Previously…

“Which pieces did you sell?” Tina asked.

“Some small stuff and the Kiki Smith’s ‘Fawn’ piece.” Bette reluctantly admitted.

Tina felt her throat tighten. Bette had loved that piece. She thought Bette had placed the piece in storage for safe keeping. “Bette, you love that piece.”

“Yes, but I love you more.” Bette kissed Tina on the lips. She would have sold her collection if it meant having Tina.

Alice, Dana and Shane, watching the interaction between the two women, sighed in unison, "Aaawww."

Chapter 27

Two Months Later…

Bette carried her sleeping daughter to the little girl’s bedroom and carefully removed the flower girl dress that Angelica was wearing and tucked her in bed.  She had been excited about being a flower girl and had done a wonderful job earlier that afternoon at Alice and Dana’s wedding. Like Angelica, she and Tina had performed their duties as best woman and maid of honor. She had gotten a little emotional watching Alice and Dana exchange wedding vows and as much as Alice frustrated her at times, she was truly happy for her close friends. It had been a beautiful wedding and well attended by former and current tennis players, tennis analysts, journalists and bloggers. Dana’s parents and brother and Alice’s mother, Lenore, flew in from California the week before and instead of helping with the final touches for the wedding had caused Dana and Alice in week of headaches.

Bette slipped off her heels and femme tuxedo jacket before joining Tina in the kitchen. She stood at the kitchen entrance and watched Tina pour wine in two glasses. She quietly made her way to the blonde and stood behind her. She waited until Tina placed the wine bottle on the counter before wrapping her arms around her waist. She rested her chin on the Tina’s shoulder. “Did you let the dog out?”  Tina nodded. “You looked beautiful walking down the aisle earlier and to think next month you will be doing it again, only you will be the bride.” Bette placed a kiss on Tina’s shoulder. “I can’t wait.”

“Thank you. You didn’t look too shabby standing there with Alice.”  Tina returned the compliment. She turned and draped her arms around Bette’s shoulders. “Dana and Alice looked so happy.”