Gods among us-part XLVIX

 Anna was waiting for JJ in frond of the bar. They used to hang out there every night in the past but it became less and less with the time. More responsibilities came along, they spent a lot of time at work, no time to do things they used to do together. She looked around. Somehow it looked smaller. She sighed.

"How come you chose this place? We haven't been there for ages." she heard JJ's voice from behind. She turned and saw JJ smiling at her.

"JJ" she said and she hugged her.

"Hi there" said JJ hugging her back. "I'm so glad you called! How are you?"

"OK I guess." Anna answered.

"Come on lets go inside. We have a lot of things to discuss." 

Anna nodded and they went in. The sat to a stand next to the window.

"It looks so small." JJ said.

Anna laughed.

"I thought the same thing" she said.

"So, tell me know. How are you? How are your parents?

"They are fine. My mother drove me crazy by asking questions about Mark."

"That means that I also can't ask anything?"

Anna took a deep breath.

"Go ahead." she said. "I will try to answer."

"I want you tell me everything, even if you think it's crazy."

"OK" Anna said. "I will tell you this once, so try to keep up."

JJ nodded.

Lilly destroyed the target with the first try. Nora smiled.

"Much better!" she said.

Lilly kneeled exhausted whilst blood was coming out of her nose. Tony went immediately to her. He took her on his arms and brought her back to the rest of the group. Lilly tried to stand on her feet.

"I'm fine" she said weak.

"No you're not." Amy said. "Nora, you have to stop pushing us too hard."

Nora's eyes glowed.

"It's the only way" she said calmly.

"It's not. The vessels will not hold the power."

"Mine did." she answered.

"Mom, take it easy." Alex said and touched Nora's shoulder.

Nora took a deep breath and her eyes went back to normal.

"Sorry you guys, but we don't have time. I had to force my self as well in order to gain my powers back."

"Nora is right." Mark said. "We need to have our powers back before we start with the planning"

Everyone nodded. Even Lilly.

"I know that you are right, but it's just too much." Lilly said, still weak.

"I'm sorry Athena." Nora said. "It was the only way."

"OK, who's next?" Phil asked.

"You." Nora said.

Mark was surprised. 

"I thought it would be me." He said by looking at Nora.

"You will be the last. You just remembered and your vessel is still weak."

"Nora is right" Mary said. "Considering the power that you have your vessel won't handle all this."

Mark sighed.

"OK I'm ready." Phil said. "What should I do?"

Nora smiled.

"Oh no Phil. For you we will need to have a small trip to the beach."

Phil looked surprised. 

"Now?" he asked.

"Yes." Nora answered.

"OK. Lets go."

Nora smiled.  They went to the van and drove half town to the nearest beach. They reached around 10 pm and it was already dark.

"Are you sure that you want to do this now?" Sarah asked Phil.

Phil looked at her.

"Does it seem as if I have another choice? If I say no, Nora will kill me." 

Sarah laughed.

"OK everyone, we are here." They heard Nora's voice saying.

They all went out of the van and followed Nora. It was a quite night, the stars were shining and the moon was at its best lighting the path to the beach. As they were getting closer to the sand, they noticed that someone was in the water.

"Oh my God!" Kate said. "Is this a dead body?" she asked with a shaking voice.

"I don't think so, I think I saw a movement." James said.

"This person must be crazy to swim at this time!" Kevin said.

They went closer to the water and they could see that there was a woman in the sea, swimming.

"Bea" Nora said.

"Bea?" Alex turned to Mary. "Who is she?"

Mary raised her shoulders.

"You got me. I have no idea." she said.

The woman didn't make any movement.

"BEAAAA" Nora yelled.

"Who is she?" Amy asked Mark.

"I don't know. I'm clueless as the rest of you."

"Nora and her surprises" Tony said.

Mark smiled.

"I dare you to tell that in frond of her." Mark commented.

"Are you kidding me? I love my life." Tony said and everyone laughed.

"BEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" Nora yelled even louder.

The woman heard Nora's voice and turned her head. She saw everyone looking at her. There he is  she thought. OK, it's time. 

She started swimming towards them and once the water was not deep she stood on her legs and started walking towards them. Phil was starring at her. It can't be he thought. He looked at Nora. Nora looked at him back and winked at him.

"Is it...."

"Yes she is" Nora answered.

Phil took a few steps closer to the water. She was coming to him. He went into the water until his ankles. Her picture was clearer and clearer now.

"Hi there." she said smiling.

Phil couldn't feel his feet and not because of the cold water. He felt numb. How is it possible? he thought.

"How...Why...What...I mean, hi" he finally said.

Bea smiled and she was now standing in frond of him. She touched his face. He closed his eyes.

"I have so missed that." he whispered.

"I missed you." she whispered back and fall into his arms.

"Will anyone tell us what's going on?" Alex said impatiently. "Mom, who is this woman?"

Nora smiled satisfied.

"You will find out soon my son. Be a bit more patient. Give them some time."

Phil was touching her face and kissing her.

"I can't believe it's you. I thought I lost you for ever."

"I'm immortal my love, same as you." Bea said smiling.

"Yes, but, I had to go through so many lifetimes without you...You have no idea how much it hurt."

Bea smiled and kissed him.

"Why now? How?"

Bea touched his lips.

"Shhh, I will explain later. Now, we need to go and say hi to the rest. I don't think that they recognized me." She said smiling looking at 10 very curious faces a few meters away. Phil smiled.

"You are right." he said.