk up to the passenger side door and then get in.

"Hey babe," Rapunzel said, looking at Cassandra while she got adjusted in her seat and then buckled. "Are you ok?"

"I'm better now that I'm with you," Cassandra said then gave her wife a kiss on the lips.

"You want to talk about what happened?" Rapunzel asked as she drove out of the parking lot.

"The person who runs my machine on second shift called in for what I'm sure is a real good reason, so I had to stay and finish production."

"I don't understand it," Rapunzel said. She was aggravated, but not at her wife, she was aggravated at the situation. "You haven't had any issues at all this week and someone picks today to call out."

"I know Raps. I thought the same thing, but I didn't have any control over it."

"Yeah, you did," Rapunzel said as her aggravation started to boil over. "You could have told your boss that it was your one year wedding anniversary and that you were leaving and if they didn't like it they could train someone on second to run your machine. And don't look at me like this is the first time this has happened. They've done this to you before."

Cassandra was aggravated at the situation too, but she couldn't hold it in as well as Rapunzel could. "AND WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO ABOUT IT?! HUH?! I'VE ONLY BEEN THERE NINE MONTHS! I CAN'T JUST LEAVE WHEN THEY TELL ME TO STAY! I WON'T HAVE A JOB TO COME BACK TO! AND WITH YOU STILL IN COLLEGE I CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE OR CHANGE MY JOB!"

Now Rapunzel was angry.

"WELL EXCUSE ME FOR CARING ABOUT MY WIFE WHO SEEMS TO HAVE NO ISSUE WITH HER BOSS RUNNING HER OVER EVERY CHANCE HE GETS!"

"I ALREADY TOLD YOU I CAN'T SAY ANYTHING! IF I DO I COULD GET FIRED FOR BEING INSUBORDINATE!"

Rapunzel was still angry, but she lowered her voice. "You know what? We're going to just go home. It's obvious you don't feel like going out tonight."

"I never said I didn't want to go out," Cassandra argued. She waited for a response from Rapunzel, but didn't get one. "Fine, let's just go home."

When Rapunzel and Cassandra got to their small two bedroom apartment Rapunzel went into the main bedroom and shut the door.

"What the fuck?" Cassandra said in frustration. "I guess I'll get myself something to eat and then take a shower, maybe then we'll both feel better."

After Cassandra had cooked herself a pizza she tried to eat but she felt so guilty that she couldn't. So she left her pizza on the kitchen table and sat down on her couch and laid her head back. A couple of hours later she woke up to find Rapunzel standing in the small space between their bathroom and bedroom.

"Rapunzel, baby I'm sorry," Cassandra said. "I didn't mean to yell at you. I had a bad day at work and I took it out on you and you didn't deserve it."

"I kinda did," Rapunzel said as she walked over to Cassandra and sat down by her. "I did some thinking and I shouldn't have brought up how I felt about your job when I did. I should have waited until you were relaxed. I'm just really frustrated at how they're treating you. And I don't want you getting burned out. And there's....something else."

"What is it," Cassandra asked as she turned onto her right side.

"I was deflecting because there's something I need to tell you. And given the mood you were in earlier I don't know how you're going to react."

"Raps," Cassandra said as she took her wife by her hands. "Just take a deep breath and tell me what it is."

"You remeber what we did on Halloween night a couple of weeks ago?" Rapunzel asked rhetorically.

"Raps," Cassandra said as her eyes lit up. "Are you....?" Cassandra was hoping for a yes.

"I went to my doctor today and took a test. And it's positive. I'm pregnant."

Cassandra was overjoyed with the news. She brought Rapunzel to her and gave her a deep kiss on the lips. They went to kiss again when Cassandras' cell phone rang. She ignored it and went back to kissing Rapunzel. A couple of minutes later Cassandras' phone rang again. She picked it up in a huff and answered it. "This better be good," she said, more than aggravated.

"Since this is your boss it doesn't matter if it's good or not," Eugene said angrily.

"I'm off the clock. And it's my one year wedding anniversary. Why are you calling me at home?!"

"I just got a call from the sanitation manager. You left one of your screens uncovered and it got water logged. You're fired. You can come pick up your last check monday." Eugene hung up and Cassandra sat back against the couch as she tried to fight back tears.

"Cass, baby, what happened?" Rapunzel asked as she put her bra back on and rehooked it.

Cassandra remained facing forward with tears running down her cheeks. "I left a screen uncovered at work. It got water logged and it costed me my job."

Rapunzels' heart was in her stomach as she processed what she just heard. She took her right hand and turned Cassandras' head to face her. "Hey," she said softly as she wiped her wifes eyes with a cloth. "Everything will be ok. I can use part of my scholarship money to take care of the rent while you look for a job."

"I'm....I'm sorry," Cassandra said as her tears became more frequent. "I feel terrible. I feel like I let you down."

"Now now," Rapunzel said, her voice still soft. "You did no such thing. You're a strong woman and you'll have a new job in no time. Now, I'm going to get us something to eat. You'll feel better with some food in your stomach."

Rapunzel got up and went to the kitchen when the power went out. Without even saying a word Cassandra went and checked the breakers. She reset them but the power was still out. She went back to the living room while Rapunzel called the power company. A lightning strike hit a sub-station and took out power in their part of town. They thought they would be without power for the rest of the night.

"You want to split a half warm pizza?" Cassandra asked as she shined the light from her phone onto the kitchen table.

"Sure," Rapunzel said, shrugging her shoulders. Cassandra got her and her wife a soda and they sat down at their kitchen table where they enjoyed their pizza by cell phone light. After dinner they got up from the table when the power suddenly came back on.

Cassandra looked at Rapunzel and they both started to undress. Once they were naked Cassandra took Rapunzel right there in the kitchen. She wasted no time bending her over the kitchen table and entering her from behind.

"Ahhh Cass! Ahh fuck! God your cock feels so good inside me!" Rapunzel screamed as Cassandra fucked her fast and hard. Cassandra hooked Rapunzels' arms and raised her up slightly so she could get as deep inside her wifes pussy as she possibly could. "AHH CASS! FUCK I'M CUMMIMG! SHIT!" Rapunzel exclaimed as her pussy tightened around her wifes cock. Cassandra tried but couldn't hold back as she painted the inside of her wifes pussy white with her thick hot load.

After Cassandra finished cumming Rapunzel and her took a shower and went to bed where they went another round then fell asleep in each others arms. And even though Cassandra had a long day in front of her, she knew everything was going to be ok.

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Early the next morning just before dawn Rapunzel woke up and saw Cassandra sitting on the side of the bed. "Cass, baby, you ok?" Rapunzel asked as she crawled over to her wife and sat beside her.

Cassandra turned to face her wife and said, "Yeah. I just woke up and realized that I hadn't called my father and told him the news that you're pregnant, and that I had lost my job. Needless to say I'm more than nervous.

The thing is it won't seem to matter what piece of news I tell him first. He will still be worried and concerend. And I don't want him to be. I'm going to find a job, and I don't intend on taking a long time to find one."

"I haven't told my parents yet either," Rapunzel said. "And I know they wanted me to wait until I graduated college before we considered having children. But Halloween night-like last night-was a spur of the moment kind of thing. Not that that matters. I'm pregnant and I couldn't be happier."

"How is this going to work? You being pregnant and going to college?"

"I've only got a year left. If everything goes smooth I should give birth to our baby during the holiday break and then go back and finish up and graduate early next year. Or I could finish online."

"I don't get it," Cassandra said, still facing her wife as she leaned forward on her elbows. "I know everything is going to be ok, but I'm not able to be as calm about this as you are."

"I think it's like you said, you don't want to tell your father what happened."

"You're right," Cassandra said as she stood up and faced her wife. "But I might as well go ahead and get it over with."

"Me too," Rapunzel said. "But I think, we should tell them in person. Hopefully a public place will help keep their temper in check."

"I agree. But surely the news that they're going to be grandparents....oh boy. They're going to be pissed."

"Now lets just calm down," Rapunzel said. "We'll call our parents and ask them if they want to meet for breakfast, or lunch if they can't do breakfast."

"Let's wait until lunch," Cassandra said. "It may not be a good idea to spring this news on them this early in the morning."

"Well, since we're both up and already naked," Rapunzel said as she played with her wifes' cock. "Why don't we have some fun before breakfast."

Before Cassandra could say 'yes' or 'no' she was being sucked off by her wife when her phone rang. It was John, her father. Rapunzel groaned and stopped sucking off her wife so she could answer her phone.

"Hello," Cassandra said, trying not to sound out of breath.

"Hey, how would Rapunzel and you like to join me for breakfast?"

"Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. But there might be some extra company."

"Oh, and who's coming with you?" John asked casually.

"Rapunzels' parents, and we have some things to tell the three of you."

"Is it good or bad."

"You'll just have to wait until we meet. Where are we meeting?"

"Find out if Rapunzels' parents are going to join us then we'll decide on a place to meet."

"Ok dad. Hold on just a few minutes." Cassandra looked at Rapunzel who picked up her phone and called her parents. After she explained what was going on they suggested Trevors.

"How does Trevors sound?" Rapunzel asked her wife.

"Sounds good to me?" Cassandra replied then went back to talking to her dad. "Dad, how does Trevors sound?"

"Sounds good to me. I'll see you there."

"Ok dad. I love you. Bye."

"Bye."

After Cassandra and Rapunzel hung up their phones they quickly got dressed and went to meet their parents.

After they arrived and were seated Cassandra and Rapunzel-who were sitting beside each other-both cleared their throats before Cassandra spoke. "So," Cassandra said as she rubbed her thighs. "Rapunzel and I have two pieces of news to tell you. And we aren't sure what to tell you first."

"Rapunzel, honey," Arianna said softly. "Why don't you go first."

"Well, mom," Rapunzel said as she tried not to get choked up. "I went to the doctor yesterday, and, you and dad are going to be grandparents. I'm sorry. I know your-"

"Nonsense," Arianna said, reaching across the table and taking her daughter by her hands. "This is great news."

"Oh...I thought you wanted me to finish college before Cassandra and I decided to start a family."

"We did," Arianna said. "But that's ok. We're going to be grand parents." Arianna turned to face her stoic husband. "Fred, don't you have anything to say?"

"I've just got one thing to say," Frederic said seriously then cracked a smile. "Congratulations you two."

"I can't believe this. I'm going to be a grandpa," John added with a smile. The smiles pricked Cassandra at her heart, because she knew she was the reason they were about to disappear."

"So Rapunzel, if you don't mind me asking," Arianna said with a smile. "Do you plan on trying to finish college?"

"I'm going to try and finish up on campus, and if I can't then I'll finish up what I have left online."

"How is that going to affect Cassandras' job?"

"About that," Cassandra said. "This is our other piece of news. I'm actually in the hunt for a new job. And not by choice. I uh, I made a mistake at work and I got fired. Off the clock. At home." The table was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Cassandra was certain her life just ended. It was just a matter of who took it.

"What happened?" John asked quietly, breaking the silence. Cassandra knew that when her father got quiet, that she was in trouble.

"There are these screens that are supposed to be covered after production is finished," Cassandra answered as she kept her composure. "Last night I had to stay and finish production and I forgot to cover up one of the screens before I left. It got water logged during sanitation and the sanitation manager called my boss who called me at home. That's when he fired me. I'm sorry everyone, but I intend on finding a job before the day is out."

Everyone looked at Cassandra and she could tell that they-save for her wife-were not very happy with her.

"I said I was going to have a job before the day is out," Cassandra said definsively. "Are you telling me you three never made a mistake at your jobs?"

"Not one that would get me fired with a baby on the way," John said while Frederic just glared at her.

"Gentlemen please," Arianna pleaded. "Now look at the poor girl. It's obvious she feels terrible and she already said she would have a job before the day is out. And if she can do that and not miss a beat then I don't see the problem. Besides, she was going to need a job that paid more anyway. So maybe this is a blessing in disguise."

"And what if she can't find a job?" Frederic retorted. "They're going to live off of Rapunzels' scholarship money?"

By this point Cassandra was just ready to leave and go home. All it would take was one more catalyst.

"How is everyone doing today?" A waitress with shoulder length auburn hair asked Cassandra and her family. She had worked with Cassandra before, but didn't let on that she knew her.

"We're doing good," Arianna said as they all put on fake smiles.

"My name is Josie. What can I get you all to drink?"

"I would like an orange juice and an application," Cassandra said. She thought she recognized her waitress, but she couldn't place her.

"Oh we're not hiring," the waitress said. Everyone at Cassandras' table could tell something was off.

"So if I go online and look for job openings this place won't come up?" Cassandra asked.

"Look, I'm sorry. I can't help it," the waitress said. "But you've been blacklisted. Your former employeer sent an e-mail that said you were a toxic individual who only did the minimum, and when you did stay over you made life hell for the people you worked with."

Cassandra was crushed. Everyone at the table knew what had been told about her was a lie, but it wasn't illegal. And there was nothing they could do about it except have her back.

"Thank you for your honesty," Cassandra said. "And all I want is an orange juice."

"Actually," John said as he handed the waitress his menu. "I just had something come up. So I'm going to have to go."

"We did too," Arianna said.

As everyone got up from the table Cassandra looked at the waitress and then left with her family. Once outside they all gathered around Rapunzels' car.

"Cassandra, honey I'm sorry," John said. "My behaviour was inapproiate."

"Mine was too," Frederic said.

"And so was mine," Cassandra and her family turned their heads to see the woman that was their waitress standing before them. "I didn't buy that e-mail for a second. I know because I worked with you for two weeks. Well, I worked on the same floor as you. Just not the same department. And I can tell you that that e-mail was total bullshit. So I quit."

"Josie Wales," Cassandra said as a smile came across her face. "I thought that was you. You want to look for a job with me?" Cassandra asked.

"Sure," Josie said."

"Ok, we'll start looking for job openings and hopefully my terrible reputation hasn't made it all over Corona yet."

"We'll help too," Arianna said.

Cassandra left with Rapunzel and her unlikely ally. Hoping that someone would be like Josie and see that Cassandra isn't the person she was percived to be and give her a job. And hopefully Josie and her could work together.

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"So, where are we going first," Josie asked as Rapunzel pulled out of the parking lot. Cassandra took out her phone and started to look through job openings. "Josie, do you have any nursing experience?"

"No. I wanted to go to nursing school but it was too expensive."

"Ha!" Cassandra cackled. "Eugenes' job is open. Guess that's what that ass hole gets for firing me for some bullshit reason."

"Cass," Rapunzel chided. "Watch your language. We have a guest with us."

"Trust me Rapunzel," Josie said with a chuckle. "Cass has said worse than that. Espically when some fucktard at her last job would make a dumb-ass decision."

"So much for language," Rapunzel groaned.

Cassandra kept looking for jobs and found one she liked, but let out a quiet 'fuck' because she wouldn't be able to do it. "Cass, what's wrong?" Rapunzel asked.

"You know that storm chaser that's based here in Corona?"

Rapunzel was doing her best not to act nervous. "Yeah?"

"He's looking for a navagatior and...he likes to get close. He's called The Extreme."

"Oh I've heard of him," Josie chimed in. "He's the one that got that footage of the EF5 that went through Pincosta three years ago."

"I know who he is," Rapunzel growled. "And the answer is hell no. Now keep looking."

After a few more minutes of quiet searching Cassandra found another job opening. "Hey Raps. How about I go to work watching chips fall into a bag for over twenty dollars an hour?"

"Where at?"

"DerSonne Foods in Saporia. It's a half-hour drive. It's third shift seven to seven, and I have to apply in person. Now I know that would be a drastic change and we wouldn't get to see each other as much. But, with a baby on the way this would give us the income we need."

"Can you do third shift? You've only ever been on days?" Rapunzel was by no means doubting Cassandra. She was just concerned about her, and their young relationship.

"It'll be rough being away from you that long, but," Cassandra looked at her wife and could see the pain on her face. "I'll keep looking for something closer."

Rapunzel looked in the review mirror at Josie-who could feel the biulding tension-just looking at her finger nails. "Go ahead and put in for it." Rapunzel said, still facing the road.

"Are you sure," Cassandra asked.

"It's going to be hard on us, but we have a baby to think about. And like you said, this job would give us the money we need."

"Ok Raps. I'll put in for it, but I'll keep looking, maybe I'll find something closer that pays more than I was making."

"I put in for it too," Josie added.

After more job searches came up empty, Cassandra Rapunzel and Josie decided to go eat breakfast. While they were enjoying their breakfast, Rapunzel got a call from her parents. "Hey mom, how's it going?"

"Not good," Arianna replied. "The only place hiring is the place that fired Cassandra. And I'm sure she has a certain hot place for them to go to." Arianna never cursed, she didn't even like using mild language.

"I'm sure she does mom. Well, we did find a place in Saporia. It's twelve hour shifts, but Cass would be making over twenty dollars an hour. And I know what you're thinking. But we need this so we can get ready for our baby."

When Josie again heard that a baby was on the way her curiousity had gotten the best of her. And after Rapunzel ended her conversation with her mother, she was going to first offer her congratulations. Then she was going to ask where the baby was coming from.

"Ok Rapunzel. You know I can't help but worry. Good luck. And if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

"I won't mom. I love you."

"I love you too Rapunzel."

After Rapunzel hung up she put her phone im her purse then looked at Cassandra and Julie. "Well girls, looks like we have a little drive ahaed of us. No one in Corona is hiring."

"Ok," Cassandra said. "Julie, you sure you want to do this?"

"Yeah. If we get the job I can come pick you up and drive us to work." Julie seemed more than adamant about offering her assisstance.

"Thank you Julie. I appreciate it," Rapunzel said. "But I think I can drive you and my girlfriend to work, and then, since I don't have any classes until ten in the morning I can also take you both home."

Julie was going to ask about the baby, but now she had to come clean. "I uh...I don't have a home," Julie was more than embarrassed, and she expected Rapunzel or Cassandra to go off, but that wasn't what she got.

"What do you mean," Cassandra asked. "Last I heard you were living with your boyfriend Andrew."

"We got into a fight and he hit me. I left, and since I didn't have any family to turn to, I've been living in a motel just down the street from where I was working."

Rapunzel and Cassandra gave each other a look then faced Josie. "Not anymore you're not," Cassandra said. "You're coming to live with us until you have enough money saved up to get your own apartment."

Julies' mouth came open. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. "Seriously," she asked after a minute.

"Yes," Rapunzel said. "Now we only have two bedrooms and one bathroom, and our place isn't very big....so."

"That's perfectly fine. Beats the fleabag I have been living in."

After breakfast Cassandra Rapunzel and Josie made their way to Saporia, and while they were enjoying their drive. A man halfway across town had been involved in a motorcycle vs. car accidnet. He was riding the motorcycle. He came to a stop sign and looked both ways then went to take off when he was hit by a car. He was thrown from his motorcycle and flew thirty feet before landing hard on his side and rolling over before stopping on his belly.

When he got to the hospital he had a broken leg, broken ribs, and a punctured lung and a severe head injury. After surgery he fell into a coma. All attempts to reach his family members failed. There was only one number left to try.

Rapunzel Cassandra and Julie were in bed sound asleep when Cassandras' cell phone rang. She sat up and covered her breasts as she looked at the number. She strongly disliked the man that was calling her. She figured he had gotten himself in trouble so she was going to take this time to gloat before telling him to fuck off.

"Hey Fitzherbjerk----- wait....you're who? That... he was what?!" Rapunzel woke up and also covered her breasts as she looked over at her distressed wife.

"Oh my God! That's awful! I'll be there as soon as I can!" Cassandra hung up her phone and tossed it on the bed in front of her.

"Cass, honey, what was that about?" Rapunzel asked as Cassandra went to the end of the bed and sat on it.

"My former boss was involved in a bike/vehicle collision earlier today. He was on the motorcycle. He made it through surgery but he's in a coma and isn't expected to make it. The hospital tried his contact list, but no one cared. And as much as I can't stand him, I don't want him dying alone. So I'm going to go and be with him for his last few hours. I'll see you later today."

Before Cassandra could stand up Rapunzel wrapped her arms around her and kissed her neck. "I love you Cassandra Williams."

Cassandra looked at Rapunzel and kissed her on the lips. "I love you too, Rapuzel der Sonne."

When Cassandra got to the hospital Eugene was alive but was on life support. When she went into his room and saw all of the tubes it was all she could do not to lose her composure. After looking at him for a minute she went out into the waiting room and picked up a magazine, waiting for the inevitable.

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After Cassandra left to go to the hospital, Rapunzel got up and put on a pair of panties and a long shirt then went to the bathroom. While she was using the bathroom Josie got out of her bed and got concerned when she saw Cassandra and Rapunzels' empty bedroom.

"Rapunzel?" She called out as she stood in the hallway.

"I'm in the bathroom," Rapunzel answered. "And Cass had a former co-worker who was involved in an accident. So she's at the hospital. I'll explain more after I'm out."

"Ok," Josie said. She had a feeling that the co-worker who was in the hospital was the man who fired Cassandra. "I'll be in the living room."

After Rapunzel finised using the bathroom and washing up, she went into her living room and sat on her couch by Josie who-like Rapunzel-was wearing only panties a long sleeveless t-shirt.

"So, is this guy the same one that fired Cassandra?" Josie asked as Rapunzel and her looked at each other.

"Yeah," Rapunzel answered. "And he isn't expected to live."

"That's a shame," Josie said somberly. "But why is Cassandra up there?"

"All attempts to reach Eugenes' family failed. She was on his contact list. So, the hospital called her and told her what was going on. And despite the fact he treated her like crap she got dressed and went up there so he wouldn't be alone. She should be back in a couple of hours or so."

"This is so sad," Josie said, taken aback by the lack of compassion. "Was he that much of a prick that no one wants to be by his side while he's dying?"

"I guess he was," Rapunzel replied. "But at least Cass will be up there."

"Ok, let's talk about something happy," Josie said as she did her best to smile despite the depressing situation. "Yesterday I couldn't help but hear that there is a baby on the way. And I just want to say congratulations to the two of you."

Rapunzel could see Josies' curiousity all over her face, but there were certain things that it wasn't Rapunzels' place to tell.

"Thank you," Rapunzel said. "But I don't want to get into anymore details until Cassandra returns."

"Ohhh, sure. No problem. I understand. So, what do you want to do now?"

"Go back to bed," Rapunzel answered as she stretched. "But I need to be awake for when Cassandra calls me to tell me Eugene passed away. So I guess we can just watch television."

While Josie and Rapunzel were watching television, Cassandra looked up from her magazine when she heard a doctor call her name.

"Yes doctor?" Cassandra said calmly as she looked at the stressed face of Eugenes' doctor.

"I have some good news," Cassandra smiled slightly. "The swelling on Eugenes' brain has went down slightly. With any luck it will keep going down and we'll be able to take him off of life support."

Cassandra felt a sense of relief along with uncertainty come over her. She was glad that Eugene might survive this ordeal, but where was he going to go once he was out of the hospital? It would be a long time before he could work again, if at all. And she had neither the room or the finances to help him. She knew none of this was her problem, still, she couldn't help but want to do something.

"I need to call Rapunzel and talk to her, maybe she could suggest something."

Rapunzel had just started to cook breakfast when she heard her phone ring. It was Cassandra. Rapunzel prepared herself for what she knew was going to be bad news and answered her phone. "Hey Cass,"

"Raps, you aren't going to believe this, but the swelling on Eugenes' brain is going down. If it keeps up he'll be taken off of life support."

"Oh that is great news!" Rapunzel said as Josie walked into the kitchen.

"Yeah. I just don't know what is going to become of him after he gets out of the hospital."

"Well, maybe......" Rapunzel tried to sound positive but paused when she realized that all of Eugenes' friends abandoned him. "I see what you mean. Look, Cass, I want to help him, but we don't have the room or the money."

"I know Raps. Maybe something will....hold on.....ok Raps. I'm coming home. Eugene is coming out of his coma but they are going to keep him under for a couple of more days then wake him up! I'll see you soon! Bye!"

"Bye Cass. See you in a little bit," Rapunzel hung up and looked at Josie then gave her a kiss on the lips.

"I'm sorry," Rapunzel said after she kissed Josie on the lips. "But Eugene is going to make it and I just had to express my happiness."

"That is wonderful news," Josie said. "And don't worry about the kiss. I'm not mad. To be honest it was nice to feel a genuine kiss. Andrew never gave me that."

"I'm sorry Josie. But now that you're with Cassandra and I genuine love is the only kind of love you're going to get. Say, you want to help me cook breakfast?"

"Sure," Julie said with a smile.

After Rapunzel and Josie washed up they started on breakfast. They had just sat the plates down when Cassandra walked through the door.

"Mmmm, smells good in here," Cassandra said as she laid her purse down on the couch then kissed her wife before she took her seat at the kitchen table across from Rapunzel while Josie sat at the end. She kept her phone in her pants pocket however in case the hospital called with news about Eugene.

"Cass," Rapunzel said as she cut up her sausage. "I just thought of something. You may not be able to be at the hospital when Eugene wakes up."

"That's not a big deal Raps," Cassandra said casually as she peppered her eggs and gravy. "I can always go see him....oh shit. Twelve hour shifts. And by the time I got home and got cleaned up it would be too late to go see him."

"And with me being in school I won't be able to be up there either." Rapunzel added.

Cassandra was upset. But she had to realize that there is only so much she could do for someone.

"Look," Josie said. "We know this man. And while he may be an insufferifable prick, he knows how to get things done. So just relax. I'm sure once he is out of the hospital he'll be just fine."

"You're right," Cassandra said. "I'm sure when he wakes up in a couple of days he'll be just fine. Now, why don't we talk about happy stuff?"

"Oh yeah," Josie said with a smile. "Just like I told Rapunzel yesterday I couldn't help but overhere that there is a baby on the way, and I just wanted to say congratulations. But for some reason after that Rapunzel clammed up."

"Well, Rapunzel is pregnant, but we didn't exaxtly use a sperm donor."

It took a second for what Cassandra said to register. "Oh.....OHHHH! Cass! You mean you have....you...."

"Yes," Cassandra chuckled. "Rapunzel is carrying my baby. She has been pregnant for about two weeks now."

"This is unreal," Josie was a little exaspsrated. "I had no idea. And I didn't think a woman could get pregnant by a transwoman. Wow, this is quite a shocker."

"Rapunzel was shocked too when she found out," Cassandra continued. "But needless to say she got used to it pretty quickly."

Rapunzel blushed, but made no comment.

"Can I make a confession," Josie asked. Her heart was beating fast in her chest. She wasn't sure how Cassandra and Rapunzel were going to act.

"Sure," Rapunzel said. "Trust me. This is a safe space. What is on your mind?"

"Ok," Josie said as she rubbed her thighs. "I've watched porn where transwomen fuck women. And I've always wondered what it would be like to be fucked by one."

Cassandra and Rapunzel looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders then Cassandra turned back to Josie. "You're time will come," Cassandra said. "For now, let's get to know each other better."

"Ok," Josie said. "Sorry I got excited."

"It's no problem," Cassandra said assuringly. "Just try and relax."

The weekend passed and soon it was time for Cassandra and Josie to start their new jobs. After a boring and uneventful twelve hour shift Josie and Cassandra were picked up by a tired Rapunzel who suggested pizza and sodas for supper.

After an overwhelming 'yes' from Cassandra and Josie both, Rapuzel placed the order and paid over the phone then went and picked it up.

While Cassandra Josie and Rapunzel were enjoying their supreme pizzas and coke Cassandras' phone rang. She took it out of her pocket and answered it.

"Hello.....yes.......he is....awesome! That is great news!.......oh.....that isn't such great news.....a week....ok. Thank you for calling. Good bye."

"That was the hospital," Cassandra continued as she laid her phone down on the table. "Eugene is awake but he has an infection in his lungs. So he'll be in I.CU. for at least another week, and he can't have visitors either."

"Well, at least he's awake. And we can go see him this weekend," Rapunzel said, trying to stay upbeat.

"That's true." Cassandra said. "Maybe we can even make him a gift basket. Get him some clothes and some other stuff."

"That's a good idea," Josie added.

After supper the three girls showered and went to bed. None of them knowing the bright future Eugene had in front of him. And how he could be the one to end one of the longest droughts in professional sports.

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Before the girls knew it the week had come to an end. When they got home Cassandra and Josie took turns showering then it was time for supper.

"So, have we decided what all we are going to put in Eugene's gift basket?" Rapunzel asked as she cut up her meatballs.

"Aside from clothes and toiletry items I'm not really sure," Cassandra said casually then went to eating her spaghetti.

"How about a gift card to Stefano's?" Josie suggested. "He loves their Saporian deep dish pizza."

"That sounds good," Rapunzel answered.

"How do you think he's going to react when he sees his basket?" Cassandra asked.

"I don't know," Rapunzel answered. "Given what we know about him I would say that he would have a feeling of suprise mixed with a feeling of suspicion. Espically since you are going to be the one to deliver it to him."

Cassandra grabbed a napkin and coughed into it as thoughts of seeing Eugene after his near fatal accident ran through her mind. Finally, she could have her chance to tell him off like she had been wanting to do since she was fired.

But then she wondered-aside from her briefly feeling better-what purpose would it serve. The man nearly died and he would already be going through some form of depression. And her going on a verbal tirade would only serve to make his situation worse instead of better, which is not what Cassandra wanted.

"Cass, you ok?" Rapunzel asked as Cassandra put her napkin to the side.

"Yeah," Cassandra swallowed. "I just got too big of a bite."

Rapunzel narrowed her eyes and furrowed her brows as Josie looked on curiously. "You know it needs to be you that does this. You won't get closure otherwise."

"I know," Cassandra groaned. "But what if he gets all sad and wants to talk," Josie glared but otherwise stayed quiet. "And I'm not making fun. I just don't know how I'm going to handle it."

"I think you'll make the right decision," Rapunzel said softly while taking Cassandra by her hands.

The next afternoon Cassandra was nervously holding Eugene's gift basket as the elevator arrived at his floor. The doors opened and Cassandra made her way to the nurses desk. After explaining the reason for her visit she was given his room number and she slowly made the walk to his door, hoping that this visit would be short and sweet, but with it being her former boss, she knew that likely wouldn't be the case.

When Cassandra got to Eugene's door she took a deep breath and swiped at her bangs then gave the door three quick knocks. "It's open."

Cassandra opened the door and when Eugene saw her he was less than happy, despite the gift basket hanging on her right forearm. "I assume you came here to gloat?"

"Relax Eugene," Cassandra said with a soft smile. "I come in peace. As you can see I brought you some things that you might need once you get out of here."

"You really brought me a care package?" Eugene asked incredulously. Cassandra briefly forgot that she intended to forgive Eugene and went to give him a cold sarcastic response, but she quickly took that response and discarded it.

"Yes," Cassandra answered stoicly as she slowly sat the basket down on Eugene's table. "When I heard about what had happened to you I was shocked. Even more so when I came up here and saw the shape you were in."

"You? You came to see me?" Eugene was even more incredulous than before. Cassandra was doing her absolute best not to say something insensitive or hurtful to Eugene, but having him question her genuine kindness-twice-was starting to grind on her already strained nerves. Still, she kept calm and was determined to stay on point.

"When the hospital called me and gave me all the details I headed up here. When I got here I looked at you for a minute and that was all I could handle, then I went to the waiting room and waited for you to pass so you wouldn't die alone."

"I don't understand," Eugene realized that Cassandra wasn't putting on a show. "After how I treated you you still wanted to be by my side."

"Not exactly," Cassandra said as she put her hand on the door handle. "I simply said that I didn't want you to die alone. If the hospital hadn't have called me I wouldn't have come up here. Take this as a lesson Eugene. Quit being a prick, or you will die alone. I'll see you around. Oh, and I forgive you."

After Cassandra left Eugene he laid his head back and closed his eyes and did his best to ignore the uncomfortable feeling of conviction that Cassandra had left him with. Cassandra was right, and Eugene was determined from that point forward to be a better person, but he had a long way to go, and a lot of people to convince.

When Cassandra got back home Josie and Rapunzel were sitting on the couch in sleeveless shirts and gym shorts watching a romantic comedy.

"Hey Cass, how did it go?" Rapunzel asked as Josie and her both turned away from the television to face Cassandra. They could tell that regardless of the outcome of the visit that Cassandra felt and looked better.

Instead of getting an answer, Rapunzel was given a kiss on the lips, and not just a regular kiss, it was a deep kiss. One that Josie wished she could have from Cassandra, but she knew her time would eventually come.

A few seconds passed and Rapunzel responded in kind. Josie could feel a tingling sensation in her stomach that slowly worked its way between her legs. She had wanted to have sex with Cassandra, but it looked like she was going to get to watch Cassandra and Rapunzel have sex, not that she was going to object.

She moved her hand down to the crotch of the gym shorts she was wearing and went to rub herself but moved her hand away and tried not to look disappointed when Cassandra and Rapunzel suddenly stopped. "It went ok. I just really wanted to kiss you first."

"Just ok?" Rapunzel asked knowingly as Josie and her watched Cassandra get a soda out then turn back around. Cassandra looked at them and popped the top on her soda and took a drink.

"Yes, it went ok. I kept it short and I did not berate or belittle him. I did however tell him not to read too much into me visiting him, and that if he didn't stop being a prick he could end up dying alone. Now, I'm going to go shower. I'll be back in a few minutes."

"Ok Cass. See you in a few minutes. I love you."

"Love you..ow," Cassandra put her hand on her hip and grimaced in pain. "Sorry, I had a muscle tighten up for a second. I love you too Raps."

"It's ok Cass." When Cassandra shut the bathroom door Rapunzel looked at Julie and sighed. "Julie, is Cassandra letting people run her over again?"

"No," Josie replied. "Our jobs are fairly easy. There's some light clean up work every other hour, but that is the extent of our physical activity."

"Ok. I guess I'm just panicky. Hormones must already be kicking in. God I hope I don't get worse in the coming months."

After Cassandra had taken her shower she stepped out of the bathroom wearing a tank and shorts. "God that shower sure did the trick. Raps, what's for dinner?"

"What do you and Josie want?"

"Whatever Cassandra wants is fine with me," Josie said.

"How about I just order out for Chinese food," Rapunzel suggested.

"Sounds good to me," Cassandra replied.

Rapunzel placed the order and the three friends decided to sit on the couch and find a movie to watch. Cassandra was flipping through the channels when she happened on a sports story that caught her eye. The Corona Knights of the Seven Kingdoms Soccer League had just lost their fifteenth straight game to end their season and finish with a record of one win-thirty losses-and three ties, missing the playoffs for the tenth straight year and suffering their seventh straight season winning less than ten games.

"Goddamn they suck!" Cassandra exclaimed. "Who in their right mind would want to watch that shit?" This was a rib on Josie who was an avid fan of the Corona Knights. Josie responded with a very funny and playfully pushed Cassandra who bumped into Rapunzel. "Hey," Rapunzel chided playfully. "If you can't play nice then I will have to seperate you two."

"She started it," Cassandra argued. "Nu-uh," Josie took a pillow and hit Cassandra with it. "You started it." The girls started to play fight and Josie stradled Cassandra and pinned her to the back of the couch. Cassandra could feel the heat raidating off of Josies body. It was obvious she wanted to do more than play fight.

"Uh, Josie. We uh, we...I don't," Cassandra gulped, she was more than nervous. "We haven't laid any ground rules. I don't know what you like or don't like. Like, do you want me to use a condom? Do you like anal sex? Where do you want me to cum?"

"I don't want a condom. I don't want anything seperating me from feeling your hard rigid hot rod-which I can already feel through your shorts-pound my pussy, or my ass, or my mouth. As for where you cum, I would love to swallow your hot thick load." Before Cassandra could respond she had her lips pressed hard against Joise's. Rapunzel decided to join in and kiss Cassandra on the side of her neck. Cassandra turned her head and kissed Rapunzel on the lips while Josie went to take off Cassandras' shirt. Josie had just gotten Cassandra's shirt off and started to kiss her breasts when there was a knock on the door. "Impeccable timimg," Rapunzel quipped sarcastically.

During dinner Rapunzel took a bite of baby corn and started to gag and retch. She got up from the table and ran to the bathroom to throw up. After a minute she called for Cassandra. Cassandra went into the bathroom while Josie waited outside in the hall. "Raps, what happened babe? Why did you get sick?"

"I think I know the answer to that," Rapunzel replied, holding her now sore belly. "I'm going to brush my teeth and take some medicine then lay down for about an hour or so." Rapunzel then strangely started to cry. "I'm sorry I ruined our fun."

Cassandra took Rapunzel and gently pulled her into a hug. "Raps, you did no such thing. Now come on, let's go lay down."

"No," Rapunzel protested after Cassandra and her hugged. "You and Josie want to fuck. And I don't want to be the reason you two don't."

"Rapunzel, Cassandra is right," Josie said. "You need her and she wants to be by your side. Don't reject that."

"But I don't want you to be lonely," Rapunzel argued.

"I'll be fine Rapunzel. I'm going to put the left over food in the fridge then find a game or something to watch then go to bed. I'll see you both in the morning."

Josie went to the kitchen while Cassandra took Rapunzel to bed. A few minutes later Rapunzel was laying on her back snoring and Cassandra was just staring at the ceiling. This was not the way she envisioned her evening going, but she was where she needed to be, and she knew this wouldn't be the only time Rapunzel would get sick, soon it would be mornings as well.

She also figured the mood swings would become more frequent and that she would have to be careful not only with her words, but the tone in which she said them. And if Josie decided to stay around, she would also have to be careful.

'This is going to be a long nine months,' Cassandra thought to herself then immediately regretted it. 'I shouldn't have thought that. If I didn't want Rapunzel to get pregnant I would have pulled out. But I didn't. I think I need some sleep as well.'

While Cassandra and Rapunzel were sleeping, Josie was sitting on the couch eating her Chinese food and flipping through channels when she came across a weather station that was playing a documentry of the Pincosta tornado. Half of the city had been all but wiped out by the two mile wide monster that packed 300+ mile per winds. "My God. This footage still gives me chills. I don't know how those people that stayed managed to keep going. I'm not sure I could have. I think I need to find something else to watch."

Josie continued to flip through the channles when Cassandra unexpectedly came into the living room.

"Hey Cass. Is Rapunzel feeling better?" Cassandra sat down on the couch and faced Josie, and Josie could tell she was frustrated. "She told me to leave her alone so she could sleep. I wasn't even touching her."

"I'm sorry Cassandra."

"It's ok. I'm sure she'll apologize when she wakes up. You wanna watch a movie or something?"

"Sure. You want your food?"

"Yes please."

When Josie went into the kitchen, Cassandra looked at her tight round ass and her cock started to get hard. Cassandra felt guitly for wanting to have sex when her wife was laying in bed sick. When Josie turned back around Cassandra had her legs crossed to hide her erection. "Cass, you ok?"

"Yeah," Cassandra said casually. "I just wanted to sit with my legs crossed."

"Bullshit," Josie said, sitting the food and drinks down on the kitchen table."Your worried about Rapunzel."

"You got me. It's just....with these mood swings starting I'm not sure which way is up. I mean first she was upset because she thought she ruined our threesome, though her getting sick wasn't her fault. Then she went from me wanting to lay down beside her to telling me to leave her alone so she could sleep. And we still have eight more months of this. What am I going to do?"

"You're going to love her like there is no tomorrow and know that no matter how mad she gets over the smallest things, that she loves you with all of her heart. Now go check on her."

Cassandra complied with Josie and went to her bedroom to check on Rapunzel. Cassandra opened the door and Rapunzel was on her back sleeping soundly. "She is so beautiful. I love you Raps. Sleep well."

After Cassandra quietly shut the door she returned to the couch and picked out a dark comedy about a demon possessed snowman. It was awful, but neither Cassandra or Josie cared. They needed something stupid and funny to laugh at.

"That was awful. I think I lost brain cells," Cassandra quipped then faced Josie. "Want to watch something else?"

"Nah. I think I'm ready for bed. Night Cassandra. I'll see you and Rapunzel in the morning."

"Good night Josie." Josie went to bed leaving Cassandra to wonder if it was safe to go back to bed, or was she going to get yelled at and kicked out of the bedroom again. She got her answer when Rapunzel walked into the living room wearing a nightshirt and smiling. "Raps...I uh. I see you're feeling better."

"Yeah. I felt bad about how I talked to you earlier, so I want to make it up to you. Where's Josie? Is she in bed?"

"She just went to bed, and even though she didn't say anything she wanted me to go with her. But I would have told her 'no.'"

"So why don't we continue our fun from earlier? Like I said," Rapunzel raised up her shirt and started to play with herself. "I'm feeling much better now."

Cassandra went to go get Josie when her cell phone rang. It was Eugene. He was letting her know that he was going to be discharged and that he needed a ride home. Cassandra agreed and said she was on her way. "Fuck him," Cassandra cursed after she hung up her phone.

"Cass, you need to go pick him up," Rapunzel said. "You know he doesn't have abybody."

"Yeah sure. I'll be back in a little bit, and you better be feeling well when I get back. I'm going to have some frustration to work out. Better yet, make sure Josie is up too. It's going to take both of you."

Cassandra left the hospital more than aggravated that she would have to see Eugene again. Just wait until she has to see more of him. What's the worst that could happen?

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Before Cassandra backed out of her driveway she got her phone and connected the Bluetooth to her car then chose AC/DC's "Highway To Hell" as the first song she was listening to. She felt it approiate, considering what she was about to do. During her drive she decided to have a conversation with herself. "Why did I not just tell Eugene that Rapunzel would pick him up? Why did I let her sweet talk me into this? It's ok. Just pick him up. Take him home. Help him inside. And then leave. Shouldn't be that hard."

Cassandra should have known that it wouldn't be as easy as she had played it out in her head, she should have known something was going to happen. When she got to the hospital Eugene was sitting in a wheel chair. There was a nurse behind him. It took a few minutes to get Eugene situated in the back seat and Cassandra did her best to hold in her frustration. Once Eugene was finally to where he could be transpoted safely he told the nurse thank you-which suprised Cassandra-and they left the hospital. Cassandra hoped for a quiet ride, she wouldn't get it.

"Thank you," Eugene said.

"You're welcome," Cassandra replied. 'Hopefully he's done talking,' she thought to herself.

"So, how are things going?" Eugene asked. Eugene's question had no malice behind it and he did not have a condescending or mocking tone, so Cassandra decided to give Eugene a short and sweet answer. "Things are going good. It only took a couple of days find a job."

"That's good," Eugene answered meekly. He was hurt and more than just physically, and Cassandra knew he was, but she was already doing a lot more than she had to. "Where are you working?"

"Der Sonne Foods. It's twelve hour shifts five days a week. But it isn't as physically demanding, and the pay is better."

"That's good. Are they hiring? I'm going to need a job as soon as possible."

"Why did you get fired?"

"I tried to be too ambitious. Tried to prove to my boss that I could make the tough decisions. Turns out I made the wrong decision. I'm sorry Cassandra, and I'm sorry for the emails. I let my ego get in the way of my better judgement."

Eugene sounded like a whipped puppy, and Cassandra actually pitied him. "Look, it's done. Now if you want to keep talking pick a different subject. Otherwise, shut up."

"How's Rapunzel?"

"She's doing quite well actually. Anything else?"

Eugene could tell that Cassandra had talked to him longer than she wanted to, and he didn't want to push his luck, but unfortunately for him, his luck would be pushed for him. When Cassandra got Eugene home he had cause for concern when he saw a note on his door and that his house was dark. "This isn't good."

Eugene didn't have any power because his landlord had cut it, and things were only going to get worse for Eugene. Cassandra looked at back at Eugene and asked, "What are you talking about?"

"Nothing you need to worry about. I'm sure it's just a misunderstanding."

"I'll get your crutches and then help you inside."

When Cassandra got Eugene to his door he covered his mouth when he saw the words "Evection Notice" in big letters.

Cassandra had had enough and she went off on Eugene. "YOU KNOW WHAT EUGENE?! THIS IS NO ONE'S FAULT BUT YOUR OWN! YOU ARE AN UNGREATFUL ASS! A JERK! AND A MISOGYNISTIC PIG! AND NOW IT'S COME BACK TO BITE YOU ON THE ASS!"

Eugene just looked at Cassandra and went to turn his door knob, but it was locked. Eugene literally had no where to go and no one to turn to but the one woman who hated his guts. As far as he was concerned he had hit rock bottom. Cassandra growled and took out her phone, she pushed a couple of buttons then put the phone up to her ear.

"Who are you.."

"Shut up!" Cassandra snarled.

After a couple of rings a naked Rapunzel stopped scissoring a naked Josie and answered the phone. Her voice was soft and seductive, which didn't help Cassandra out any. "Hey babe. You on your way back? Josie and I are more than ready for you."

"Raps, we're going to have to postpone things for a night."

"What's wrong?" Rapunzel asked apprehensively then got out of bed and put her panties and shorts on. "Have you had a wreck?"

"No...Mr. Wonderful here has gotten himself evicted."

Rapunzel palmed her face then got an idea. "He can stay the night. Then tomorrow we'll see what we can do. You want me to make some sandwiches?"

"I don't really give a shit right now. I'll see you in a few minutes."

Cassandra hung up her phone then gave Eugene a cross stern look. She was more than pissed, and Eugene knew it. He could wait to find out who Josie was. "You're coming home with me. Then tomorrow we're going to figure out what to do with you. Now come on."

When Cassandra got home with Eugene she got him inside and to her couch then introduced him to her wife and girlfriend. After the brief and cordial introduction, Eugene expressed his regret for his situation. "Ladies, I am very sorry this happened. And I soon as I am able I will make it up to all three of you."

The hearts of Cassandra Rapunzel and Josie softened slightly at Eugene's genuineness, but there was nothing he could do. He had no job and no money. "Don't worry about it Eugene," Rapunzel said. "It really isn't a big deal. Now I made you a sandwich. It isn't healthy to sleep on an empty stomach."

Eugene was taken aback by the kindness shown him by all three women. "Ladies, this is...thank you."

After Eugene finished his sandwich he had to use the bathroom. "We don't really have anything to help you support yourself," Cassandra said.

"It's ok," Eugene replied. "You three have done more than I deserve. "I'll manage."

When Eugene got to the bathroom he put his crutches up against the sink and slowly lowered his shorts. It was a painful ordeal, but he managed to use the bathroom without any help from the girls.

When Eugene got back from the bathroom, he had a pillow and blanket laid out for him on Cassandra's couch. He again thanked the girls for their help and all four of them went to bed, and this time, Josie did not go to bed alone. 'cass,' Rapunzel whispered as her girlfriend quickly stripped naked. 'i thought we weren't doing anything tonight.'

'shut up,' A hungry and horny Cassandra said then gave her wife a deep kiss while Josie watched. After Cassandra kissed Rapunzel she turned her attention to Josie. She pushed Josie down on the bed and quickly pulled down her shorts and smiled hungrily at Josie's pussy. Josie spred her legs, inviting Cassandra to eat her out, and Cassandra was more than happy to accept Josie's offer.

Rapunzel watched and undressed as Cassandra ate out Josie's pussy. Once naked, Rapunzel crawled over to Josie and took off her shirt then started to lightly kiss her breasts and her tiny hard nipples. Josie shuddered as she felt an orgasm well up in her body. She went to let out a scream, only to have her mouth enveloped by Rapunzel's. They explored the insides of each others mouths as Josie came hard.

After Josie had her orgasm Cassandra made Rapunzel stretch out beside Josie, she then got inbetween them on her knees and fingered their pussies while also taking turns kissing their breasts and sucking on their nipples. Soon Rapunzel and Josie were both ready to cum and they again kissed. After they kissed they half expected Cassandra to start fucking one of them, but they both got a catch in their breath when they felt all of Cassandra's fingers inside of them. Neither one of them had ever had their pussies spread so wide. After Cassandra took her hands out of her girlfriends she got on her knees, and Josie was more than happy to suck on Cassandra's cock the same way Cassandra had eaten out her pussy.

While Josie was sucking on Cassandra's cock, Eugene was trying to get up and go to the kitchen to get some water. He was able to stand up and get his crutches, but when he went to take a step he lost his balance and fell forward. Cassandra heard the thud and she quickly put on her shorts and a shirt. When she got into the living room, she turned on the light and saw Eugene laying on the couch in extreme pain.

"Eugene, are you alright? Cassandra asked as she walked over to him.

"I was....I was trying to get to the kitchen to get some water, and I lost my balance and fell. I'm sorry I bothered you."

Cassandra sighed. "It's ok Eugene. I'll get you some water and some pain medicine."

After Cassandra gave Eugene his pain medicine and water she made sure he was comfortable and then went back to her girlfriends who were sitting on the side of the bed waiting on her to get back.

"Is Eugene ok?" Rapunzel asked as Josie and her laid down beside each other and spread their legs, both wanting Cassandra to fuck them with her still hard cock.

"He'll be ok," Cassandra answered. "I gave him a couple of extra-strength pain pills that should keep him out for the night. Now, where were we?"

"You were about to fuck us," Josie answered, more than excited about her first time.

"Oh yeah," Cassandra went to get undressed when she again heard another sound coming from the living room. She went to check on Eugene only for it to be that he went to lay his phone down on the coffee table and his hand let go of it. He was again apologetic and Cassandra had a brief thought that Eugene didn't drop his phone by accident. He was wanting to look at her. But she quickly discarded the thought and went back to her bedroom where she quickly undressed and slowly crawled on top of Josie.

Josie's heart was beating hard in her chest as she felt the tip of Cassandra's cock up against her warm wet and already sensitive folds. Cassandra looked into her eyes and asked Josie if she was ready. Josie shook her head and let out a small moan as Cassandra entered her and quickly thrusted her hips.

"Cass, oh fuck." Josie groaned. Cassandra was sending her into another world with the way she was fucking her. Josie had never felt a cock as big or felt someone go as deep as Cassandra was going, and the fact that she knew that for the first time in her life sex meant something to her partners made it that much better. "Oh my God, Cass. Fuck I've never felt anything like this. Holy shit." Cassandra only smiled then gave Josie a deep kiss then started to kiss her neck then her breasts and nipples. Then Cassandra suddenly pulled out.

"You aren't done are you?" Josie asked, almost in a panic. "Have I done something wrong?"

"No," Cassandra said matter of factly. "I'm just getting started." Cassandra got on her back and pulled Josie on top of her. She then told Rapunzel, "Sit on my face."

Rapunzel happily complied and sat on her wifes face. Rapunzel then leaned forward slightly and started to finger Josie's hard clit. Which heightened her arousal, and Cassandra's. At this point Josie decided that she didn't want to move. She wanted to feel Cassandra explode inside of her. Josie decided to help and started to move and girate her hips in rythym with Cassandra's thrusts. Not able to hold back anymore, Cassandra thrusted up as hard as she could and filled Josie up with her cum. When it was over, a happy and smiling Josie and Rapunzel laid down on either side of Cassandra.

"I...I thought you wanted to swallow my load?" Cassandra asked while she tried to catch her breath.

"I did at first," Josie replied. "But then Rapunzel started to finger my clit, and your cock felt so good in my pussy that I didn't want it anywhere else. You aren't mad, are you?"

"Not at all," Cassandra smiled. "As a matter of fact, after I get a few minutes rest I'll be able to go again."

"And this time it will be my turn," Rapunzel playfully interjected.

"Actually. I think both of you will get a ride this time," Cassandra retorted. Both girls liked the sound of that and laid back down only for all three to fall fast asleep. A few hours later Josie woke up and looked at the clock. "Three o'clock. Well, we certainly got some rest. I'm going to go and get me a cold soda. My throat feels dry."

When Josie got into the living room she glanced at Eugene and saw he had made a tent in his shorts. She smiled and got her a drink then went back to bed.

The next morning Rapunzel woke up and shook Cassandra's shoulder. Cassandra woke up and looked at Rapunzel. After a kiss Cassandra turned and woke up Josie. They went to start round two, only for their stomachs to growl. They all three smirked at each other and got dressed, their thoughts now shifted to how they were going to help Eugene.

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After Cassandra and her girlfriends got dressed they went into the living room. They all looked at Eugene who was still asleep and sporting an impressive tent.

Cassandra looked at her gawking girlfriends then covered Eugene up with a blanket then her and her girlfriends went to the kitchen.

"The nerve of you two," Cassandra chided as her and her girlfriends got the ingredients out for breakfast.

"What? I can't admire another impressive work of art," Josie said casually and with a smirk while oiling a pan on the stove before turning the eye on.

"Cass, Julie is right, give the devil his due," Rapunzel said while cutting up potatoes. "That is quite a tent. Though, not as impressive as the ones you get."

Cassandra looked at her girlfriends and rolled her eyes then started to make the batter for the pancakes.

While Cassandra and her girlfriends were cooking breakfast Eugene started to wake up.

He uncovered himself then went to get his crutches, only for one of them to hit the floor. All three girls turned around and Josie went to help Eugene with his crutches while Rapunzel and Cassandra went back to making breakfast. "Thank you again Josie," Eugene said. "And, can you help me to the bathroom? I don't want to fall again like I did last night....oh fuck!" Eugene knew he had caused enough trouble, and now he was sure he had just made it worse.

"What's wrong Eugene?" Josie asked.

"My basket is still in Cassandra's car. I forgot to bring it in last night."

'Look at that. He's taken responsibility for his mistakes more in the last two days than he has in the few months I've known him.' Cassandra realized that the comment she made to herself did not go unnoticed when she felt a light slap on her left butt cheek. She glared at Rapunzel who glared right back at her. 'He's changing, for the better. I thought that is what you wanted. You should be happy.'

Cassandra bit her lip and felt guilty for her remark. 'You're right. I'm sorry Rapunzel.'

When Josie returned with Eugene's basket she sat it down on the coffee table and gave Eugene a suggestion. "Eugene, why don't you just wait until after breakfast to take your bath? We only have a few more minutes to wait. Then after breakfast you'll have time to take a nice hot bath and relax your leg."

'What the hell,' Cassandra thought to herself. 'It won't kill me to let him use my bathtub one time. I'll just scrub it and disinfect it after he is finished. I just pray to God that all he does in there is bathe.'

"No. I'm just going to wash off with a wash cloth then put on some clean clothes. Cassandra is still pissed at me from last night."

'Fuck,' Cassandra thought to herself then turned to face Eugene. "Eugene, you can use my bathtub to take a bath. And I'm not pissed at you, I'm just...aggravated."

Rapunzel, who was starting to feel sick, kept her teeth clinched and darted to the bathroom. Cassandra rubbed her face because she knew the inevitable was coming. "Is Rapunzel.." Before Eugene could finish his question Rapunzel threw up and Eugene looked back at Cassandra who made her way to the bathroom.

"Cass, leave me the hell alone! I don't need your help! I'm not a child!"

Eugene and Josie-who had no pokerface-looked at each other and Eugene quickly deduced what was wrong. "How long?"

"A couple of weeks," Josie suprised Eugene by taking him by his hands. Her hands were soft warm and comforting. His heart skipped a beat. He had never had a woman hold his hand, mostly because of the way he acted towards them. Maybe Josie saw something in him, or maybe it was just how she was. Either way, Eugene didn't care. It was a nice feeling. "But it....no. It isn't mine to tell."

'Sperm donor?' Eugene thought to himself. 'That isn't anything to be ashamed of. Lots of lesbian couples either do that or adopt.' Eugene went to express his thought when the bathroom door opened. Joise hastily let go of Eugene's hands as Cassandra and Rapunzel came back into the living room. Rapunzel went to the couch while Cassandra and Josie finished up breakfast.

During breakfast, Eugene couldn't help but ask, "So, Rapunzel, how are you feeling?" His tone was that of concern, but also a knowing one.

Cassandra and Rapunzel both looked at Eugene and his whole demeanor had changed. Something was going on with this man. His smug arrogant look that Cassandra was used to seeing seemed to be gone. Maybe his wreck and being near death had really changed him. Cassandra didn't have much choice but to give him the benefit of the doubt, for now. She figured this Eugene couldn't last long.

"Cass, you want to tell him?" Rapunzel asked. Cassandra took a deep breath and cleared her throat. "Eugene, Rapunzel is pregnant," Cassandra paused and Eugene got a confused look on his face. 'why is she pausing,' he thought. "And the baby is mine."

Cassandra waited for a smirk or a judgemental look to come across Eugene's face, but there was none. Not that he didn't want to make a smart snide remark, he did. But he remembered what Cassandra told him while he was in the hospital. So instead, Eugene gave Cassandra and Rapunzel a genuine smile. "Congratulations, I'm happy for both of you."

Cassandra couldn't believe it. Was Eugene deaf or something? "Eugene, did you hear what I said? The baby is mine. As in I got Rapunzel pregnant. I'm a transwoman," Cassandra held her arms out to her sides and yelled in frustration, "ARE YOU TROLLING ME?"

"No," Eugene chuckled. "I'm not trolling you. You were by my side in the hospital even though I didn't deserve it, and you let me spend the night, and you cooked breakfast. Why would I troll you?"

"Because you know I've never been a believer that people can genuinely change," Cassandra said defiently. "And so I believe this is all a show and that the real Eugene will come out sooner rather than later."

"Alright," Eugene took his crutches and calmly stood up, though the hurt look on his face betrayed him. "Call me a cab so I can get out of your hair."

Cassandra got out her phone and dialed a number, but it wasn't a cab. "Hey, dad, I have a favor to ask you...you remember Eugene being in an accident.....well he's out and he needs a place to stay....you would but your shower is broken and needs replaced. Ok, we'll work something out. Bye dad."

Cassandra hung up her phone and brought it down to her side as Rapunzel called her parents. "Hi mom. Hi dad. You know Eugene who was in that accident....yeah he's doing good. He's been released from the hospital and he needs a place to stay....you can't. You're having the house fumigated and it'll take at least two weeks? Ok. Thanks mom. Love you...bye."

Rapunzel hung up her phone and sat down at the kitchen table along with Josie and Rapunzel while Eugene remained standing. "Fine, I'll find a motel."

Cassandra tossed her phone onto the kitchen table and palmed her face then looked at Eugene. "No, you can stay. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have told you to quit being a prick and then doubt your change. Josie, Raps, please clean up while I help Eugene with his bath."

"Actually, I think I can do it myself. My leg isn't really that bad. I bet I can even walk on it," Eugene tried to sound and look confident, but in reality he was more than nervous.

"Ok. "Put your leg down and put weight on it," Cassandra said, knowing that Eugene couldn't put weight on his leg. Eugene did as instructed and feigned a smile as pain shot through his leg. "See, no problem."

"Now walk." Eugene dropped his crutches and took a step. The pain was so bad he screamed and sat back down on the couch. "Now, I'm going to hand you your crutches and help ypu with your bath."

Eugene relented and grabbed his crutches. "Fine, let's just get this over with."

When Cassandra and Eugene got into the bathroom, Cassandra started the bath water while Eugene put his crutches to the side and took off his shirt. When Cassandra turned around Eugene and her both swallowed. If Cassandra was honest Eugene was quite the looker.

After a second Cassandra helped Eugene get undressed and he did his best to keep himself covered while Cassandra did her best to help him and not look. Once Eugene was in the tub Cassandra pulled the shower curtain to and told Eugene to call for her when he was done. He shook his head and she quickly turned and left the bathroom. 'Ok, just have to help him out in a few minutes and then hopefully he can bathe himself the next time. And Goddamn is he uh....well...yeah.' Cassandra was more than a little bothered, but she quickly cleared her head.

When Cassandra got back into the living room, she sat on the couch and turned on the television while Rapunzel and Josie finished doing the dishes. When Rapunzel and Josie were finished they joined their girlfriend on the couch. The three friends spent minutes sitting in awkward silence as they all waited for the other one to say something. Finally, Cassandra broke the silence. "I guess he can sleep on the couch. I just don't know how we are going to afford it."

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After spending a half an hour watching T.V. with her wife and girlfriend, Cassandra let out an annoyed sigh and got up from the couch then made her way to the bathroom door. "Eugene, it's been half an hour, you ok?"

Eugene, who had fallen asleep, woke up and looked down at his hard dick, "Yeah, I'll be ready in a few minutes."

"Ok. I'll be here when you are ready." Cassandra waited a couple of minutes and when Eugene didn't say anything she again knocked on the door. "Eugene?"

Eugene was jerking off but he could tell Cassandra was getting annoyed. "Come on in," Cassandra could tell Eugene was just as excited about this as she was. Cassandra opened the door and closed it then walked over to the curtain and pulled it back. Eugene had a wash cloth over himself that was held in place by his right hand.

"Really?" Cassandra groaned in annoyance. "Do you just flip a switch and it turns on?"

"I fell asleep, and I know you know I get erections when I sleep."

"Well, how long will it take it to go away?" Cassandra stammered. A part of her wanted Eugene's erection to go away. Another part of her wanted him to just move the wash cloth.

"It should go away in a few minutes. That is, if you stop looking at it."

"I'm not looking," Cassandra argued as her face turned a deep red from embarrassment. "It's just kinda hard not to see. Just, let me know when it goes away."

"You're still looking," Eugene observed. "And frankly I'm starting to think you like what you see. Or are you jealous?"

Cassandra was caught. No matter what she responded with, she lost. "Fine, it's impressive," Cassandra confessed. "But that does not mean I want to see it or do anything with it."

"Come on. You all but showed me your tits." The old Eugene was starting to come back.

"Oh come off it," Cassandra countered as she helped Eugene stand up. "Are you really going to tell me you dropped your phone by accident?"

"Are you really going to tell me you wore that tank that left nothing to the imagination by accident? Twice?" Eugene retorted.

"I needed a top and you sounded like you were hurt. And I didn't want to go in there with no shirt on."

"Just the closest thing possible to no shirt, twice."

"God Eugene, sometimes I..." Cassandra was interrupted when Eugene pressed his lips up against hers. They looked at each other as Eugene dropped the wash cloth onto the floor. Cassandra took a step back and gulped at Eugene's rather large erection. "You what?" Eugene asked with a smile.

Cassandra left the bathroom and rejoined her wife and girlfriend who could tell she was more than bothered. "Babe, what's wrong?" Rapunzel asked with concern. "Why is Eugene still in the bathroom?"

It didn't take long for Cassandra to become upset, she looked at her wife with the same look she had the night she got fired. "He's still the same fault-finding ass he's always been. And so he can take care of himself."

"Cass, that is..." Before Rapunzel could finish her statement Eugene came out of the bathroom.

"Cass," Cassandra folded her arms and scowled at Eugene who just took a seat at the kitchen table. "Appreciate the help."

Cassandra let out a growl and forcefully started to change the channels on the television. She circled through the channels twice before handing the remote to Rapunzel. "Order a movie or something."

The tension was palpable. Rapunzel knew that Eugene wouldn't be able to stay much longer, unless Cassandra and him could somehow work out their differences. So she quickly came up with a plan. "Why don't Josie and I go down to the gas station and rent some movies? We'll be back in a few minutes."

Cassandra was pissed, she knew what Rapunzel was doing. Rapunzel wasn't going to ask Cassandra to come along because Cassandra did not want Josie left alone with Eugene. Josie took Rapunzel's hint and left with her to go shopping.

After Rapunzel left, Cassandra looked at Eugene and scoffed as she walked past him and to the refrigerator to get her a soda. While she was bent over she could feel Eugene's eyes watching her. And as before she was of two minds about the situation. Was this just pent up sexual frustration? Did Rapunzel know and that is why she left with Josie? There was only one way to find out. "Alright Eugene," Cassandra quickly downed her beer and took Eugene over to the couch. "Let's do this."

Cassandra and Eugene went to kiss but Cassandra stopped short and stayed perfectly still as thunder shook the small apartment.

"You good," Eugene asked. Before Cassandra could answer an even louder rumble of thunder shook the apartment and Cassandra did all she could to act like the rumbles of thunder didn't bother her, but Eugene knew better. "Not a fan of thunder?"

"No....I'm not," Cassandra stammered as the moment passed. "And I'm more than embarrassed."

"We all have our phobias. I have phonophobia," Eugene admitted, keeping eye contact with Cassandra.

"I...I didn't know that," Cassandra was starting to feel a little bit better about herself. "How long have you had it?"

"Ever since I was a kid. I was born in Koto on an Airbase and every time they would test their sirens I would think we were under attack, and even though Corona doesn't have any enemies, I still think that to this day."

"So we sorta have something in common."

"I guess we do."

"How do you handle yours?" Cassandra asked as Eugene's openness caused her to again become aroused.

"I don't," Eugene answered. "I looked it up online and one of the treatments suggested was therapy. I'm not going to tell a therapist that I'm there to see them because I'm scared of a sound and then have to sit and listen to it in a controlled enviroment. I just endure it and go on."

"Have you ever considered noise-canceling headphones?"

About that time the sirens went off as a storm warning came over the television. Cassandra could see fear cover Eugene's face so she covered his ears and kept his eyes focused on hers. A couple of minutes later the sirens shut off as a hard rain pounded the roof.

While Eugene got his breath back Cassandra took out her phone and called her wife. After a brief conversation Cassandra hung up her phone and turned her attention back to Eugene. "Are you ok?"

"Yeah," Eugene shuddered. "I'll be fine. Thank you." Cassandra and Eugene closed their eyes as they softly brought their lips together and kissed when Cassandra's phone rang again. She looked at it and it was her father. "Hey dad...yeah, we're fine. All we're getting is some heavy rain. What about you?.....just some wind and light rain? Good. Love you dad. Talk to you later. Bye."

A few minutes later Rapunzel returned with Josie and found Cassandra and Eugene watching television. "So I see you two worked out your differences,' Rapunzel observed.

"Not exactly," Cassandra said, "but we did find some common ground."

Josie had a quip but took notice of the seriousness of the situation and kept it to herself. "So what is it," she asked as Rapunzel and her took a seat at the kitchen table.

"Where Cassandra hates thunder. I hate loud noises," Eugene answered. "And Cassandra helped me through it."

"See," Rapunzel smiled. "I knew you two didn't hate each other."

After a movie marathon Cassandra and her girlfriends looked at Eugene who was sound asleep. They carefully stretched him out then went to bed.

A couple of hours later Eugene woke up and looked around the living room and realized he had fallen asleep. He took off his shirt and threw it in the laundry basket then went to the refrigerator and grabbed leftover pizza from lunch and a soda and sat back down on the couch. He was enjoying his pizza and flipping through channels when Cassandra walked into the living room wearing a loose fitting tank and basketball shorts. "Feeling better?"

"Yeah," Eugene answered. "I can still hear the sound, but I'll be ok. Thank you again, for being so supportive."

"You're welcome," Cassandra said then went to the refrigerator.

"You want the remote?" Eugene asked.

"I think we need to talk about something else," Cassandra said then faced Eugene and took a drink of her soda. "We need to talk about earlier. I want us to fuck and get it out of our system. To be honest I've felt it for a while. Even before i got fired. At first I was unsure, but now that I know Rapunzel is obviously open to the idea we need to see if we are compatible."

"And if we aren't?"

"If you haven't noticed Josie wants her legs wrapped around your waist. So even if we don't have any chemistry it may not matter too much," Eugene gave Cassandra a confused look as she continued. "She seems to have a soft spot for you."

"Yeah, I noticed," Eugene admitted. "Ok, let's do this and see what happens."

Cassandra went over to Eugene and kissed him softly on the lips. The kiss lingered for a few seconds and Cassandra felt herself start to get hard. The kisses of Cassandra and Eugene intensified as Cassandra stradled him and they cupped each others faces. Their lips parted and they both moaned pleasurably as they slid their tounges in the other ones mouth.

Eugene then took his hands and put them on Cassandra's breasts and started to caress them. The feeling of having her breasts fondled and caressed by Eugene made Cassandra rock hard. She stopped kissing Eugene and stood up. They undressed and both took a minute to admire the other one's erection. "Holy shit Cass. How long is that thing?"

Cassandra could have answered, "Longer than yours," but she chose not too. "I don't know," she answered, shrugging her shoulders. "I've never measured."

"Want to?" Eugene asked casually.

"Ahhh. What the hell. Let's do it." Cassandra went and got a ruler out of the kitchen and handed it to Eugene. "Seven and a half," Eugene was confident in his size. He then handed the ruler to Cassandra. "I'm nine. Shit. I didn't think I was that big." Cassandra looked at Eugene and his whole demeanor changed. "Not that it matters. Your dick is a nice size."

"It does matter. Josie is going to know the difference and I don't want her to be disappointed."

"Eugene, there are plenty of positions that allow you to achieve deep penetration with your partner. You really shouldn't feel so bad about this. Now come on. Let's get back to our fun."

"Will you show me one?"

"Sure. We'll try the pretzel. Now I don't have a pussy but that won't make a difference."

Cassandra laid on the floor between the coffee table and the television and turned onto her right side. "Now, raise my left leg and stradle my right then penetrate me. I'm going to put my top arm behind me to stay in position."

Eugene did as instructed and Cassandra winced as she felt herself being spread by Eugene's cock. Once Eugene was all the way in he fucked Cassandra slowly while she jerked herself off. "Oh God! Eugene! Fuck you're deep!"

"Guess you were right. Want to do doggy or missionary?"

"Doggy. Tear my ass up."

Once Cassandra and Eugene were in position Eugene had no problem compling with Cassandra's request. He reentered her and put his hands on Cassandra's hips as he fucked her fast and hard. Cassandra's breasts were boucing back and forth as her ass was mercilessly being pumped by Eugene's cock. Cassandra had never felt such a sensation, and if Josie wasn't satisfied with Eugene's dick, then that was her problem.

After a few more minutes of pounding Cassandra's ass, Eugene pulled out of her and laid on his back. "Wanna ride?"

Cassandra wasted no time stradling Eugene and sliding his cock in her ass. "Fuck!" Cassandra cursed as she bucked and grinded her hips. She stroked her cock and started to grunt and moan as she felt her semen leave her balls and make its way to the head of her cock. She bit her lip and locked up her body as she came hard on Eugene's chest, but Eugene wasn't done. "On me or in me?" Cassandra asked as she again bucked her hips.

"I can come in your ass?" Eugene asked. "Won't that...cause problems?"

"It's liquid Eugene. It'll dry and it won't be a problem."

"Ok," Eugene grunted and quickly thrusted himself upward. Cassandra bent down and kissed Eugene as he filled her ass up with his cum.

After it was over Cassandra tried to stand up but she was a little wobbly. Eugene stood up and kept her from falling. "Next time, you're taking cock," Cassandra declared. "I feel like my insides have been re arranged."

Eugene agreed and Cassandra and him showered then sat naked on the couch. They decided to watch television and fell fast asleeep. An hour or so later Rapunzel woke up and went to the living room. She smiled at her naked friends and quietly said to herself, 'mission accomplished' before going to the bathroom and going back to bed.

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A couple of hours later Cassandra woke up and looked over at Eugene. For once he was flaccid, which was fine with Cassandra, she was hungry more than anything. She got up slowly in an attempt not to wake Eugene up. 'Phew. He didn't even budge.'

While a still naked Cassansra was making herself a sandwich she heard the television come on. 'The Corona Knights have decided to hold open tryouts during the offseason. The move was spured by," Cassandra turned around just as Eugene got up to go to the bathroom.

While Eugene was gone Cassandra sat down with her sandwich and drink and listened to the rest of the news story. 'If the Corona Knights fail to turn a profit this year they will be put up for sale. Two of the perspective buyers are Adira and Hector Kwang. The owners of the Ingvarr Temptest have said that they would move the team to Ingvarr and use them as a practice squad.'

"Oh my God. Josie will be heart broken when she hears about this. Which is why I hope she doesn't hear about this."

When Eugene opened the bathroom door-with only underwear on-Cassandra started flipping through channels and tried to hide that she was upset. "Not a thing on to watch."

Eugene sat down by Cassandra and she could tell something was wrong, she looked at Eugene and laid the remote on the coffee table. "What's up with you?"

"Nothing. I'm fine. Let's just find something to watch."

Cassandra knew that Eugene wasn't telling the truth, but she knew it was in her best intrest not to push her luck. "Ok. I'll leave you alone about it."

"Thank you."

"You want me to make you something to eat?"

"No. I can do it myself."

'Whatever is eating him must be pretty bad. I bet he's feeling bad about everything that has happened and that he's uncertain about his future, but I told him I would leave him alone,' Cassandra thought to herself as Eugene got up and went to the kitchen.

When Eugene sat back down beside Cassandra she could feel the hurt radiating off of him. 'Leave him alone Cass. Respect the mans wishes. He'll talk when he's ready.'

After Eugene finished his food he took his plate back to the kitchen and put it in the sink. While this was going on Cassandra found a professional wrestling show. "Eugene, you like pro wrestling?"

"I did, until it became too predictable."

"You care if I watch it?" Cassandra asked as Eugene rejoined her on the couch.

"Nah. I don't care."

While Cassandra and Eugene watched the show Cassandra could tell Eugene was still tense. "Here," Cassandra handed Eugene the remote and crossed her arms over her breasts.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I'm worried about you, Eugene. I have no idea what you are going through and it bothers me that I can't help."

"I'm just worried about pulling my weight around here. And karma being what it is it would serve me right if other companies knew what kind of ass I was at my last job."

"Maybe not Eugene. I'm sure there's a job for you somewhere around here. Why not ask Rapunzel if she'll take you job hunting?"

"I guess I could give it a try," Eugene looked and sounded less than enthusied. "I need to go for a run. Clear my head."

While Eugene was going for his run he was walking by a high school kids soccer game. One of the kids kicked the ball over the fence and accidently hit Eugene. Eugene looked at the ball and it triggered memories that he had tried desperately to keep buried. Without thinking, Eugene kicked the ball as hard as he could and walked away to the sound of the children calling for him. Eugene just ignored them and continued with his run.

Unbeknownest to Eugene an executive for the Corona Knights was watching the game. The overweight bumbling executive almost dropped his cell phone but managed to keep it from hitting the ground. His hot dog was not so lucky. He lamented his mistake but realized he had to get back to the task at hand.

"Hello, Mr. Schnitz. I may have found an answer to our probelm.....no I don't his name. Only what he looks like. No he was jogging and he was hit by a soccer ball. He kicked it back and I haven't seen a bend like that since Beckham.....follow him? Yes sir."

The executive left the game and got in his car. After driving for a couple of blocks he saw Eugene go into a gas station. Unsure of what to do next he parked across the street by a female loiter asking for money. "I can't help you lady. I'm waiting for someone."

The executive heard the woman's stomach growl and he felt bad for her. He gave her some money and she went into the same gas station as Eugene. When she got inside Eugene had just gotten himself an energy drink. He turned towards the counter and saw the woman being berated by the gas station owner over her hygine and clothing. Eugene thought he recognized the woman, and if it was who he thought it was he wanted nothing more than to tell things he couldn't as a child. Eugene put back the drink he was going to buy and followed the woman outside.

"Julie Caine. I thought I recognized you."

Julie became feightened and her frail body started to shake. "How do you know my name? What have I done to you? Why are you angry at me?"

It was obvious Julie had no idea who Eugene was, and Eugene had no problem refreshing Julie's memory.

"When I was a kid I was big into soccer. Last game of the season and we had to win to make the playoffs. Few seconds left and I got tackled. All I had to do was make the kick and we were in the playoffs. I kicked the ball and I knew it was going in. Then the ball started to curve. It hit the cross bar and we went into overtime and we lost. I thoght my dad was going to be upset with me but he wasn't. Took me out for pizza. On our way home we were hit by a drunk driver. Next thing I know I'm laying in a hospital bed. I asked where my dad was, and...they told me he didn't make it. That drunk driver was you, Julie. You took my father from me. I can never get him back. If it were up to me you would be rotting in jail. Have a nice life you pathetic bitch!"

The executive heard the story and knew that convincing Eugene to try out was a long shot, but he still had a job to do.

"I'm sorry!" Julie cried as Eugene walked away. He stopped and turned back around. "I wish to God everyday I could take that night back! And not because of the situation I'm in! I deserve this! It's because I took a life and ruined yours! I know you won't forgive me for what I did, but I am truly sorry!"

"Sorry isn't good enough." Eugene continued his jog with the Corona Knights executive tailing behind. When Eugene returned home his head was as clear as it had ever been, for now.

"Hey Eugene, how was your jog?" A now dressed Cassandra asked.

"It was helpful," Eugene replied then went and got himself a drink of water. "Where's Rapunzel and Josie?"

"They're getting dressed. They should be out in a couple of minutes. No sooner had Josie and Rapunzel joined their friends in the living room there was a knock on the door. Cassandra went to the door and opened it. "Yes. May I help you?"

"I'm here to talk to a Eugene Fitzberbert about an incident earlier today." The executive was trying to act and sound cool, but he was more than nervous.

"What's this about?" Eugene asked as he walked up beside Cassandra while Rapunzel and Josie stood behind.'This couldn't be about my interaction with Julie,' Eugene thought to himself. "Are you a cop?!"

"No sir, but it is of vital importance that we have a conversation."

"Who are you?" Eugene was starting to get annoyed. Despite what Eugene told Cassandra about his jog, his morning wasn't the best.

"I'm Stan Newman. Scouting Executive for the Corona...." Before Stan could finish Eugene shut the door, only for it to be promptly knocked on again by Stan. Eugene opened the door and got right up in Stan's face. "Go away!!"

"You're making a mistake," Stan said as calmly as possible. "I haven't seen a bend on a kick like that since Beckham." Now Josie was more than intrested. "Here's my card. If you change your mind, give me a call."

"Eugene, what was that about?" Josie asked. Eugene gave no answer, taking off his shirt as he made his way to the bathroom.

Josie and her girlfriends just looked at each other then made their way to the couch. About thirty minutes later Eugene finally came out of the bathroom wearing only a towel. "I owe you girls an explanation. While I was jogging....."

After Eugene explained his story-he left out the part about meeting Julie-he received hugs and condolences from Rapunzel and Josie. "There's something else you need to know Josie," Cassandra said. "If the Corona Knights don't turn a profit next season they will be put up for sale."

"Why is that a bad thing? Maybe new ownership is what the team needs."

"The owners of the Ingvarr Temptest want to buy the team, move them to Ingvarr, and use them as a developmental team."

Eugene had never been as conflicted as he was in that moment. To make matters worse a hard rain started to fall and Eugene thought about Julie and how if it wasn't for Cassandra and Rapunzel, he too would most likely be out in the street. He tried to justify his actions to himself, but his once hardened heart had softened more than he thought. He had to go find Julie and get her off the street, but he only had pocket change left. He couldn't put her up anywhere "Fuck...."

"Eugene, don't be upset," Josie said. "No one expects you to do anything about this. The Knights have no one to blame for their financial situation but themselves."

"It isn't that. I uh....I have to get dressed, and I need to borrow Cass's car."

"Eugene, what is going on?" Cassandra asked. The three girls were more than concerned with Eugene's behavior.

"I may have left out a few details. While I was out jogging I met the woman who killed my father. She has nothing. Her home is a cardboard box in an alley over by Varian's gas station. She was so skinny, and I just left her, but I was still so hurt by what she did to me that I didn't realize at the time I could have very easily been in the same situation. I'm going to go and get her."

Eugene quickly got dressed and looked at Stan's business card. He put it back in his pocket and went to get Julie.

When Julie saw Eugene approach she turned and started to walk away from him. Eugene parked his car and easily got in front of her. Her hair and clothes were soaked from the rain. She looked at him and broke down, wondering what else Eugene had to say to her. In a move that suprised her, Eugene wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. "Oh God I'm so sorry! God how could I have been so stupid! You're right! I'm a useless human being!'

After a minute Eugene gently stepped away from Julie. "Hey, let's get you out of here and somewhere warm. No tricks."

Julie just shook her head in agreement and went with Eugene.

"I'm going to ruin your passenger seat."

"It's not my car, and don't worry, it's needed detailed for a while."

As Eugene started to drive back home Julie was trying to hide that she was in pain. Her forearm was bruised from being punctered by hypodermic needles. Julie was a drug user, and she was exchaging sex for drugs supplied to her by a dealer named Anthony 'The Weseal' Jones. She hoped that where Eugene lived she would be somewhere Anthony couldn't find her. She needed to tell Eugene this information, but she was too scared. Telling would mean cops and Anthony was a killer. He had killed a rival drug dealer named Andrew 'Stoner' Walker, Julie knew he had done it, but nothing was ever proven because Anthony had two cops on his payroll; brothers Horace and Jasper Baddun helped cover up the murder for some extra cash and drugs. It didn't take long for the case to go cold, and Anthony was certain it would go unsolved.

When Eugene got Julie home he opened the door and Julie froze. She hadn't been inside a house since her husband kicked her out after her manslaughter conviction. The seemingly natural warmth and kindness of the three women standing before Julie was a contrast to the cold she could feel coming off of Eugene. It was clear to Julie that Eugene only brought her out of the cold to soothe his own conscience. Still, she was off the street, and she was determined to stay that way, as for Anthony, she was nothing to him, surely she would be safe from him. "It's ok Julie," Cassandra said, standing between her two girlfriends. "This is a safe and warm enviroment. You have nothing to worry about. Come and have a hot shower, and when you are finished you'll have some clean clothes and something hot to eat."

Julie looked down at her right forearm and she knew she would have to come clean about her drug use, and she obviously didn't want Eugene in the bathroom with her. "Could one of you ladies help me in the bathroom? These clothes are stuck to me."

Cassandra volunteered and led Julie to the bathroom. It took a minute but once Julie's shirt was off Cassandra covered her mouth. Julie's belly was sunk in and her ribs were easily visible, along with the bruises on her arms. Cassandra could tell that Julie didn't want to talk about the bruises, at least not yet. Once Julie was naked, she was past being shy and didn't care thar Cassandra was looking at her, Cassandra helped Julie into the shower and turned it on. "Do you need anything else?" Cassandra asked.

"Could you help me shave. I haven't been around a razor in months."

"Sure," Cassandra responded calmly and casually. "What all do you want shaved?"

"Armpits legs and crotch. I feel so dirty and I want all of this unwanted hair gone. So I guess I need a hair cut too."

"Full make over. We can do that. Though it might take a few hours."

Julie smiled. "I have nothing but time. Which is something I was almost out of. Until I met Eugene. He hates me and I know he only did this to help himself feel better, but he done it nonetheless."

Cassandra disagreed internally, but was not going to push the issue. "Better get started on your shower. We have a lot of work to do."

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Julie stood motionless as she felt hot water run down her body for the first time in months. She was lost in her thoughts. The source of which was the uncertainty of her situation. Would she be allowed to stay? What of Eugene? Was he really sincere? She wouldn't blame him if he wasn't. Julie destroyed Eugene's life, and though he had yet to admit it, the tragedy he experienced at a young age by Julie's foolish decisions had molded his opinion and view of women in general. They were selfish and only cared about themselves. Eugene subsequently adopted this same philosophy. It was only when Eugene had his wreck and found that not all women were selfish and evil that he had changed his mind. Though, Julie wasn't sold on this yet.

"Julie," Cassandra interrupted Julie's thoughts and the conversation she was having with herself. "I have to step out for a minute. I'll be right back. I'm going to get ready for your makeover."

"Hey Cass, how's Julie?" Rapunzel asked. She was sitting on the couch inbetween Eugene and Josie.

"Not good. You can see her ribs and she needs a miracle of a make over. This is going to sound awful, but her hair is so matted we may have to shave it off."

"Maybe not," Josie said. "Do we have any apple cider vinegar?"

"No," Rapunzel said. "And it needs to be applied right after she shampoos. How matted is matted?"

"Come see for yourself."

After taking a look at Julie's matted hair and realizing it was beyond fixing, the decision was made to cut it out.

"Ok Julie," Cassandra said. "Once we cut out your matted hair we're going to put on some leave-in conditioner and then help you shave. How sensitive is your skin? I don't want to be shaving you and have your leg or arm twitch."

"I'll be alright. I'm just really ready to get this over with."

"This isn't going to be a quick fix," Rapunzel said. "And while we can shave you in here we'll have to cut your hair in the kitchen first. There isn't enough room to cut your hair in here."

"What about Eugene? I know he doesn't want to see me anymore than he has to."

"Don't worry about Eugene, Julie," Cassandra said softly, putting her hand on Julie's shoulder. "He's in no position to cause problems for you or anyone else."

"This isn't his house?" Julie asked confused.

"It's mine and Rapunzel's," Cassandra answered. "We're letting Eugene and Josie live here until they get back on their feet."

"It's going to be a while before I can find a job. All I know how to do is take dick and ride pussy," Julie was guilty and ashamed. She couldn't hide it even if she wanted to. "I'll provide services if it'll keep me off the street."

"Absolutley not!" Cassandra said sternly, though she wasn't angry with Julie. "You are not a piece of meat to be tossed around! You are a human being!"

"So what am I going to do?"

"We're going to get you fixed up and get some weight on you and get you a job." Julie saw a look of compassion and determination on the faces of Rapunzel and Cassandra. 'Maybe there's hope for me yet,' Julie thought to herself.

Once Julie was dried off Cassandra brought her some clothes: underwear pants and a long sleeve shirt. She looked at the clothes and then looked at Cassandra. "Thank you."

Once Julie was dressed Cassandra and Rapunzel helped her to the kitchen. Eugene and her exchanged a quick glance, but no words were spoken bwtween the two.

While working on Julie's hair, Cassandra got an idea. "Josie, why don't Eugene and you go get us all some lunch? Everyone good with chicken?"

There were no objections.

"Good," Cassandra continued.

An hour or so later Eugene and Josie returned with lunch, and Josie wanted something for dessert, and that something was Eugene. Eugene knew that Josie wanted him, it was just a matter of finding the time and place. If Julie wasn't with them they would have just had sex while Cassandra and Rapunzel watched, or joined in, but with Julie around Josie and Eugene would just have to wait until later.

When the box of chicken was opened Cassandra let out a "Crap" then turned to face her friends. "Raps, this chicken is greasy."

"If you take the skin off I should be ok. No sense in getting upset over such a small easily fixed problem." Cassandra agreed and everyone sat down to lunch.

During lunch Cassandra started to feel her dick get hard. No reason. It just started to get hard. But she was able to ignore it and continued with her lunch. "Julie, you want some more?" Cassandra asked. Julie had eaten a breast and a biscuit.

"No. I've had enough," Julie was lying. She was starving. But she didn't want to upset Eugene who she knew would want some more.

Just as Julie thought, Eugene grabbed another piece of chicken but suprised everyone, espically Julie, when he gave the piece to her. Julie was taken aback by Eugene's kindness to the point she decided it was safe to open up to her new friends and give Eugene the explanation she knew he deserved, though he had yet to ask for it.

"I need to get something off of my chest."

"What is it?" Cassandra asked.

"I want to explain what led up to me taking the life of Eugene's father."

Eugene was split on the subject. On one hand he didn't want to hear what Julie had to say, but on the other it might give him some closure. "What happened?" Eugene asked.

"I had been married to my husband William for about a year. We got into an argument and I stormed out. He had a pack of beer in his truck that he was going to take on a hunting trip the next morning. I grabbed a can and when I looked up it was too late. I only had some bruises and scratches, but I know the damage I caused Eugene was substantially worse. I need to go wash my face. I'll be right back."

As Julie got up Eugene cupped his mouth. He got his closure but he almost wished he hadn't have. As far as he was concerned there was never an excuse to drink and drive.

"Eugene, you ok?" Rapunzel asked. Eugene looked at Rapunzel and Cassandra and mouthed 'yeah' as he shook his head.

When Julie came back from the bathroom she just kind of stood in the hallway for a second then slowly sat back down at the kitchen table. The rest of the lunch was quiet, but hopefully Julie and Eugene were at least on their way to getting along.

Later that night Cassandra and Rapunzel were in their bedroom having sex with Eugene and Josie. It was fast and hot as Eugene was being fucked hard by Cassandra missionary style while Rapunzel and Josie scissored. "God Eugene. I knew you were a tight ass, but I thought that was only allegorical. Fuck! Ahh my God!"

"Cass, fuck. I'm not sure I'll be able to stand when this is over. I feel like I'm being split down the middle."

"Then Josie and myself will just have to take turns riding you when Cassandra is done with you," Rapunzel chimed in. After Cassandra creampied Eugene's ass she had to get a drink. She threw on a tank and shorts then went to the kitchen where Julie was sitting at the kitchen table in her tank and shorts. She had changed after everyone else had went to bed.

"How's Eugene?" Julie asked. Cassandra forwent getting a drink and sat down beside Julie. "He's doing good. Still a long way to go, but you took a huge step earlier today. Now, about those bruises. How long have you been a user? When is the last time you used?"

"Three years. And my last use was two weeks go. Withdrawl sucked, but I got through it...fuck I'm going to puke."

Cassandra quickly grabbed the trash can that was by the sink and put in front of Julie who proceeded to throw up profusely.

"I guess I should also tell you that I threw up in your shower." Cassandra cursed and graoned internally. Julie had a long road in front of her.

After Julie threw up Cassandra changed out trash bags and put the trash can back then helped Julie to the bathroom. "What is going on?" Julie was genuinely confused. "Why am I throwing up so much?"

"Is it possible you're pregnant? I figured you exchanged sex for drugs?"

Julie wrapped her hands around her stomach and leaned up against the sink. "I thought I was a couple of weeks ago, but I had a heavy period. I miscarried."

Julie broke down and Cassandra took her in her arms. "I killed it and I killed Eugene's father." Julie got catches in her breath as she cried hard into Cassandra's chest. Her crying was so loud it got the attention of Eugene Rapunzel and Julie. They all threw on some clothes and went to the bathroom door just as Cassandra opened it. "She had a miscarriage," Cassandra said. Eugene felt bad for Julie. The consequences of her actions were severe. He realized that she had been punished enough. Once Julie had calmed down Cassandra decided to stay up with her while everyone else went to bed."

"You don't have to do this," Julie said while Cassandra put on some coffee. "It's not a problem," Cassandra said.

It wasn't long until Julie fell asleep. The next thing she knew it was morning. After breakfast Rapunzel took Cassandra and Josie to work which left Julie and Eugene alone. Eugene was sitting on the couch while Julie was sitting in at the kitchen table. "I'm sorry," Eugene said, breaking the silence.

"Don't be sorry," Julie said. "It's divine justice for my stupid decisions. I only hope nothing else goes wrong."

After sitting in silence for a few more minutes Eugene went to Cassandra's bedroom. He took Stan's card out of his wallet and dialed the number. "Mr. Knight? This is Eugene..."Yes, the Beckham guy." Eugene rolled his eyes. "I've reconsidered your offer. I want to talk....one day this week? Thanks. We'll be in touch."

Eugene had no idea how much his life, and the lives of those around him were about to change.

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"Who was that?" Julie asked as Eugene came back into the kitchen and got him a soda. He took a drink then sat down by Josie. "That was Mr. Knight. I took him up on his offer. He'll be calling me back soon to line up a meeting."

Needless to say, Julie was more than confused. She scooted her chair a few inches away from Eugene. "How are you able to do that given what....happened?"

Eugene finished his soda and crushed the can in his hand. Julie wondered for a second if Eugene imagined the can was her. "Because, soccer was never the problem. You were. Not anymore though. After last night I realized that there really is an all righteous Supreme Being and that He gave you a justified ass kicking. Any more punishment from me or anyone else would be unnecessary. I'm not a cruel person, Julie. You don't have to worry about me doing anything to you."

Eugene went to talk some more when his phone rang. "Stan....when....this afternoon, Five o'clock? Got it. See you then." Just as Eugene hung up his phone Rapunzel walked in the door. "You look happy," Rapunzel said, taking notice of the smile on Eugene's face. "I have a meeting with Stan at five this afternoon. Knights Stadium," Eugene said.

A smile formed around Rapunzel's lips as she walked up to Eugene and gave him a tight, albeit brief hug. "I'm proud of you Eugene. I can't wait to tell Cass and Josie."

Before Eugene knew it it was four o'clock and time for him to get ready for his meeting. "Ok girls, I'm going to take a bus. I hope to be back before dinner." Eugene received a kiss on the cheek from Rapunzel and a firm hand shake from Julie.

An hour later Stan was nervously standing by his boss Mr. Schnitz as they waited at the front gate. "Mr. Knight, you did tell him five o'clock, didn't you?" Mr. Schnitz stood over Stan and blocked out the sun. Stan gulped and let out a nervous laughter as he wiped his face with a handkerchief he had in his shirt pocket just as Eugene walked up behind them. "Gentlemen," Eugene said. Mr. Schnitz turned to face Eugene and put on a smile as they shook hands. "Sorry I'm late," Eugene said after the brief handshake. "City transportation leaves a lot to be desired."

"Well hopefully here in a couple of hours you won't have to worry about City Transportation anymore."

"Couple of hours?" Eugene asked confused.

"This isn't a meeting, Eugene," Mr. Schnitz said as Eugene Stan and him walked into Knights Stadium. "This is a tryout. Give Mr. Knight your sizes and I'll see you on the field."

A short time later Eugene stepped out onto the soccer pitch in his offical Corona Knights uniform. Directly in front of him stood the Knights Head Coach along with Stan snd Mr. Schnitz. At the corner of the soccer pitch were ten soccer balls. "Eugene, this is coach Andrew Reed," Mr. Schnitz said as Eugene and Andrew shook hands. "So what do you guys want to see?" Eugene asked.

Andrew pointed to the soccer balls at the corner of the pitch. "I want to see how many of those you can put in the net."

"Ok," Eugene casually trotted over to the corner of the pitch and played around with a soccer ball for a few seconds then kicked it into the far side of the net. Out of ten balls Eugene scored on all ten.

"Now," Coach Reed said. "Let's see if you can do it with a goalie." Eugene again just shrugged his shoulders.

The first kick hit the crossbar and Eugene suddenly became visibly nervous. The next kick hit the side of the net and the third sailed over the goal entirely. Coach Reed looked at Stan and Mr. Schnitz and decided to give Eugene a different approach. "Eugene!" Eugene turned to face Coach Reed and his bosses. "Back left corner of the penalty area! We're going to do what we did before!"

Eugene agreed and as before he didn't have any trouble until he had to get the ball past a goalie. Coach Reed and his bosses talked for a few minutes then called Eugene over. "Look pal, you're making me look really bad," Stan chided. "My reputation is very close to getting ruined!"

"I'm sorry guys," Eugene said. "I'm not sure what's wrong." Eugene knew exactly what was wrong, but was hesitant to tell the truth.

"We aren't done yet," Mr. Schnitz said. "I don't sign liars, Mr. Fitzherbert. This is supposed to be a business relationship that benefits all involved. So I will give you one more chance to tell me what is going on."

"Can we go somewhere a little more cooler?" Eugene suggested. His request granted, Eugene was taken to Mr. Schintz's office.

"Now, what is your problem?" Mr. Schintz asked.

Eugene sighed and explained his situation. As Eugene spoke he gained empathy from Mr. Schnitz and his subordinates. One idea to help Eugene that was brought up was for him to see a psychiatrist. Eugene flatly refused on the grounds that no one else needed to know the information that he had just disclosed. That and he didn't like the idea of supporting someone who he percieved made money off of someone else's pain and suffering. Despite evidence to the contrary. "Psychiatrists are just like doctor's, except for your brain," Stan argued. His argument was rejected by Eugene.

"Then we have nothing else to dis...." Mr. Schnitz was interrupted when his desk phone buzzed. "Yes!?" His voice was deep and full of aggravation that Eugene knew he was partly responsible for. "No! We are not going to go ahead and sell! I don't care how much our stock has dropped!" Despite being on speaker Mr. Schnitz picked up his receiver and slammed it back down. "Feels good to do that," he said, his voice back to normal. "As you just heard, Mr. Fitzherbert, we are not selling this team, yet. Now are you absolutley certain you can not overcome this problem you are having?" Before Eugene could answer Mr. Schintz pulled out an old newspaper clipping. It was of Eugene's father when he played soccer. "How do you think he would feel? What would he do? Go home and sleep. Be here tomorrow at Nine A.M. sharp and we are going to do this again."

After Eugene left, Mr. Schintz turned to Stan and Coach Reed. "Stan, draw up a rookie contract for Eugene to sign after his next tryout tomorrow morning."

Stan dared not argue and immediately got to work on his next task.

When Eugene got home Rapunzel and Julie could tell the tryout did not go well. Eugene said nothing as he walked by them and went to the bathroom to take a bath.

An hour passed before Eugene returned from the bathroom. "Tryout sucked," Eugene said. Rapunzel went to hug him but he put out his right hand. "On top of that I have an old news paper clipping of my father when he played soccer in college. He was going to go pro, but he got tackled and his knee was blown out. Never touched a soccer ball again, and now I feel like I've let him down."

Of all the people in the room to speak up, Julie did. "Eugene, come with me." Julie went to the bedroom as Rapunzel watched with a mix of concern and confusion. She got even more concerned when Eugene followed Julie, but Julie seemed to have a plan so Rapunzel decided to wait. "What?!" Eugene asked after he had closed the bedroom door behind him. "Do it!" Julie said. "Whatever you need to do to me to get over this and not blow the biggest opprotunity of your life and end up like me...do it. Hit me. Punch me. Beat me. Here," Julie took off her clothes and stood naked before Eugene. "Use me and degrade me like the slut I am if it'll help you feel better. Take your anger and frustration out on me. But don't let this opprotunity slip through your fingers." Julie turned her back to Eugene and spread her legs slightly. "You know you want to."

Eugene actually considered Julie's offer. And why not? She was the main reason for his years of trouble. Why not excert some form of dominance and control over her for the emotional pain she had caused? It was just going to be one time. "Do it Eugene! Do it! Get it out of your system!"

Eugene made his decision and he jerked Julie back around. Eugene shoved the fingers of his right hand inside Julie's pussy and choked her with his left. He saw Julie's eyes widen as his grip around her throat got tighter. She tried to talk and remove his hand, but his grip was too strong. Eugene sneard as he watched Julie's eyes go dark and her body go limp. Next thing Eugene knew he was sitting up screaming Julie's name in the bathtub. Rapunzel quickly made her way to the bathroom while a concerned and confused Julie stayed behind on the couch.

"Eugene, hey," Rapunzel walked over to Eugene who was sitting in the bathtub shaking. She gently wrapped her arms around him and helped him stand up. Eugene looked at Rapunzel and she helped him out of the tub. "It's ok, Eugene. You just had a bad dream. Here..."

"It wasn't just a bad dream," Eugene said, grabbing a towel and wrapping it around his waist. "In it I...I killed Julie. She basically wanted me to rape her in hopes that I would feel better. I took her up on her offer but I killed her instead. Then I woke up," Neither Eugene or Rapunzel knew that a now scared Julie was standing right outside the door listening. "Do you want to hurt her, rape her?" Rapunzel asked. "No," Eugene answered. "I've made it clear that I only want to help her. God why did I dream this? Julie, she's....she's not a murderer and she's not a killer. She made a terrible mistake that took my father's life, that is an undeniable fact and I will never forget it, but I have to show Julie that I've forgiven her." Julie's heart was in her stomach and she sat back down on the couch as she did her best to hold back her tears.

When Eugene came out of the bathroom with Rapunzel he had nothing on but a pair of gym shorts. He looked at Juile and could tell she was troubled, but he was about to put her mind at ease. "Julie, I forgive you, for what you did. I...." before Eugene could finish expressing that he had forgiven Julie she was breaking down. The weights and chains that she had been carrying for years were gone.

"Thank you," Julie cried. Eugene and Rapunzel walked over to Julie and sat down on either side of her and they exchanged hugs. "Thank you both, and Cassandra and Josie, for not throwing me out in the street. Now I want to express how thankful I am. Problem is the only way I know how to do that is naked."

"Well that, is going to change." Rapunzel said emphatically. "There is more in you than you know, Julie. Now, what skills do you have, aside from the ones you've mentioned?"

"I was going to school to be a chef when it happened. Then I had to 'cook' in other ways to survive. Aside from that I'm very good at math and science. Don't see that doing me much good. That's about it."

"Hey, cooking meals for people so they can eat is a very noble profession," Rapunzel said. "I'm sure if you do some searching you can find a school and resume your classes."

Julie sighed. "Costs too much, the classes I was taking ran eight grand a semester."

"Where we're you goin'?!" Eugene interjected. "The French Culinary Institute?!" Julie and Rapunzel both glared at Eugene, he quickly apologized and made the smart decision to stay quiet. Julie turned her attention back to Rapunzel and they resumed their conversation. "I was going to The Calliope School For Culinary Arts. I was two semesters away from graduating. Now I don't think I can ever pick back up and restart."

"Bullshit," Rapunzel took Julie by the hand and pratically drug her to the kitchen. "I'm going to go and get Cass and Josie. I'll be gone for about an hour. When I get back I want to see what you've made for us."

Eugene gave Julie an incredulous look as she casually sat down at the kitchen table. "I'm going to make Chicken Piccata, Eugene. Takes thirty minutes. While it's simmering i'm going to make a Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce appetizer. It'll be plated just as Rapunzel pulls into her driveway with Cass and Josie."

Eugene just shrugged his shoulders and went back to watching television.

When Rapunzel picked up Cassandra and Josie they were less than pleased with the dinner plans. Rapunzel was told in no umcertain terms that if dinner was a bust it was her ass. Rapunzel assured them to have faith and that they would be more than pleased with dinner. Despite this the ride home was quiet and Rapunzel could feel the anger radiating off of Cassandra and Josie.

Julie had just finished plating dinner when Rapunzel got home with Cassandra and Josie. Julie suddenly found herself to be very nervous as she scanned the faces of the three women. "Smells good enough," Cassandra snapped. "Better be. I don't want slop after pulling a twelve hour shift," Josie growled.

Julie swallowed a lump in her throat as her friends all took a bite. "Ohhhhh....my God!," Cassandra said, looking around the table. "This is fucking delicious! Now I feel like an ass!" Cassandra looked at Julie and continued. "Julie, I am so sorry for how I have acted. Please forgive me."

Julie didn't even hesitate. "You are forgiven, Cassandra. Now please eat. I know you must be hungry."

During dinner, Cassandra explained why she was in such a bad mood. "Got moved to palletizing which is something I've never done before. Was told I would have help, but my 'trainer' told me that since I wanted equality I could do it myself. So I did. That wasn't the problem, the problem was my 'trainer' lied and said I kept getting behind, which was total bullshit. My boss
Mr. Finch seemed to have the same sentiment because he never said a word to me about it. I just hate people lying on me."

"Where was Stalyan when this happened?" Rapunzel asked.

"I was moved to packaging," Stalyan answered. "Not hard, but needless to say it is very repeitive."

"Bet you weren't lied on," Cassandra pouted.

Eugene had been studying the situation with Cassandra and had a question that apparently no one else had thought to ask. "Cassandra, how do you know what your trainer said?"

"Because he told me. Why would he lie on me?" Cassandra started to get really upset, but Eugene had a solution. "You said your trainer told you that he went to your boss?"

"Did your wreck leave you damaged Fitzherbert?" Cassandra finally checked her tone and her attitude when Eugene glared at her. "....I'm....I'm sorry Eugene. Yes."

"Well, he lied, but he lied about talking to your boss," A look of relief mixed with suprise came over Cassandra's face. "He was fucking with you," Eugene continued. "He probably thought you knew he was joking."

"Well I didn't and now my back is killing me. After this dinner, which is heavenly, I'm going to take a hot shower and go to bed."

Stalyan gave Cassandra a salacious look which drew wolf whistles from Eugene and Rapunzel. Julie just stayed quiet. She knew her days were behind her so there was no point in even sounding excited. 'Look at me,' Julie said to herself. 'You can see my ribs, my belly is flatter than flat and my breasts aren't exactly firm. No one is going to touch me. Everyone at this table would masturbate before they even looked at me.' Julie made herself emotional and excused herself then went to her bedroom, she wasn't in her bedroom thirty seconds before there was a knock on the door. "Julie," it was Cassandra. "Julie I said I was sorry. You are an excellent cook. Dinner was delicious and I would absolutley eat your cooking again." Cassandra turned to look at her friends and they urged her to keep talking. "I bet you could get a job at any high-end restaurant in town."

"That isn't why I'm upset," Julie's voice was a little louder. Whatever made her upset must have been really bad. "Can we talk? Just us?"

Cassandra went into the bedroom and closed the door. Julie was sitting on the side of her bed wiping her eyes. "Please sit down," Julie requested. Cassandra complied and Julie continued. "I saw and understood the look Stalyan gave you, and it sounds selfish, but those days are behind me and it hurts."

"Julie, don't be...."

"No one wants me. I'm ugly and a murderer." Cassandra went to Julie's bedroom door and opened it. "Eugene can you come here for a second?"

Eugene complied and joined Cassandra in Julie's bedroom. "Eugene...." Eugene took Julie by her hands and Eugene's hands were as firm as they were warm and comforting. "Julie, you are not murderer or a killer. You made a terrible mistake but don't let it define you. You still have a future, as far as we are concerned we can try and at least be friends if you wish."

"Thank you," Julie said. "Good night Eugene." Eugene got up and went back to the living room. "See," Cassandra said. "Eugene wants to try and be friends with you. Now, you come and eat. It's the only way you'll get weight on you. And we'll get you started exercising as well."

Later that night Cassandra got up and slipped on some panties to get her something to drink. When she turned on the hallway light she was suprised to see Julie at the kitchen table. Cassandra went to cover her breasts but decided against it. It was below her waist that drew Julie's gaze. Cassandra was relaxed and calm, unlike Julie who briefly felt her breath escape her. "There were a few things I've yet to tell you," Cassandra said as the bulge in her panties kept Julie's attention. "Not exactlt how I wanted to tell you, but as you can obviously see, I have a penis."

Julie rubbed her eyes and faced Cassandra. "I'm sorry for staring."

"It's alright," Cassandra said, casually going to get herself and Julie a cold soda apiece then sitting down beside Julie. "You should have seen the look on Rapunzel's face when she first saw it. She's pregnant so needless to say she has no problem with me having a penis. What about you? How do you feel about it?" Suddenly horny was how Julie felt, but she knew that was probably the wrong answer. So she simply said that she had no problem with it either.

"Did you know that the day I got fired from my last job was the same day Rapunzel told me she was pregnant. To top it off it was Eugene who fired me."

"Funny how the fates design certain things, isn't it." Julie had no intention of being condescending, but it happened anyway.

"Then get off your ass and change the fates design," Cassandra retorted. "Julie, you still have time to turn your life around, but you have to want to."

"You're right," Julie admitted. "Can't make myself pretty just sitting here."

"Julie, there's more to life than looking pretty. Being pretty doesn't matter if you have an ugly heart," Cassandra took Julie by her hands and Julie swallowed a lump in her throat. "And Julie Caine you do not have an ugly heart. You have a big heart, and it's time for you to get the darkness out of it. As for how that is for you to find out. And I'm certain you'll think of something."

"Like what? Hey, you're that drunk that killed a man and left a boy homeless. Kinda hard to get anykind of job with that following you around."

What neither Cassandra or Julie knew, Eugene had also woken up and caught the tail end of their conversation. He knew what he had to do.

The next morning Eugene returned to Knights stadium for another tryout. This time however the tryout started with a goalie. Eugene stared the goalie down and aimed the ball towards the right side of the net, it curved just like Eugenr wanted but he missed the net completely. Mr. Schnitz wondered if this tryout would be Eugene's last as Eugene missed his first four kicks. Then Eugene made a slight adjustment and made his last six. And these kicks had confidence behind them. "Came off the street and he's already one of our better shooters," Coach Reed remarked to his bosses. Mr. Schintz and Mr. Knight agreed and Eugene was given a record rookie contract. $1.8 million for one year with $450,000 guaranteed and one slight provision: Julie Caine, who said she was proficient in math, would be his business manager should sponsorships and endorsement deals ever become a reality.

When Eugene got home he did his best to look despondent. "Eugene, I'm sorry," Rapunzel said.

"Don't be," Eugene cracked a smile. "I got a contract! My first game is next week!" Everyone save Julie clapped and cheered, she just knew she was going to be left behind. "Oh, Julie, I hired you as my business manager. Congratulations on your new job." Julie cried. I mean she bawled her eyes out. She didn't care that Eugene was her boss, she had a job and now she could finally get her feet back underneath her.

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Julie went to hug Eugene but stopped herself short, settleing for a handshake instead. "Eugene, why did you choose me as your business manager after you signed your contract?" Julie wiped her eyes as she waited for an answer, but all she got from Eugene was a blank stare. "Did you read it first or did you just look at it and sign it?" Eugene gulped. Now he wasn't so happy. "I saw the bottom line and how much I would make and I signed it."

"Cassandra, Rapunzel, do either of you have a some business clothes I can borrow long enough to look at Eugene's contract? And since you guys are off this weekend, can one of you take me shopping?"

Cassandra let Julie borrow some slacks and a button-up shirt. After Julie changed clothes everyone piled into Cassandra's car. "Eugene, when you get your first check, we are buying another car."

A few minutes later Cassandra had arrived at Knights Stadium. "Ok," Julie said. "Eugene and I are going to go to and read this contract that he was talked into signing. If anything is wrong the contract can be voided by recession." Lady Caine drew strange looks from her friends. "I studied some law while I was in prison."

"But isn't the team in a recession now?" Cassandra asked.

"Different kind of recession. This recession is a where a contract was signed under duress and/or undue influence."

"Eugene is going to be the Knight's money maker and so they wanted Eugene to sign as soon as possible," Cassandra said.

"Yes," Julie answered.

Once inside the front office Eugene led Julie to Mr. Schintz door. "It's your show," Eugene said. Julie confidently knocked on the door and a few seconds later Stan opened it. He looked at Eugene, then at Julie. "Eugene, didn't expect to see you here,"

"I bet you didn't," Julie interrupted. "Julie Caine. I'm Eugene's business manager. I need to see the contract he signed."

Stan nervously moved out of the way as Mr. Schintz took the contract out of his desk and handed it to Julie. After a few seconds she sat down and continued to read and came across what she believed to be a problem. She laid the contract on the desk and addressed Mr. Schintz "Why, if Eugene has a record contract, is he not starting? Is he going to be nothing more than an attempt at a cash grab? Or do you gentlemen plan on actually winning for a change? Do keep in mind that this contract can be terminated do to recession if I find your explanation unsatisfactoty."

Eugene palmed his face. He just knew Lady Caine's confidence was going to get his contract terminated anyway.

Mr. Schintz smirked. "I like you, Julie. You have guts. It takes guts to be successful in this business, but it also takes brains and forethought. I assure you Eugene will get his minutes, but we need to break him in slowly."

"So he's going to get more than garbage time?"

"Yes," Mr. Schintz said. "He's going to get more than garbage time."

"Good. I'd hate for you guys to get a full stadium and the fans have another reason to be upset." Eugene graoned and looked up at the ceiling. "Mr. Fitzherbert," Mr. Schintz said. Eugene looked at him with concern. "Take care of your business partner. She has fire and she's sharp. I'll see you in a few days."

As Eugene and Lady Caine walked back to Cassandra's car, Eugene couldn't help but be proud of her. "You know you got my playing time changed, don't you?" Eugene asked. "That was good work."

"Thank you, Eugene," Lady Caine said. "That means a lot to me."

"Julie is turning out to be quite the addition," Josie said as Cassandra pulled out of the parking lot. Julie smiled. She had done something good in her life and not just for anyone, it was for Eugene, and he was proud of her. "Let's go out and celebrate," Eugene suggested.

"We don't have money yet Eugene," Julie said. "And even then you're going to budget it, there will be no constant wild parties to all hours of the night."

Eugene playfull pouted. "Oh....alright."

Later that night Julie laid in bed trying to go to sleep, but she was too excited about her new job. So she put a robe on over her slip then opened her door and the kitchen light was on. "Cass, that you?"

"It's me," Eugene said. "I'm having trouble sleeping so I'm making some tea, would you like some?" Eugene was naked aside from a tight pair of underwear.

"Yeah," Julie answered as she walked into the kitchen and sat down at the table. "So is clothing optional around here?" Julie asked.

"Yeah," Eugene answered lightly then sat down by Julie. Just like with Cassandra, Julie eyed the bulge in Eugene's underwear, but he either didn't notice or didn't care. "So how are you feeling about working with me?"

Julie smiled. "I feel good. It felt really good to help someone else."

"I'm proud of you, Julie. The profound change you've made in such a short time has been nothing short of remarkable."

"It helps to have people around me who really care. I owe you guys my life, espically you. I would still be living in a cardboard box if it wasn't for you." The tea kettle whistled and while Eugene had his back turned taking care of the tea, Julie removed her robe and hung it on the chair. Eugene turned around with two cups of tea and sat back down by Julie. "Decided to make yourself comfortable?" Eugene asked.

"Just trying to fit in as best I can," Julie said.

"You want to fit in, be you," Eugene said. "If we're all clothed and you want to be naked, then be naked. Or it can be the other way around."

"I kinda like sitting like this," Julie said. "So you can be naked with three women and not have sex?"

"Yes," Eugene answered. "There is nothing more relaxing than just being naked. We've spent the last few hours sleeping naked and didn't have sex."

Julie stood up and slipped off her gown, taking notice of Eugene's facial expressions. He showed no signs of judging her. Once naked she sat back down. "Chair is a little cool, but this does feel good."

Eugene followed suit and took off his underwear.

"I like it. But, why are you uncircumcised?"

"My parents never had me cut and I've never worried about it. Rapunzel and Josie don't care, neither does Cassandra."

"Oh I don't care. I was just curious. So....," Julie chuckled. "My mind has suddenly drawn a blank."

"I tend to do that to women," Eugene quipped. "I'm sure you'll remember what it was you wanted to say."

After a few seconds the thought that had escaped Julie came back to her memory. "Oh....how are you feeling about your first game? Are you nervous?"

"Nah, I feel fine," Eugene said, but Julie knew better. "Eugene, we are naked before each other. Now I watched you as I undressed and you showed no signs of being put off, yet now you're lying to me? Am I to think that you're actually uncomfortable seeing me naked? Is this how this is going to work? I don't like liars, Eugene, espically ones I'm working for."

Eugene felt guilty about lying and came clean. ".....I don't. I'm scared. You took your chance to redeem yourself and you are running with it. While I'm afraid I'm going to screw up and blow my only chance."

"Eugene, I'm no athlete, but as a chef I can tell you that you aren't going to nail this over night. You are going to burn a dish or two as it were, but I read your contract, relax and have fun. Okay?"

Eugene felt a sense of relief come over him. He really did feel better about his first game. "Thank you, Julie. Say...you wanna watch some T.V.?"

"Sure," Julie said.

After flipping through a few channels Eugene came to the soft core porn but kept going. Julie saw Eugene move slightly out of the corner of her eye. He wanted to stop and watch, and she did too. "Go back Eugene. I wanna watch porn too."

"You like porn?" Eugene asked.

"Yes," Julie answered. "And now that I know I'm free to be open and honest about myself I like all kinds of porn."

"I'm gonna get hard," Eugene said. "Are you ok with that?"

Julie quietly went to the kitchen and brought Eugene a hand towel and one for herself. "I tend to get wet."

A couple of minutes later Eugene and Julie looked at each other and Julie stroked Eugene while Eugene fingered her. Soon the porn was forgotten as the two locked lips. Julie couldn't believe what was happening as Eugene pulled her onto his lap. The feeling of Eugene's hard cock up against Julie's skin sent chills up and down her spine. Just as Julie felt her vagina spread to take Eugene's cock she woke up to the sound of Cassandra's voice. "Julie, time for breakfast." Julie sat up and she was warm between her legs, but she did her best to ignore it and got dressed then joined her friends in the kitchen.

"Julie, did you get any sleep," Cassandra asked, taking notice of Julie's tired face, and that she wasn't standing up straight. Julie covered her mouth and yawned as she sat down. "Nerves," she said. "I didn't expect to get a job, much less an important one, as fast as I did."

"You did great," Eugene said as he peppered his eggs and gravy. "I'm proud of you Julie."

"No one's ever told me they were proud of me before," Julie said as she tried not to get emotional. "And the fact that it's you, means..." Eugene went over to Julie and he stood her up. They hugged for a few seconds then Eugene and Julie sat back down. Despite Eugene's genuine praise and subsequent hug, Julie still looked like she had something bothering her. "Julie, what's wrong?" Eugene asked. "Did you remember something in my contract that you should have asked about?"

"No," Julie said. "Your contract will be fine. Like I said I'm just nervous.....fuck it. I dreamed I almost had sex with Eugene."

Eugene almost choked on his eggs, upsetting Julie. "Julie, don't be offended. I'm not mocking you. That just wasn't what I expected to hear." Julie took note of Eugene's seriousness and the seriousness of everyone at the table. "Well that's what happened. We were having tea and we got to talking about being ourselves and being comfortable. Next thing I know we're both naked and then we're watching porn. We go to fuck and then I'm woken up by the sound of Cassandra's voice. Weirdest dream I've ever had."

That evening after dinner, Julie asked to talk with Eugene privately in her room. "I hope I didn't embarrass you earlier," Julie said then sat down on the side of her bed. Eugene sat down beside her.

"Trust me," Eugene said. "If I was embarrassed I would have said something right then and there."

"Then how do you feel about it?" Julie asked. "Eugene I should not have had that dream about you."

"I had one about you too Julie. As for its cause I have no idea. I don't want to hurt you, or take advantage of you. But yours sounds like you still want to give your body to me as a way to make up for your past."

"I know, but I don't. I know we'll never be more than friends, and that's ok. You've done tons more for me than I deserve. It's just...I've found the people I want to spend the rest of my life with." Eugene saw the hurt on Julie's face and got an idea. "Sit tight. I'll be right back," he said.

Eugene went to the living room and walked over to his girlfriends. "Girls, Julie wants to spend the rest of her life with us and I think she's afraid we're going to make her move out or something."

"Well all she had to do was say so," Cassandra said. "Vote: All in favor," Everyone raised their hands. "Good. Julie, come in here!"

Julie complied with Cassandra and came into the living room. Cassandra went over to her and took her by the hands. "Julie, you are more than welcome to live with us. And if we get a bigger house you can live with us then too. Why...why did you think we would kick you out in the first place?"

Julie glanced around the room before she spoke. "You guys know how insecure I am."

"We're going to work on that. Now get you some sleep. We have shopping to do tomorrow. Gonna get you some snappy outfits to get your confidence back."

"Hey....this may sound childish, but is there any chance I don't have to sleep alone? I don't want sex. I just want some company."

"Sure," Cassandra said. "Eugene, take care of Rapunzel and Josie tonight. Julie and I are going to have a girls night."

"Thank you for doing this," Julie said as she shut the door. "No problem," Cassandra answered. "So, if you don't mind me asking, how did Rapunzel and you meet?" Julie asked as Cassandra and her stripped down to their panties and got in bed facing each other. "Basketball game when I was in my senior year of college. She had just enrolled for the fall semester and it was her first game. Just so happened to be my last."

"What happened?"

"Came down with a rebound and fell hard on my right hip. Tried to walk it off but it wasn't happening. Ended up having to have surgery. Come to find out Rapunzel was going to college to be a nurse when she came to visit me while I was in recovery. And that's pretty much my history. So what do you want to talk about now?"

"Eugene, if I'm his business partner then that means I'll be traveling with him a lot, and I'm worried."

"Don't be worried Julie. You guys will do fine and maybe even become the best of friends."

"Thank you Cass. Good night."

"Good night Julie."

Cassandra turned onto her back put her left arm behind her head while Julie stayed where she was. Julie enjoyed the view and saw no logical reason to move from where she was.

Sensing Julie was still awake Cassandra asked, "Are you going to stare at my tits all night?" The question was light-hearted, but for some reason Julie thought she was in trouble and made her way to the kitchen. When she turned the light on three shots rang out. Two hit Julie in the chest and the other one missed. Rapunzel was the first one to Julie and she had her First Aid kit with her. Despite taking two shots to the chest Julie was concious. Rapunzel applied gauze and bandages to Julie's wounds while Josie called for an ambulance while a distraught and guilt ridden Cassandra watched from Julie's bedroom door. While Julie was being rushed to hospital, Anthony The Weseal was smiling as he hung up his phone and went to bed.

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Cassandra sat in silence as her and her friends closely followed the ambulance carrying Julie to the hospital. "She's going to be ok Cass," Rapunzel said. "I was able to slow down the bleeding and I don't believe any major arteries were hit." Rapunzel's calm reassuring tone did nothing for Cassandra who stayed quiet. Eugene briefly looked at her and saw tears in her eyes.

At the hospital, Josie and Eugene were sitting in the waiting room with Rapunzel and Cassandra's parents while Rapunzel had taken Cassandra to the cafeteria to get some tea in hopes of calming her nerves. "Cass, drink some tea, it...."

"What? Take away my guilt and how horrible I feel....."

"Cassandra and Rapunzel Williams," It was a Detective from the Corona Police Department. Cassandra and Rapunzel turned to face her. "Yes," Cassandra said.

"I'm Detective Kiera Quinn. My partner, Detective Catalina Sinclair is with your friends. This may sound standard, but I can assure you I know what you are going through and I understand how you feel. I lost my father in the Corona/Saporia Gang War back in '89. My mom and my grandma raised me."

Cassandra Rapunzel and the detective all took a chair at a small square table. "I only heard the shots," Cassandra said.

"We didn't see anything," Rapunzel said. "And we have no idea who did it."

"Anthony Jones," Kiera said. "We've been after him for months, but nothing has stuck. I have a suspicion he has men on the inside, but I can't prove that either."

"I can," a female voice said. Detective Quinn turned around in her chair and looked at a young woman who couldn't have been a day over eighteen. "I live across the street. I saw the car pull up and I thought I recognized the driver from a self defence class I took during my senior year of High School. At first I found it odd then thought it was a stakeout. A few mimutes later I heard gun shots."

"What is your name?" Kiera asked.

"Faith Wilkinson. And to answer your next question my parents are both dead. They left the house to me. I have all the necessary paperwork if you need to see it."

"We'll do that later. Right now I need the name of the man you saw," Kiera said.

"Horace Baddun was in the drivers seat. If he had a passenger I couldn't tell."

"Are you sure Horace was the driver?" Kiera asked.

"Yes," Faith answered. "He has a scar on his left cheek and a Cauliflower ear. You want me to do a line up?"

Kiera thanked the young woman and sent a unti to 400 Maple Street then left the hospital with her partner. When the unit arrived at the address, two officers by the names of Stan Washington and
Peter Jeffsrson got out and went to the door. Horace opened it and when he saw the officers he took off running, he didn't get far however and was arrested in his back yard. He gave up his partner on the spot and when he was caught he put a
.38 Special under his chin and pulled the trigger. He was dead before the ambulance arrived.

Horace copped a plea and told everything he knew about Anthony and the murder of Andrew Walker. The police attempted to arrest Anthony but he was killed in a shoot out with police.

The next day around lunch while Julie was being moved to recovery, Cassandra and her friends were again visited by Kiera and Catalina. "Ladies, Mr. Fitzherbert. Faith's tip payed off. We got the men that shot Julie. Turns out Anthony had cops on his payroll. We got Anthony too. Jasper and him are dead and Horace is going away for a long time.. None of them will be hurting anyone else. Your friend is safe. I only hope...." Kiera was interrupted when Julie's surgeon came into the waiting room. "It was touch and go for a bit, but the surgery was a success. We'll let you know when she is in a room. Oh, and which ever one of you put pressure on her wounds, saved her life."

Cassandra broke down. "Thank you Faith, Detectives," she said through tears. "I will be forever in your debt."

"You guys care if I stay here," Faith asked. "I don't want to go home right now." Neither Cassandra nor her friends had any objections.

A couple of hours later Julie was in a room. Cassandra and Faith were her first two visitors. "Julie I am so sorry. If I had just kept my mouth...."

"This isn't your fault, Cassandra. I should have skipped town and took my chances instead of getting you and your family involved," Julie said. "But I hoped Anthony had forgotten about me and I could start a new life, but I was wrong and I put you guys in danger. If you want I'll leave as soon as I am able."

"We aren't in danger anymore so I don't see why you should have to leave," Cassandra said. "Anthony and one of the cops on his payroll are dead. The other cop is in jail and he is never getting out." Julie swallowed a lump in her throat. "You...you mean I'm free? How were they caught?"

"Me," Faith said. "I recognized Horace from a self-defence class I took during my senior year of High School."

Julie held out her right hand and Faith walked over to her. "Thank you, so much. You have no idea what this means to me."

"It's ok," Faith said as she lightly squeezed Julie's hand. "You're safe now and that's all that matters. Get some rest Ms. Caine."

"Call me Julie." Faith agreed and left the room with Cassandra. A couple of minutes later Eugene came into the room alone. "Hey," he said quietly then shut the door. "How are you feeling?"

"Sore. But relieved that I don't have to keep looking over my shoulder."

"Did you know?"

"No. It's like I told Cass and Faith. I had no reason to think Andrew would want me dead. I thought if I moved across town that he wouldn't bother with me. Look, if I had even the slightest idea he was after me I would have left town and you would have never seen me. I told Cassandra that I was going to leave as soon as I could, but she said I didn't have to."

"I....." Eugene got a phone call that he had to take. "Mr. Schintz.....yes, we're fine. Julie is out of surgery and is in a room. It was a close call but she is going to make a full recovery.....No, she didn't tell us about any of this outside of her past drug use.....yes I knew she had used drugs, but it was well before we met. She was clean and had gotten out, but Anthony had men that she didn't know about watching her....It's already on the news? Well, she's staying. Cut me if you want but she's staying...." Eugene turned to Julie when he heard her heart monitor flat line. He threw his phone to the side and pressed Julie's call button. A nurse ran into Julie's room and called for a Code Blue.

When Cassandra heard the call she had to be held back by her father and Rapunzel. Mr. Schintz heard everything. He heard the desperation in Eugene's voice. But business was business and he was ready to make a decision. He had Eugene's contract in his hand when there was a knock on his door, it was Mr. Knight. "Mr. Schintz. Support is pouring in for Eugene and Julie Caine. Sir you can't cut him."

As this was going on Eugene had to be taken out of Julie's room so doctors could work on bringing her back. They had used paddles five times but got no response. On what would have the last attempt to resuscitate Julie she came back. It was one of a few close calls that Julie would live to tell about.

A few minutes later Cassandra and her friends got the news that Julie was ok and that she was resting. Taking turns Cassandra and her friends all spent some time with Julie-told her they were a phone call away and that one of them would pick her up from the hospital-then left the hospital. They knew they couldn't go back to their home until it had been repaired, and they weren't sure they would want to go back then. They decided to buy some clothes and food for an extended stay at a hotel in Saporia Everyone in town had heard about the shooting, but gave Eugene and his company peace. After Cassandra and Eugene rented rooms across the hall from each other it was time to get settled in and get some sleep.

"Cass, you need to sleep," Rapunzel said while Faith went to the bathroom to take a shower. "Julie is going to be fine and when she gets out we're going to have to get used to a new normal, but everything will be ok."

"I know. And I know Julie will make a full recovery. I also know that if I had kept my mouth shut she wouldn't be laid up in a hospital. I wanted to stay, but she insisted I go with you guys."

"She knows you can get better sleep here than on a hospital cot."

Cassandra exhaled a deep and stress filled breath. Rapunzel walked over to her wife and hugged her tight. "Once Faith is done get yourself a hot shower. You'll feel better."

"Wanna join me?" The two women shared a kiss and as it deepened the shower shut off. "Go on. Go get you a nice hot shower."

When Faith stepped out of the bathroom wearing a form fitting pink spaghetti strap shirt and short tight pink shorts Cassandra's cock got completely hard. "Am I showing too much?" Faith asked as she looked herself up and down.

"You're fine," Rapunzel said.

"Ok, you two enjoy your shower. You girls are married aren't you?"

"Yes," Cassandra said then smiled. "Going on two years, and we are expecting our first child."

Faith smiled. "That's great, congratulations to you both." Faith got in bed and turned on the television while Cassandra and Rapunzel went to the bathroom. "Let's see if there is anything good on to watch," Three trips through the channel selection Faith finally left it on the weather. It was the documentry about the EF5 Pincosta tornado. The same tornado that killed Faith's parents. They were in Pincosta on business when it.

They tried to get away but it sucked them up, their bodies were found a few hundred yards away from the road they were traveling on. Tears filled Faith's eyes as she watched. She wanted to turn away, take her eyes off of the monster that killed her parents, but she couldn't. Something was drawing Faith to this monster. She wanted to know more: What caused them? Why do some last longer than others? And how can one get to be over two miles wide? Just as the documentry ended Faith was rejoined by Cassandra and Rapunzel who also decided to don shorts and tanks. "You guys enjoy your shower?" Faith asked as she handed the remote to Cassandra who sat on the side of her own bed by Rapunzel.

Both Cassandra and Rapunzel could tell Faith was bothered by something, and while they knew it wasn't them showering together, they weren't going to push for Faith to tell them. "It was refreshing," Rapunzel said. "Thank you for being so cool with it."

"My parents showered together all the time. It isn't that big of a deal. I'm just suprised I never ended up with a brother or sister. Speaking of babies, Rapunzel, if you don't mind me asking, how far along are you?"

"Little over a month?" Rapunzel paused and looked at Cassandra. "Faith," Cassandra began. "The baby is mine."

Faith's pupils widened slightly. "Say what now?"

"The baby is mine. I have a penis."

Faith was very receptive, but she did have a reservation. "Oh wow. That's cool. So, what do I call you? What do you identify as?"

"A woman," Cassandra answered. "When you talk about me use She or Her."

"Ok, sweet. Any names? Boy, girl?"

"Oh we haven't even started to think of names yet," Cassandra said. "As for whether our baby is a boy or girl neither of us really care."

Faith's smile disappaered and she became upset. Despite her best efforts to find happy things to think about she was still thinking about the documentry. "I saw the end of the Pincosta Tornado Documentry. God it still hurts. All I can see in my mind is that bastard killing my parents" Faith wiped her eyes and went over to the sink to wash her face. "Faith," Cassandra said softly, Faith looked at her in the mirror. "Have you thought about getting help."

"I have you guys, don't I? What? You guys can't sit and listen to me talk?"

"Yeah," Cassandra said. "We can do that." The girls made their way to their beds and Faith continued. "The other day when we had those storms come through, I thought it was going to happen again. Even though the storm was brief, I was in my bathroom for an hour. Still, I find myself wanting to know more about them."

"Take spotter classes," Cassandra suggested. "You can do those in person or online. You can get other study materials online as well."

"Ok," Faith said with a smile. "I'll look some stuff up later. Right now I need some food, and store bought chips just aren't going to get the job done. Either one of you know of some good places around here to order from?"

"I only work here," Cassandra said. "And I go back tomorrow. That's going to be fun."

"Look in the travel guide," Rapunzel said. "Should be in the top drawer of the nightstand."

After having more tacos than she should have for lunch, Rapunzel spent the next couple of hours in the bathroom. "I don't care where they come from. Never again will a taco touch my tounge."

The next few days were reletively quiet and then it was time for Eugene's first game against the Westfordshire Wings, but first, Eugene had to stop off at Corona General to check on Julie. Her recovery was going well and she gave Eugene a firm hand squeeze and a smile for good luck.

"Oh God I'm so nervous," Eugene said to one of his new teammates named Nigel, a fifteen year veteran who was retiring at the end of the season. "It'll be alright lad," he said. "I was nervous before my first game, but once you get tackled that first time the butterflies will disappear and you'll be fine."

Eugene stepped out onto the field and the place was packed. He knew everyone was there to watch him, they would just have to wait. Near the end of the first half with Corona trailing Westfordshire 3-0, Eugene was put into the game. Julie was watching from her bed and she was less than pleased. If she had had the stremgth she would have went down to the stadium, but she didn't. Just getting excited made her chest hurt, but she wanted to watch Eugene play.

As the clock went into extra time Eugene intercepted a pass at midfield and had a clear path to the goal. He kicked the ball from thirty yards out and it went past the outstretched fingers of the Westfordshire goalie and into the top left side of the net. The stadium erupted. It was the loudest Knights Stadium had been in months.

The next half Corona came out firing but the Westfordshire goalie was up to the task. Then, with fifteen minutes left, Eugene was put in. Five minutes later he found the back of the net when he faked out the goalie and had a wide open goal. Nigel added another goal a couple of minutes later and the game went into a five minute overtime. The stadium was shaking. Anyone who had a noisemaker was using it.

Then in overtime, Eugene got free again: "Fitzherbert...INTERCEPTS ANOTHER PASS AT MIDFIELD...MAKES A MAN MISS SHOT....SCORE!! SCORE!! SCORE!! CORONA WINS IT EUGENE DID IT!! BY GOD HE DID IT!! FITZHERBERT IS BEING MOBBED BY HIS TEAM MATES! CORONA HAS WON A SEASON OPENER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TEN YEARS!"

During the press conference an excited Eugene thanked Josie Cassandra and Rapunzel for taking him in. Now it was his turn. Inbetween games, Eugene took his first check and bought a two story house just a mile or so outside Corona. Then he brought Julie to her new home. She stood in the living room that was bigger than Cassandra's apartment and she was overwhelmed. Julie looked at her friends then took Eugene and hugged him tight. "Thank you," she said, then gave Eugene a kiss. "Sorry...I'm sorry." A look of uncertainty came across Julie's face while her and her friends waited to see how Eugene would react. "Don't be sorry," he said with a smile. "What's a friendly kiss between friends?" Eugene then suprised Julie when he returned the kiss. Julie expected the kiss to be quick, but when Eugene held it she started to get excited. Then she felt the tip of his tounge up agsinst her lips. Julie put her right hand behind Eugene's head as she parted her lips ever so slightly to gve Eugene access. She let out a moan as she felt Eugene grab her ass and push her in tight. She knew her ass wasn't the greatest looking by any strerch. So when a handsome man who could fuck any of the other women in the room showed her body attention, it did something to her heart and to her soul.

A minute or so later Julie felt Eugene hands unbutton the bottom button of her shirt. Then the next button. Then the next. He then got down on his knees and undid Julie's pants. While this was going on, Cassandra-who was naked aside from her bra-had Faith laid on a couch down to nothing but her solid blue panties. Rapunzel and Josie were already naked on the carpet doing cunninglingus on one another, but Faith was focused soley on the gorgeous green eyes that were locked onto her blue ones.

Cassandra got inbetween Faith's legs and slowly pulled her panties down and off then buried her face in Faith's womanhood. Faith leaned her head back and closed her eyes as she felt Cassandra's lips and tounge ravish her tender warm skin, but Cassandra didn't want to do too much too fast. No, Faith's first cum was going to be around Cassandra's already rock hard nine inch cock.

As Cassandra continued to eat out Faith and Rapunzel began to mount Josie and grind her pussy over her clit, Julie got a catch in her breath as she took off her bra and exposed her breasts to Eugene. "Sorry they look this way," she said. "Years of wearing warn out bras, when I wore any at all."

Eugene didn't care. He expertly kissed licked and sucked on them as Julie stepped out of her pants. There she was, completely naked with a man that once hated her with a passion, now making love to her.

Soon everyone went to one bedroom or another and continued their activities.

"Eugene, oh my God!" Julie gasped as Eugene slid his cock into her tight pussy, she wasn't the only one. Faith had a similiar reaction, and while Cassandra was gentle and slow, Eugene was fast and hard, which is just how Julie wanted it. "Goddamn Eugene! Fuck my pussy! Fuck my pussy as hard as you possibly can!" A few seconds later Julie came and Eugene slowled his pace. He wasn't done. Julie still had a few more orgasms ahead of her. Tired of missionary, Julie wanted to spend a few minutes riding Eugene's cock. Just as she took it in she heard Faith: OH MY GOD!! CASS! FUCK I THINK YOU FILLED ME ALL THE WAY UP! SHIT!"

"Cass can cum a lot," Eugene said. "But I don't think she can cum more than me."

"Maybe one day we can find out," Julie said as she bucked and grinded her hips while she gripped Eugene's sculpted pecs. "Did I mention you're sexy as Hell," Julie asked. "And that this means the world to me?"

"No and no," Eugene said as his breaths started to quicken. Julie held herself in place as she came, but Eugene still wasn't finished. He motioned for Julie to get off of him, she did and she again got on all fours. Eugene spread Julie's ass cheeks and started to eat her out. Julie had never felt anything like this. "This is different," she said.

Eugene stopped what he was doing and leaned back on his legs. "I'm sorry, Julie. I got carried away and didn't even think to ask."

Julie turned to face Eugene and got on her knees. "I didn't say I didn't like it," a devilish smile formed around Julie's lips. "As a matter of fact, I was wondering if I could feel something else besides your lips and tounge back there."

Julie got her answer when she glanced at Eugene's twitching cock. "Come on. Let's do this. I want to feel your cum in me."

For the next few minutes Julie had her ass spread apart missionary style, then with one final thrust of Eugene hips, Julie and him came hard together. Eugene scooted back and looked at Julie's cum filled hole. "We gonna need to put this sheet in the laundry."

Julie said she would do it and on the way to the laundry room she ran into a still hard Cassandra. "I thought you came already," Julie said.

"I did," Cassandra answered. "And judging by your walk you and Eugene have too."

"Fuck. I've never been fucked like Eugene fucked me."

A hungry look came over Cassandra's face and she took Julie inside a bathroom and bent her over a sink. Julie braced herself on the sink and winced as Cassandra fucked her faster and harder than Eugene did. "Pussy or back," Cassandra asked as she quickly approached another climax. A weak "uh-huh," was all Julie could get out as Cassandra came hard and deep inside Julie the same way she did with Faith. "Ok," Julie said as she tried to get her breath. "You both are great lovers in your own right. Now I need to get a shower.

While Eugene and his friends sat naked in their living room watching the highlights of the Corona Knights soccer game, Adira was in her office having a conversation with a man. "Make sure he doesn't play another game."

"Sure thing, boss," the man replied then left the office as Adira and Hector looked at each other and smiled. "That team is mine," Adira then lit a cigarette, confident that Eugene's success would be short lived.