The whirlwind of the holidays had finally come to a close.  Both Bette and Tina had been busy with work and what seemed to be an endless stream of holiday parties that each was required to attend for work.  Tina was in the middle of developing two different projects at the studio, and Bette was in the middle of a capital campaign for the art department at the university and wrapping up the end of the semester.  

With their busy schedules, any free time they had was devoted to their daughter, who was thriving with all the love and attention from her moms.  Christmas was magical for their small family.  Bette, Tina and Angie spent a quiet Christmas Eve together, while Christmas Day was controlled chaos with the gang. They had hoped to spend a romantic evening at home on New Year’s Eve after Angie had gone to bed, but a last minute invitation from a major contributor to Bette’s department at the university changed that plan.  Instead they put Angelica to bed together and made their way to the party.

Two weeks later…

Bette stood leaning on Tina’s car in the studio lot, enjoying the warm California sunshine.  A smile spread across her face, as Tina walked toward her.

“Hey T.”

“Hey.  To what do I owe this surprise?”  

“Well, I was hoping to steal you away for the weekend.”  

Tina walked into Bette’s arms and they exchanged a light kiss.

“Steal me away?  I thought that you had meetings about the start of the semester all weekend, while Angie and I were going to spend an exciting weekend taking down the Christmas tree and decorations.”

“Well, I had meetings, but I cleared my calendar.  There’s only one meeting I want to have this weekend, and that’s with you.  I just want some time away from the all the distractions.  The holidays were so busy, and I just really want some time alone with just you.  So, I thought a spa weekend would be perfect for us.  After I cancelled my meetings, I stopped at home and packed bags for both of us, so we are set to leave from here.  We can leave your car here, if that’s okay.”

“That sounds fantastic, but aren’t you forgetting about someone?”

Bette smirked.  “No, I’m not forgetting about our daughter.  She is how the entire plan started.  Angie is going to be spoiled rotten spending quality time with her Auntie Kit. Kit called and asked if she could take Angie this weekend.  Kit feels like she’s been so busy with the holidays that she barely saw Angie except at Christmas.  She’s missed her niece.  So, when she asked to watch Angie, I thought that this would be the perfect weekend to steal you away.”

“Where are you taking me?”

Bette released Tina from her arms.  She took Tina’s bags to put in the back of the car with the other luggage.  

“Remember George Malone?”

“Isn’t he one of your donors who is one of the principle investors in that new spa that is opening up on the coast north of here?”

“Good memory, T.  I helped him secure a piece of art that he had been trying to acquire for some time.  As a thank you, he offered us a weekend there before they open to the public.  They’re having people come to the spa and use the facilities so that they can work out any bugs before they open to the public at the end of the month.  The facilities are supposed to be fantastic and the property is right on the ocean.  I scheduled a full spa day for us tomorrow.  I’ve heard they have spared no expense and all the rooms have top of the line technology….”

“Bette,” Tina interrupted.

“Yeah T?”

“Is there a bed in the room?”

“Of course there is.  Why do you ask?”

“Because I don’t plan on spending much time out of bed with you once we get there.  I’ve missed time with just you, too.”

Bette closed the trunk and reached for Tina’s hand, pulling her into her arms.  “Are you ready to go, T?”

Tina smiled and kissed Bette with a slow, lingering kiss that left no doubt of her intentions for the weekend.  “I am, babe.  Let’s go.”