Deeper than Blood

let this love lie die

Hennessy woke up with the sunshine beaming on her face. Was it all just a bad dream? Did any of it even happen? Was the first thoughts to cross her mind

Sunny leaped on the bed to snuggle up next to Hennessy.

"Hey! who let you in here?" She chuckled, "You won't believe how much I've missed being with a cat."

Rhiannon slightly knocked and peaked through the door "Oh I just wanted to see if you were awake; good morning!"

Hennessy rubbed her eyes "Is everything real?"

"I mean i'd hope everything is real; last night was pretty crazy tho so i don't blame you for thinking that." She reassured

"I can't be here anymore, I can't stay."

"Hennessy wait, don't jump to a decision so quickly. maybe this is just a rough patch."

Hennessy turned to Rhiannon "I feel like I'm holding back like I haven't reached any of my potential yet."

"I mean that sounds like a pretty good reason. As your friend I'm going to support whatever you do, especially if it's putting yourself first."

"I can't leave just yet though I need to talk to Donny."

"Donny?" Rhiannon asked "What about him?"

"I can't just leave him without any explanation. He doesn't deserve that; He has been a true friend." Hennessy explained

"Well i'm thah case he should still be at his apartment. He normally doesn't come in till
later in the day."

"Would it be okay if i..."

"Yes of course I won't tell anyone if you don't want me too."

Rhiannon and Hennessy exchanged a hug then began getting ready for the day.

****

Hennessy rehearsed what she was going to say in her head as she knocked on the door.

"Hennessy?" Donny said surprised as he stood there in just sweatpants

"Hey Donny do you have a minute?"

"Uh yeah sure come in." He stepped aside for her to come in "So what are you doing here?"

"I- I- Donny i'm leaving and i wanted to say goodbye."

He said in a surprised tone "What? Where are you going?"

"I'm not sure but this isn't where I belong."

Donny paused, then smiled, "I'm going to miss you but i'm glad you're finally finding yourself." He gave her a hug "We will definitely have to keep in touch!"

Hennessy formed a smile too "Thank you Donny I knew you were a real one."

"You don't owe me an explanation but I would assume you're staying with Rhiannon

She responded "Yeah it was the only place I could go."

"Will you need a ride to the office? Or are you leaving from here?"

"No, I have to talk to James...which I am not looking forward to but I'll probably just catch a ride with Rhiannon."

"Alright." He hugged her "If you ever need anything call me but we definitely have to keep in touch."

"Definitely!" She whispered in his ear

As they pulled up to the office Hennessy felt her heart beating out of her chest.

Walking through the office reality hit Hennessy. She took a deep breath as she reached James' office.

"James."