Tina: Ok, kissing Bettes palm and one of her fingertips.

Bette: T, I know I have a past and so do you…but mine is different from yours….I have been with several woman, including Alice…..but we are just friends now. I want to be honest – Wait there is more Tina…….the job that I have is dangerous, and yes I have been lucky many times (Bette clearing her throat) a couple of years ago I almost died, T….and

Tina taking Bette hands into hers I know Bette, Alice told me. Please dont be upset with her…it just came out, when she was here earlier, looking for you

Bette: Alice was here

Tina: Yes, she came with Dana….now those two have something going on

Bette: I know, Alice just cant keep her mouth shutt…she cant stop talking all the time and all she talk about is Dana………but seriously Tina, I want to give us a chance, but my job might get in the way….I will try to cut down on my hours to see you two and spend time with you, but it may not be so easy, Tina…..but Im willing to try, if you want me to

Tina: Youre not the only one with luggage from the past, Bette. I work a lot to and travel a lot. I live and breathe for Charlot….shes all I have left……..After Eric dying in our car, I not only had to concentrate on healing myself, but also carring Charlot

Bette: You were in the car as well, T

Tina: Yes, we were comming home from dinner with Erics parents, when we got into an accident on the freeway and the car got on fire. Erick was unconscious, and my legs were caught. I couldnt move and tried to wake up Eric, but the fire got worse, and someone came up to our car and opened my side, trying to help me out. He managed to get me out and away fro the car, when it blow up….I guess, I blame myself for being her and not Eric

Bette: Dont say that, T (taking Tina in to her arms and huging her tight) Youre here for a reason and so is Charlot

Bettes phone startet ringing…..

Bette: This cant be happening………Bette Porter

Lara: Hi, its me, sorry for calling but…….

Bette: There is not but, Lara……well talk in the morning

Lare: Bette wait……..you have to come in….there has been a nother murder down town…..uummm in Tinas office building. The boss want you on it. Sorry – you can hit me when you come in, ok. Sorry

Bette: I cant belive this….alright Ill be there in about an hour. Buy. (Taking a deep breath) I have to go Tina, Im sorry…I know its not the right time to leave you like this. I have enjoyed the evening very much and I do want to see you and Charlot againg. Can I call you tomorrow?

Tina looking up at Bette Ofcourse you may, and I look forward to it. Ill be ok, you just go, ok. Ill see you tomorrow

Bette leaning in and giving Tina a soft kiss goodnight and a big smile, with tears in her eyes. Then she walked out the door…..

TBC………