Found – part 4

After Kits second set, Bette and Tina decided to call it a night. They had both put in a full day at work before arriving at The Planet for dinner and the show. They said that home and bed sounded better and better with each passing minute, in spite of Shanes protestations and Alices whining. So, with a kiss to everybodys cheeks, the two women made their exit.

I had almost forgotten how amazing Kit is, Bette commented as they settled into the car. I know, agreed Tina. Her voice is so smooth. Im glad she has a place to showcase it now.

So, T, just how tired are you? asked Bette, with a smile in her voice that could not disguise the too-casual tenor of her question.

Um…that depends, I guess. What did you have in mind? Tina knew Bette well, and could tell her wife was up to something. And when Bette got up to something, it was usually good to go along with her.

Well…how about a little drive up the coast?

Okay, babe, but only if you arent too tired to drive. Tina settled back in her seat and put her left hand on Bettes thigh, just wanting to feel connected to the woman beside her.

Im not tired at all. I was just saying that so I could have you all to myself, Bette confessed. Sometimes I just dont want to share you.

I know the feeling. And I worry that once the baby comes, we wont have enough time to ourselves, Tina admitted, hesitantly expressing one of the fears she had harbored ever since they had reconciled. She knew that part of their problem had been a lack of quality time together, and did not want them to become estranged again.

Me, too, Bette said quietly. That is exactly why I wanted to take this drive. I want to store up together time before we add another person to the mix. We will love our little girl, but Im sure well be no different than other parents, and have trouble finding time to ourselves.

Tina patted Bettes leg in reassurance. Well make time, Bette. I think weve both learned a lot about what we need to do to keep our relationship healthy, and we will make a point of doing what we have to. We will be a happy family, she concluded with determination. Tina had come back to Bette intent on keeping their love intact, and she was not going to be distracted from her purpose”even by a baby. She would do everything in her power to ensure that the baby brought them closer as a couple, as well as a family.