Previously:

Alice smirked as the wheels of her investigative mind began to spin. Ill tell you what..Ill be glad to fill you in on all the details of last night under one condition.

Mm Hmm Bette said knowingly, And what is that Alice?

Well, its obvious that something heavy is going on between the two of you, right? So I figured if you are willing to give up some details

***** Alice! Bette interrupted. She was upset that Alice was disrespecting Tina by assuming that they had slept together. Why dont you get your own ***** life and stop trying to dig up details of other peoples private lives!

Alice knew her plan probably wouldnt work so she conceded quickly. Ok ok, you cant blame a girl for trying right?

Bette shook her head and looked at Tina checking her reaction to her nosy friend. Tina smiled at Bette and raised her left eyebrow as if in question as spoke, So.?

Before Tina could finish her question Alice interrupted and said, so what do you want to know?


The Morning After – Chapter 9:

The last thing I remember is that Shane talked me into singing a duet with her. That should have been my first clue that Id had too much to drink as you all know I never sing in public; karaoke or otherwise. Bette commented.

Well Porter maybe you should drink more often as it seems to remove the stick from your ***** and lighten you up a little bit! Alice said jokingly. Bette glared at Alice as she continued to speak. Alice shrugged her shoulders secretly knowing that what shed said was totally true.

Anyway, we were up on stage and I was belting out I Got You Babe when suddenly I started feeling a little woozie. I headed to the bathroom and thats the last recollection I have until I woke up in my bed this morning. Bette looked at Tina as she spoke the last sentence wanting Tina to know that she was trying to be discrete by not mentioning that Tina had woken up in bed with her.

And thats the last thing you remember? Alice asked Bette amusedly.

Thats it Alice.no thanks to you and the shots of tequila I drank in honor of your 30th birthday! Bette whined to her best friend.

What about you Tina.whats the last thing you remember? Alice asked as she shifted her focus from Bette to the beautiful blonde beside her.

Well, I was sitting at a table with my roommate Tori. She is my best friend and shes getting married in a few weeks and she wanted to go out to cut loose a little before the wedding. Im really happy for her that she is getting married, but it also makes me a little sad. Tina spoke honestly as she looked around the table at this group of strangers silently praying that they would understand. Anyway I was starting to get a little bummed out so I decided to dance. I gulped down my long island ice tea and hit the floor but I had a hard time shaking my groove thing to I Got You Babe so I stood there and watched Bette sing. I didnt know who she was at the time but I couldnt tear my eyes away from her. Tina admitted shyly as she glanced at Bette and immediately felt the color rise to her cheeks.

Really Tina? Bette asked taking Tinas hand in her own.

Tina nodded and smiled shyly at Bette. Once again Tina felt herself getting lost in Bettes eyes as though they contained the answers to every question shed ever had. They continued to stare at one another until once again Alice interrupted them.

Ok ok. Tina you were telling us the last thing you remembered about last night.remember? Alice asked sarcastically.

Oh yeah ok Tina said as she released her grip on Bette so she could resume her story. Anyway as I was watching Bette, Tori totally called me on it. First of all she couldnt figure out why I was staring at Bette because Im straight. Then she proceeded to warn me of Bettes reputation and told me to steer clear of her. Tina looked at Bette a little sheepishly; afraid that she might be offended by what Tori said about her.

Somebody smack me.did you just say your straight? Dana asked Tina with shock. Alice reached back and whacked Dana on the back of the head. Owwhat the ***** Al? Dana whined as she glared at Alice.

You said somebody smack me so I smacked you! Alice said to a pouting Dana.

Its just an expression Al.God you are such a.! Dana started as she was interrupted by Bette.

If you two wouldnt mind do you think we could let Tina finish her story? Bette asked as she silently wished her friends would shut up. Finally Bette said encouragingly, Ok Tina go aheadwere listening.

Well, when Bette got done singing I watched her walk off stage and into the bathroom. I was kind of thrown by my attraction to her so I ordered another drink and chugged it as I just wanted to forget everything and have a good time. I went back out to the dance floor to work off some steam and thats about the last thing I can remember. Tina said as she glanced at the women around the table.

And thats it? Alice asked with surprise.

Yep thats it! Tina replied. Im hoping maybe you can fill in the blanks Alice. Tina said hopefully.

Oh yeahsure because I had nothing better to do last night than watch what was happening between the two of you, right? Alice said as she glanced from Tina to Bette. Dana was about to say something when Alice shot her a look that had keep your mouth shut written all over it.

Finally Alice admitted reluctantly, Ok, so I did see what happened but it wasnt because I had nothing better to do. Im just observant; its an occupational hazard. Anyway while Bette was in the bathroom this tall, dark haired guy saw Tina getting down on the dance floor and decided to join her. He was getting reallyfriendly. He was grabbing Tinas ***** and trying to grind himself into her as she struggled to break from of him. Alice glanced at Tina to gauge her reaction to what she had said so far. Tina looked at her in shock but urged her to continue. Well, when Bette came out of the bathroom she saw Tina trying to break free from this creep. She walked up to the jerk and told him to ***** off as he was messing with HER pregnant girlfriend. Then she pulled a very surprised Tina away from him and into her arms. The creep just stood there with his mouth hanging open like he couldnt believe that two chicks as hot as you were *****. Now that I think about it, it was kind of sweet actually! Alice said almost wistfully. Anyway from that point on you two were draped all over each other on the dance floor.that is until Tina started doing a little striptease. Alice said as she looked at Tina raising her eyebrows up and down.

What? Tina asked as the embarrassment colored her face. Bette reached out and took Tinas hand in her own to comfort her. They both then returned their attention to Alice as Tina said, What do you mean by striptease, Alice?

First Tina pulled her bra out her shirt sleeve and started spinning it on one finger as she gyrated her hips.it was pretty hot! Then she began unbuttoning her shirt. At that point Bette decided she had better drive Tina home. We panicked because we knew Bette was way too drunk to drive. We knew we were all too drunk to drive also so we did the only thing we could do. Alice said as she looked away guiltily.

Alice, tell me you did not call Kit. Bette asked in exasperation. Christ Alice you know how hard she is struggling to stay sober and you call her to drive her drunken sister home? What have I done? Bette asked herself aloud.

I didnt know what else to do Porter, besides you should be grateful that I didnt let you go off and kill yourself and Tina for that matter! Alice said in desperation. Besides it was my ***** birthday, you should have been babysitting me!

Bette sighed knowing that Alice was right she had been a lousy friend. It had been a ***** week at work and Bette had seized the opportunity to let herself go last night. Youre right Al. Im very sorry! Thanks for looking out for me! Ok so can you please tell us what happened next? Bette asked though she was almost afraid to hear the answer.

Alice smiled knowing she had dodged a bullet and continued, Well, Kit showed up to drive us all home. Bette insisted that we needed to drive Tina home too. Tina passed out the minute we got in the car and we had no idea where to take her so Bette said we should just let Tina crash at her place and shed get her home in the morning. So we carried Tina into the house and Bette insisted she could sleep in her bed and shed take the couch. We plopped Tina in the bed, covered her up and left. Thats all there was to it! This morning I met Dana here at The Planet for breakfast and we decided we should drop in and make sure Bette was ok and to make sure Tina made it home. I cant remember the last time I saw Bette drink as much as she did last night! I panicked a little when we didnt find you at home or work Bette and I had no clue what had happened to either of you until we ran into you both here a half hour ago.

Bette and Tina looked at each other both a little shocked by the events that had occurred the previous evening when Tina finally spoke. Im a little embarrassed by my behavior last night but thank you Alice for making sure that Bette and I didnt do anything stupid like try to drive ourselves home. Tina said sheepishly. She then turned to Bette and took her hand in her own and whispered, thank you Baby for coming to my rescue last night! It was very sweet of you but there is something I should tell you. Tina said as a look of concern crossed her face.

What is it Tina? You can tell me anything! Bette said reassuringly. Bette was a little nervous wondering what Tina had to say but she hoped she sounded confident.

Ok, welljust so you knowIm not pregnant.but I would like to be your girlfriend! Tina said with a smirk.

TBC