The Wait Is Over

Hollywood Studios Cup Matchday 2

Patricia DiBernardo called Vanessa this morning with information about her father's services. Visitation will be on Thursday, with the funeral on Friday morning. His burial had not yet been set, with Friday following service or Saturday morning being the options. After Vanessa hung up with her mom, she went out for her usual pre-game walk. On the way out the door, she ran into Sofia coming back from her own trek around the hotel area.

Vanessa: Just got off the phone with my mom. Most of the arrangements are set for my dad's visitation and funeral. I need to get out of here for a little bit to clear my mind.

Sofia: Can I join you?

Vanessa: Sure, but I might not be good company.

Sofia closes the door to their room behind her and the pair walk down the stairs to the lobby and then out the front door of the hotel. After a few minutes, she breaks the silence with her roommate.

Sofia: When do you need to head back to Chicago?

Vanessa: Sometime on Wednesday because the visitation is on Thursday. With us playing the last game of the day against LA, I will have to miss it so I can get home at something close to a reasonable hour.

Sofia: Understandable. Hopefully we win tonight and get the proper results so we're through to the final before the Wednesday game.

Vanessa: That would be nice, knowing that I would get to come back here after the funeral with all of you.

Sofia: I've been thinking about what happened on Saturday night, Ness.

Vanessa: I'd like to thank you for being there for me that night and for comforting me in the midst of my deep sorrow.

Sofia: I'm your friend, and I care about you. I wanted to ask about your advances towards me once you stopped convulsing. Were they genuine or just a reaction to my comforting you?

Vanessa is now stuck a bit. The truth is that her reaction was a mixture of both.

Vanessa: Truth is that they were a combination of both. I like you, Sofia, so wanting to kiss you was genuine, but I also was seeking out some form of comfort from you in the moment. Therefore, my motives were a bit jumbled.

Sofia: Why haven't you told me before now that you liked me?

Vanessa: Because you've been with your guy for a long time and I didn't want to stir up drama. I also wasn't sure if you had feelings for me or if you were interested in girls at all. I don't even know if I would go for a girl myself, but I know that I want to see if we might have something beyond our sister-like relationship.

Sofia: Do you remember what I said on Saturday night?

Vanessa: Sort of, but that night is a bit of a blur.

Sofia: I said that I was here for you, that I loved you, and that I would be with you if you needed me.

Vanessa looks over at Sofia and gives her a shy smile. Sofia takes Vanessa's hand and leads her to a bench along their walking path.

Sofia: My being with Rafe has nothing to do with how I feel about you. Most of the time, our relationship is just hanging out so I don't have to be alone. I meant every word I said on Saturday. I was hoping that by telling you that, it would bring you out of your shell a little so I would know if you felt anything for me. I returned your kisses because I desire you in a non-friend sort of way.

Vanessa lifts Sofia's hand to her lips and kisses it. Sofia then leans over and kisses Vanessa on the lips, which surprises her at first but she quickly returns the affection to her possible girlfriend.