Tina and Bette just had lunch and Bette was now angry. Not because of Tina but because of what Helena did this morning. She had sent Tina flowers, asked her out and when Tina said no, Helena was angry and stormed out of the blonde’s office. Tina was shocked by her boss’ behavior and Bette decided this couldn’t continue happening. She had tried to cheer Tina up, the blonde thought she would lose her job, and it had worked pretty well but now Bette stood in front of Helena’s door. She hadn’t made an appointment but she didn’t care. She opened it and walked inside. Helena looked up and a crooked smile was on her face.

“Bette, so nice to see you.” Helena told her.

Bette frowned. “Cut the crap, Helena. Why are you hitting on my girlfriend?” Bette asked, one hand on her hip and with a pissed off look on her face. Helena stood up with a smile.

“Because I can.” Helena said and smiled.

“Helena, you do realize that Tina can press charges against you, right?” Bette asked.

“She won’t. She wants and needs this job too much.”

“She doesn’t NEED this job so much, Helena. She won’t die without it. I am sure she can begin at another studio in no time. However, all that aside; I thought that we were friends Helena. Sure, not best friends but at least decent.”

Helena walked over to Bette. “Bette, we were friends but frankly, I never liked you and you never liked me. Now, I saw your girlfriend walk into my office and I knew I wanted her. Listen Bette, I always get what I want and I want Tina. And guess what, within the next weeks I’ll have her.”

Bette smiled. “I don’t think so, Helena. I know that your mother won’t like it when she knows you are trying to seduce your colleague and I am sure she won’t hesitate to cut you off, it has too much risk and it reflects badly on her and your whole family. Then you can say good-bye to your studio, pretty house and fancy clothes. Peggy is someone I’m very close with; you know I can do this.”

“That’s childish Bette.”

“Maybe, but I don’t care. I want you to back off or you’ll be very sorry.”

Helena was silent for a moment but then smiled. “Do you really want me to tell Tina about you?”

Bette swallowed but then took a deep breath. She wouldn’t let Helena get to her. “I don’t care if you tell her about me. She loves me and I don’t think she’ll leave me because of it. It’s my past, Helena. Everyone has one.”

“Yeah, but yours is a shame, Bette. It’s disgusting.”

“I had to do what I had to do.” Bette said. “I didn’t have another way. Look, I don’t owe you an explanation so I won’t give you one. Just back off my woman or you’ll lose everything. Understood?”

“Do your worst, Bette.” Helena snapped. Bette turned around and walked out. In the hallway, she took a deep breath and cursed. She had to tell Tina. Right now. Bette knew Helena would tell Tina today and she didn’t want Tina to hear it from someone else. She had hoped she could keep it to herself for a little while longer but that was no option anymore.