Natalie and Catherine have known each other since high school, when Natalie was skipped up to the freshman grade at only 14 years old. Catherine, a sophomore at the time, took notice of the young but precocious girl and the two quickly became friends. However, at the time, neither girl knew that they would eventually fall in love.
Natalie has always been confident and self-assured, and she has never been afraid to do what she wants, regardless of what society thinks. She married and had four children, but her husband died tragically when she was in her 30s. Natalie was devastated by his death and started to question everything in her life, including her sexuality.
Catherine has always been open about her bisexuality, and she has never let it hold her back. She has had numerous relationships with both men and women over the years, and she is comfortable in her skin. However, behind closed doors, Catherine has always struggled with her attraction to women. She grew up in a conservative household where being anything other than heterosexual was considered taboo, and as a result, she has always kept her true feelings to herself.
When Natalie and Catherine reunited after all these years, both women were blown away by the connection they had with each other. They had both changed so much since they were in high school, but their friendship was still as strong as ever. As they spent more time together, their feelings for each other grew stronger, and they both realized that they were in love.
However, Natalie's struggle with her sexuality and the fear of what others might think or say cast a shadow over their relationship. Catherine had always been open about her sexuality and had never felt like she had to hide who she was.