Its been more than week since Bettes bday. Helen and Bette have been hunting for the perfect place for the Gerendish collection and with Alices help they finally found it. Something, as Bette knew, Alice has not stopped reminding them about.

Tina, back to work has been taking things slowly. Being on her almost sixth month meant not rushing for anything. But, even if she tried there was no way that Shane was going to let her do anything. Shane was her shadow, or as Alice called her, her personal slave. Tina has been working non stop with Oscar, leaving her days with just a few hours free and usually she has spent those hours sleeping. She has not seeing Bette or the rest of the girls much but it was finally over and she was dying to go back to her usual pace.
Working, having lunch with the girls, or at least one of the girls, some more working, coffee at Moss and then a quiet romantic dinner with Bette, that was her plan for next months.

Thinking about that perfect plan, hoping for that quiet dinner with Bette, Tina entered Moss waving at Mr Gorgeous, formely known as Joshua, Gretas waiter.

Walking to their table, Tina noticed that Greta was not there which immediately put a frown on Tinas face. She has been noticing that the beautiful German has been avoiding her, that or her hormones were playing with her again but this time, for once, Tina was pretty sure her hormones had nothing to do with it.
Waving to Mr Gorgeous, Tina decided that the silly situation had to end, she liked Greta and wanted her in her life so she decided to go to her place to check on her.

Tina knocked on Gretas door twice before she heard the light steps of the caf owner walking towards the door. Greta, in shorts and an old t shirt opened the door. The susrprise look on her face was impossible to hide which made Tina smile, loving the messy hair and sweet eyes of the German.

Tina Greta mumbled, making the sound harsher while her eyes were softer.

Garbo nodded Tina, walking inside, not waiting for Greta to invite her in.

Tina noticed, the moment she walked inside the mess, something unusual on her friend. The bed was not done, the kitchen was not the usual neat, cristaline self and what gave Tina the biggest clue was Gretas desk. Her laptop was buried under hundreds of papers, there were books on the floor around the table as well as on the rest of the loft.

Greta at the kitchen, was cleaning some glasses, not looking at Tina, letting her decide, find out what she was looking for. Then, after hearing Tinas second sight, Greta asked,

You want some Tea? the words sweetly fliying to Tinas ears who turned to look at Greta who barefeet, was already heating the water in the kitchen.

Yeah sure Tina said, walking towards the cutie, stopping at her side, helping her with the dishes, something Greta accepted.

“Hows the cut?” Asked Tina, not looking at her friend, noticing the bare feet.

“Oh, that. Its ok Greta answered, looking up at Tina, smiling.

Howre the babies? Asked Greta, shyly smiling for the first time, caressing Tinas belly.

They are great am afraid they might be soccer players cant stop one single minute giggled Tina, walking to the couch, being followed by Greta.

“Good, that means they are happy and healthy smiled Greta, sitting at Tinas side.

Feeling Gretas look Tina looked around, feeling the awkwardness of the moment, deciding the plan to break the mood.

“Youve been working?” She finally said, pointing the messy desk.

Yeah Greta chuckled, looking at the desk too you could say that

eh? babbled Tina, cocking an eyebrow.

“Yeah, Ive been working on something not sure if will be anything but its a start Great added, noticing Tinas confused look.

Thats great nodded Tina, smiling.

So, thats why you have not been downstairs that much? Finally asked Tina, looking at Greta.

Greta stopped her pace, as she was walking to the kitchen to prepare the tea mugs. Not turning to look at Tina she added,

Yeah, you could say so

Even when the words were said in a whisper Tina heard them. Looking at Gretas body tensing, taking the mugs, pouring the water, Tina stood up, walking to her side.

Garbo, look at me please Tina said, placing her hand on Gretas, stopping her from what she was doing.

Have you been avoiding me?” Asked Tina, looking Greta in the eyes.

Greta held Tinas stare for a few long seconds before answering.

“Yeah she whispered, looking back at the tea mugs.

But why? Sadly asked Tina.

Why? What you mean why? Gretas voice was louder than before.

“I thought we were friends It was now Tina the one whispering and looking down.

“I kissed you and friends doesnt kiss each other mumbled Greta, shaking her head, not looking at Tina.

“Yeas you didand I kissed you back added Tina, looking at Greta.

“I know said Greta, her voice barely a whisper.

“Am sorry I kissed you added Greta, looking up locking her eyes with Tinas.

“I know you are, am sorry I kissed you back Garbo

“I like Bette, I didnt mean to Tina could see all the shame and regret on Gretas look.

“I like Bette too” smiled Tina, taking Gretas hand, drawing a smile on Gretas face with the statement.

“Is that why you have been avoiding me? Asked Tina again, not releasing Gretas hand.

Greta, quietly, nodded, looking at the hot tea mugs.

“Look at me you silly Garbo Said Tina, trying to sound as serious as possible but with the most tender touch in her voice.

You kissed me, I kissed youit doesnt matter, I like you, you like me, you like Bette, I like Bette, Bette likes you Bette likes me (Gretas face was shyly showing a smile that was growing with Tinas words)

sounds like a french movie interrupted Greta, amused.

Yeah (Tina chuckled) my point is I like you, I want you as a friend, and I really hope you want me as a friend too and the kiss hasnt changed what I feel for you can you be my friend? Our friend?” asked Tina, taking Gretas other hand in hers.

Yeah, II just thought you might prefer not having me around shyly added Greta.

And forget about my favourite movie star? Teased Tina, placing her arm around Gretas shoulders

Greta, smiling, playfully trew her tongue to Tina. Tina, smiling, took the tea mugs and walked back to the sofa.

So, hows the hunting? Did Bette finally find a place?” Asked Greta, sitting down.

Yeah, they found it yesterdaywith Alices help

Poor Bette Greta said shaking her head, smiling “Alice wont let her go with that one

I know chuckled Tina, nodding, placing her hand on her belly. Greta, noticing the move looked at Tinas belly, smiling.

Playing frisbee? asked Greta, smiling.

Yeah nodded Tina, taking Gretas hand placing it on her belly. Greta, feeling the babies, smiled broadly.

“Wow she said, amazed.

I know smiled Tina, closing her eyes. Greta, smiling leaned down, placing her face close to the belly

Hey Julesand (looking up at Tina)baby without a name yethow are you? Having fun?…wait till you meet your mommies and aunts

Gretas silly words put an even bigger smile on Tinas face.

“How come you still dont have a name for the other boy? Cant be that difficult said Greta, seating still.

We finally found it well Bette did Jamie.and is ok because Tina said before looking around, leaning to whisper at Gretas ear even when they were alone.

Greta listened to Tinas words with a surprised look on her face, followed by a big smile.

Woo hoo thats great cool as Shane would say she added, nodding.

Yes it isbut you have to keep the sectret, we havent told the girls yet added Tina, winking.

You havent? wow that will be fun added Greta, sipping her tea.

Yep nodded Tina, taking a sip of hers.


Meanwhile Bette was driving Helen to the hotel. Listening to her conversation on the phone, talking with Lady Annabeth Gerendish. It was obvious to Bette that the old lady was quite a character, like her grandaugher Bette thought smiling, but it was quite clear too that Helen knew how to deal with her grandmother and that the art world had no secrets for her.

While hearing but not listening to Helen conversation Bette drove remembering the night before.
Tinas smile, her soft touch, her ***** tired eyes looking at her. For a second Bette closed her eyes, remembering Tinas body under the soft light in their room when after taking a shower she walked back to their bed where Bette was finishing a book, waiting for her.

Her wet curly hair lazily resting on her shoulders over her silk old robe that was barely covering her body. Tina walked to the bed slowly applying some cream on her hands, lost in her own thoughts, not noticing Bettes drooling stare.

To Bettes surprise, instead of walking to her side of the bed Tina walked to Bettes sitting down at her side, finally looking at her. Bending a leg on the bed while the other hung down, Tina smiled at Bette for a few seconds before talking.

so, do you like the place?” She asked, putting some of the remaining cream she had on her hands on Bettes bare leg that was over the sheets.

Yeah mumbled Bette, unable to focus on Tinas words when her hand was caressing her leg and the robe was leaving very little to the imagination.

So now that you have the place, whats next? Asked Tina, still unaware of Bettes lusty look.

I dont know, Helen will talk with London and Peggy is coming this week I think said Bette, fighting hard to find the right words to answer Tinas question.

Noticing Bettes tone, Tina finally looked up, locking her eyes with Bettes.

What? she playfully asked, noticing the look on Bettes face.

“You..you know how ***** you are? asked Bette, caressing Tinas bare leg.

“Yeah (chuckled Tina) like a whale she said, not as a regret but as a happy fact.

“A whale? What you mean a whale?” Asked Bette, truly confused.

Babe, am hugeI can be many things but *****?” Tina said, sweetly smiling at Bette.

“You must be kidding are you serious? asked Bette, looking from Tinas leg to her eyes again.

Moving closer, placing a rebel lock of wet hair behind Tinas ear, Bette whispered, her words coming out slowly.

“You are the most ***** creature I can imaginecome here.. Bette was helping Tina to roll on the bed, helping her to lay by her side.

Tina laid down, the robe opening a little, showing her belly as the tiny t shirt wasnt really covering it completely. She was not wearing any shorts just underwear as the weather was too hot for anything.

Let me explain to you how ***** you are whispered Bette, with a mischeviuos smile on her face.

Explain? Asked Tina, smiling, loving the look on Bettes eyes.

Will start with Bette was looking up and down Tinas body, loving what she was seeing, not sure where to rest her hungry eyes.

Tina, noticing what Bette was looking at, said,

Go ahead explain she teased, closing her eyes, waiting for Bettes words, her stare burning Tina already