Bette was finally asleep on the plane. After deciding to take the first flight instead of spending the night in Chicago her heart lighted a little.

She wanted to see Tina, to hear her voice, to hold her hand, and was dying to touch her belly. The cocktail party left her exhausted, her talk with Helen only remembered her how lucky she was, making her need for Tina even bigger, but it also made her realize how much she has been taking Tina for granted before. She wanted to talk with her about the job, really wanted the job. It was a great opportunity but she also was very honest when she said that it was going to be up to Tina. She was not sure if Tina wanted to see Helen of if they were ready for her to immerse herself in what she was sure was going to be a great huge amount of work.

Before falling asleep on the plane, after remembering all the things she talked with Helen she could still feel the knot in her stomach and was killing her not to know why was that. It has always been a great adviser, an alarm that she had, when something was hidden inside, her body always told her and now she was going to listen to it, she just could not find what it was all about.

It was almost 5.10 and suddenly, as if a thunder crashed on her head Bette opened her eyes, fully awake as a thought finally broke the glass box were it has been hidden.

God! She whispered, looking around, seeing movement as they were almost landing.


Alice, with her head leaning on the window was dozing of, waiting fore Bette to show up. But then a knock on the window brought her back to the world. A huge not very friendly looking, fat policewoman was staring at her with her hands on her waist.

Ok, ok, am moving Alice said, nodding stiffing, turning the engine on dont you have a bad poor ***** movie to go act in she mumbled, annoyed.

Then, as she was looking behind she saw Bette exiting the airport. Waving at her she pointed to the policewoman, making Bette to hurry.

Hey, thanks for picking me up Bette said, jumping in.

Like I had an option Alice answered, mocking at ***** policewoman as she was driving away.

So Potter, whats the alarm? Where is the fire? Alice words made Bette smile, while looking for her sunglasses in her purse.

Not hearing a quick answer from Bette, Alice turned to look at her, making the car spin on the highway.

Al!! look at the road said Bette, looking up.

Bette, I swear, if you tell me you did something regrettable in Chicago I will throw you out of the car right now Alices words were harsh and very sincere.

Wow, Al, thanks for the confidence said Bette, bit hurt.

Well, you call me in the middle of what it was a perfect moment (noticed Bettes mouthing, again?) yes Bette, is what two woman in love do (stops for a few seconds, thinking about her words, in love?) anyway you call me in the middle of the night urging me to pick you up because you need to talk and now you take your time starting with the tale what am suppose to think, eh?

Seeing Alices point, Bette nodded, adding,

Is not, Gosh Al, nothing like that at all. Is just that I met Peggy, she offered me a great amazing, incredible new job, I met Tinas first ***** love and I just found out that Greta is in love with Tina

What? Alice asked, looking at Bette, making the car spin again.

Al! for god sake, look at the road! Bette said, placing her hand on the wheel.

Sighing, looking ahead, Alice, trying to sound calm said,

OK, first the firstwhat you mean Tinas first ***** love? I thought you were the one?

I know god I need a coffee sighed Bette.

There is some over there, take it and go on Alice said, pointing behind her where a paper cup of warm coffee was waiting for her.

I met Lady Penelope Harrigan Bette said, sipping the warm coffee, letting it awake her senses.

Whos that? She sure sounds like a song from the 60″answered Alice, making Bette smile, as she already was waiting for her remarks.

You know who Annabel Gerendish is? asked Bette, looking at Alice.

Is Jodie Foster *****?…ok, dont answer thatof course I know who the old lady is she has the most amazing art collection Alice said, nodding.

Bette taking another sip let Alice put two plus two.

What? You have to be kidding me looking back at Bette, making the car spin, making the coffee fall off, landing on Bettes shirt Alice said, her face showing her amazement.

AL!, for god sake! Bette said trying to clean her shirt.

Ups, sorrynow, You gonna handle Gerendish Collection?…WOW, ***** you! This is huge!” Alice words were showing how impress she was, always the cool one.

I know but thats just a tiny part of the story added Bette, nodding.

Right, Tinas lover, tell me Alice said, focusing on the road, tighten the wheel with her hands.

I dint say lover, god Al, dont put images in my head (Shaking her head)..well Lady Penelope is not only a gorgeous woman, very attractive, sensual and with the most amazing accent

Noticing Alices eyebrow rising, Bette, smiling, continued,

wellshe knows Tina

Who knows Tina?” Alice asked, confused.

Helen mumbled Bette, sipping again.

Helen? Whos Helen? Asked Alice, forcing herself not to look at Bette.

Lady Penelope clarified Bette, smiling

The 60song? Why do you call her Helen?

She hates her name (no wonder, mouthed Alice), so everybody calls her Helenor *****

Alice became quiet for a few seconds, just till something jumped inside of her, opening her eyes wider.

She is Tinas high school best friend?

“You know about her?” Bette asked, surprised that Alice knew about her.

Sure, have seen pictures too, was a cutie winks at Bette, but noticing the look on her face she added,

Tina, I mean Tina

God Al, I dont even remember those pictures and I know I have seen them

Once a reporter, always a reporter, I dont forget a face or a story Alice nonchalantly said.

Bette, looking through the window seeing the sun rising realized again how much of Tinas past has she taking for granted.

Ok, so whats all that about first love asked Alice, bringing Bette back.

Lady Penelope, Helen, was in love with Tina at school but never told her or did anything, and Tina never knew. She just remember her as a great close friend

Denial , she was in denial god, an all girls school and was in denial, what a waste of time!

I know chuckled Bette.

Ok, so did she know about Tina before offering you the job?

Bette smiled, loving the fact that Alice thought the same as she did, going straight to the point.

She had me investigated, thats when she found out. But it was only after I confessed all my mistakes (seeing Alice turning to look at her cocking an eyebrow), I know, I dont know what was into me either well was just after that, that she said she knew Tina. I think that somehow I past the test

And how you feeling about it all Porter?

Surprisingly am fine, I trust her, she is very nice

So?, whats the problem then?

Nothing, I tod her that Id accept if Tina agrees

Smooth, and very generous wise If I may say Porter Nodded Alice, smiling.

That wasnt hard to decide am a slow learner Al, but am not fool Bette said, serious.

No, you are not Bette added Alice, serious too.

Looking ahead, enjoying the last minutes of the beautiful sunrise both friends let the moment caress their memories.

Then, whats the problem? Asked Alice

I just found out Greta is in love with Tina Bette said, unable to hide the worried tone in her words.

How the ***** you know that? asked Alice.

I just know, It finally hit me what it was in her that I could not name or understand

Apart of her beauty, her graciousness, her mystery, her ***** accent and her beautiful face, not to talk about her body, you mean?

Al, if thats your way of helping you sucks!” Bette said, feeling thou how all of Alice honest words calmed, somehow, her trembling confidence.

Ok, sorry, go on how you know she is in love with Tee?

As I was asleep on the plane it hit meit was the look on her face, the look on her face when Tina is around

What happens with it, I didnt notice anything

Yeah, well you havent been in love with Tina I knew there was something familiar thereit just the same look I saw on my face the night I met Tina, and then the same look I had for more than a month after that, till I finally was confident enough to know that she was not a dream, that she was real that she was mine

Wow Porter, you are one ***** I dont know see see what happens when you make me wake up early? Am speechlessAlice said, throwing her right hand to the air.

Bette, smiling against her wishes, was happy as Alice was calming her scary heart.

What do I do? Whispered Bette.

What you mean, what do you do?

With Gretas news, do I tell Tee?

You asking me? Alice said, looking at Bette, astonished.

Yeah Al, I am

Wow, thats a first mumbled Alice, amazed.

Well?

Talk with her Bette, talk with her

Yeah said Bette, thinking, meditating Alices words.

I know you hate hearing this Bette, but you asked me and I wont stop now

What?

You have taken Tina for granted for many years, itd be nice of you, nice for her to let her know that you know how other people find her attractive

Bette was nodding, blushing a little, hating to know that her friends knew her so well.

That might be a dangerous gesture too whispered Bette, hating to sound, to be so weak in front of Alice.

Taking a harsh turn Alice left the road, parking the car.

“You must be kidding me now after all that Tina has gone through, you really believe she could want another woman? After all she has gone with you, after taking you back?

Bette didnt answer, she just looked away from Alices stare, embarrassed.

Listen Bette, you have to stop burning yourself up. Trust yourself, trust Tina or at least trust the love you feel for her, and the love you feel from her, look her in the eyes, dont let your insecurities fool you again ok

yeah, you right, I know Nodded Bette.

Good, now, can we go have a proper cup of coffee? Alice said, turning the engine on again.