“I hope this is to your liking,” Maria said as she walked towards the door.

“Yes, and then some,” Bette replied.  “It’s simply gorgeous! Thank you so much Maria.”

 She nodded and smiled, “I’ll have dinner ready at six sharp. You two be sure to join us.”

 “That’s nice, we will be there,” Tina assured her.

 After Maria had left their room, Tina turned to find Bette lying on the bed. She had barely taken a step when someone knocked on the door. She turned back to answer. When she opened the door, it was Anthony bringing their luggage.

 “Hi, sorry I hope I’m not disturbing you.” he said with a wide smile on his face.

 “Of course not, Tina replied as she stepped aside to let him into the room.

“I wanted to make sure you got your things before dinner. Where should I put them?” he asked.

 Bette sat up on the bed, Tina told him to just leave the bags by the door.

 “Thanks Anthony, Tina said reaching for their garment bag.  She walked over to the closet and hung it up.

 “Well then, I’ll see you two at dinner,”  he remarked as he turned to leave.

 “Okay, thanks again,” Tina said as opened the door for him.

 Tina shut the door and walked over to the bed. “I guess we can put our things away after dinner.  I don’t know about you,” she said to Bette as she laid herself on the bed, “but I’m feeling really tired.  I could use a nap.”  There was no answer and she turned to find Bette had beaten her to it. “Well that’s just what I came to Italy for, to talk to myself.” She chuckled and turned on her side facing Bette. She looked so peaceful, as she lay there fast asleep.  At the moment, Tina felt an urge to move closer to her. She tried fighting it, but lost the fight. She than slid herself closer and put her arm across Bette. This is the comfort she remembered. This is what she longed for again. As she lay there trying to fall asleep she cursed the dreadful thoughts that kept creeping into her psyche. This time she managed to push those thoughts away, allowing the warmth of their bodies to lull her to sleep.