«OK, I’m listening…», Detective Wilson was sitting on Bette’s sofa, ready to hear what both women had to say. Bette started by telling him how she had met Tina, their dates and the anonymous letter and pictures that were taken from the house next door. Tina then talked about Claire and the way she’d behaved when she had barged into her place a week ago. Detective Wilson was taking notes and he seemed really interested by all this information.

«So you don’t know where Claire lives now ?»

Tina shook her head. «No, I don’t, but she owns a restaurant downtown so you’ll probably be able to catch her there». Detective Wilson wrote down the name of the restaurant and told Bette and Tina he would call them when he had any news. He thanked them both and left. Bette grabbed her cell and began dialling.

«Who are you calling?», Tina wondered.

«Alice. Now that everything is in the open, I want to come clean with my friends. I… Alice? It’s Bette. Where are you?»

«I’m at The Planet, the coffee shop and bar we are supposed to open, remember ?», Alice replied sarcastically.

«OK, I get it… Are Dana and Shane there with you?»

«No, but I expect them soon. Why?»

«When they get there, tell them to wait. We’re on our way…»

«Who’s we?»

«I gotta go. See you in a while». Bette hung up and turned to Tina. «Ready ?»

«Just about…». Tina walked up to Bette and reached for her lips. They kissed very gently, their tongue playing with each other. «Mmmm, maybe I should have told Alice we would be a little late…», Bette teased.

«How do you think your friends will react when they find out about us?»

Bette pondered that question for a few seconds. «I don’t know… I guess they’ll be happy for me, but on the other hand, they will give me hell for maybe causing more problem with the city. The Planet should have opened two weeks ago. We’re losing money here…»

Tina rested her head on her shoulder. «I’m sorry… This is all my fault»

«Don’t say that! I went into this with my eyes wide open… And beside, you can’t blame yourself for Claire’s behaviour. She’s the one who left you for another woman and if you want my unbiased opinion, she is crazy in all sense of the word…». Bette gently grabbed Tina’s head and kissed her again.