The next morning Bette wakes up first. She carefully turns, Tina’s arms still holding on to her. She wanted to look at Tina before getting up and to the bathroom. She would probably need Tina’s help also. She manages to turn without waking Tina and she gets to look at the sleeping beauty.
She brings her hand to Tina’s face and softly trace her cheek. “You are so beautiful.” She whispers.

That makes Tina stir and slowly wake up. She opens her eyes and looks into Bette’s smiling eyes.

“Hey.” Tina says with a raspy voice.

“Hey.” Bette reply back.

“How are you feeling?” Tina asks as she settles on her side, taking Bette’s hand in hers, playing with her fingers.

“I’m okay.” Bette says with a loving smile.

Tina look deeply into Bette’s tired eyes, with equally tired eyes. Bette sees the love coming through Tina’s eyes.

“Can I kiss you?” Tina asks shyly.

“You don’t have to ask to kiss me.” Bette whispers back.

Tina looks into Bette’s eyes as she leans in and softly places her lips against Bette’s. The kiss lasts a minute.

“I love you, Bette.” Tina whispers as she leans in once more for a kiss.

Bette responds with tears falling unable to responds vocally. Tina places her hand on Bette’s cheek.

“It’s real Bette. I’m here to stay.” Tina whispers, trying to comfort Bette and making sure that Bette believes her.

“It’s just that I have felt so broken for 2,5 years. The pain in my chest wouldn’t go away. And then these last few weeks… I can’t actually believe it.” Bette replies, while Tina wipes Bette’s tears away.

“Well, believe it.” Tina whispers as she continues to play with Bette’s hand. “How are you feeling?” She asks, wanting to know if Bette felt pain or was uncomfortable.

“I’m okay. No pain right now. But the dizziness is still there and some discomfort.” Bette says.

“What you mean?” Tina asks concerned.

“Well, this sounds funny, but it’s like someone has been poking around in my head… That is how I feel. How it feels like” Bette says with a chuckle. Tina smiles and leans in and kisses her forehead again.

“Do you want to stay here, or do you want to get up and into the living room and the couch?” Tina asks.

“Well, I need the bathroom first.” Bette replies.

“Okay, why don’t I run n quick first, then come and help you. Be right back.” Tina says and jumps out of the bed and into the bathroom.

Bette slowly sit up straight and takes her phone off the bedside table. She quickly writes a text to Angie.

“Hey sweetie, hope you have a good time. I’m okay. Mama T and me are talking. We’ll be home all day. If you want to come home, let us know and mama T will pick you up.” Bette writes.

A few moments later, she gets a reply.

“Hi, mama B. I’m having a great time. And before you ask. No, we’re only relaxing, watching movies, talking. I will call if I want to come home earlier. But for now, I’m so happy you guys are talking. So I’ll give you the privacy.” Angie replies.

“Love you sweetie.” Bette writes with a smile on her face. Tina walks in and sees the smile.

“What are you smiling about?” She asks, slowly walking over and taking a seat next to Bette, lovingly putting her hand on Bette’s thigh.

“I sent a text to Angie. Letting her know I’m okay and asking if she’s having a good time. I got a reply from her, that she was having a great time. Here read it yourself.” Bette says and gives Tina her phone. Tina reads it and laughs out loud by the answer from Angie.

“Oh my. I don’t even want to think about that.” She says and briefly closes her eyes.

“Well, are you ready to get up?” Tina asks as she looks at Bette.

“Yes, help me up?” Bette replies and hold out her hand to Tina.

Together the walk into the bathroom so Bette could start her day. A day that would start with the couch and end with the couch.