Bette and Tina continued to walk around the house until darkeverything was just as it was when Bette was last there.still in the exact placesFinally, Bette decided to leave and go back to Melanies.
On the way there, things were a little quiet
Babehave you ever thought about what to do with that house? asked Tina
I ..really..no.I havent thought about it.actually.
Well, you should start thinking of that. said Tina.. I meansomeone needs to be there so that they can take care of it.
Ive had someone take care of it for the last 8 years
True..but still..you should think about it. said Tina.
I know. said Bette as she looked straight aheadthey finally reached Melanie and Lyndseys.and walked in to dinner on the table..
Come on .dinner is almost done. said Melanie as Bette and Tina walked in the door..
k.. yelled Betteas she took her wifes hand.
They sat at the table.with Melanie and Lyndsay.Tina sitting next to Gus.
Hey little man..how are ya today? asked Tina
Gus spoke. Mama as he pointed to Lyndsay..
Yes..thats your mamaand there is your other mama. she said as she pointed to Melanie.Gus smiled. mama..
Everyone ate and after dinner, Tina took Gus into the living room to play with him.while Lyndsay got up to clear the table.. Need some help baby? asked Melanie
No..sweetie..u two sit and talk.Ill do this then go in there with Tina and Gus..Id like to get to know Tina.
Ok.
I know you will like her.. said Bette
Ahh.. said Lyndsay before she turned around to walk away. I already like her.she changed the one I thought couldnt be changed.
See. I told you said Melanie as she looked at Bette.
Yesyou did
So, tell me more about this legal thing
Well, ***** the story is soo longbut Tina cheated with Eric and he was positive.she was tested several times and came up negativeuntil the last 2 times.
Melanies facial expression changed.. But I thought you saidthat she is negative.
She is.hold onyoure jumping the gunyou didnt let me finish..
Sorry.
Anyways, she got a positive test from our usual doctor..then come to find out.after a while.it wasnt exactly positivethey got the results mixed up
Okay..it happens.but you cant sue for that. said Melanie.
You dont know what her and I went through for that period before we realized that she wasnt positive.she suffered severe depression..I dont want money from them.I just want to let them know that they need to be more careful.these are peoples lives that they are dealing withnot sample rats that they can kill and it doesnt matter to some….I meanwhat if Tina wouldve been so depressed that she committed suicide? What then.would I have a reason to sue then?
Youre right, Bette..you are right.they need to know that this is serious and that they cant make these types of mistakes
How much would you charge someone for such a case as this? asked Bette.
I wont here of ityou are not paying anything.I would be more than happy to make these people suffer.
I have to pay you something.now how much would you charge someoneif you didnt know them.for this case.
Let me think about it and get back to you.but I will be happy to take the case anywayI need to get into the office tomorrow .so..Ill start on it then.but I need a little info from you first said Melanie as she got up and grabbed a piece of paper and a pen.
Melanie asked for all of the info that she needed to get started and stuck it in her briefcase..I can let you know a little after tomorrow.
Thats greatbut do I need to be there during the proceedings?
I dont think so.but it would be nice if you were there.in court..
okaywe can handle that.ohand here is the key to gammas house said Bette as she handed it to Melanie.. Thanks for keeping it for all of these years.
I know when something is important to you. said Melanie smiling..Bette smiled too.
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In the living room:
You are really good with children said Lyndsay
Thank youI love children..
Are you and Bette going to try to have any?
Wellwe tried.but I miscarried
DamnI am so sorryI didnt know.
You couldnt have known.I didnt even know you until yesterday. said Tina.smiling
So, how long have you and Bettercup been together?
Why do you guyz call her that? Just out of curiosity. asked Tina
Well when she lived here before she moved to L.A..she had this thing with Reeses Cups..and well..***** I shouldnt be telling you this..
Nogo onplease.she loved Reeses Cups and.. said Tina
okayif you insist.she was loved by every woman here..she was quite active.and well.everyone thought she was better in bed.than anyone they had been with..so we started calling her Bettercup…
So, she really got around before she moved to L.A. then ?
Um wellshe never found the one that could settle her down.Until..
Wait.I think I know what you are about to sayuntil she met me. said Tina laughing.
Thats right.until she met you..how is Alice doing?
She is great..we both love her very much.
Tell her that Lynz said Hiwhen you see her.
Did you and her have a thing? asked Tina smiling.grinning
Lynz looked like the deer that just got caught in the head lights.. Alice is a very nice girl..and we had some good times..but she was too hooked on Bette.
Yeathey are best friends now..
I guess Bette made friends there in L.A.? asked Lyndsay..
Yeawe have a group of us that are really close.
tell me
Well, there is Shane.she is like Brian.only shes femaleand she likes the females.and Danashe is the not quite out of the closet tennis pro..
Dana? Tennis pro? U arent talking about Dana Fairbanks are you?
Yes.
She is *****?
Ohis she ever.. said Tina..
My gaydar never went off when I seen her
Thats cause you havent met her in personyetanyway, there is Karina.who owns a little coffee shopand last there is Jenny.she is a writerand she lives next door to Bette and I.
Jenny Schecter? asked Lyndsay.
Yes
I have read some short stories by hershe is really good..
Yesshe isand really sweetshe was gonna get married before she met Marina..
DamnMarina changed her over to our team?
yeshell, I didnt even play for your teamuntil I met Bette..
You were str8? asked Lyndsay in surprise.
Str8 as an arrowand with boyfriend..he was actually a friend of Bettes in the art world..
That sux
Well.it was great until I actually met Bette..that first night..I fell in love with heror so I thought I did.I was sooo confused about my newfound feelings.but the longer we talked the more I realized that it wasnt an infatuation..it was love.and then we made love..and oooo..la..laboy was it ever good.
If you dont mind me saying.Bette is very good in bed..
You slept with her too? asked Tina
Yes..I am sorry.you didnt knowoh my godI am sooo sorry .
Noits okay.is there anyone that didnt have ***** with her? asked Tina.
Lyndsay shrugged her shoulders in the I dont know fashion
SoI have got the most wanted woman here? asked Tina smiling
seems you do
Im gonna use that to my advantage.we are supposed to go out tomorrow night after having dinner with Deb.to Babylon for the womens night..
***** u arent the jealous type are u? asked Lyndsay
Why? asked Tina
Well because a lot of these women around here havent seen Bette in yearsand If I may say so..she looks better the more she ages.
I guess tomorrow night will be the test..of whether I am the jealous type or not. said Tina
Sounds like it said Lyndsay looking at the kitchen table

Tbc…………………..