"So how’s rehearsals been going?"

There was a deep sigh on the other end, Bette could hear the exhaustion in Tina’s voice, "Pretty good, thank God. Helena’s been working us overtime I have to say but its not so bad. I really love learning new moves and I’ve become so much more flexible since the day I started all these crazy routines"

"Have you now?" Bette spoke huskily into the phone, she couldn’t help herself. Tina should have worded herself a little better.

"Yeah I really have . . you should see some of the things I’ve learned since you’ve been gone"

Tina’s seductive tone stopped Bette dead in her tracks, she leaned against the fence to get herself under control.

"Does that mean you’re gonna dance for me when you get back?"

Tina chuckled seductively and damn if that sound wasn’t sexier than her husky tone, "Only if you agree to some ground rules"

"Which are?" Bette asked with a smirk, biting her lip with anticipation as something caught her eye.

She looked up and saw Ava walking across the street, strolling down the avenue in all her glory and giant sunglasses. Bette almost couldn’t believe it. The woman had practically gone into hiding for a week, it was unlike her. Though Bette knew she had promised Tina that she would wait things out, the opportunity was too great. Each step, each dirty look Ava gave her "fans" while passing by only made Bette want to approach her that much sooner. She wanted to make things clear once and for all. She wanted Ava to stay out of her an Tina’s lives or else.

"Bette? Baby are you still there?"

"Huh? Oh yeah, I’m here. Sorry sweetie, I thought I saw something" Bette swallowed with the thought of what she was about to do. She knew Tina wouldn’t like it but her protective nature was currently working full force, she couldn’t let this opportunity pass, "Listen baby, I have to go but I’ll call you when I get home. Maybe you can tell me more about the moves you’re gonna do for me"

"That sounds good to me baby. Just a few more days until I’m back in your arms"

"I can’t wait . . I’m just sorry I won’t be able to see your performance at the Garden" Bette knew how much performing at Madison Square Garden meant to Tina and she wish she didn’t have to miss it. Her eyes followed Ava and saw her walk into a dance studio, most likely to rehearse for an upcoming show or video.

"I know but you’ll be with me in spirit. I love you so much baby"

"I love you too, T. I’ll call you later baby"

After disconnecting the call with Tina, Bette immediately dialed Kit’s number. After a few rings, the impatient brunette hung up and dialed Alice’s number. She cursed under her breath when the call went straight to voicemail.

She rapidly tapped her heel on the concrete, her phone in hand as she watched the building from across the street and debated whether or not to go inside.

"I promised I wouldn’t. I promised Tina, I wouldn’t"

After trying both Alice and Kit once more on their cellphones with no luck, Bette couldn’t sit still any longer. She cautiously jogged across the street, avoiding traffic and rushing into the building Ava walked in. Tina would hate her for this but at least Ava would be off their backs for good.