The night was cool, the sky was dark, some stars dancing around the lonely moon that was lighting the pool.

The girls were enjoying some pizza, chips and drink as the team in charge of the bbq shopping failed miserably bringing the meat.

Tina was seated in one of the chase lounge while Bette was on the floor with her back leaning on Tinas legs. Dana and Shane were sharing the other chase lounge while Alice was seated on the floor, in front of Bette, with the table in between.

Pizza was already finished, as well as many beers. They were on tequila shots now, while Tina was enjoying her fourth glass of milk to every bodys disgust.

The topics were light, laughs were easy and all of them were having a great time.


Guys, guys, wow did you see ***** as Folk yesterday? Asked Dana, pouring another tequila shot for everybody but Tina.

What? Asked Shane

Tv show? You know? ***** tv show? Answered Dana, looking at Shane as if she was an alien

You guys? Looking at Bette and Tina, who blushing a little shook their heads, remembering last nights activities.

“God! it was horrible, can you believe it!?” Added Dane looking at Alice who was nodding in agreement.

I know, so ***** unbelievable! Alice added, shaking her head.

Why, what happened? Asked Tina, smiling at her friends faces.

Linsday cheated on Melanie, with a guy no less! Dana was so lost in her thoughts that didnt noticed the change on Shanes face.

Yeah, totally unrealistic, why would anyone cheat on someone like Mel, she is not only really hot and ***** but she is pregnant with their second kid! For god sake!… totally unrealistic! Alice was talking while taking some chips from the table, not looking at any of them, no noticing Bettes look.

I dont know what the writers were thinking! Alice added, finally looking up, feeling Shanes stare.

What?.. believe me if thats the best they can do with ***** shows, we are fucked! She added.

Another drink Al? asked Shane, kicking her under the table.

Looking at Shane in disbelief, noticing the silence Alice looked around and then after a few seconds (authors note: those Joey seconds in Friends) Alice realized what she just said.

Gosh! *****! Sorry girls, really , sorry Alices concern look put a smile on Tinas face who was not bother at all. Bettes face softened looking at Tinas smile.

You think we could ask for some rights for the plot? asked Tina, teasing, placing her hand on Bettes shoulder, squeezing it.

Am sorry guys, really! God! Must be the alcohol!! Alice was looking from Bette to Tina and back, really embarrassed. Dana, nodding was being sorry too in her silence, looking down.

Its ok Al, dont worry Bette said, smiling a little, pouring herself another drink.


So Al, what are you working on right now? asked Tina, trying to break the mood, changing the subject.

“Eh?…ohyeah…nothingstupid article she said, shaking her head.

Why? Whats about? Asked Dana, encouraging.

Yeah? Maybe we could help said Tina, teasing, winking.

Nothing, is just.. It was obvious that Alice didnt want to talk about it but

What?, what?, tell us asked Dana.

Intimacy, is it a relationships killer? thats the title, like Id know anything about it whispered Alice, taking another tequila shot.

Wow added Tina.

No *****! Added Shane, lighting a cigarette.

They all became quiet, lost in their own thoughts and memories. But then, Dana, looking at Tina said, her tone almost a whisper.

What you think Tee?

About intimacy? Asked Tina, looking at her.

Yeah Answered Alice, trying not to look at Bette, who with her ears bright red, stiffing on the floor was anxiously waiting to hear Tinas words.

I dont know I maybe is when Tina was trying to find the words to express what she knew what intimacy was, which was not being easy, but then, seeing Bettes back in front of her, feeling her tense muscles, a smile grew on Tinas face, making it all much easier.

I think is the best and scariest thing in the world she said, moving her hand to softly caress Bette bare shoulders.

when you are able to share your deepest secrets, your highest hopes and your scariest pains with someone, knowing that the person you are being intimate with will be able to handle and share them, which doesnt imply that that person need to share hers or his with you, but that you are being able to share yours with someone is the best.

Tinas words were dancing in every mind, sinking, growing.
Tina was too thinking about them, nodding, agreeing with her own words.

Is tricky tooand on the contrary of your article title I think that intimacy is a turn on in a real relationship Tina added, warming Bettes shoulder with her touch.

Bette, was unable to move, wanting to kiss Tina deeply but suddenly feeling very shy. Slightly, subtly she moved a little, and rising her hand she took Tinas in hers, squeezing it, holding it and slowly letting a smile grow on her face.

Alice, Dana and Shane noticed Bettes moves , so clumsily, they all tried to hide it, making Tina giggle as she noticed their efforts.

What you think Al? Tina asked, teasing.

Me? I dont know, thats the problemI guess intimacy is being able to watch a French movie with someone without blushing

Her serious tone only made Bette and Tina chuckled harder while Dana was looking at her, confused.

Shane? Asked Bette.

I dont know, Ive never been intimate She said, nonchalantly but honest.

Thats not completely true added Tina, smiling at her, saying with her eyes what was in every bodys head.

Shane, giving Tina the sweetest smile, said,

Its not the same Tee, you are my familyand besides what you two have is rare, is not easy to find someone with whom share all thatand you were rightis too scary

Shanes words made Dana nod, while Alice was taking notes.

Tina, noticing Alice, asked,

What you doing Al?

What you think? Taking notesam too drunk and tomorow wont remember a thingand this is good…this is ***** great Alices words were said with a fast pace, fighting with the words that she was trying to put on paper.

Dane? Asked Alice, looking at her.

What? Danas look was inquiring, pleading.

What you think? Alice was not going to let Dana free in such an important matter.
About intimacy? Dana was looking at Alice in the eyes, trying to read her behind the teasing and the alcohol.

No, about Britney Spears marriage! Of course about intimacy! burst Alice, making Tina, Shane and Bette giggle.

I think pretty much what Tina said but I also think that intimacy is when you feel good being quiet with someone, when you dont need weak empty words filling the silences, when you feel free to be a fool, to loose yourself, to fall because you know that other person knows the worst of you and still will be there

Danas words left all of the girls amazed, nodding. Alice with her mouth open was looking at Dana in disbelief and then, placing her notebook and pencil on the floor moved to Danas side, taking her face in her hands. Looking at her confuse look, Alice, smiling, kissed Dana deeply, softly.

Tina, Shane and Bette smiled at Alices rare love explosion.



authours note: I just discovered ***** as Folk, I know…and started from season 4 lates epis..dont know much about it all, just saw a few epis but on the contrary of what Ive read on line about it…there is something about Mel&Linds that turns me on (lol), I dont know which one of them I prefer yet but seeing those epis made me write this…lmao, not sure why am telling you all this thou…oh well..