Is this destiny?

JoAnna was surprised when she heard that Sarah is encouraging when talking about her relationship with Jeff. "Since when are you so supportive?"

"How can I be not supportive? You are glowing... There is only one thing that is concerning me..." Sarah tried to conceal a smile.

"What?" JoAnna could tell that Sarah is ready to tease her and was bracing herself.

"Those teeth marks on your thigh..." Sarah pointed toward JoAnna's left leg.

"Oh, no... I told him no marks in visible places." JoAnna mumbled while trying to see the mark on the back of her thigh. Indeed, there is one set of purplish teeth marks that is showing under the hem of her shorts.

"There is more?" Sarah looked at JoAnna's body like she can see through her clothes. Seeing how JoAnna is uncomfortable, Sarah didn't need a reply, and she continued teasing. "I didn't know that Jeff is into biting. He looks more like a guy who sticks to a missionary style."

"He is... intense." JoAnna's face was so red, that even her ears got colored pink. "Can we not talk about this?"

Sarah looked at JoAnna who turned red from embarrassment and laughed. "Why are you so bashful? It seems that you don't have a filter when you talk about someone else, but when it's about you, then it's a different story?"

"Hey, I never felt this way before... and you bringing it up so casually it's making me uncomfortable." JoAnna protested.

"Uncomfortable? It's your feelings, your life... Anna, if you are uncomfortable, why are you doing it?" Sarah teased.

"Your argument is not valid. Isn't it normal that some topics are reserved only for couples who are intimate?" JoAnna knows that Sarah is teasing her, but still she got defensive.

Sarah agreed with her sister and decided to stop teasing her (almost). "OK, OK… you win this one. I will keep my nose out of your business and my eyes off from your love marks."

"Hey!", JoAnna protested.

They both laughed.

Sarah was glad to see JoAnna over the moon. It was obvious that she is in love, happily.

After some time, Sarah went to the point why she came to visit her sister. "Anna, I wanted to ask if you can get me something... I need an anesthetic."

"For?"

"I'm not sure if you will be comfortable knowing what I want to do with it... " Sarah was trying to warn her that knowing too much is not a good idea.

"Try me." JoAnna was stubborn. She was always protected by Sophia and Sarah, but she wants to step up and be tough.

Sarah noticed that JoAnna is changing. She was ready to face ugly side of the world and fight it.

"I want to use it on Vivian." Seeing that JoAnna is looking at her without a word, she continued. "Something that can provide paralysis-like effect for at least two hours... the longer the better. I need her to stay conscious. I don't care if it blocks the pain, but I want her unable to move her limbs."

"Are you sure?" JoAnna was trying to keep her shock hidden, but her voice was breaking. No matter how decisive she is about hearing everything, it is a process that she needs to go through. And first steps are never easy.

Sarah gave a small nod. "I thought about this for a while. Since the beginning she is lying to me, working behind my back... and that evening, she took me there, allowing Philip to get close to me. What do you think would happen to me if by some lucky chance I didn't manage to escape?" Sarah's voice was rising while she spoke. She remembered the feeling of losing control of her body, and how helpless that felt. Sarah took few deep breaths, calming herself down before continuing. "I want her to feel the desperation of seeing what is coming at her, and not being able to do anything about it."

JoAnna listened to Sarah and felt her heart breaking. She knows Sarah as her little sister, someone who she should protect. Hearing words full of pain and desire for revenge made her wonder: what did Sarah go through to change like that? JoAnna felt sorry for her little sister and wished for a power to make her pain go away, to make Sarah happy.

Sarah looked at JoAnna who looked at her with eyes filled with worry.

"Anna, I'm not an angel. You are kind, always trying to save people. But I'm a vengeful person. She wanted to hurt me, and I will hurt her back... Don't worry, I will not go to the extent of seriously harming her to the point where she might lose her life, but I want her to suffer the consequences of her actions." Sarah assured JoAnna, but even she herself is not confident at what point she will be able to stop herself... it will depend on Vivian's behavior.

JoAnna made the decision to help her sisters, and to toughen up herself. Even though she does not want to hurt anyone, this bunch of people wanted to hurt Sarah. She can't just stand on the side. "Sure. I will have something for you. When do you need it?"

"We are heading back to Fairfield mid next week if all goes according to plan. I hope you can get it ready by then."

"I will prepare it in time." JoAnna confirmed confidently.

JoAnna asked Sarah for help with dinner, and to stay for a meal.

They called Aiden to come and join as well, after work. Aiden was very happy to accept this invitation. He knows that the food will be good… and he is not the one to pass on a good meal. Also, it's rare for Sarah to cook. He will not miss that if he can help it.

Soon two sisters got busy in the kitchen.. They were in a good mood, chatting and preparing a meal for their loved ones.