Tina arrived at work Monday morning feeling more than a little guilty about how Sunday night had turned out with Eric. Although she was furious with him for abandoning her at Bettes place, she couldnt help but think she would have done the same to him had his behaviour mirrored her own. Tinas interactions with Bette had been inappropriate and maybe Eric had more than a little justification to be furious with her. Tina decided if she had not heard from Eric by late afternoon she would swallow her pride and at least give him a call.

As Tina step off the elevator she noticed the big bouquet of flowers at the reception desk. They were beautiful. She knew they were from Eric and she visibly relaxed knowing she wasnt the only one who wanted to kiss and make up. Hey Marcee Are those for me Tina beamed.

They certainly are Ms. Kennard. It looks like you were very good this weekend or Eric was very bad. Marcee laughed

A little bit of both, I think. Tina smiled back

Tina took the card out of the flowers and opened it. Marcee watched Tinas expression turn from happy innocence to a crimson red flash of desire. Wow that must be some card. Marcee commented.

Tina mumbled something incoherent and headed down the hallway to her office. Once safely behind her office door Tina quickly took the card back out of its envelope and re-read it just in case her eyes were playing tricks on her.

Good Morning Baby

Because you were mean to me yesterday
and wouldnt let me help you get ready for bed,
I had to go home and sleep all alone. I dreamt about
what it will be like when we make love for the very first time.

You wore me out sweetpea.

Bette XXOOXX
PS It absolutely is going to happen Baby.

Nope, it wasnt a delusion. There it was right in front of her in black and white. Tina decided she was going to need to buy herself a tranquilizer gun if she was going to slow down Bettes unrelenting pursuit.

Tina tried to concentrate on work but after 2 hours of accomplishing nothing she decided she need to take control of her life back. She picked up her things and headed back out to her car. As Tina drove to Erics office to clear the air she made up her mind that her next stop would be The Bette Porter Gallery. She was going to set Bette straight on a few things as well.

Tina walked into Erics office and was surprised to see Darlene was not at her desk. Tina was slightly relieved as she always got the feeling Darlene didnt like her. It was nothing she ever said or did but it was just something that Tina could not put her finger on. Happy for the easy access to Erics office Tina walked to the door and practised her best I am sorry Baby look before she turn the handle and went inside.

Tina stood frozen at the sight in front of her. Well I guess I know where Darlene got to. she thought. Eric was sprawled out on the couch in his office while Darlene was giving him a whole new meaning for the term oral dictation. Tina what the ***** are you doing here? Eric screamed in surprise.

What the ***** Im doing here is hardly the point is it Eric? Maybe ***** Bette Porter isnt such a bad idea after all. I can definitely see I am done with pricks for awhile. With that Tina sharply turned around and calmly walked out of Erics office and out of Erics life.

When Tina reached the car her hands were shaken so badly she couldnt get her keys into the ignition. That ***** she thought. And I was feeling guilty for my behaviour. Well no more Tina Kennard. Now I am going to do what ever makes me feel good.

Tina couldnt face going back to work so she decided to head home and spend the rest of the day in bed. She couldnt believe how much had happened in her life since Friday night. She was exhausted.


Bette hopes were dashed. She thought Tina would at least call to thank her for the flowers before she reamed her out for the naughty card. Her whole day was built around this happening and now everything was ruined. I blame Tina for all of this. Bette silently chuckled to herself. Well no point in being subtle now. I will just give the girl a call and ask her if she was raised by wolves.

Tinas phone had rung twenty times in the last four hours. Surmising it was Eric with some feeble excuse for his infidelity she decided to ignore it. Tina finally crawled out of bed at six oclock feel dizzy and hungry. Tina love to eat when she was depressed and she calculated this little doozey would equate to at least ten more pounds of Tina to love. Tinas visualization of how her new body was going to look in a bathing suit came to a screeching halt when the doorbell rang. That guy has got some nerve. If he thinks a few snivelling words of apology are going to make up for this betrayal he is going to be very disappointed. Tina flung open the door expecting to tear a strip off of Eric only to be confronted by Bette Porter carry a large bag of take out food.

What the ***** are you doing .Oh Bette, sorry I was expectingoh never mind. Tina gasped

Room service. Bette feebly stammered back

Come on in Bette. I am sorry; it has really not been my day. Tina sighed

Yeah, they told me at your office you went home sick so I thought I would come over with a first aid kit. Bette smiled

Really, what do you have there I am starving. Tina eyed the bag of food

Well there is some Chinese, flu medicine and a couple of warm comforting DVDs to watch. Bette explained

Tina grabbed the bag out of Bettes hand and head towards the kitchen with Bette in tow.

Once Tina had put all the food on plates Bette and her sat down to eat dinner. Bette stared in disbelief at the amount of food Tina was consuming. God Tina, I would never have figured you had that big of an appetite. Then again, I wouldnt have figured any of the Green Bay Packers would have that big of an appetite. Bette snickered

Yeah, well I eat when I am depressed. You got a problem with that? Tina snapped back

No Baby, no problem.I am just thinking that when we get married, if you keep eating like that, you are definitely going to be the one to carry me over the threshold. Bad back you know. Bette grinned

You dont look sick sweetie. Are you feeling better now? Bette quizzed

I was never sick Bette. Are you deaf? I am depressed. You know upset. sad. distraught. Are any of these words ringing a bell with you? Tina barked

Yikes, I hope it was nothing I did. Bette squeaked

Well you certainly didnt help matters any, I can assure you. If you hadnt done everything but wrestle me to the ground in front of Eric this weekend maybe I wouldnt have caught him giving his secretary a dental examine with his ***** earlier today. Tina screamed

Bette sat motionless. Not sure if would be best to flee the scene or remain and be horribly maimed Bette decided to just say put and she what Tinas next move would be.

Well, do you have any smart ***** comments to make to that Bette? I suppose you are happy now thinking you have an unobstructed path to my door. Well let me tell you something Bette Porter. You do not.. I repeat do not. I will tell you a thousand times if I have to. This is never going to happen..you got it .. never. Tina was really starting to loose control

I got it was all Bette was able to sputter out.

Fine, then lets watch one of your damn DVDs and calm ourselves down shall we. Tina growl

Yes dear.I mean Tina. Bette obediently replied

Tina grabbed the DVD and slammed it into the player. Claire of the Moon.are you ***** kidding me. Tina exploded

It seems like a good idea at the time. Bette grimaced

Tina turned to look at Bette and just when Bette expected the worse Tina dissolved into a puddle of tears before Bettes eyes.

How could he do that to me Bette? Tina was sobbing now.

Bette rushed over and quickly took Tina into her arms. It is okay Baby. Come here. Sit down and just try to breath. Bette sat down on the couch and pulled Tina down beside her. Tina buried her face in Bettes chest and just cried.

After half an hour of Tinas tears and Bettes loving hands Tina had finally slipped into a deep exhausted sleep. Not wanting to wake her Bette remained still in the corner of the couch with Tina tightly curled up in her arms. Bette couldnt help but be a little bit happy about Tina and Erics break-up and she did feel rather guilty about that..but not that guilty she concluded, almost smiling to herself.

It was almost eleven oclock before Tina stirred. Stiff and sore from the position she had slept in, Tina tried to stand up and stretch out her body. Bette startled by Tinas sudden movements jumped up to steady Tina who was a little shaky on her feet. Bette, you are still here. Tina spoke in a sleepy haze.

You kind of had me trapped under you and I didnt want to make any sudden movements in casewell you know.. just in case. Bette coyly smiled

Lets go to bed or we will both be paralyzed in the morning. Tina reached for Bettes hand and began to walk towards the bedroom.

Tina, not that I have any intentions of stopping youbut what exactly are you doing. Bette stuttered

I dont want to be by myself tonight Bette. Do you think you can just hold me? Tina shyly replied

I will do anything you want me to Baby. I knew that from the first moment I laid eyes on you. Bette confessed

Tina just smiled as they entered her bedroom hand in hand.

***** I dont really have any pyjamas for you to wear as I normally sleep nude. Tina explained

Youre killing me here Baby. Bette drooled

Dont get any ideas Porter. We will just improvise. I have t-shirts and boxers. I am sure that will do just fine. Tina warned

After Tina and Bette changed and crawled into bed they both started to feel more than a little awkward with the whole situation. Bette lay as still as possible while she tried to talk herself out of jumping on Tina and wrestling her out of everything she was wearing. Tina was also feeling some what aroused at the thought of Bette laying next to her in her very own bed. Who would have thought this was possible three days ago. Tina wondered

After several long uncomfortable minutes Bette finally broke the silence Come here Baby. Bette whispered as she gently pulled Tina into her aching arms.

Are you feeling okay about this Baby? Are you going to be able to relax? Bette whispered into Tinas ear

Tina looked up into Bettes eyes and they held the stare until Bette finally leaned down and softly kissed Tinas lips. Tina responded instantly and gently returned Bettes kiss. As the kiss continued to deepen Bette slowly guided her tongue into Tinas warm damp mouth. Both women moan at the sensation. Tina slowly rolled herself on top of Bettes body while Bettes hands gently slid up and under the back of Tinas T-shirt.

Tina finally broke the kiss and snuggled her head under Bettes chin. As Bette lay there trying to catch her breath Tina quietly whispered Bette

ummm was all Bette was able to articulate.

I think maybe this is going to happen after all. Tina purred

Bette smiled and tightened her grip around Tinas body as both women drifted off to sleep.