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Amicus Curiae
Story written on May 13, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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"What I want to know is the approach the proponents of Prop 8 are going to take," Tina said. "They can’t realistically argue the way they argued for its passage in the media leading up to the vote. There’s no basis in fact for that."
"Something to be said for focusing on states’ rights," Bette said. "That might very well be their tack."
"But if we take the high road by arguing constitutionality, it could eventually turn into a win.
"You’ve got public opinion on your side," Bette noted. "If the vote was held today, its failure to pass is virtually a foregone conclusion."
"Asserting that the voters ‘didn’t really mean it’ might not be considered a lofty legal argument."
"Does the court shape or reflect public opinion?" Bette asked rhetorically.
"Everyone should show up on Saturday with two lists," Tina said. "What questions would you ask if you were one of the justices, and what argument would you put forth if you were on the other side."
"I can let everyone know that’s where the focus should be for the week," Bette said. "I’ll copy you on the memo."
"Thanks," Tina said. "You’re better than I expected at taking direction."
"You’re better than I expected at offering direction," Bette replied. "I trust the results will continue to satisfy."
"I have high hopes," Tina replied.
She reached to top up Bette’s coffee, and they finished their breakfast in relative silence.
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"Lunch at Daddy’s tomorrow?" Bette asked as they were saying their goodbyes by Tina’s front door.
"I promised you I would take tomorrow night off, so I can’t spare the time," Tina said.
"I’ll bring something by your office," Bette said. "You have to eat."
"No longer than half an hour," Tina said.
"Promise," Bette said.
"Your coming by could lead to speculation about us," Tina said.
"I don’t mind if you don’t," Bette said.
"Thought I should mention it," Tina said.
"At least there’s something going on that would support such speculation," Bette said. "I’ll try to keep it professional when I’m at your office."
"I’ll see you then," Tina reached to give her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"That’s it?" Bette asked.
"What?" Tina didn’t understand what Bette was referring to.
"How about a goodbye kiss that suggests something more?"
Tina took a step closer and touched her fingers to Bette’s lips.
"When I see you tomorrow night," Tina started quietly. "You can be sure we’ll do a lot more of what we did the moment you arrived last night. Because I can’t get enough of you either."
Tina finished by grasping Bette’s bottom lip between her own and tugging slightly as she pulled away.
"I’ll see you tomorrow," Tina said, as she opened the door to leave.
They walked side by side down the hallway, quietly pondering the things they’d been willing to say under the cover of darkness, as well as what they were able to admit to each other in the full light of day.
(tbc)
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