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The fight has been going on for a few hours now, you can’t help letting your eyes close, the huff that escapes you is louder than you mean for it to be but at this point it’s more of a patented Jackie Sharp monologue and you really need her to stop.
“She’s not even in this…”
“Watch your fucking mouth.”
The words burst from you unbidden, Heather’s hand coming to rest over yours where they are trembling with your rage. She’s always known what Eliana used to be to you, how much the woman means even as a friend, she knows what is coming.
“Heather stopped yelling a while ago Jackie and she’s the one who got screwed over the worst by Elia… why can’t you just believe that it’s over? That I chose you… you and Heather? Why must you be so fucking insecure?”
“Babe…”
“Don’t you babe me right now Jaqueline.”
Your use of her full name makes her pause and you take a breath.
“Elia just damn near died to save my life, the least you can do is let her sleep in the spare room.”
Jackie falls silent then, finally, looking at you with wide eyes, clearly fighting herself to stop making things worse. You sigh then, kissing Heather softly, seeking some comfort from the other woman before pulling away to cross to kneel in front of Jackie, taking her hands in your own.
“I love you, you stubborn ass.”
Your words are soft even as you lean up to kiss Jackie, pulling her closer when she finally cries, tucking her into your arms.
“I love you Jackie, please trust me.”
It's been four years since you and Heather added Jackie to your relationship, longer still since you let go of Eliana, but you can tell even now Jackie thinks she’s expendable, able to be left out. She isn’t and you won’t have her feeling that way anymore.
“Is she staying… forever?”
Jackie’s voice is smaller this time and you sigh.
“I don’t know Love… not if she makes you this nervous… no.”
“I’d… like to… get to know her.”
You smile then, turning slightly to beckon Heather over, curling Heather into your arm, smiling when Jackie sighs and relaxes slightly into Heather too.
“Then we’ll see if we can’t keep her Love.”
Heather smiles then, pressing a kiss to your hairline.
“I think she’s worth the risk too.”
The words are soft, Heather’s voice low and husky and full of love. She’s quieter now she knows you better, but she’s always been a support. In time you’ll tease her again, but for now she’s yours to keep close and calm and that’s all you need. Eliana will rest here with you for now, heal, and you’ll work out your future as a loving polycule together, all four of you.