Tina was now ready to go out and meet her friends.their friends! Her spirits were lifted, she felt beautiful and content and safe. SHE HAD BETTEtaking care of her. Bette knew seeing Al, Dane and Shane would only do good. When Bette suggested Lets feed you thenand kissed Tinado you want to go out? Tina hugged Bette tightlyOnly if you promise youll be beside methe whole time. Bette: Baby, Ill be beside you..for the rest of our lives. No one is hurting you again. Tina changed into Bettes clothes again. Bette didnt change. Bette always dressed up before going out.one other thing, Tina thoughtthat changed with time in Betteshe had become quieter, simpler, tender. What Bette asked nextblew Tinas mind away! Completely!! Bette asked if Tina wanted to drive? BETTE asked if TINA wanted to DRIVE? Tina was nervous again for Bette. What had happened to her? Did she hit her head? Bette smiled to herself looking at Tinas face when she popped the question. She thought she had never seen that expression on Tina. Well, she had never ever asked such a question to well anyone? Tina didnt know what to make of itshe barely managed to throw a No look at Bette.

They stopped at Planet to pick up the gang and they all headed for Milk. As they entered holding hands.Marina hugged them as they came in and gently stroked Tinas scarlooking at Bette she whispered.welcome home! Marina had such a gift! Bette looked at her with eyes that saidTouch! Alice hugged Tina and nudged Bettes shoulder lovingly.hey Porter! Shane stared at them from distance while Dana looked so happy as if shed cryand she did. It amazed Bette how everyone looked at Tina, saw her happy and so assumed Bette made her happy. And she was thankful their assumptions were valid. Alice, missed no chance to ask Tina what happenedshe was Tinas mom now.for life. Tina didnt want to share this with anyone yet. She looked at Bette, urging her to save herBette: Shes okay now.Do you guys want to go to Milk?Tina squeezed Bettes hand.

Bette and drinking never went along. She bought everyone drinks, at least the first round and got herself water. As she sat, Tina lovingly put her hand on Bettes thighas it use to be. Bette so felt.how it use to be and how it is much better now. Everyone worked on their drinks real fast. So, Tina volunteered to get the next round. She turned from the counter balancing four glasses when she froze. Kyle was standing in her face! Tina was so shocked and she didnt even loosened her grip on the glasses. A chill ran down her spineand her hands became ice-cold, her throat dry and her knees weak.with fear. Kyle was smirking at the affect she was having on Tina. She took a step forward .which made Tina go backward and her the counter with a thudon her back. That jolted her and she wanted to scream now. She panicked and tried to escape from Kyles side. Kyle: You are always in such a hurry.Whats the rush?