Chapter 44

Three days later:

Bette is on her way home again, and hopefully home, for that last time in a very long time. Tina parks the car and they get out of the car and walk up to the front door. Tina takes Bettes hand in hers. Shes carrying Angelica in her other arm, shes almost asleep.

This is the last time Im bringing you home from the hospital. Tina says and gives Bette a little smile.

Ill drink to that. Bette says and laughs.

You just sit down on the sofa and Ill put Angelica down for her afternoon nap. Ill be right back. Tina says and disappears around the corner and into Angelicas room.

Bette takes a seat and leans back, she close her eyes. 5 minutes later Tina reenters the living room, and takes a seat next to Bette. Bette opens her eyes and looks into Tinas and smile.

Are you tired babe? Do you want to lay down? Tina asks as she moves her hand up to Bettes face and softly pulls her hair behind her ear and then strokes her chin.

I am a little tired, but Im also very hungry. Bette says and smiles.

Okay, then let me make you some dinner. Tina says and begins to stand up. Bette grabs her hand and pulls her back down.

No, baby, I dont want you to make dinner today, lets just both relax today, weve been through a lot this last week, lets just relax and order in. Bette suggests as she looks into Tinas beautiful eyes.

Ill drink to that. Tina says and they both laugh. Bette leans in and kisses Tina passionately on the lips. Ill call. Tina says and gets up again.

Hey, babe, do you want Chinese, Mexican, Thai? Tina asks.

Actually, a pizza would be good right about now. Bette replies.

Okay, pizza it is, what do you want on it? Tina asks.

Chicken. Bette replies.

Tina call and order the pizza. She takes out a bottle of red wine and two glasses. She walks back to Bette, and takes a seat next to her. She pours the glasses and hand one to Bette.

To you. Tina says.

And you. Bette replies.

To us. Tina says and smiles. They drink to that. They place the glasses back on the table. Bette leans back and Tina leans in onto Bettes chest. Bette moves her hand up and plays with Tinas hair, while holding her hand in the other.