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Serena woke early the next day to find herself intertwined in Bernie. it felt like she was holding on for dear life. she thought for a moment she better phone work and tell them they won't be in today, then after today they would have the whole to weekend to workout what to do before having to go back to work. she realised there was no way Bernie was going to let go without waking up and Serena didn't want to disturb her. she looked so peaceful just lying there. Serena couldn't believe that she had finally admitted her feelings to Bernie. she laid there watching Bernie, she noticed how beautiful she looked when she slept. so perfect like she didn't have a care in the world. she just wanted to lie here forever and not get up. but she knew they would have to get up sometime. but all she wanted to for now was to lay here and just forget the world, forget all their troubles and deal with them later.

Serena laid there for about 5 minutes with Bernie wrapped tightly in her arms. She looked over to the clock on the bedside table it was just after 8am. Serena thought it might be about time to get up, when all of a sudden there was a loud bang that came from somewhere in the street outside. Bernie jumped and woke up suddenly, her eyes wide with panic. Serena quickly sat up and put her arms around Bernie trying to reassure her.

"it's only a car backfiring outside" said Serena

Bernie Flinched and jumped off the bed, she lent against the wall sobbing.

"Bernie it's ok it's me Serena i'm here" said Serena as she slowly made her way over to Bernie

Bernie looked at Serena and held her arms out, she looked like a frightened lost child. Serena moved over to bernie and put her arms around her. Bernie held on tight. She sat Bernie down on the bed. She was crying like a baby. all Serena could do was rock her to and throw in the hope of calming her down. After what seemed like ages Bernie started calming down, her cries turned to a small sob.

"i'm sorry" Bernie sobbed

"you don't have to be sorry it's not your fault" said Serena as she looked down at Bernie

"i can't seem to switch off, no matter how hard i try" said Bernie with panic in her voice

"i know but it will be fine i promise" said Serena, Serena didn't know if that was totally true right now. she just said it to make Bernie feel better. where they went for here she wasn't sure. Bernie needed some Professional help and somehow Serena was going to help her get it.

"i've just got to make a phone call, tell work we won't be in today" Serena explained

She dialed the number and waited for an answer at the other end but no one was there.

"bugger hansen's not in his office, typical of him never there when you need him" Serena cursed "i know what i'll phone AAU they can tell him" she redialed and waited

"hello AAU" said the voice at the other end

"oh morven thank god its you, i tried phoning hansen but he's not answering, just letting you know me and Bernie won't be in today" Serena explained

"is Bernie alright?" Morven asked

"not really but she will be given time she will be" replied Serena

"well keep us updated" said Morven

"will do i'll let you know after the weekend" said Serena putting the phone down

"time for some breakfast" said Serena to Bernie

"but you don't have anything in" said Bernie in a low husky voice

"i think i have some bread we can at least have some toast then i will make a trip to the supermarket" Serena replied

Bernie and Serena went to make their way downstairs.

"it's a bit cold to be walking around in just that" said Serena looking at Bernie who was only wearing a vest and knickers

"oh i hadn't noticed" Bernie replied looking down at what she was wearing

"here put this on" Serena said passing Bernie a big warm dressing gown

Bernie put it on, she liked the way it was nice big and fluffy and the way it smelt of Serena, she'd always loved her scent

They went downstairs into the kitchen Bernie sat at the kitchen table and watched as Serena opened the bread bin and put some bread in the toaster

"do you want a Coffee?" Serena asked Bernie

"you read my mind" Bernie replied She definitely needed something hot and strong to wake her up properly she still felt like she was half asleep, her eyes red and puffy from all that crying.

"oh we only seem to have marmalade or marmite to go on the toast" said Serena "Jason seems to have used up all the jam, he likes more jam than bread most of the time" she laughed

"who the hell puts marmite on their toast?" ask Bernie who looked a bit alarmed

"i do thank you very much" Serena replied

"well i will just stick with marmalade if it's all the same to you" said Bernie "you have weird tastes"

"Oh so i'm weird now am i?" Serena asked

"no but your taste buds certainly are" Bernie laughed

Serena put some coffee into the coffee machine and waited then poured it out into two cups, she gave one to Bernie. they sat there eating their toast in silence for a few minutes.

"you know i'm always there to listen if you ever want to talk about anything" Serena said to Bernie as she put her hand on Bernie's

"i know you've been good to me a real friend, no one has ever been this kind to me before" Bernie explained she smiled and kissed Serena's hand. Serena smiled back finished her toast took another big gulp from her mug and got up.

"i better go shopping, will you be alright here on your own?" Serena asked

"yes i think so" replied Bernie "i might lay down on the sofa for a bit and have a nap"

Serena went upstairs and got dressed by the time she came downstairs Bernie was asleep on the sofa, she kissed her on the head put her coat on and headed out the door.