The morning sunshine began to make its way through the bedroom window, falling gently on Bettes cheek. Her eyes began to flutter open as she reached over in search of Tina, as she had done countless times over the years. As she rolled over, she quickly began to realize that her head was pounding and her body ached all over. Then she heard it,

*****-A-DOODLE-DOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
*****-A-DOODLE-DOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Gawd, doesnt that thing ever take a day off?!

Bette rolled over and buried her head beneath the pillow. Her body was aching and her head was pounding from all the alcohol that she consumed the night before. Tina had told her to put an ice pack on the areas that she hurt falling off of Slick, but Bette being Bette was too proud to let Derek and Jimmy know that she was in pain and instead of icing down opted for the pain killer known as alcohol. She had no idea how much she had to drink last night, because boy could Tinas family drink and Bette had down her damnedest to try and keep up with them. She now realized that it was not the wisest of choices and tried to fall back asleep. All she wanted to do was sleep, but was woken up by the slurping tongues of Jessi and Danny.

Awww, not today. Not today. Jessi! Danni! Get out! I need to sleep.

As if they understood Bettes ranting, both Jessi and Danny got their last licks in before turning and walking back out the door. Finally Bette whispered to herself as she drifted back to sleep.

Within minutes of falling back to sleep, Bette felt what seemed to be someone poking her leg, followed by an intense feeling of pain. She was just recovering from the first pangs of pain, when she felt it spreading once again throughout her leg.

OWWWWWWWW
Whats that? Its a pretty color. Does it hurt? Does it hurt when I do this?
OWWWWWWWWW
Heheheits a big one. Oh look, heres another one.
OWWWWWWWWW! Nikki, knock that off.please knock it off.
Huh? Knock? Like this?
Arrrrgggggghhhhhh! OWWW, OWW, OWW!

Bettes face was contorted in pain as she squinted her eyes and gently rubbed the purplish bruises that Nikki had been poking.

NikkiNikki where are you?
Up here Aunt Tina!
Well come down here, its time for breakfast!
Okie dokie. Bye Bette!

With the pain starting to subside, Bette threw herself back on the bed and closed her eyes. Now that she was more awake, her head began to throb harder and the reality of her achy body began to set in. One more dayOne more day she thought.

Tina had come up to the bedroom with breakfast for Bette. She knew that she was sore from the week that they spent on the farm, and that she was probably a bit hung over as well after all the alcohol that she had consumed the night before. She shook her head and smiled at Bette before leaning in to kiss her first on the forehead, then gently and lovingly on her lips.

Morning baby.
Mmmmm, morning.
How are you feeling?
Great just great. I feel like I could run a marathon right now.
Oh yeah? Well little Miss marathon runner, you seem to be in no condition to do anything this morning. How is your body?
Sore. And Nikki didnt help any when she was pressing on my bruises.
Bruises? Let me see. Holy ***** Bette, it looks like you just came from football game or something. Does it hurt?
OWWWWWWW! Yeah it hurts!
Hahaha, sorry babe. I just had to.
Mmhmmmmm.
Well anyway, I figured that you would be in pain this morning so I brought you breakfast. And here take these, it will help both with the headache that Im sure you have and with the body pains.
Thanks T.
Your welcome Bette. Bette?
Yeah?
Well I just wanted to tell you thanksthanks for everything you did and you went through this week. You definitely proved everyone wrong when they thought that you wouldnt last a week out here.
Yeah and I got the battle scars and battered body to prove what I endured this week.
Well battered, black and blue, hung over, I dont careI love you baby.
I love you too T.

Tina fed and pampered Bette, who was absolutely loving the royal treatment that she was receiving from Tina. Tina fed Bette Denises homemade waffles that Bette had absolutely fallen in love with, bacon, eggs and some orange juice and coffee to wash it all down. It was just like Tina to be so warm hearted and caring, and over the week, Bette had seen first hand just where Tina got it from.

Hey Bette, since today will be our last day here, I was thinking we could go and have a picnic by the lake today.
How about a sunset dinner by the lake so that I can make love to you under the stars instead.
Babe, you know we cant. Everyone is coming over for a get together here tonight, a send off of sorts for both of us since we leave tomorrow.
Damn, thats really going to happen? I thought I misheard you all talking last night since I was so drunk. And ooohhh the things I had in store for you tonight T.
Well whos to say that it cant happen once everyone leaves.
True, true. Well in that case, a picnic lunch with you sounds great. But dont you have to help out here?
Nah, Dads got it all under control and besides Derek is coming over later to help Dad plow the fields.
Derek. Dont for get that he and your cousin Jimmy owe me a hundred bucks!
I wont baby. Besides you definitely earned it, so Ill tell Dad to remind them later this afternoon. Now come on, why dont you get cleaned up. Ill go pack up a nice basket and get Cookie and Cream saddled up to go.
Noooooooooo. T, I dont think my body can take anymore abuse.
Well how about we just take one of them then. You can ride with me.
Okay.

Bette and Tina, Tina more so than Bette, spent most of the morning packing up and getting ready for a day at the lake. At just before noon, both women climbed atop Cream and headed down towards the lake. They trotted slowly down the dirt paths leading down to the lake, taking their time so that Bette could enjoy all the beauty that the country had to offer her on this, their last full day on the farm.

Even after all of the mishaps and laughter that Bette had endured through out the week, she had to admit to herself that she was beginning to enjoy it. She enjoyed the simplicity and the rough and tumble of it all because it was such a stark contrast to what she had done all her life. There seemed to be no concept of time out her where the blue skies met the earth, not like the busybody life that you experience in the big city. As much as she thought that it would not be possible, Bette would actually miss being out here in the country and was contemplating telling Tina that she would love to do this again. Bette had been day dreaming the whole trip, and before she knew it, Tina brought Cream to a halt under the shade of a tree that stood at the edge of the lake.

T, is this another lake? It doesnt look like the one that we were at a few days ago.
Its the same one babe, were just on the other side of it so it looks different.
Oh, okay.
Okay come on, lets unload. What do you want to do first? Have a bite to eat or take a dip?
Doesnt matter T, as long as I get to do it with you.

Just as they had done earlier in the week, Bette and Tina spread out a huge blanket and set everything that they had packed down, and began arranging their spread. The day seemed to pass by quickly as the two women talked, ate and swam for hours. Although in pain, Bette tried her best to ignore it because she really wanted to enjoy this time with Tina. And Tina knowing that Bette was in pain wanted to take care and pamper her as best as she could.

Laying back on the blanket, Tina cuddles up to Bette, kissing all of the exposed parts of her body that were battered and bruised from the weeks activities, especially last night. Feeling the comfort of Tinas body behind hers Bette leaned into her and relaxed. She reached for Tinas hand and intertwined their fingers before turning Tinas hand over to kiss it.

I love you T. Thank you for this week. I know that I was trying to get out of coming at the last minute, but Im glad I came. Its so beautiful out here, and to think that this is where you, my beautiful wife came from. Boy, am I the luckiest woman on the planet that you chose me.
No I think that Im the lucky one here Bette. I love you so much, I cant imagine my life without you.

Both women lay there wrapped in the arms of each other. Tired from the events of the past week, Bette found her eyelids begin to grow heavy and her breathing slowed to an even, rhythmic pace. Tina smiled and watched Bette lovingly as she began to fall asleep. No sooner than Bette had drifted off to dreamland, Tina also began to feel sleepy and soon joined Bette for an afternoon nap. Both Bette and Tina were sound asleep when the rain clouds began rolling in overhead. Not long after the sky darkened, raindrops began to fall upon them as they slept. Tina awoke as the tine droplets of water began to splash upon her face. She tried to awaken Bette, who had curled up comfortably into a ball, cuddling against Tina.

Bette. Bette. Wake up babe, its starting to rain.
Mmrghpgph.
Come on baby, get up.
Mmrghmrlgr5 more minutes.
Uh huhBette! Snake!
Huh?! What?! Where?! Argggh!
Hahahaha!
Not funny T!
Well I had to get you up some how. I cant believe that the rain didnt wake you up.
I was dreaming. And in my dream it was raining too.
Oh yeah? What were you dreaming about?
You. Me. A nice romantic day, holding hands and kissing in the rain
Mmmmmm, like this?

Tina leaned in to kiss Bette. Her soft lips pressing up against Bettes, gently at first, then with more urgency as she used her tongue to part her partners petals of softness. Bette let out a low moan as she allowed Tina access, letting her explore the contours of her mouth. Passion coursed between them, before the need for air finally caused them to pull apart to catch their breath.

Now that was definitely better than the dream I was having. Well at least Im pretty sure. Maybe you had better show me again.

This time it was Bette that leaned in to initiate the kiss. She reached out to Tinas cheek, caressing it gently before lovingly pressing her lips to Tinas. The kiss the shared quickly turned from soft and loving to hungry and full of passion as desire and want quickly over whelmed them both. Their hands began to wander across the contours of each others bodies. Each of them slowly, carefully, lovingly caressing every inch of their partners bodies as they began to undress one another. Paying careful attention to the special places that could drive each other wild, Bette and Tina soon found themselves making love under the falling rain. The drops of water from the heavens creating a calming rhythm all around them as each unique drop found its way to earth.

Small rays of sunshine began to peek through the clouds, fighting for freedom, creating a rainbow in its wake. Bette and Tina stared at each other as they made love, the water glistening on their naked bodies as it trickled down their skin. As they neared the edge, their breathing came in short stops and starts as the rain fell harder against them. A slight breeze sent cool chills up their spines that was in total contrast to the heat that they were feeling below. The harder the rain fell, the closer they came to reaching their peaks, their bodys tensing with each stroke from their lover. Within seconds of each other each grabbed the other tightly as they came and clamped down around the fingers of their lover, panting, moaning, shouting, gasping for breath as they returned from the other side.

Oh my gawd! That was amazing!
Mmhmmmm.

They lay arm in arm, hands clasped and fingers intertwined for a while longer, letting the falling water drops cool their bodies before getting dressed and packing up their things before heading back to the farm.

The rest of the evening was filled with laughter, joy and happiness as the family gathered together to wish Bette and Tina the best before they headed back to the big city. Both Bette and Tina had an undeniable glow about them and smiles that they just could not hide. Bette had fallen in love with Tina and her farm living family all over again, not only because of how accepting they had always been, but because she had finally gotten to experience, really experience, life on a farm.

Just as the day had passed quickly, so did the evening and its events. Promises were made on both sides to come out to the big city and also to come back and visit the farm. Derek had even managed to challenge Bette to ride Slick once again, despite the protests of Tina, and once again Bette managed to come out a hundred dollars richer and a whole lot more bruised. Again alcohol was the pain killer that helped Bette through the night, and she even gave in a did a line dance with Tina much to Tina and her familys surprise.

Hugs and kisses ended the evening along with tear filled goodbyes. Bette and Tina made their way up to the bedroom for their last night on the farm. The plans that they had for each other that evening were put to the side as each of them were exhausted from earlier events. They lay there side by side, cuddling with one another before Tina drifted off to sleep. Bette stayed a wake for a few more minutes reveling in Tinas beauty and remembering all that they had done. As she drifted off to sleep, one final thought crossed Bettes mind.Thank goodness its overbut please God dont let me have to ride that crop duster thing again!