Tina-

Were sat in the sterilised waiting room of the hospital, awaiting a check up. Check ups always make Bette so nervous.
We only used to have them every four or five weeks, then it was three, now its two and pretty soon itll be one. Every time we sit here Bette clutches my hand like a vice trying her best to smile through the next hour. I try to reassure her that check ups are necessary, they dont mean that theres anything wrong.
Its pretty much the same thing every visit we make. Im weighed, my blood pressure is taken, my womb is measured, the baby has its heartbeat checked and then we leave. Thankfully baby and I are always healthy, though I cant say its a nice experience to see how much my weight has risen. I dont even want to think about how much Im going to have to exercise after the baby is born.
Bette picks up a magazine, staring blankly at the pages, flicking through it quickly and putting it down before picking up another. Bette, baby, remember when you told me not to get worked up well you shouldnt either
Im not worked up, Im fine, I just hate having to sit here She smiles but I see through it.
Everything is going to be fine I tell her placing her hand on my stomach. Finally for the first time since we walked through those doors, Bette visibly relaxes. Thats better She nods her head, her hand resting securely against my stomach. She looks around the corridor as more people start to spill in. Her gaze settles on somebody she frowns in confusion which turns into recognition which quickly turns into panic, she looks away.
Shall we go get a drink Tee? We havent even been allowed into the outpatient department yet Her voice trembles with worry and I look around at the filled seat for whoever could have caused Bettes demeanour to crumble so easily. My eyes reluctantly settle on a face that Ive hated for so many years. She meets mine almost guiltily, and I cant believe how little she has changed. Her eyes dart around the room and I feel angry for a second that she might be looking at Bette. She clutches a bandage to her arm, blooding trickling through it. Something like hatred rises in me but then I glance sideways at Bette. Sitting there like she wants the ground to swallow her up. Those chocolate brown eyes trying so hard not to tear up.
I take her hand in mine and smile at her. Lets go get a drink baby I whisper, kissing her briefly on the lips. Bette walks away from Candace for the second time, and I know that obsessing over this is not going to do anything for anybody. Twelve years means something, it means alot. Bette and I were made for each other, and theres not a single person who can change that.

Alice-

You know when I walked through the doors of The Planet an hour ago I was convinced that tonight was going to be an amazing romantic night for Dana and me, the roses, the silk, the burning incense. But like I said I was convinced, had been until Dana was rushed off to the opposite side of the room. I havent been able to touch her since I got here.
I sigh, because Dana looks so beautiful tonight. I just want to be able to concentrate on Dana. I dont want to think about seating plans or wedding dresses, or buffets. I just want to think about how Dana looks in that deep red dress, the way it brings out the specks of silver in her eyes, the way it clings to her body like its silk, the way I know every inch of what’s underneath, the way Ive tasted it…
So have you decided on your dress? Tinas voice breaks through my image of naked Dana.
What? Oh the dress, I dont know yet I think Dane and I might just wear suits I reply absently, my eyes taking in the sight of Danas startled eyes as she glances sideways at somebody beside her.
I can hear Tee babbling about different shades of red, but her voice is fading and the sound of soft, delicate music fills my ears. Something that sounds unmistakably like sade starts to play and my eyes search out Danas. Shes sat staring at the ground. Excuse me Tee I say walking away without an answer.
When I reach Dana shes sat next to Shane and Nancy. I smile at them both before returning my attention to Dana. I hold my hand out for her to take. Feel like dancing with me? I ask. She smiles nodding her head. She takes my hand and I lead her onto the dance floor, that is already taken up by dancing couples. She slips her arms around my waist, and I wrap my arms around her neck.

You think I’d leave your side baby?
You know me better than that
You think I’d leave you down when your down on your knees?
I wouldn’t do that

I hold Dana tighter, the pleasure of her holding me making my eyes close. Out of the corner of my eye I see Tina wrapped carefully in Bettes arms, their cheeks pressed together. Jenny standing in the corner, almost hidden by Marinas tall frame as their eyes seem to melt into each others. Shane and Nancy sitting in their seats uncomfortably, looking at each other, then looking away, touching each other, and then pulling away.

I’ll do you right when your wrong
I—–ohhh, ohhh
If only you could see into me

I look at Dana. Every time I look at her its like Im looking at her with new eyes. Id die before I hurt her. When Tina went back to Bette, though it was what I wanted, I hadnt understood it. If somebody had cheated on me, I had thought, then Id leave them for sure. But looking into Danas gentle grey eyes I know that Id make the same decision as Tina did.

oh, when your cold
I’ll be there to hold you tight to me
Her body moves against mine, so slowly that its almost like were not swaying to the music. The hands around my waist come closer together. I look at her face and her eyes are shut.

When your on the outside baby and you can’t get in
I will show you, your so much better than you know
When your lost, when your alone and you can’t get back again
I will find you darling I’ll bring you home

I think about how exact this song is. How much this is how I feel about Dane. I want her to feel like no matter what goes wrong shes always going to have me.

If you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes
and in no time you’ll be fine

She seems to scoop me up into her arms, our faces barely inches apart. She looks at me and those eyes are wavering. She smiles. People are looking She whispers nervously. I kiss her, my fingers dancing across her cheeks.
Forget them I tell her.

You think I’d leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You think I’d leave you down when your down on your knees’
I wouldn’t do that
I’ll do you right when your wrong
I—–I, ohhhh, ohhh
If only you could see into me

I love you Danas voice is hoarse with emotion. I stroke those cheeks. God shes so ***** beautiful.
I love you We kiss, and we could be dancing in the street for all I know at this moment. Im going to love Dana forever, even if she decides that she doesnt feel the same, Ill make her.

Oh when your cold
I’ll be there
To hold you tight to me
Oh when your alone
I’ll be there by your side baby

When the song ends, Dana and I still cling to each other.
Wow you guys that should be your song Tina exclaims pulling out a notepad. Bette raises her eyebrows, wincing her apology.
Tee I told you no brain storming tonight