As Shane steps away, leaving Bette and Tina nestled together on their front porch. Bette lifts Tinas hand to her lips, placing a gentle kiss on the back of her fingers. Tina feels the softness of Bettes lips and the warmth of her breath against her skin. Tina looks toward Bette, her eyes full of love and passion; she smiles as her heart races a little. She wants so badly for them to always be sweet and loving, like they were in the beginning, like they are right this moment. But lately, theres tension between them. Shes not sure why. Bette has dealt with work related pressures before, *****, they both have, but its never felt like this. Could it be the idea of starting a family? But theyve talked about this. Theyve analyzed it from every possible direction. All Tina knows for certain is that shes never felt so disconnected before. Tinas smile fades a little.

Bette turns her head and their eyes meet. Tina looks away, embarrassed at her thoughts.
Bette gazes at her lover, taking in her beauty. She notes the way Tinas hair shines in the morning sunlight, so many different shades of blonde, light and dark, and the way the gentle waves fall against her soft pale skin. Bette thinks of the countless times shes buried her face into Tinas hair, allowing it to tenderly stroke her own face. Her eyes move to the gentle curve of Tinas exposed shoulder; a place Bette has kissed a thousand times. So familiar she can almost taste Tinas skin.

Bette continues watching Tina, all the while holding Tinas hand against her cheek, feeling the warmth and enjoying the scent of Tinas perfume. How many times has the scent of Tina calmed Bettes frazzled nerves or taken her to almost uncontrollable lust? So many times Bette has felt as though see would lose control, only to be calmed and soothed by a reassuring hug from Tina. And she cant begin to count the times theyve had to steal away to a quiet place for some unrestrained passion.

Bette thinks back to the night before. The stupidity of bringing someone home with them. That man touching Tina and kissing her. What was she thinking suggesting it and then allowing it to happen? Her desperation to find a way to provide them with the family theyve been wanting for so long was clouding her senses and her judgment. How could she have asked Tina to participate? What the ***** was she thinking? Bette swallows hard feeling the lump in her throat; her eyes begin to well up. Bette is angry and disappointed in herself. Thank God it didnt work out. She was secretly relieved when he stormed out of the house.

Tina slowly looks back, finding Bette staring at her with tears in her eyes. Bette smiles reassuringly and whispers, Come with me. While gently holding Tinas hand, Bette stands and pulls Tina to her feet, and slowly leads her into the house, across the living room and into their bedroom.

As they approach the bed, with sheets still rumpled from the previous night, Bette turns to Tina and softly caresses her face then running her fingers through Tinas soft blond hair. Her gaze drops to Tinas shoulder and Bette places a kiss on the bare skin. Its exactly as she imagined it moments ago. The air is still and the lingering scent of last nights love making mixed with the jasmine candles hangs in the room. Bettes mind flashes back; to the three of them standing in this very spot. She cant shake that vision of Tina being kissed by him.

Tears now spilling over her cheeks, Bettes voice cracks, she can barely manage a whisper T, I love you. I dont want to hurt you – ever. I dont know whats going on right now. I just Before she can continue, Tina places her fingers on Bettes lips, Shh, I know, she whispers, I know. Bettes eyes, wet and thoughtful stare at Tina. Does she really know? Bette wonders. Does she, does she really understand how much I love her? How I feel right now, struggling with my job, fighting those narrow minded ***** at the CAC day in and day out, spending all my waking hours at the damn gallery, when Id rather spend my time finding a way to start our family? Does Tina really get it?

With her finger tips Tina gently brushes the tears from Bettes cheeks, Dont. My God Bette, I adore you. We will get through this, whatever the ***** this is. I believe in us I believe in you. Then, gently framing Bettes face with both hands she pulls Bette in for a long deep kiss.
Bette responds to Tina, pulling her closer, running her hands down along her sides and around to the small of her back. Using both hands, she presses Tina closer against her body. Holding her tightly, Bette gently breaks the kiss. She places another quick peck on Tinas lips.

Bette, staring directly into Tinas eyes, with the intense passion that only a lover can possess, speaks in a clear but soft and ***** voice, This is how its going to happen. I think I should make love to you, while you make love to me. Bette winks at Tina, leans in and places a peck on Tinas nose. Both women smile and giggle at Bettes reference to the evening before when theyd brought home the artist in a misguided and failed attempt to get Tina pregnant.

***

Early morning sun streams through the ceiling high windows running along the side of Bette and Tinas bedroom. The room is soothing, warm and sensual.

Bette and Tina lay naked on the bed. Legs and arms entwined as they softly press their lips together, tasting their lovers mouth and smelling her sweet breath. Their hands explore each others warm bodies, lightly touching, caressing and searching for those private places that make the others breath catch in her throat.

Bette moves on top of Tina, kissing her neck and whispers into her ear, Youre so beautiful. Bette takes a long look at Tinas gorgeous eyes, those fantastically ***** ***** eyes.
Another long kiss between the lovers and Bette slips away to focus her attention on Tinas *****, so soft and beautiful with the dark crimson color of her nipples against her milky white flesh, such beautiful contrast. Tinas nipples are hard from her arousal. Bette takes one between her lips and gently sucks it in, rolling her tongue across the tip. Tinas body arches in response, a soft moan leaves her throat. Tina places her hand behind Bettes head, gently encouraging her to remain at her breast for just a little longer. Bettes hand reaches for the other breast, warm and soft to the touch. She slowly and softly squeezes the supple flesh, pinching and pulling the taut nipple, while continuing to suck and savor the other.

Tina releases her grip on Bette, allowing her to continue her exploration. Now kissing and licking her way down Tinas body, Bette can smell Tinas excitement, a fragrance that makes every inch of Bette tingle with anticipation.

As Bette continues her descent, Tina opens her legs, inviting her lover in. Bettes fingers explore Tinas warm, moist folds. Tinas breathing is slow and even. Bette inhales deeply, enjoying the sweet heady scent of Tina. Gently Bette licks the moist pink flesh. Tina lets out a long sigh. As Bette continues to savor Tina she gently slips a finger inside of her beautiful lover, another sigh. Bette continues to explore with her tongue, passing it across Tinas *****. This time Tina lets out a gasp and her body reacts sharply.

Bette looks up at Tina, smiles and slips in another finger. Tina glances down and their eyes meet. Tina sees this amazingly beautiful woman looking back at her. Tinas eyes are full of desire, begging, pleading with Bette to ***** her, to bring her to the ecstasy she knows is just moments away. Tinas heart is racing. She reaches out; placing her hand on Bettes head, grabbing long soft locks of hair, and guides her back down. Bette gently crooks her fingers, finding that amazing spot deep within Tina, and begins to rub. Tinas body rhythmically moves to meet Bettes fingers and tongue. Tinas eyes are clamped shut, mouth open, gasping short fast breaths. Her excitement accelerates with every movement.

Bette remains in control. Shes got Tina right where she wants her. She knows that Tina is close, that shes surrendered her body. With her free hand Bette reaches for one of Tinas ***** and fondles it gently, pinching the nipple and rolling it between her fingers. Tinas back arches to meet Bettes touch. Bette moves her hand to Tinas belly, flat and smooth, she feels the muscles contracting. Tinas hand leaves Bettes head, grabbing the bed sheet, clenching it tightly in her fist.

Bettes mind begins to spin. She loves to take Tina over the edge. Memories of their life together flood her thoughts. She wonders if she could have ever become what she is today without this amazingly beautiful and resilient woman by her side.

Bettes thoughts are suddenly interrupted as Tina returns her hand to Bettes head, clenching a fist full of hair, and gasps loudly as her body stiffens, her belly and legs tighten as a massive ***** pulses through her body. Tina continues to hold Bettes head in place as she rides wave after wave of pleasure. Gradually she eases her grip and caresses Bettes hair as her breathing gradually returns to normal.

Bette slowly kisses her way back up Tinas body. As she moves closer Tina, who has yet to take her hand from Bettes hair pulls her in for a lingering kiss. Tina can smell and taste herself on Bettes lips. Its sweet and *****. The kiss becomes more passionate as Tina holds Bette close by the nape of her neck. Tinas tongue darts in and out of Bettes mouth. She takes Bettes lower lip and gently sucks it, pulls it, licks it, tasting herself again.

Swiftly Tina rolls Bette to her back while straddling her waist. Tina still aroused and sensitive, receives jolts of pleasure every time Bette presses up against her. But now Tinas in control. Its her turn to give Bette pleasure. Bette, reaching, placing her hands on Tinas hair she guides Tina in for another kiss. Its long, its deep, its wet and Bette moans in her excitement.

Tina pulls away and looks down at her lover. She stares into Bettes eyes, dark, passionate, soulful. She glances at her mouth, lips, moist from their kiss. Memories of the first time Bette smiled at her rush into Tinas head. And the first kiss, the first time Bettes lips touched Tinas. But just last night and minutes ago, Tina felt the same excitement, the racing heart, butterflies in her stomach and the desire. Tina smiles, they still have passion after all these years.

Bettes eyes become quizzical as she gazes up at Tina, T, where are you? she whispers What are you thinking about? Tina blinks and looks in Bettes eyes again. Im I just realized that you still excite me the way you did when we first met, and the first time we made love. With that Tina leans in kissing Bette eagerly, long and deep.

Tina breaks the kiss, but Bettes not ready to stop, she lifts her head, mouth open, tongue perched at the edge of her lips. She needs more, she craves Tinas mouth. Tina moves on quickly though. She likes it when Bette hungers for more.

Bettes head falls back to the pillow and she lets out an exasperated sigh. Tina takes one of Bettes hard nipples in her mouth; softly she sucks and gently tugs with her teeth. Bettes hands rub Tinas thighs, squeezing the muscles. She places both hands on Tinas hips, holding her steady while pushing her own hips upward begging for release. But Tinas not ready to give Bette her ultimate pleasure; she loves to keep Bette teetering on the edge.

Tina continues to roam along Bettes body, tasting the skin on her belly, nibbling one side and then the other. Sliding further down, Tina rubs her hand across Bettes neatly trimmed mound, stopping just long enough to slide a few fingers into the wet folds of skin sending chills through her lover. Tina bends down and softly kisses Bettes thighs, first one, then, the other. Gently she swipes her tongue across Bettes groomed opening, just enough to tickle. Bette gasps, her body is contorting with every kiss. Her skin is tingling and shimmering with perspiration.

Tina slides up next to Bette. They kiss again, long deep wet kisses, their tongues searching and probing. Tinas fingers once again slide down Bettes body and into her lovers wetness. Tina delves deeper, looking for that sweet spot that will make Bette gasp and quiver with excitement. As Tina moves her fingers in and out of Bette, she pushes her hand against Bettes *****. Bette can hardly stand it any longer, her hips rock to match Tinas movements. Tina continues to kiss Bette, first gently, then passionately, biting and sucking on her lips, keeping Bette completely off guard, not knowing what to expect next, but craving and demanding more. Bettes body begins to stiffen, her breath catches in her throat, her eyes are piercing and brows pulled together tight. Tina loves to watch Bettes face when they make love.

Bette stares intently into Tinas eyes and gasps deeply. No words, no sounds, just complete silence. Still staring into each others eyes Bette holds her breath as her body shakes and shudders with pleasure. After several long seconds, Bette exhales with relief.

The ladies, now both spent lay next to each other. Legs and arms entwined, sharing gentle kisses and lazily caressing each others cool damp skin. Quietly they listen to their own private thoughts.