So, whats on todays agenda? Bette asked Tina as she finished the last bites of her breakfast.

Well said Tina. I need to get by The Center to talk to Oscar and drop by the apartment to get some stuff and figure out how to get that taken care of.

What do you mean taken care of? Bette asked as she wiped her mouth with her napkin before dropping it back in her lap.

Well, I mean letting it go she answered. You know, I need to figure out how to get my stuff, not that theres that much there, and have a conversation with the person that I was renting it from to tell them that I will no longer need it.

And why will you no longer need it? Bette asked. I mean, where do you plan on living when we come back from New York? the twinkle in her eye very evident.

Tina jerked her head up, looking alarmingly at Bette, until she realized that Bette was teasing her.

Youre such a little ***** she laughed as she threw her napkin in Bettes face. You know that? she added as she stood up to walk over to Bettes chair.

Bette reached up, removing the napkin from her face and just laughed. Tina pulled out the chair that Bette was seated in so that she could straddle her lap. Settling down, she wrapped her arms around Bettes shoulders.

You have an awful smug expression on your face Ms. Porter.

Do I? chuckled Bette.

Uh huh, you do she responded as she leaned forward to capture the lobe of her right ear between her teeth.

Smug? Bette asked. What in the world do I have to be smug about? she smiled.

Oh, I dont know giggled Tina with a raised eyebrow, leaning back to look at Bette. Maybe the fact that you have your woman back, in your bed and in your house, maybe that has a little somethin to do with it, huh?

Our bed, our house corrected Bette as she leaned in to kiss Tina.

Hmmm mumbled Tina as she parted her lips, encouraging Bette to deepen the kiss.

But Bette pulled back, not granting Tina her wish.

Do I? said Bette, all joking having been put aside.

Do you what, baby? asked Tina as she stroked Bettes face with her fingertips.

Have my woman back? she whispered, eyes never leaving Tinas.

I think you know the answer to that Bette she softly said, reaching her hand around the back of Bettes neck to pull her forward for a kiss.

Tina kissed Bette in a manner that exhibited that Bette did in fact have her woman back. Not waiting for Bette, Tina entered Bettes mouth with her tongue, sucking Bettes into her mouth. Not letting go, she continued to kiss Bette deeply until she heard a slight moan escape Bettes lips.

It was just at this time that Tina felt Bettes hands begin to travel up her body, cupping her ***** and rubbing her hardened nipples through the material of the robe.

Baby she moaned into Bettes lips. If youre gonna do that, do it like you mean it she said, reaching for Bettes hand and guiding it inside her robe to place against her breast.

Having Bettes hands where she wanted them, she placed both of hers on either side of Bettes head and pulled her in for a hard kiss. She slowly began to move her hips as she deepened the kiss, wanting to be as deep in Bettes mouth as possible.

The combined sensations of kissing Bette and the feel of her nipples being pulled and teased was leading her to a place of no return.

Oh God, Bette she moaned as Bette pulled away from the kiss to drop her lips onto Tinas neck. While one hand was massaging her breast, Tina felt the other moving down to her waist to untie her robe.

Here she breathlessly said as she reached down and ripped the sash completely off and pulled the robe off of her shoulders.

Bette allowed her eyes to feast on Tinas bare ***** and as soon as she felt Tina pulling her head towards them, moved forward and took her left nipple in her mouth, eliciting a low guttural moan from Tina.

Looking down, Tina watched Bette pull her nipple in between her lips, using her teeth to nibble up and down the length of it. Watching Bette do this to her caused her ***** to throb and she could feel her own wetness running between her lips and down the cheeks of her *****.

***** she moaned, wanting Bette to be inside of her.

Baby, please she said.

Bette had both hands on Tinas rear end, holding her securely on her lap. She moved to Tinas other breast and began to work on that, causing Tina to pick up the movement of her hips, wordlessly begging for Bette to ***** her.

Bette she panted. I need younowinside me she managed to get out.

Bette lifted her head, taking in the expression on Tinas face. She knew that look well and knew that it was time to act.

She leaned in to kiss Tina while moving one hand from her hips to put it where she knew Tina needed. She could feel the heat radiating from her center before she even parted her lips.

Reaching in, she dropped her finger and ran it along her swollen lips. Her wetness had seeped out as she was sopping wet.

*****, T Bette moaned at feeling the evidence of Tinas arousal. What you ***** to do me she whispered into Tinas ear.

Tina said nothing, just wrapped her arms even tighter around Bettes shoulders, waiting and anticipating the onslaught of Bettes fingers.

Baby, cmon she pleaded. Im so ready Bette.

Knowing this certainly was the case, Bette quickly inserted three fingers deeply into Tina and heard her moan in response.

*****, Bette she hissed into Bettes ear, head resting on her shoulder as she felt Bette begin to move in and out of her.

Holding on to Bette, she began to rock her hips against Bettes hand, moving faster and harder.

Bette intentionally had kept the palm of her hand away from her ***** but seeing Tina moving as fast as she was, she knew that it was not going to be long.

As Tina came down on her hand, she slammed back up hard, grinding her palm against her *****, causing Tina to scream out in pleasure. She felt Tina reach down and grabbing her wrist, pushed her even deeper inside of her.

Bette she moaned. Im gonna come, baby she cried. Oh God, go faster baby, faster, yes, oh God she screamed as she felt her ***** storm through her body. She continued to ***** Bettes hand until she could no longer take it.

Oh God, baby she moaned as her head draped over Bettes shoulder.

***** that was good she smiled, pulling her head off of Bettes shoulder to look at her.

Yeah? Bette asked.

Yeah she smiled, leaning in to kiss Bette.

She placed her head back on Bettes shoulder and said, Just give me a minute, baby she said in exhaustion.

Take as much time as you need, T Bette chuckled. Im quite happy just where I am she said, wiggling her fingers that were surrounded by Tinas warm and wet walls, still vibrating from the ***** that had shaken it.

Hmmm was all Tina said, in a daze from the intensity of the *****, body left weak in its wake.

They sat there for a few minutes, neither speaking, just taking the other in.

Finally, Tina pulled up and looking at Bette, ran her fingers through her hair and said, I love you, baby. I hope you know that.

I do, T said Bette, smiling lovingly at Tina.

Tina leaned back in and began to kiss Bette.

Maybe we should take this to the bedroom? said Tina, eyebrow raised suggestively.

Maybe we should agreed Bette, leaning in to capture Tinas lips between her own.

Just as they began to untangle themselves, they heard a knocking at the front door.

Both quickly looked in the direction from where the sound was coming and knew that their plans to retire to their bedroom for the balance of the morning were shot.

Uhhhhh Tina groaned as she dropped her head against Bettes shoulder. ***** she said under her breath. First the calls and now this

Bette just chuckled at her apparent frustration, and encouraged Tina off of her lap so that they could both stand and get the door.

You know that she wont go away Bette said with a smile on her face.

I know Tina said in resignation.

Wrapping her robe back around herself, she quickly kissed Bette and said, Ill go babe. Why dont you wash up? she suggested as she nodded in the direction of Bettes hand that exhibited what had just taken place.

Ok said Bette as she watched Tina walk out of the kitchen to go answer the front door.

Doing as told, she washed her hands and just as she was reaching for a towel, heard Tina, followed by Alice, walking through the living room, making their way back to the kitchen.

Bette turned and leaning against the kitchen counter, crossed her arms and waited for them to come in.

Hey said Alice to Bette.

Hey there she responded. And to what do we owe the honor of this unannounced visit?

Tina giggled as she walked over to Bette, wrapping an arm around her waist saying under her breath, Play nice.

Well, since I have yet to receive a return phone call, I figured that I would just save you the trouble and come by in person she explained, arms thrown in the air for emphasis.

I see said Bette. You know, I believe that you believe that that actually makes sense, you know that?

Of course it makes sense said Alice, Hello? Why would it not? she said.

I have absolutely no idea why that would make no sense chuckled Bette, shaking her head at Alices sense of logic.

Exactly said Alice. So, who do you have to ***** around here to get a cup of coffee?

ALICE!!! Bette and Tina said in unison.

What? Im just kiddin- about the *****, not the coffee she clarified.

Shaking her head, Tina walked over to the cabinet to retrieve another coffee mug.

Here she said as she handed it to Alice, coffee is over there and cream is on the counter.

Thanks she said as she took the mug from Tina.

So, how are things? she asked as she filled the cup.

Uh, fine said Bette, not really wishing to dive into things that concerned the two of them.

Tina reached under Bettes tank top and softly rubbed her back, alternating between scratching and massaging.

Fine? asked Alice as she added the cream to her coffee.

Yes they replied together.

Ok, well I see that we are not going to get into that this morning, huh? thought Alice, getting both Tina and Bettes need for privacy.

So? What do you wanna talk about? asked Alice.

Al, youre the one that came over here Bette reminded her.

Oh yeah she acknowledged. I did, didnt I?

Uh huh said Bette.

Why dont we go sit down? suggested Tina.

Works for me said Alice.

Actually, I dont know that I am needed for this conversation, so I might just go shower said Bette.

Reading the expression on Tinas face, she immediately knew that that was a mistake and so quickly said, Or, I can just stay and shower later? she tried.

Tina just reached for her hand and led them into the living room.

The three women made themselves comfortable, Tina and Bette next to each other on the sofa and Alice seated across from them in one of the chairs.

So, whats up, Al? asked Tina.

Looking at both women, Alice blurted out I kissed Dana.

You did what? screamed Tina.

Yeah, I know. It just kinda happened she said timidly, trying to explain.

Bette said nothing, just placed her hand on Tinas lap in effort to calm her.

Al, I mean, what the *****? Shes engaged to be married and you are kissing her? Tina asked incredulously.

I know, I know she moaned running her hands through her hair, somewhat taken aback by Tinas angry response.

Are you going to weigh in here? Tina asked as she turned to Bette.

Bette read the anger coming from Tina and said, T, can we at least hear her out, find out whats going on?

Do you think that this is ok? she asked Bette, eyes searching Bettes face.

Know whats ok, T? She hasnt even finished telling us what happened she tried to explain.

Tina sat back against the sofa, folding her arms across her chest, looked at Alice and said, Continue.

Look, I know this is awkward with everything that the two of you have been going through.

This isnt about us, Al Bette said.

I know, and I dont want it to be she quickly added.

Are you in love with her? Tina asked.

I dont know she trailed off.

Tina stood up and said, You know what? I think that Ive heard enough. Im going to go take a shower she said to Bette who just nodded in response.

Turning to Alice she said, Im sorry Al, I just think that this is wrong. You may not like Tonya and quite frankly, I dont really care for her either. But the fact of the matter is that they are a couple, a couple that plans on getting married, and if you cant respect that, than I really dont wish to be a part of this conversation.

Both Alice and Bette watched Tina walk out of the room.

Hmmm said Bette as she took a deep breath. Well, I cant imagine where that could have come from she said.

Yeah, I know said Alice. That is why I was afraid to tell you. I figured she might react that way.

Well, you seem to still have me said Bette, smiling at Alice to ease the tension.

I feel bad about this Bette, I really do. I mean, Tina is right, about them being a couple and all of that. But Im sorry, I do not believe that Dana is in love with that woman.

And you feel that its your place to prove that? asked Bette.

Not that its my place Bette, but come on. You of all people should know what its like to have to fight to get your woman back.

A, this is not about Tina and me and B, you never had Dana that I am aware of and so getting her back as you say, is simply impossible.

I forgot how much fun it is verbally sparring with you said Alice, voice dripping with sarcasm.

Bette said nothing, just shrugged her shoulders.

Alice dropped her head into her hands and rubbed her temples as if to soothe a headache.

So, what should I do? she asked, head still in her hands.

Al, Im sorry but I cant tell you what to do. If you feel that you really have feelings for Dana than you need to talk to her. But Tina is right, physically reaching out to her is not only wrong and unfair to Tonya, but it only serves to further confuse and flare up an already challenging situation.

I know she moaned into her hands.

Talk to her, Al Bette repeated.

Ok she said as she lifted her head.

How are you doing, Bette?

Pretty good she answered.

Really?

Really she smiled.

Is everything back to the way that it should be?

Were working on things, Al. We are far from perfect, but we know that we love each other and so thats a pretty good foundation on which to re-build.

You know what? asked Alice.

What?

I kinda envy you guys, you know, getting everything figured out.

Like I said Al, we have a long way to go, but there is no one else in this world that I would rather make that journey with she said with conviction.

Alice just smiled at Bette and said, I gotta go.

Ok said Bette as she stood to walk her out.

Tell Tina Im sorry that I pissed her off she said as they reached the front door.

Dont worry about it Al, Ill talk to her. And know that its not you necessarily that she was pissed off at. I think that a large part of that was intended for my ears.

Alice reached in and gave Bette a hug.

Thanks for listening.

Anytime said Bette as she returned the hug.

Ill give yall a call later said Alice as she walked down the front steps.

Oh, I dont doubt that for a minute said Bette laughingly.

Closing the door, Bette walked back over to the table to pick up the three coffee cups. Once in the kitchen, she placed the cups in the sink, resting her hands on either side of the counter and just looked out the window.

Hmmm she said out loud, pondering the conversation that she had just had with Alice.

Hmmm what? asked Tina as she came up behind Bette, wrapping her arms around her waist and pulling them tightly together.

Just hmmm smiled Bette, looking down to see Tinas hands softly rubbing her stomach.

Was I too hard on her? asked Tina as she rested her cheek against Bettes back.

I dont know T. Its kind of a touchy topic for us.

What is she going to do?

I dont know what she is going to do. I told her that I thought that she should talk to Dana, but leave the physical stuff out of it she said.

That sounds fair said Tina quietly, loving the feel of having Bette in her arms.

Bette turned in Tinas arms and ran her hands through her wet hair. You smell good she said.

I do? smiled Tina.

Yeah, you do. Maybe I should do the same thing said Bette as she massaged Tinas scalp.

In a second Tina quietly said, simply wishing to be with Bette.

The two women just held each other, breathing the other in.

I love you T Bette quietly said.

I know, baby. Its what I live for.

Yeah, me too, T whispered Bette, me too.