Tina: “bye baby…see ya soon. Mommy and mommy number two are going bye bye…” she kisses and hugs her daughter as well”

Angus/Kit: bye Bette…bye Tina”

Bette/Tina: “bye Kit…bye Angus…bye Angelica”

Bette and Tina exit the house. They head over to Dana’s.

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The 8th Mile

Dana’s house

The gang’s over having a good time, enjoying their drinks, and card games. Tina and Bette are the only ones not playing. The two sit next to one another like total strangers. The last year and a half changed them both, and hate to say it, but it separated them as well. Not just in spirit but mind and body.

Tina changed to be more independent and selffish, while Bette seemed to have changed to be more affectionate and understanding. She broke out of being controling and a work alcoholic. She’s more down to earth and free with herself.

Now the turn was to get Tina to become the same. It would be hard, because Tina may be still punishing Bette because she caused most of the mess-yes she did, but regardless two wrongs don’t make a right. I’m not saying that Bette shouldn’t be punished, but either your going to put asside the past, and make it work, or depart and go you own separate way.

Bette: “are you having a good time?” she gazes over at Tina

Tina: “yes I am” she smiled and grazed Bette’s hand with her index finger.

Bette: “good”

Alice: “hey Bette, why don’t you and Tina join us this game?”

Bette: “no I’m okay. I’d rather sit here and relax.” she smiled at her friend. She then took a sip of her beer

Shane: “aww, come on Bette. It’s boring without you…we could use another person”

Carmen: she nudges Shane’s arm “are you calling me boring?” she frowned looking sweet as can be

Shane: “of course not. I could never call you that” she smiles and grazes her chin with her thumb.

Alice: “hot…hot..hot…” she fans Shane and Carmen. Carmen busts out laughing and Shane shakes her head.

Shane: “so Bette, are you going to play or not? I think you should play. Your real good with the cards. I love a challenger” she chuckles