Bette handed Tina a brown envelope from Evian Beauty and Spa. The certificate was for three days and two nights of being pampered and relaxing. Tina had wanted to go there since they had opened up two years ago but she told herself it was too high. The whole gang was speechless, they knew how much Tina had wanted to go and they also knew Bette had paid a lot for it.

Tina: Bette this is a wonderful gift but I think it is too much.

Bette: Tina you have wanted to go there for so long and now you can. Look T just because we are not together doesn’t mean I can’t see you happy and I know this will be good for you. But please know Tina this is just a gift. I am not trying to buy you back in anyway. I just want you to be happy.

Bette: Okay ladies I must go I have an early morning at the gallery. I have had a great time tonight.

Alice: Tomorrow is Saturday Porter you don’t have to work so sat your ass down and have another drink.

Bette: I really do need to get some things done at the gallery tomorrow but all of you have fun.

   Bette got up and leaned down and placed a soft kiss on Tina’s cheek and said….

Bette: Happy Birthday my love.

   Tina smiled at what Bette had did and said. It made Tina feel warm all over and she could feel her heart racing. But before Tina could say anything to Bette she had already left out the door.

Chapter 5

Sunday Morning (Tina’s birthday)

   Tina woke up to the sun beaming in through the window and just for a moment Tina felt like she was back in her old life with Bette and that made her happy but she realized that she was just dreaming of being with Bette. Tina was still mad at herself for not being brave enough to run after Bette Friday night at the planet when she left but she was going to make sure she did the right thing today for herself and Bette.