Authors note: Apologies on taking forever with this. I found myself buried under ideas and real life and never a good place to be. Anyway…in order to make up for it I feel that this final chapter can be extra lengthy to best sum up things to bring this story a proper end. I appreciate all those who have followed and kept up with this story, it isn't exactly the most popular pairing for the femslash community so thankfully I can add my name to the small list. Anyway here we go.

CH.10: Out of the closet

Close to a month or so had passed…Kimmy was now in a full on relationship with Sasha. She found it rather nice, given all she had been through. Her daughter found the relationship a bit to take in, given how she had never dated a woman before, but…she was adjusting to the best of her ability and Kimmy would be a bit weirded out if she was onboard without any reservations. It was sort of new being out of the closet…no longer just testing the waters or pining for her best friend where there was no future.

D.J. was also dating a woman, something that she had prepared for…but…some of it was still a leap over her head. The girl was gorgeous, striking in every way and when she touched her…her best friend; feelings were stirring in her that she found almost impossible to bat away. She knew that the two of them were happy where they were…in fact she and Deej were hanging out in the same place now and even sharing stories of their…well…fun time in bed.

Kimmy found herself in the Fuller kitchen, her hands were wrapped around a hot cup of coffee, well, it had been hot fifteen minutes ago. Hearing footsteps she lifts her head noting the presence of Stephanie Tanner, resident basement dweller who partied and occasionally baby sat for her sister. Stephanie was quite perceptive though…early on she had known something was up from that little dresser incident that had started this all.

"Kimmy…you still here?" Kimmy wears a crooked grin at that. In the early days of the Tanner house hold she had been an unwelcome guest…but…over the years had proven to be a staple like some kid wearing glasses, sounds familiar too…didn't he attend a party once? She looks over noting Stephanie with her arms folded.

"Oh, well yeah…was waiting on my coffee to cool down before I poured it in the sink wasted and not touched…" Kimmy can't help but feel like her heart was heavy…heavy with guilt.

"I know I am going to regret saying this…but…what is wrong Gibbler?" Stephanie goes to take a seat next to her wearing a ruffled up shirt and sweats.

"Well…since you asked…have you ever felt torn between two people? On one side there is my best friend…whom has found happiness in what seems forever…and the other-."

"You have found happiness but wonder if you are truly happy or just trying to fill in the void of my sister being with someone else?" Kimmy gapes at her but Stephanie just smiles softly disarming her and making her mouth close. "Look, you think you are the only one who has been in this mess?"

Kimmy thinks about it and Stephanie lets out a sigh. "Oh, sorry, continue." Kimmy had to figure that sometime during High School or after with her years abroad playing that funky music there had to be two relationships that were coexisting with one another and a decision had to be made.

"Kimmy, you are in a relationship with a wonderful girl…do not screw it up by going after my sister. Far as D.J. is concerned she is also with a fine girl; really really fine…anyway…yeah…just let it be…"

Kimmy frowned and her head turned a bit trying to process just what she was getting at by that. "Was there a purpose to that really-?"

"Shut it Gibbler…you do not know what you are hearing…" Stephanie's face flushes as she does not say the word 'shut it' as something to inflict harm.

"Stephanie Tanner…do you happen to like your sister's girlfriend?" She smiles in a teasing manner and Stephanie gives her a shove as she vacates her seat.

"Gibbler, you will forget we even had this conversation…I need to have a cup of coffee…it is too early to be having heart to heart with you." Stephanie heads into the kitchen to pour herself a pot but finds it empty.

"Here, have mine; you need it more than I do." Kimmy pushes her chair back and heads out of the house leaving Stephanie behind to debate taking a coffee left by her.

D.J. was in the club where she had first met Sally and the two of them were dancing together. A hot sick beat was playing and she found herself situated behind her holding onto her with both her arms. She could not believe a month or so had passed and the two of them were in such bliss…she feared it was a dream that would become reality and she would be alone. Still…even after all the pinches she had received, not all of them on her arm, she was having the time of her life.

Her sons had welcomed Sally and they had grown used to seeing her in the morning, however, D.J. had to remind her constantly to put on some clothing, some sweats as Sally usually walked around in just her panties and a long shirt, sometimes it was her own shirt. D.J. still had to adjust to this and often pondered who the male in this relationship was. They both worked and…well…she supposed compared to Sally she usually liked wearing more feminine clothing.

Sally began to grind against her crotch and D.J. wears a comfortable smile as she trails her hands along the shirt she wears. "You know if this keeps up…we might make a scene…"

"Yeah, so, let them stare for all ah care. This is nice…due to our schedules we often come and go a bit too much and wind up in bed with little time for fun. Ah really like hanging out with ya D.J., ah don't want this to ever stop."

D.J. closes her eyes as she concurs to this sentiment. Finding her looking back at her she feels the press of her lips against hers. Emitting a slight moan she kisses her back and shivers inside. Sally was right though…the two of them had spent little time together due to how hectic their lives were. Sometimes she wondered if Sally was ok with kids, like, she noticed little things regarding Sally and when they watched t.v. and the kids joined them how her grip on her tightened some. Anytime she brought up kids to her Sally would shrug. Sally didn't join them too often when they took trips to the park as she found some reason not to show.

D.J. felt torn at times…who wouldn't, after all…if she pressed it could mean Sally would raise up some walls and the two would exchange choice words…words that were almost always the tip of a breakup. D.J. pulled from the kiss and she noted the slight pout from Sally but she did her best to ease her worries some.

"I think the song is over babe," D.J. sees Sally listen before she stops dancing and so she lets her go.

"And so it is…well…how about we get a drink then?" D.J. looks at her watch and immediately detects a look of annoyance from Sally.

"D.J. must you really look at your watch…all the time? We are here to have fun…isn't your sister home babysitting? This night is about us…c'mon…one drink?" D.J. considers it; after all, again the two of them have little time together…why turn in early?

"One drink…but that is it Sally…ok?" D.J. goes to join her at the counter and orders herself something not too heavy. Sally of course orders something that has quite the punch to it. While women handled alcohol differently than men do…some beverages with the right mixture could make one tipsy.

"Whoa…that packs a punch…here take a sip, it will knock your socks off…" Sally offers a straw to her but D.J. has to be firm in denial.

"I really shouldn't…I have to work tomorrow and hangovers and me do not mix well together. You enjoy your drink though, go nuts." D.J. takes a sip of her drink letting it settle in her stomach and she lets out a content sigh. Noting her look on her she can't help but feel like Sally disapproves of her actions. Sometimes she wonders if Sally would be better off with someone who did not have children and had yet to settle into their life. No responsibilities, no destination…it felt like the two of them were at different points in their life.

"You know…Deej…you have really been a stick in the mud, you know that?" D.J. heaves a sigh and notes that Sally has drank almost all of her drink, that fast, really?

"Well…at least I have my priorities straight. What do you do for a living again?" D.J. half turns in her seat as she can't help where this is going.

"Ah'm a model…ah travel around and all…listen…you trying to be cheeky here?" She places her palm down and gives her a hard gaze with those green eyes, eyes that she once saw something in…now she wasn't certain.

"Sally, I have really loved our time together, yeah, I said love, but, I'm not entirely sure if this is even that. You travel around so much I hardly see you…and yes I work as a Vet and all but my hours work for me so I can see my kids-."

"There you go again…talking about your kids…can't we last one night without talk of them?" D.J. took offense to that, her voice rising in pitch.

"Excuse me; I will have you know they are my apple of my eyes, treasures I hold dear among all others, when we first started dating I asked you if you were comfortable with me being a mother, do you remember that?"

"I remember…and…I said I was fine with it, however, I didn't realize that dating a mother would mean having to endure date nights interrupted or having to head out of a movie because someone is sick. D.J. when is there going to be a us…instead of you know…a we?"

D.J. would not take this from her. She rose up feeling offended and if she stayed she didn't know what she would do. Her cheeks were flushed, and not in the good way, her heart was racing and her mouth was working but no words were coming out.

"This is really cutting below the belt…you know that right? In the words of my sister, how rude, yeah, you heard me. I put my all into this relationship…I opened my heart and my home to you and this is how you…ohhh…you know I actually cared about you!"

"It is 'hitting below the belt'…get it right, and secondly, ditto…I cared about you too…but you D.J. the whole family scene…it is not me…"

"For once you are honest with me…and…even then it is too little too late. If you had told me this before we started going out I would have saved my losses…but…now…my heart is broken into a million pieces…" D.J. begins to cry as her body trembles, her entire world shattered as a night out had turned into a night…destroyed.

Sally sat there, not getting up, but it was clear some part of her was also breaking. However…she doubted her world was shattered as she would no doubt be able to pick up with any girl she wanted after a bit. D.J. hadn't been in many relationships…those she could count they had some semblance, some meaning behind them.

"I'm sorry Deej…I truly am…" Sally gets up but D.J. holds up a cautionary finger stopping her from approaching.

Tears were rolling freely down her cheeks and it took all her strength to forget all this had happened, close her eyes and bring it back to that dance floor.

"This, us, it was a mistake…I get that now. We are through, you and I…so…my suggestion is find yourself someone more your maturity level…I'm done here." D.J. turns around and walks out of there trying to keep herself from stumbling and breaking…like some fragile porcelain doll. Worst date night ever.

Kimmy had heard about the breakup and decided to go and put her services to use, as best friend, though every part of her wanted to be something far more…precious. Standing outside her door she knocks and hears sniffling from the inside. "Yo, D.J., it is your friendly neighborhood Kimmy here to save the day."

"The door is open…once you open it…" Kimmy smiles softly and goes to open the door proceeding inside to note the dreary atmosphere and the many Kleenex littering the floor almost creating an ocean of sadness or dried up tears.

"How you doing?" She tip toes over each one and finds D.J. clutching a pillow to her chest on her bed. Matt and Sally had both shared this bed with her best friend…it was hard not imagining what magic partook, however she had to focus on the one who stayed in this bed.

"Oh, I feel fine, like my heart has been ripped open and stomped on till it has lost all shape of a heart and is more of a smooshed cookie." Ouch. Kimmy takes a seat and notes the puffy eyes and the way her hair is not even brushed.

"Now that doesn't sound like a happy cookie. Look Deej, I get it, heartbreaks can be the worse but you have to get right back out there…it will do you no good hiding-."

"Hiding, is that what you think I am doing?" D.J. sits up and Kimmy has to scoot back noting the closeness already. "I am just…taking a break from reality and tomorrow I will go back to the world-."

"Oh yeah…and how will you deal with the world?" Kimmy watches the confliction etched into her friend's beautiful features and knows she has her there. "D.J. if you plan on going back to things tomorrow you need to keep it together, do not shut everyone out and go on autopilot. If you remember when I was hurt I was in the same place…but…you were there for me."

Kimmy reaches over placing what she hopes is a friendly hand on her shoulder. D.J. is sniffing at this and as she leans over she has to backpedal…right off the bed, smooth Kimmy.

"Oh Kimmy…are you alright?" Kimmy gets to her feet and finds some of the Kleenex had stuck to her. D.J. watches a bit before she bursts out laughing. Kimmy herself finds laughter at her situation and the two friends just laugh.

"Now there is the girl I…I…you know forget it. I have to get going, I'm going on a date with Sasha later and I feel the need to go and do my job so I can get off early. You feel better Deej." Kimmy leaves her there knowing she should have leaned forward…but…what good would that have done? She was dating Sasha and D.J. had just gotten out of a relationship…time was needed. Leaning against the door as she closes it she places a hand over her heart…just to still it.

A few days pass and D.J. is back to her old self…well…about as much as she can do. Jackson and Max were there to help her through it…along with Tommy who was growing and working at his own pace. Kimmy was still dating Sasha and it was a constant reminder of what she did not have. However the question there was did she feel jealousy over the fact Kimmy was in a relationship and not her or could there be something more?

Lately she had been wrestling with her feelings for her best friend and the more she fought and questioned things the more it…well…ate away inside her. This morning seemed to pass as it usually did and as she called out for Stephanie she did not hear anything. Normally she avoided going down into the basement afraid she might catch her sister…well…yeah there were just some places an older sibling did not go with a younger sibling living under the roof.

"Stephanie…get your butt up…hey!" D.J. takes each step quickly as she can and as she rounds over to where the bed is she notes there are two bodies…no wait…it couldn't be-!

"Oh hey Deej…um…surprise." D.J. found Sally in bed with her sister. The two were in a rather…intimate position that seemed to shock her, even though it shouldn't have…but…shocking nonetheless.

"I-I have no words for this…I did not see anything…Steph…please join me upstairs, when you are decent, Sally…you know your way out." D.J. does an about face keeping her temper in check as she ascends and finds herself at the kitchen table.

There are words exchanged down below but she chooses to tune them out. Once the stairs creak she catches a scent, a scent that brings on feelings she has to bite her bottom lip to suppress. The door creaks open before closing with a resounding close that mirrors her recent heartbreak. By the time Stephanie climbs she is already dressed and D.J. merely points to an empty seat.

"How did this happen? When did this happen?" D.J. waits letting Stephanie gather her thoughts. She had remembered being on her side of the table and of course even Stephanie had undergone the family moment. Of course…far as sisters went…this was a first.

"I might have talked to Kimmy and it might have slipped I thought Sally was fine, well, after that and hearing about your breakup I thought it wouldn't hurt…but…I can see it has. It happened a few days ago…sorry-."

"Stephanie…she hurt me, she hurt me really bad and you…no, I can't…I won't." She rests her head into her hands as she tries to take a breath. "Now, about your sexuality-?"

"I think it is safe to say I am bisexual, not sure I can give up on men entirely but, having experienced that…I'm willing to give guys a break for now. So…you and Kimmy…what is up with that?"

D.J. lifts her head and looks over at her sister. How is that she can bounce back after that…she just did not understand little sisters. "There is nothing going on between Kimmy and me…we are just best friends…that is all."

"Uh huh…sure…keep telling yourself this. Look, I maybe not be an expert on love but it is pretty clear you two have a thing for one another. When I talked to her it was clear she wanted something to happen but at the time both of you were dating someone. You are single now, pardon the suddenness, and she is dating someone…but…I feel now that if you keep it quiet…if you keep in the closet…you will never know what could be. Go get her Deej…even if she turns you down…even if she continues to date Sasha…you can put this all behind you and start he next chapter in your life."

D.J. doesn't really know how to take this…wasn't she the older sister? Stephanie had traveled around, partied, done some antics that really hurt her…and yet…somehow even after being lectured she managed to help her out…even more so was guiding her and Kimmy together, Kimmy Gibbler…the very person who Stephanie could barely stand at times.

"Do not think just because you are saying all this you are out of the dog house…missy. You can start your apology by changing Tommy…and taking the kids to school." She rose up and left before Stephanie could protest, though, she figured Stephanie would be well rested.

Kimmy and Sasha were at an important event dressed in clothing that shined with elegance. Kimmy wore a green one strapped dress that accentuated her hips and Sasha wore something close to what she had worn that first day they had met. Business was business and gathered around were people who were either with their life partners or wife or husband. Kimmy greets each of them with Sasha at her side.

She had received a cryptic text from Stephanie about D.J. coming out of the closet and was looking for her…question was…why? Kimmy couldn't think much on it now though as she nods her head in conversation, something about her party planning business. Kimmy of course was receiving an invitation from one person in general to expand her business and take it to the road…and by that he meant traveling.

Kimmy had never dreamed an opportunity like this would arrive. However, that would mean leaving Ramona, even if she spent a lot of her time with her dad these days. It would mean leaving her best friend…whom was just her best friend and nothing else…wow…was she trying to talk herself out of staying?

Kimmy told the man she had to think about it and went to excuse herself to the punch bowl. Sasha goes to join her as she looks at her in concern. "Kimmy, is everything alright?"

"Huh, of course it is…why wouldn't it be? I mean I just received the invitation of a lifetime…why wouldn't I be happy about it?" Taking a large gulp of the punch it manages to put a damper in her outfit and she swallows hard.

"I understand how you feel…something this big…it can really change everything. However, I know there is more to this than just an offer to move. You got a text earlier and you have been nervous about it…who was it from?" Sasha studies her and Kimmy reaches for her phone and hands it to her. No need to lie, it was nothing really.

Sasha studies the phone and her eyebrow raises before she looks at her. "D.J., she is your best friend correct? I've met her a few times and she seems really nice…but…wasn't she already out of the closet?"

"Yes she was, but, apparently Stephanie feels she is coming to see me…here…" At least that is how she figured the text worked into this…messed up situation.

Sasha hands the phone back and remains quiet as she folds her hands before her. Kimmy ignores the stain on her dress and instead focuses on her, her date, her love. Yes they had shared their feelings for one another but…lately…it had been a struggle as she was trying to come to terms with saying those words…but…questioning if they were for her…

"I think you should hear what she has to say." Kimmy did not expect her to say that. She reaches for her but Sasha takes a step back.

"No baby…you can't be serious…I love you, I want to be with you," Kimmy watches as Sasha struggles to keep it together.

"I love you too Kimmy and, that will never change. However…we both know where your heart lies…and…until your heart is complete, reunited with the one you want to be with…you will never be happy. I am happy for the time we had…and…who knows, we might meet again in the future…but…I'm not sure we can be what we once were. Go…be with her…"

Kimmy leans over kissing her on the lips and the two share a longing stare, their heads pressed together before Sasha withdraws into the crowd. Kimmy sniffs a bit and regaining her composure she looks around the room…and there she stands…a soft smile on her beautiful features.

"Hey," she says. Kimmy walks over and stands there a bit awkward. The 'hey' sort of hangs there a bit and Kimmy feels like she is going to break.

"Hey yourself…um…did you want some punch?" Kimmy felt like delaying what was to come…if only to get her bearing.

"I'm fine. Can we talk?" Kimmy looks around the room and nods her head. Moving inside one of the rooms not being used she closes the door behind them and clears her throat.

"So…here we are…alone…again…" Kimmy hears D.J. laugh nervously and somehow she just wants her to spit it out, if only that were easy.

"I suppose I should just say it out loud…what we both have been feeling of late. I've never really done something like this before…no time to prepare emotionally or physically. I did not have a road map to how my life would play out…had no idea how many kids I would have or how to manage on my own after losing…you know. I thought Matt was it…I thought he would be the father to my kids, the father they deserved. However…thoughts of you managed to break through there…but…you and I just never seemed on the same page at the same time.

"I started seeing Sally…finding my sexual identity coming to fruition…but…it was never enough. Some part of me was still hung up on you, my best friend, the one who has seen both my happy and sad side. We have seen a lot in our times of growing up together…and yet…few people ever would have called this, whatever this is. I know you are together with Sasha…and…I do not wish to come between you two, but, I would be remiss if I did not come here and tell you that…I love you Kimmy Gibbler."

Kimmy felt her heart racing and she stands there watching as D.J. close the distance and the two of them seem close enough to hold. However, for the life of her she could not respond, of all the times her mouth was sown shut…this cut the cake.

"Sasha, she seems like the right type of girl who would never hurt you…and I am happy for you, I really am. I will always be your best friend Kimmy…and…if you ever want you can move back in, the boys would love to have you back." D.J. sniffs and Kimmy feels glued to the spot…why…what was there to wait for, hug her and kiss her darn it all.

However as D.J. heads for the door she feels her chest heaving, her blood pressure is rising and as she looks back at her with that sad smile she wants to rush to her.

"I hope you have a happily ever after…you deserve it Kimmy." D.J. walks out of there and Kimmy falls to her knees.

D.J. walks out of there as fast as she can. There is no point in staying…not after confessing her feelings for her…shedding the layers of doubt and insecurity that had held onto her most her life. Once she is outside she is walking to her car but can't seem to find her keys in her purse. Hearing footsteps racing after her she turns her head and spots Kimmy racing towards her.

"Wait…wait…huff…huff…hold on, sheesh…running in heels…" D.J. stands there watching as Kimmy nearly bowls her over.

"Kimmy, slow down, what is it?' D.J. studies her and sees Kimmy taking a few lungful of breaths before she straightens up.

"I was offered a promotion of sorts to travel around, seemed tempting, but…I turned it down realizing my place is here…with you. Sasha and I…we ended things…well, she ended things with me and while it was painful…it was also quite…I forget the word, anyway, you don't expect to leave a girl after confessing your heart out do you?"

D.J. was confused and she found herself speechless. Standing there she stops searching for her keys.

"I love you too D.J. and yes…I will move back in with you…and maybe we can continue what we started so long ago with that dresser." A playful glint is in Kimmy's eyes and D.J. feels her cheeks burn.

"Um, well, sure…though…this time we'll have to be quieter about it." D.J. walks up to her and kissed her on the lips, holding her body close to hers as the two embrace, sharing all of their pent up feelings for what seemed forever. D.J. runs her hand through her hair and Kimmy holds her around the back. The kiss seemed to last forever but that was well worth the loss of oxygen…she was with the one she loved…and that is all anyone ever really needed in life.

THE END

Authors note: I hope this story was satisfactory and well worth the wait. I made sure to get this done today and to leave readers walking away from this with something they can be happy about, those rooting for these two through these ten chapters. Anyway see you all for now.