Tina was sitting on the sofa, when Bette entered the room and she stood.. BabeCandace brought by a contract for you to sign for the landscaping, and asked us out to dinner.can I speak to you alone in the kitchen she asked as she walked past Bette without making eye contact.
Bette gave Candace a look, and Candace shrugged her shoulders.Bette whispered. I told you today..that this wasnt a good idea
I just wanted to re-assure her that there was nothing between you and I.
I think that I couldve done that just fine myselfthank you.boy, you dont give up do you? asked Bette angrily.as she turned to walk to the kitchen
She went in and put the food on the counter.and then Tina layed into her.
I thought that you werent going to sign a contract for her to do the landscaping.. she said
Tyou never told me not too.and I need someone to take care of the yards at the gallery
Dont you think that I could do that? asked Tina angrily
Baby, I didnt think you would have time to.with the center and all. I am sorry
You never even asked
You are right TinaI am sorry.
Bette, you fucked that girl sitting in our denyou fucked her..you spent the night with her.
Tpleasejust calm down
I will not said Tina I cant be around her.do you understand that?
Yes babyI do understand that.I am sorry.I didnt think she would come by here..
I cant be around anyone who has slept with you.the way I do. cried Tina
you are being slightly ridiculous.that was a while ago.
It doesnt matter how long ago it was.it happened..and I cant be around her.and I absolutely will not sit at a table and have dinner with that tramp.
Come onthats a little harsh, dont you think? We werent even together at that time said Bette.
I dont careyou fucked her.
And you fucked Eric, too.without any protection.Do I have to remind you of that? Do I have to remind you that you got pregnant and you still arent out of the woods yet with the whole HIV thing?
Do I, Tina yelled Bettestarting to lose all control
Candace heard all of the screaming coming from the kitchen and decided that the best thing to do was leaveshe only wanted friends.she had never anticipated enemies..she just hated being alone all of the timewith the exception of having her brother around when he wasnt working.
Meanwhile in the kitchen:
Tina was crying uncontrollably.. I just see the way you look at her Bette.and I dont want to lose you.
Yea butwhat you dont seem to understand, is that I wasnt the one who cheated..you did.and if anyone here should feel insecure, it should be me.I didnt go elsewhere to find *****.
I didnt go elsewhere to find *****, Bette..I went elsewhere to find affection..I never got affection from you after the miscarriage.you were never there for me. cried Tina..
TinaI am so sorry for thatbut I have always been the strong one for you.I have always taken charge when something went wrongI have always protected you.and when we lost our baby, my body and mind just kicked into the take charge mode..I was just being strong for you.
But while you were being strong for meyou pushed me away.you were so boldso oddand coldyour touch was so cold.and I couldnt deal with itI fucked up and tried to find the same touch that you had given me for 7 years before everything fell apart.but I couldnt
I thought you only slept with Eric said Bette just before tears..
You spent a lot of time at the CAC.*****, you spent all of your time there.You were never here with me. cried Tina
TinaI said.I thought you only slept with Eric.. and Bette stopped. Was there someone else?
Tina stood there and looked at the floorseconds turned into minutes .
Bette walked over to Tina and put her fingers under her chin and pulled her face up so that they were eye to eyesobbing, she said. Was there someone else?
And through the tears, Tina spoke.. It was only once.
*****.. said Bette as she looked at the floor.. Who was it?
that is not important, Bette
The ***** it isntTina.I asked who it was.
Tina walked towards the kitchen door, and looked out into the den..then walked back to Bette..
It was Candace. she said .
Bette just looked at her.. What did you just ***** say? she asked.
Im not going to repeat it. said Tina..
Bette busted past Tina and through the door to the den. But Candace was already gone.
Bette got herself togethershe went to change, and she grabbed her keys and headed for the door
Where are you going? asked Tina as she ran for Bette
I have something to ***** take care of. she said as she turned towards the door.
You arent going to leave me are you? asked Tina.
Tinathis isnt the time to talk about that. and she left.
Bette was furious.she couldnt believe that the woman who had seduced her.had seduced her wife also.she was bound and determinded to have a few words with Miss Candace.
She went to Candaces home, and knocked on the door..
Candace walked to the door.and opened it..
There stood Bettefurious.
How dare you ***** my wife..and then turn around and ***** me. said Bette as she pushed past Candace and walked inside
Come in said Candace as she closed the door. I had no idea.that Tina was even married.she never even mentioned it.
Wowyou get around dont you?
What? What do you mean?
What I mean is.no wonder you dont have any friends..all you do is ***** them over..
Bette..you have to believe me..I didnt know.it was so long agoand it meant nothing
I know that you meant nothing to me..but I dont know how T feels about u… said Bette
She doesnt feel anything about me.
God, how could I have been so stupid? asked Bette. I thought she had told me everything.no wonder she was so insecure about you.
Listen Betteyou need to go home and make things right with your wife..she was going through a rough time.but I know that she loves you.and she wants to make things workshe cant live without you..you just dont know.
How do you know all of this.
I didnt just fall off of a turnip truck Bette.she talked to me.and I know that she loves you
She didnt even act surprised to see you when you came to the gallery that day.and thats when you two metor atleast thats what I thought
Betteshe couldnt tell you.everything is just so fucked upbut know thisyour wife loves youshe was just hurt at that timeand you werent there..just be glad that someone was.god only knows what she wouldve done if she were alone.
Dont patronize me.I know that I fucked upbut so did she.and you as far as Im concerned..I hope I never see you againoh, and stay the ***** away from my wife. said Bette as she left..
She spent hours driving and thinking about what Tina and Candace had saidshe came to one conclusion
When Bette arrived home and went inside, there was Tina sitting on the sofaher face soaked from the tears.she ran up to Bette and wrapped her arms around her.. I am so sorry, Bthat I didnt tell you.I lied again.
T.come on over here and sit down.I want to talk to you.. said Bette as she walked her wife over to the sofa and sat down.
Tina, I love u so much and I understand that what I did to you was wrong.I left you to deal with the loss of our child aloneand someone was there for youeven though that doesnt make what you did okay.I still love you.I am sorry for pushing you to find someone else who could be there for you at that time…I totally broke my vows to you..and I promise to never do so again.as long as you can make me a promise.
Anything cried Tina.
Promise me that you will just stay by my side no matter what..I mean.If I get insecure, or jealous.you have to give me your word.that you will not venture out againor leave me..and in return.I promise to be there for you alwaysno matter what the problem is. said Bette as she cried..
I love you Babe said Tina. I promise
I love you too said Bette as she pulled her wife into her arms and held her

Tbc.