“I don’t know how you do it.”

“Do what?”

Steal my heart just like that… Fuck, Porter…Are you out of your mind?

“Uhm…be a good mom to Angie and at the same time, be a successful executive in that movie business you’re running– if not for Jenny’s li’l joke on directing it!”

I offered a smile but had to look away ’cause I knew it felt so dumb… By now, I’m obviously drooling over T. Stop it or you ‘ll get your heart crushed all over again.

Tina knew better, but decided to play the game Bette’s been playing ever since she met Jodi.

She had this sad smile on her face while looking at the brunette who’s never been more beautiful in her eyes and said, “I never thought I’d see the day.”

Bette a bit startled then said, “Why? I’ve always been proud of you. Anger raising in her tone. “I’ve supported you.” Shaking her head, she said with disappoint in her eyes, “Am I really that cruel?"

Tina suddenly cuts her off to say, “NO!”

“Perhaps, repugnant would be a better word,” Bette raising her eyebrow with a quizzical look.

I love you…damn! But I deserve this. I was the one who left, the one who broke your heart, and paraded a man before our friends and for what Tina?

“Bette, I’m sorry!”

“For what?” Better quickly snapped.

“I can’t play this game anymore!”

“SO, I’m manipulating you again, is that it?”

“I love you! And, it’s not okay with me to see you with Jodi. Do you know how heartbreaking it is to have you call me just to rant all about Jodi. We’re civil, I’d like to believe that we’re good friends, too. But you keep stamping on my heart every time.”

“I don’t know what to say.” Bette offered Tina her arms as the blonde started to cover face with her own hands.

“You know what…” Tina pushed Bette away, “Fuck you! All this is- is a quick fuck. Isn’t it?”

“What the hell are you talking about? D’you think it is easier for me? I waited. I thought it would be just a phase. That after you fucked Josh or Henry, you’d come running back to me and still be a perfect family. You quit your job, and it was fine with me.” Bette could no longer hold on to frustration, grabbed Tina’s arm for confrontation. “I still supported you. I lost mine, and all of a sudden, I’m no longer the Bette you used to love! Startled, Tina opened her mouth but was suddenly choked by her own feelings when no words struggled to come out.