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Chapter One

“I like it; I really, really like it.” Tina smiled excitingly from where she stood. The view at Bear Mountain, New York was absolutely breath taking. The snow covered mountain peaks and the expanse of countless trees below seemed to fill her with warmth inside.

“Tina, don’t stand so close to the edge!” Bette shouted concerned as she yanked a thick beanie down her head. She struggled as she trudged through the deep snow to join her.

Recently, Tina had been on edge over their miscarriage and Bette knew she wasn’t herself, nor was she. She knew she had to get Tina away from it all. Hopefully, across the country at a place she loved to go to as a child growing up in the east coast would help. There was work she had to do at the gallery and Franklin, her boss – a menace to her, but again, there was Tina. Tina would always come first.

“Hey you,” Tina smiled as she felt familiar arms wrap around her waist, she felt safe and loved. Bette was relieved Tina had allowed her to be so close. Back home in Los Angeles Tina wouldn’t have any of it.

“It’s stunning isn’t it? I wish I had taken you here before.” Bette exhaled. She snuggled closer loving the feel of Tina’s body against hers. She was caught up in the moment.

Tina nodded and turned over to hug Bette. “Thanks, I really needed this.”

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Bette was busy in the kitchen preparing dinner for the two of them. Tina was enjoying a cuppatea (ha!) that Bette had made for her, it was the one thing Bette was excellent at in the kitchen along with cucumber sarnies with the edges cut off. At first Tina was reluctant to leave Bette in the kitchen alone. She was scared Bette would ruin the cabin’s kitchen – possibly cause a fire, but Bette had ensured her saying that she’d let her know if she needed help with anything.

“Dinner’s ready!”

"That rice looks so fluffy!" Tina exclaimed.

"I followed the directions," Bette replied. She shrugged her shoulders and plated the rice.

Tina rolled her eyes at Bette as she walked away. She knew she hadn’t, she never did…

Bette turned and narrowed her eyes, "I saw that!"

"Saw what babe?" Tina asked. She stood in front of Bette and placed her hands on Bette’s hip. "I love your fluffy rice.”

“I know.” Her smile, her beautiful face I want to kiss her so bad. I don’t want to push her too far.

“In fact, you have a kernel right there," Tina states as she kissed that special spot on Bette’s neck. I am so lucky. I love this woman so much.

"I know you love my fluffy rice." Bette moaned. Where have you been? I’ve missed you so much.

Bette ended their kiss and looked Tina straight in the eyes.

“I know, I’ve said some fucked up things to you. I never meant a single word of it. I’m sorry.”
Bette apologized for all the missed dinners, the nights she came back from work late and upset, the day she was late to Tina’s appointment, the day Tina had to learn herself all one about their miscarriage, all the days she placed Tina second.

Tina shook her head. “I’m sorry too. I felt like I was losing you.”

“You don’t have to worry anymore.” She reached for Tina’s hands. “Let’s have dinner and continue?” They had a lot of talking to do. Dinner would get cold.

“Yea, let’s do that.” Tina looked down and ran her thumb over the ring Bette was wearing, it was hers.