Bette sat and looked at Tina for a few moments. She was puzzled as to what was going on. She also wondered if she was making something out of nothing and decided that she was.for now.

A Locksmith was called and in an hour or so Tina and her girls were back in their home and Bette was at work. The day passed quickly for them all as it started late. Bette was heading out of her office at 5pm as she wanted to go see Tina. Tina had spent the day laying in the sun and playing in the pool with her wee ones. Bette picked up her mobile and sent Tina a text before she headed off.

Bette text:hey T, how goes it? Do you have plans for tonight? Would you like me to bring in some dinner?

Tina text: hi ya u. no plans

Bette pulled over and read Tinas text and wondered what she wanted to do about dinner. She replied:

Bette text:dinner? In or out? I can bring?

Bette started to drive again and pulled into her street as she got the reply:

Tina text: whatever.if you dont mind spending more of your time with us?

Bette smiled to herself and decided to head on over. Spending time with Tina tonight was exactly what she wanted to do most in the whole wide world.

Bette walked around to the back of the house as she could hear the girls playing.

Bette: hello the Shortbread family

Tina/girls: hello Miss Americahave you(all together and with a cheesy USA voice.).HAD A NICE DAY???????????

Bette: well yes I have .you guys have been here too long already.(laughing)

Tina: (getting up and walking towards Bette whilst gesturing for her to go indoors)oh you want us to go home now do you, (winking and with a flirty smile).

Bette: ( smiling and flirting back as they both entered the kitchen).you can go if you like .(pouting)

Tina: ( reaching out for Bettes hands and pulling her close), ..oh really.(Tina gave Bette a gentle kiss on the cheek)..can we.(another kiss, this time on the lips).really Miss CAC..(another kiss, this time deep and s l o w)

Bette leaned in and savoured every inch of Tinas lips. The kiss ended as Tina pulled back and smiled a tartan smile right into Bettes heart. Tina put her arms around Bette and squeezed..

Bette: ( wow god I love this woman..), Hey you, I take it you are pleased to see me????

Tina: ( smiling and blushing), dont be cheeky girlie, off course I am, I have thought about you all day

Bette: oh..what exactly have you been thinking?

Tina: well..(blushing as she spoke).that you are very beautiful and that you make me very happy

Bette: (taking Tina in her arms with a strong hold), im so glad..and my little piece of shortbreadI intend to make you happy for a long timeif youll let me

Tina: ( looking away from Bette to hide her smile and blush), really(turning back to Bette).I might take you up on that.

They kissed the most passionate kiss that has been shared by two woman. It was soft and deep and it was a sign of their initial commitment to each other. Tina leaned into Bette and and gave herself to her. Bette..took her, simply, yet beautifully.

The kiss ended and they shared a few seconds by connecting foreheads, and looking into each others eyes. In their partners eyes they saw a refection of their love for each other and the beginnings of something wonderful.


They ordered dinner and ate around the kitchen table. Emma and Lucy were sleepy from their day in the sun. Tina began to get them ready for bed whilst Bette cleared away.

Tina: Emma, Lucy, go say goodnight to Bette please..

The girls: night Bette

Bette: night wee ones, sleep tight.

Lucy: night aunty Bettie..

Bette whisked Lucy up into her arms and carried her off to bed. Tina watched and smiled at Bettes attention for the girls. She was nervous that the girls might not take to Bette as quickly as she did and she did not want them to think that Bette was replacing their daddy, because she wasnt and couldnt. However, Tina worried anyway. It was a trade mark of hers. Worry, worry, what if.maybe..worryworry.

The girls fell asleep and Tina and Bette moved onto the sofa. Bette sat down first and gestured for Tina to sit close. So she did. On her knee. Bette smiled and loved the way Tina was with her. Bette looked up at Tina and played with a strand of her hair. Tina lay on her shoulder and snuggled in. They sat in silence for a while until Tinas stomach rumbled again..

Bette: (laughing).Tina you should do something about that bass drum you have in there..

Tina: ( fidgeting on Bettes knee).yeah yeah

Bette looked at Tina. There was something going on

Bette: Tina baby..

Tina: yes

Bette: ( carefully choosing her words).Tina why does your tummy do that so much?

Tina: ( fidgeting more and more)Bette baby, im a teacher not a doctor..kiss me.

Tina turned and quickly began to kiss Bette. Bette enjoyed the kiss but knew that Tina was hiding something.

Bette pulled back

Bette: Tinado you..like me?

Tina:what kind of a question is that?

Bette: one I need to ask..humour me.

Tina: Betteas we going to play games again (Tina was nervous but also unsure of what Bette wanted..)

Bette ( thinking of truth or dare from the other night)eh yestruth.do you like me?

Tina: (relaxing a wee bit)yes I ..more than like you..Ive made love with youkissed youfought with you..we have just today agreed that we have something togetherright?

Bette: (smiling at the wee honest look on Tinas face, she looked so young and innocent right there on her knee).good answer..next one.do you trust me?

Tina: ( major fidget, that was noticed ) yesI wouldnt have had *****..

Tina was cut off

Bette: ..made love..

Tina: ok..made love to you if I didnt trust you

Bette: good answer again.Shortbread..(Bette kissed Tina on the head as she was becoming aware that Tina was nervous)next one

Tina closed her eyes and Bette knew that this game was almost over so she decided to go for it.

Bette: why does your tummy rumble, and you ignore it., and then you get crabby, and then

Tina pushed against Bette so that she could get up. Bette knew that she had hit a nerve so she placed her arms around Tina and held her close..

Tina: Bette leave me, let me up

Bette; its the last question baby I promise

Tina; are you deaf Bette, leave me, get off me and let me up

Bette: NO.. come on baby last question..Tina please

Tina: Bette if you dont get your arms off me Ill..

Bette; what baby, what will you do?

The atmosphere was tense and neither women wanted to give in. Tina was becoming slightly distressed and Bette wondered how far she could take this. She decided it was worth the risk.

Tina: Bette .I have no idea what your on aboutplease if you let me up

Bette; ok, but please baby, talk to me

Bette let go of Tina and Tina immediately got up and walked into the kitchen, with Bette close behind.

Bette: Tina darling.im not giving up on thisthere is something wrong and I want to fix it

Tina was not beginning to get very tense and agitated never mind crabit.

Tina; I dont need FIXING, Bettestop being my mother.

Bette; oh bull Tina, I am far from your mother.unless you Scots families get jiggy with each othernow answer my question.

Tina stopped. She just stared at Betteher face was like stone and she could hardly breathe..

Tina: ***** YOU ..WHAT THE ***** DID THAT MEAN?..

Bette just looked at Tina with a bewildered face. Then the penny dropped.

TBC