Chapter 6

Bette still owes Tina a decision on a wedding. On one hand Bette feels as though Tina’s proposal couldn’t have been more perfect and formalized their union. On the other hand would she regret not having a ceremony and the photo album to show her grand children one day? She knew she wanted Tina to also have a ring and she wasn’t sure if they should have a formal ceremony to exchange rings or do something more private. She also wasn’t sure if she wanted them to have new rings. Her love for Tina was the same as before so the old rings are a symbol of where they’d been; where they started. On the other hand, there were some dark and lonely moments associated with those rings; did they really need those reminders?

Bette decided to just talk this through with Tina. Although Tina had given her authority to make the decision, it really is a decision for them to make together.

For her part Tina was blissfully happy. She was so proud of herself for proposing to Bette and initiating many of the romantic gestures. She longed for a ring of her own to show she was back fully with the love of her life. She wore that Tiffany necklace as often as she could because it was the last thing that Bette had given her that reminded her of the love she hoped Bette still felt for her. She didn’t know how to bring this up to Bette, but she wanted to be honest with her and ask if she could have her ring back or if Bette wanted a fresh start to go pick out new ones.

It was Wednesday night and Bette was home first with Angelica and had prepared dinner for the family using frozen choices Tina had made. They ate when Tina got home and both put Angelica to bed. Tina had to take a conference call with Asia, then she was all Bette’s for the night. Bette had just finished up in the kitchen and was sitting on the sofa flipping through the channels when Tina came into the room.

Tina: Hey babe. She sits next to Bette and kisses her lightly before putting her head in Bette’s lap. Bette begins to massage Tina’s scalp and play with her hair. That feels nice. Tina closes her eyes and relaxes.