The Tower of Learning

Surrender is faith that the power of love can accomplish anything… even when you can not foresee the outcome.

                                         -Deepak Chopra

Alice: Where did you learn to play guitar?

Bette laughed.

Bette: I had a lot of time on my hands. That’s what happens when you’re alone all the time.

Bette smiled and looked back at Tina.

Tina: I know that feeling.

TBC…

Bette was graciously welcomed back into the fold after a long absence. It felt like normal again. Everything felt right. Tina watched Bette closely and saw slight changes. Bette used to have a way about her that spoke volumes as to her personality. She was a total type A. But it seemed now she was very nonchalant and truly laid back. It seemed a little strange.

Tina: So what do you do now Bette?

Bette looked across the table and sipped her martini.

Bette: Nothing really, I sit behind a desk, tell people what artwork goes where and then go home at the end of the day.

Bette laughed softly.

Helena: Must be a very boring job.

Bette smirked.

Bette: I love it.

Tina shook her head with a smile on her face.

Tina: You always did love to run the show.

Bette laughed out loud.

Bette: Tell me about it eh?

Helena listened to the music.

Helena: I like this song.

Bette: Wanna dance Peabody?

Helena smirked.

Helena: Lead the way Porter.

Helena and Bette made their way to the dance floor and danced to the song in close proximity. Shane laughed.

Kit: Never thought I’d see the day when those two would be dancing together to Aqua. Let me tell you.

Tina smiled and watched as Bette and Helena kept on dancing and singing at the top of their lungs with everyone else. Bette had her arm around Helena which was reciprocated by the British brunette as they made their way back to the table. Ivan came back to the table and gave Kit a tender kiss on the cheek.

Ivan: I gotta head home babe, I have an early morning tomorrow.

Kit smiled.

Kit: Okay, I’ll see you at home, and can you please not set the alarm on my side of the bed, because I got blasted this morning.

Ivan smiled.

Ivan: Mmhmm.

Ivan leaned down and kissed Kit softly then she waved to everyone and walked out.

Bette: So you two are living together now?

Kit nodded.

Kit: Yeah. It’s nice to wake up next to someone.

Bette smiled and looked at her watch.

Bette: Well it’s 11:40, I gotta get back to the hotel. I’m exhausted.

Tina: Will you come for breakfast tomorrow?

Shane: Yeah, you gotta, you have no choice.

Paige: I agree with Shane.

Alice: And that is why Shane loves you so much.

The table burst out in laughter.

Shane: You got me back.

Alice: I know I did.

Alice smiled proudly. Bette got up and gave a little wave.

Bette: See you all tomorrow.

They all waved and Bette made her way out of the café. She stood outside for a few minutes then heard the door open and close behind her.

Tina: Bette?

Bette turned around and smiled warmly.

Bette: Yeah.

Tina stood for a minute and Bette could see her debating with herself then she walked and put her arms around Bette’s neck as Bette found her arms around Tina’s waist. They stood like this for a good few minutes. Bette then felt Tina’s soft lips on her cheek seconds before she pulled back and away.

Tina: I’m going to bring Angelica tomorrow for breakfast it’s sort of our ritual. I hope you done mind.

Bette shook her head.

Bette: I don’t mind if you want to bring your daughter…

Tina: Our…

Bette stood still looking at Tina.

Tina: She’s our daughter.

Tina then gave a little smile and wave before she turned and headed back inside leaving Bette standing there with a grin on her face.

Bette: Our daughter…

TBC…