Eric glanced at her, "who says ‘off the hook’?"

Tina made an indignant face and said, "I do."

"Well if you say it then it’s the coolest word in the world."

"You’re just kissing up so you can get laid."

"That’s what boys do Tina," Eric said laughing.

"Alright, I think you’re gonna get some anyways because I plan to get so drunk you’re gonna have to carry me home."

Eric laughed. "You know what, it’s very fun to be your designated driver. You’re a hilarious drunk."

"The club is called ‘Rave,’" Tina said, "from what I’ve read it’s THE place to be."

"’Rave,’" Eric repeated, "you sure it’s not an actual rave? Those places can be dangerous."

"I didn’t read anything about a ‘Rave,’" Tina said. "So I’ll meet you there?"

"Yeah I’ll go in straight from work."

"Great," Tina said, "this is gonna be the best birthday bash ever!"

January 11, 2013

"Wow a limo?" Tina said looking around the vast interior.

"I told you, it’s gonna be an epic night," Bette said.

Tina scoffed. "That’s what I thought 12 years ago."

"T, if you don’t wanna tell me what the Hell happened to you then don’t be all negative, give it a chance."

"You really wanna know what happened that night?"

"If you don’t mind telling me."

Tina sighed deeply and said, "you know what, you have something planned and I don’t wanna ruin that. At the end of the night I promise I’ll tell you everything."

"I plan to change your mind about your birthday tonight, so why don’t you tell me over dinner that’s our first stop," Bette said.

When the limo slowed down Tina glanced out the window and smiled. "Chez la’mour," she muttered. "Where we had our first date."

"It was the best night of my life," Bette said.

Tina looked at her in surprise. "It was?"

"Of course, it was the night I met the only woman I could ever, and STILL love."

Tina looked saddened. "I’m sorry for breaking your heart with the whole Henry thing."

Bette shook her head and touched Tina’s hand gently. "You know T, we’re past all of that crap, but if you bring back the past then I have to apologize for breaking your heart first with Candace."