Tina got off the phone and
walked back down the hall to the bathroom door. She raised her fist as if to
knock but thought of something better. She took but a few minutes and then
opened the door and walked in. Bette had her back to Tina enjoying the warm
water cascading over fatigued muscles. Tina walked over and tapped lightly on
the glass door to the shower. Bette startled slightly and then turned around.
She almost slipped in the shower when she saw Tina standing there in all her
glory.

Tina: Mind if I join you
babe?

Meanwhile over at The
Planet, Kit was putting on the final touches on her office. She wanted
everything to be perfect for her baby sister and her true love. Kit was so
happy that Bette and Tina were trying to work out their differences. She had
never seen Bette so out of control as when Tina left her. Kit knew that she,
herself, had had many a time like Bette was experiencing, but in all the times
that she was drunk and out of control, lost love was never a contributing
factor. Although it had pained her to see her baby sister so heartbroken, she
was grateful for the sisterly bond that strengthened because of Bette &
Tina’s time apart. Kit had been so caught up in her own aspirations and music
career during Bette’s formative years that she didn’t get to witness the
amazing accomplishments that Bette had achieved. Kit was now able to be a part
of, what she considered, a more enriching life because of her relationships
with Bette, Tina and their extended family.

The final glass was in
place and the chef had their meal all ready – waiting to be plated when there
was a knock at the door. Kit gave the office a once over and proceeded to go
open the door. Before she reached for the handle, there was another anxious
knock.

Kit: Just a minute.

Kit opened the door to a
frantic Alice. Kit had seen Alice pretty wired in her days, but this was like
no other. It wasn’t just a look of anxiety; it was a look of shear desperation.
Ever inquisitive, Alice was trying to peek around Kit to see what was up with Kit’s
office. Kit stepped out into the hall to keep Alice’s prying eyes off of the
setup she had in place for Bette and Tina.