Throughout dinner we shared pleasantries, I almost felt sick knowing I had asked to talk but I hadn’t said anything in particular.

I watched carefully as Tina rubbed her stomach the crinkle on her forehead telling me she felt the slight discomfort.

"Are you ok Tee?".

"Bette I’m fine just she’s been moving around alot today, but I think she’s finally settling down now she can hear your voice". A breath caught in my throat as I watched the succulent smile that spread wide across Tina’s face. These are the moments I enjoyed; ones where no one could stop me feeling so high because my love ran deeper than anyone could imagine.

"I don’t think that’s true Tee. I think she just knows its near enough bed time." I smiled as I glanced over never letting my eyes cast off anywhere else. Tina was my sole focus. I felt relaxed more than I had in a long time, it was in these moments I felt weak and for once I didn’t feel overly scared.

"Bette, what is it you wanted to talk to me about. There’s something I want to talk to you about too but it can wait until after." Tina placed her glass on the table and ushered me to the sofa.
Sitting there I wasn’t quite sure where to begin and the fact Tina wanted to talk with me put me on edge slightly. Steadying my breathing, I looked over to Tina.

"Bette, you seem nervous. What is it your not ill… No one’s died have they?".
I find myself chuckling at the endearing tone of Tina’s voice. She looked out for me in ways I had taken for granted.

"God no Tina. Nothing as bad as that I hope. I’m fine well sort of."
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The blonde sat there a sigh of relief washing over her, she was glad the brunette was ok but something didn’t seem quite right in her behaviour.
"Then what is it Bette you’re starting to scare me now". Tina nervous fiddled with her fingers, the worry evident to see she was unsure why she felt unnerved but the more silence that filled the air the more her concern grew.

"I… It’s just… Well I went to see a therapist today and I guess I was able to talk about alot of issues ive buried in the back of my mind for some time." Bette looked up to see she had the blondes full attention, and the way Tina’s hazel eyes softened at her revelation. Not wanting to interrupt Tina sat and listened waiting for Bette to continue.