It was some time after Bette found out about Tina’s tryst with a man.  She was having a hard time dealing with it.  Had it been a woman maybe she could have seen past it, but a man with his big sweaty hands all over “her” woman?  Unacceptable.  Every time she closed her eyes Bette saw him on top of Tina, breathing heavily.  Forcing himself upon her.  When it was Helena it upset her but at the same time envisioning the two of them kind of intrigued her also.  And Tina with Helena didn’t seem so final.  From the looks of it Tina had reverted to her prior straights ways.  This could permanently mark the end of their relationship.  

Bette was doing her best to fill her time.  Especially since she wasn’t working.  She wasn’t in any real hurry to return to the working world anyway.  She enjoyed filling her days with Angelica and her nights with her friends at the planet.  She would see Tina from time to time either alone or with her friend.  It was always uncomfortable and Bette would always end up feeling hurt and alone.  Unfortunately, there was nothing she could do about it but wait for Tina to come back to her one day.  Or at least that was the plan.  Bette knew there was no one else for her but Tina.but it had been a long time since Bette had felt any affection.

Planet 1:35 p.m.

Bette walked over to the table and saw Carmen sitting alone sipping some tea staring off into nothing. 

Bette:  “Earth to Carmen”

Carmen didn’t even see Bette standing right in front of her.

Carmen:  “Oh, my gosh Bette.  I’m sorry I was”

Bette:  “A million miles from here.”

Carmen:  “Was it that obvious?”

Bette:  “Only to someone who knows what it looks like.”

Bette gave Carmen a knowing smile.  Carmen was having a very difficult time dealing with Shane’s recent infidelity.  Though Carmen and Shane cared for each other very much, their bond wasn’t as strong as Bette and Tina’s, actually Bette and Tina’s relationship wasn’t all that strong these days but you know what I mean.

Bette:  “Mind if I join you?”