Tina sat alone by the bar, staring down at her near empty drink. The music behind her was booming and it mixed with the chatter of the numerous conversations going on. Tina could even hear Alice’s infectious laughter over the lyrics of her favorite song.

It was the night of her 28th birthday. Her friends and even some colleagues were there, celebrating in her honor. Kit decorated the place specially for her and every so often, Carmen shouted out "Happy Birthday" over the microphone in which everyone took shots to Tina’s name.

It all seemed so perfect and Tina should have been happy . . except it wasn’t perfect and she wasn’t happy. Someone was missing.

"Hey there birthday girl" Kit leaned on the bar across from Tina as she slid a fresh drink in front of the blonde, "Whatcha doin’ over here by yourself?"

Tina shrugged her shoulders, "Just came to get a drink"

Kit saw the sad look on the blonde’s face and her defeated posture, wanting to smile at just how obvious Tina was being. Kit knew well enough why Tina was moping at her own birthday party.

"She’ll be here"

Tina didn’t even bother to ask who Kit was talking about. She sighed, "I doubt it. Things have been so strained between us lately and I know it’s because of me. I messed it up so bad Kit"

Kit wanted to smile at Tina’s realization, able to see that the blonde truly cared for Bette. It was all Kit wanted for her baby sister, knowing that the blonde had met her match in Tina. All they needed to do now was get together. Easier said than done.

Kit shrugged a shoulder and offered a soft smile to the defeated blonde, "Well if it makes you feel better, I happen to know for a fact that she misses you"

The hope in Tina’s eyes was all the encouragement Kit needed. She planned to never let Alice hear the end of it if she managed to do what the perky blonde couldn’t.

"Really?" Tina asked hopefully, her face lighting up.