What? Tina let go of Bettes hand and rolled over to look at her.

Your Dad knows about us Bette repeated.

What? How? Oh my God Tina started to panic and sat up.

He just knew. Its okay T Bette reached up for her hand.

Tina shoved Bette away why the ***** didnt you tell me sooner?

I didnt know how to

So you thought youd ***** me and then whisper it to me as I fell asleep? Tina hissed.

I didnt ***** you, I made love to you. Im sorry, T. Forgive me Bette pleaded.

I cant deal with this Tina got up and stormed out.

Tina stormed into the living room thinking it was empty, but found her father sitting on the couch. She curled up next to him and lay her head on his shoulder.

Hey sweetheart. Is Bette asleep?

No Tina took a deep breath we kinda had a fight

Are you gonna tell me what is was about?

You Tina whispered.

Did she tell you what we talked about?

Briefly. I guess I didnt really give her much chance to explain

Tina, above everything you are my daughter. I believe you cant help who you fall in love with. But my girl, youve picked a good one there. I will support you both one hundred percent

Thanks Dad Tina started to cry.

Bette loves you so much, so dont you let her go. Youve got something special there, I hope you realise that

I do Tina whispered.

Then go back upstairs to your girlfriend Robert smiled.

Tina got up and walked to the door. She paused and turned back to face her father.

I love you Dad

I love you too sweetheart

Tina pushed open the bedroom door and saw Bette curled up asleep on the bed. She sat down and carefully moved a curl that had fallen onto Bettes cheek. Bette stirred and opened her eyes.

Hey you Tina whispered.

T, Im so sorry, I

Tina interrupted her by kissing her deeply.

Baby, Im the one who should be sorry. I cant believe I snapped at you like that. Can you forgive me?

Forgiven Bette smiled.

They lay down on their sides so that they were facing each other. Tina reached for Bettes hand and held it tightly.

So at least weve got one on side Tina reasoned.

Yeah, we really do

He seems to really like you, you know

And I really like him. I only wish my own father could see things like him Bette sighed.

Tina stroked Bettes hand gently with her thumb.

Weve still got my Mum to deal with though

Itll be okay, trust me. However she reacts, we can get through it

I love you Bette Tina lifted Bettes hand to her lips and kissed it.

I love you too. So much thatwellI Bette looked away.

What? What are you thinking?

Im being crazy. Its too soon. Forget I said anything

I promise not to run away if you just tell me Tina forced a brief smile from Bette.

Its justI miss you when youre not there. When I finish work all I wanna do is see you

And I miss you too. I keep trying to come up with excuses to come to your office and see you Tina confessed.

I wish you would

See, youve not scared me off so far

I know, its just that I promised that wed take things slow. But I never realised just how bad I was gonna fall for you Bette looked into Tinas eyes.

Well I wasnt really planning it either Tina whispered.

Nobut

Bette, we cant plan whats going to happen. This is all totally new for me so I have no idea what to expect. So that means we have to do what feels right when it feels right, not when we think it should feel right

Wow Bette breathed not just a pretty face

Tina smiled nope, your womans got a brain too. So tell me whats going on in that head of yours?

Okay Bette squeezed Tinas hand T, I want you to move in with me