Tina was stunned by this admission and request.

“Bette, I know that I said I love you, and I do. But, I hurt you in ways that I will never forgive myself for, and I do not believe that I am good enough for you. What kind of person am I Bette? Some of the things I did, like Henry for example, were just to hurt you. They were intentional. I was so angry with you over the affair, that I wanted you to feel some level of the hurt that I felt. I don’t honestly think that I deserve to have another chance with you.”

As Bette sat there listening to Tina, she knew in the back of her mind that this would be her last chance. If she was to salvage any chance at a relationship with Tina, she would need to convince the blonde that she was good enough for her and that she did deserve another chance.

“Tina, you have told me to forgive myself for what I did. Don’t you think it’s time for you to do the same? We both made mistakes, but I know that I have never loved anyone the way that I love you. Please T,…….take a chance on me again…….let me love you again the way that you should be loved.”

“Bette…..”

“Please T, we’ll go slow, just like the first time. We’ll take our time, get to know each other again.”

“What if it doesn’t work Bette?”

“Then at least we will know we gave it our best effort and that it just was not meant to be. But if we don’t try, we will never know. You said you still love me. I know that I still love you. I always have. Please let’s try again, and see where it takes us. We both know how much there is to gain, but this time we also both know how much there is to lose…..one more chance T……please?”

As Bette waited for Tina’s response, she felt a calm wash over her. She had laid it all out there for consideration. There was no way Tina could say no.

Tina saw the sincerity in Bette’s eyes……those windows to her soul. She could never hide her true feelings and emotions from Tina when she allowed her to see into her eyes.

“OK Bette, one more try…..but we go into this as equals, and we need to talk to each other, like we did in the beginning. No matter how hard the discussion is, we need to be open and completely honest with each other. I lost you once Bette, I don’t think I could survive losing you again.”

“Good, because I know I won’t survive losing you again.”

Tina watched Bette carefully. This was an unexpected turn of events in her life. Having another chance to really make it work was something she was not anticipating, but was thrilled to have the opportunity.

Bette smiled at Tina, “so I guess we are officially dating?”

“Yes it would appear that way.”

Tina leaned into Bette and gave her a soft, gentle kiss. It was one that sealed the deal in every way.

When Bette dropped Tina off at home that evening, she felt a renewed sense of life restored. She had not felt this good or positive about anything in such a long time. She had Tina back, and this time she wasn’t going to let anything get in the way of their forever.

The End.