Capítulo 185: Chapter 185

INT. - RAY'S APARTMENT - AFTERNOON

Ray answered the door, expecting Gerri or Ray. Not Cici, not those troubled, dark eyes, not the luscious fall of black hair, or the delicious skin under cream silk.

She knew before Cici opened her mouth the therapist had found out about Gaylene. A sob hovered at the back of Ray's throat as she waited for the accusation, the screaming, the pain.

"Ray," Cici whispered. "I'm so sorry, my love."

She was sorry? Ray gasped, reached out and pulled Cici to her, tucking the shorter, softer woman against her long, slim body. Breathed in Cici's unique scent, a mix of desert air and freshness, trembling as Cici trembled.

They held each other a long moment before Ray stepped back, letting the therapist in. The door swung silently shut as the pair stood, watching each other with a foot of distance between. It felt like a gaping chasm to Ray.