Chapter 29

Bette left work around lunch time. She knew that Jackie would be speaking to Tina in the morning. She wanted to be there – for Tina – for both of them.

As Bette opened the front door of the house, she noticed that it was eerily quiet. No Jakeno Jackie. Bette made her way to the bedroom where Tina was curled up in a ball on the bed.

Bette sat on the side of the bed. Hey – T – are you ok?

Tina looked up at Bette with red swollen eyes.

Oh God Baby – Im so sorryso sorry. Bette felt tears forming in her eyes again. Tina – Baby – do you want to talk about it?

Why is this happening Bette? Why? Im so angry? Just when everything seemed to be going right – this! What am I going to do without my mother Bette? This isnt fair – its not fair. Tina took deep breathes in between sobs. Bette felt her heart breaking. She put her arms around Tina and pulled her up close to her.

Youre right Tina. Its not fair – its not fair. Bette struggled to find something else to say. Tina – where is your mother?

She took Jake to the park. Bette, she told me you agreed to take Jake. Are you sure thats something you really want to do?

Yes Tina – I really want to take Jake. We have this love hate relationship thing going on. But thats not important right now Tina.

Its just that its very sweet of you to do that – given the history between the two of you.

Tina – its the least I can do. Your mother gave birth to you – so I could spend my life with you. I owe her something for that. Tina – is there anything I can do to help you now. I want to be here for you.

Bette I I want you to make love to me. Please make love to me. I feel like a part of me has died – I need to feel alive again. I need to have you touch me. Please Baby – make love to me.

Tina seemed so desperate – so in need.

Bette undressed herself and then undressed Tina. She crawled into bed with her. They were face to face – their bodies touching. Bette looked into Tinas eyes – she could see – and she could feel Tinas anguish.
I love you with all my heart and soul Tina. Bette kissed Tina softly. Im here for you Baby – forever. Bette caressed Tinas tear streaked cheek and then kissed her again. She touched Tinas nose, her lips, her chin. Tina – youre sure this is what you want?

Bette – I need you to make love to me – I want it – I need it – I need you – all of you. Please Betteplease.

Bette gently moved her hand down Tinas body until it was between Tinas legs. Bette touched Tina lightly – Tina began to cry again. Tinaare you

Yes Bette – make love to me. She spoke through her tears. I need to feel you inside me Bette. I need to feel you with me. Please Bette. Tina pleaded through her tears again.

Bette put two fingers in Tina – she moved them in and out slowly. Tinas feelings of anger, hurt, loss, and love consumed Bette. The entire world disappeared as she stared into Tinas eyes. She continued thrusting in and out of Tina.

TinaI love you. Im here for you. Tina looked at Bette as she reached her climax. Tina began sobbing. Bette held her close. She didnt need to speak to Tina – she was sure she was feeling every emotion Tina felt. Bette began to cry.
They held each other close. Bette didnt tell Tina that things would be ok – she knew that would be a lie.

They held each other and cried themselves to sleep.