For Helen

[sluttylyingliar]

Of the many, many things Rachel appreciates about the island shit going back to normal, is the reappearance of the club. Like, the actual club. It's her second home in this place and it's probably fucked up but frankly, so is Rachel. And as annoying as it is that she can't dance anymore, she still feels a part of everything behind the bar. Okay, she's not actually the best bartender as she's now spending like a third of the time sitting on a stool, but still. If you can't see her big belly, then all you really notice is her awesome pregnant boobs. And that's her gift to the patrons.

Anyway, she's stayed later than usual, sending Raylan home already with the promise not to be long. As much as she loves Danny, and generally can admit his advice is solid, this is something that she thinks Helen might understand a bit better. Or at least understand her position.

"Good night," she sighs, stretching her back out as the last of the customers filters out the door.

"Long night."

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[sluttylyingliar]

"But he's got to want it, too," Rachel says, letting out a shaky breath. "And I really don't think he does. And how do you talk to someone about something like this without it ruining everything if he doesn't want the same thing?"

[devilwoman]

Saffron gives Rachel's hand a brief squeeze. "Yeah, he does," she replied. "That's a hard one. I reckon you wouldn't want to feel like you'd forced him into something. But not talking to him about it isn't the way to go, either. I think you've gotta figure out just how bad you want this, Rach. If Raylan really doesn't want marriage, if he just wants to be with you without that, could you be all right with it?"

[sluttylyingliar]

"I want Raylan however I can have him," she says with a firm nod. "All of this is more than I ever fathomed was even possible for someone like me. I almost feel selfish that I'm still pushing for more."

[devilwoman]

"Have you talked to him about this at all?" Saffron asked. "Maybe you should, just get a sense of how he feels about all this rather than just guessing. And you can make it clear to him there's no pressure on your part."