“Push me off the cliff and into the Hudson River.” Exclaimed T.

 Chapter Two

While Bette was busy finishing the cucumber sarnies, Tina found a tablecloth and a couple of candleholders with candles in them and placed them on the table that sat in front of the window overlooking the meadow. She then went in and found plates and cutlery and placed those down on the table as well.

She lit the candles and then found herself gazing out the window at the snow falling gently down, thanking the powers that be for this moment and space with her wife. It was so needed by the both of them to try and get back on track with one another.

Both she and Bette had been guilty of creating space from the other in in their grieving process, trying to come back to their emotional centers after the loss of their baby boy. Tina felt strongly that this trip was a good start in doing that with one another.

“Baby, could you come and get the wine?” She soon heard Bette calling to her. She smiled as she turned in time to see her love bringing in the plate of cucumber sarnies along with a plate of scones with what looked like fresh strawberry jam and a side of clotted cream. It brought back memories of their trip to London during their third year of being together.

As Tina passed her on her way into the kitchen, Bette looked at her in the magical way that she always did and Tina stopped momentarily to share a sweet kiss. That was so nice she thought as she continued into the kitchen to retrieve the wine. After dropping off the first round of plates, Bette returned back to the kitchen and picked up the tray with the small bowls of vegetable soup and the plate filled with slices of fruity teacake.

They both met back at the table and sat down after Tina poured them both a glass of wine to enjoy with their meal. Bette looked up to Tina with such a look of love in her eyes and decided to share a toast.