Bette nodded slowly as her eyes became glassy, "It was Jodi"

Tina nodded, "How?"

Tina was so understanding, she didn’t question what Bette said. She trusted her word. It made the brunette fall in love with her all over again.

Bette looked down and gently grazed her fingers over the brand Jodi had left on her.

"This"

Tina looked down, softly touching the brand herself as Bette continued.

"She’s . . joined with us somehow through this symbol. She can control us . . make us do whatever she pleases"

There at the end, Bette’s voice cracked and Tina brought her hand gently to Bette’s cheek in comfort. She softly placed a kiss on her lover’s lips.

"We’ll stop her. Even if I have to kill her myself . . she won’t hurt you again"

Bette quickly shook her head, "You can’t . . if she dies . . we die"

The look of hurt and defeat in Tina’s eyes was enough to undo the last of Bette’s strength. She didn’t like that look in Tina’s eyes, she wanted to keep her hopeful even if in her own mind, all was lost.

Tina lowered her head and Bette gently picked it back up.

"Hey . . we’ll find a way, okay?"

Tina heard Shane shifting her feet outside and was reminded of how little time they had. She was looking at a spot on the wall, distracted even when Bette started to kiss her cheeks and her neck.

Bette knew what happened to those found guilty of treason and with all those witnesses, she would definitely be found guilty. She wanted to cherish this moment with Tina, she wanted to give her lover something to remember.

It became a rather difficult task however when Bette realized Tina seemed distracted. She placed a soft kiss just under Tina’s ear before she stilled, her lips softly grazing Tina’s neck.

"T?"

Bette pulled back and tried to meet Tina’s gaze.

"Baby?"

Tina blinked as the endearment brought her back to reality. She looked into Bette’s eyes.

"I’m sorry" She whispered.

Bette shook her head, "Don’t be sorry . . just kiss me"