The L Word = Defined: Ch. 3 Last week I had the strangest dream

T? Bette whispered into her phone.
Bette? Baby? Tina sobbed against the receiver. I need to see you. She cried harder, I have to talk to you.
Bette sat speechless, barely whispering out a sure through the phone. She snapped back into reality.
Meet me at The Planet in thirty minutes. With that they hung up the phone. Tina grabbed her stuff and headed out of Alices apartment. I have to tell Bette about the babyshe has a right to know. She thought as she walked to her car. She drove down the strip to The Planet. She missed the vibe there. Marina had always taken care of everyones individual needs.
Tina grabbed a seat as Kit walked over to the table. Hey girl! Kit smiled sitting next to Tina. Can I get you a little something/ she looked at Tina pointedly, you know, something light for the baby?
Tina looked at Kit wide-eyed.
What? Did you think that no one knew? Sister, its a mothers intuition. Ive known for a while now.
I wish to be alone Kit Tina said, then paused, turning to Kit. Im meeting Bette here to tell her, so pleasedont
Oh trust me, girl, Ill let you tell Bette that. Kit smiled, Shell be so overwhelmed with joy. Kit smiled and got up, Ill get you that drink, she looked up and saw Bette smiling down at Tina, tears welled up in her eyes and it looked like she had been crying by her puffy eyes.
HiTinaBette smiling touching Tinas shoulder lightly. She sat down across from Tina. Tina reached her hands across the table. Bette took her hands in her own.
BetteI need to tell you something. I kept it from you till now because I didnt think you could handle anothermiscarriage Tina said, looking down at her stomach, and well she stood up, slowly pulling back her over coat and pulling up her shirt. She turned, showing Bette the fullness of her stomach.
Oh my god, Tina Bette smiled as her eyes started to well up with tears again. Baby, thats, wowwhen and why?
Well I did it when I thought I had some sort of stability. Tina sat back down, still looking at her stomach. I thought you had a right to know.
Oh, god, Tina Bette got up and wrapped her arms around Tina. Tina burst into tears. The warmth of Bettes arms just felt right. So right as it washed through her veins. Shh, baby, its ok. You are going to be a wonderful mother.
Bette She inhaled and exhaled Bettes scent. God, baby, Tina wailed through her sobs. Feeling Bettes body begin to rock her in her arms. Body movements, the feeling of her hair brushing lightly over her cheek, the smell of her perfume. The thought of Candace had completely vanished from Tinas mind.
Bette, I want this child to be ours Tina sobbed, looking over to Bette.
Bette stopped rocking Tina, letting her own emotions get the best of her as her eyes let tears fall in silent streams. Her hands shaking within Tinas own. I dont deserve anything from you, T. Bette looked slowly at her hands, watching the tears fall from her chin to her palm.
Tina wiped the tears from Bettes cheeks, leaning over and placing a small kiss on Bettes nose. I want to try to work things out. I want things to be ok, baby. Butright now I just need to stay at the house.
Bette sniffled a bit, letting out a soft sigh, Youre coming back to our house?
Only for a whiletill I figure out if we can fix things or not. I just Tina twiddled her thumbs, I need some place to stay other than Alices couch. Itll be better for the baby
Bette nodded silently, moving her hand to Tinas stomach. Our baby? Bette asked, rubbing Tinas stomach.
Yes, our baby. And Bette, Im always yours, so of course this is your baby as well. How can you even ask that? She took Bettes hand in her own, lacing their fingers together. I will sleep in the guest room. I just, I dunno, Bette. I cant trust you, not right now. Tina looked over to Bettes eyes as Bette searched for another apology.
Baby, I Bette bit her bottom lip, closing her eyes slowly. There is no way she could apologize for all the pain now. But still the only thing she could say was Im sorry.