“No, I don’t because I don’t have ex’s I have y’s.”

“Y’s, oh Shane is that another made up metaphor generated by your whore-mones, “Bette says.

“Y’s as in why in the hell did I do that, “she says smiling.

“Why in the hell you do Paige, “Kit says while trying to muffle her words with a playful cough.

“I heard that, “Shane says.

“You mean the crazy blonde bitch from the The Hand that Rocks the Cradle movie?”

“Yup, that would be her.”

“Good one Tina, “Kit says giving her a high five.

“Fuck you and your little high five.”

“Ughhhhhhhh, “Bette says picking up a lays potato chip then throwing it at her.

“You guys I just don’t feel comfortable keeping this from her that’s all.”

“We don’t either T, but unfortunately were friends with them both so until they reach out to each other or give the okay that everything is cool we can’t let Al know. Besides I don’t feel too bad for Alice she is the queen of gossip she’ll find out on her own soon enough.”

Once the captain gave the signal for all passengers to use their electronic devices Lara took out her laptop placing it on the tray in front of her. Logging in she immediately signed into her email and looked for the email her real estate agent sent her with the details of the proposed property. Noticing a passing attendant, she signals to her and orders herself a drink. She would have ordered Dana one but she was resting her head on her shoulder asleep. Kissing her on her forehead she takes her drink from the attendant and focused her attention back to her computer. Dana although sleep was lost in the dream she was currently in. She was thankful for the dream she didn’t know why but she was nervous not only did the dream soothe her but helped relax her as well.

Alice had arrived home later than usual. She was swamped with selecting topics for her upcoming show. Although, she was physically present at work mentally she was someplace else. Her day dragged and with it so did her mind consumed by guilt. The behavior she shown towards Tasha was unacceptable and she knew it. Normally, she would receive cute text messages throughout the day like “Thinking of you”, “I love you”, and her personal favorite “You are my happy ending.” However, today she had not received not one text from her. For Tasha, the moment she left the house she wanted to text her “Good Morning” and right before lunch she wanted to text her how much she thinking of her and soon after she wanted to let her know how much she loved her but refrained from doing so. Like Alice she too felt guilty for upsetting her and felt it best she not upset her any further. So, when Alice arrived home she walked immediately into the kitchen where she saw a bouquet of roses sitting on top of the counter. Placing her purse right beside them she picks up the card reading which simply read, “I’m sorry.” Taking a deep breath she silently exhales hoping it would get rid of the knot she felt in her stomach, it did not. Grabbing her purse for the first time being home she noticed how quiet it was. When she turned around she saw a note on the microwave door stating her dinner was inside. There awaiting was her favorite dish from the SunCafe Organic/Vegan Cuisine an order of Sun Bruschetta as a starter and Zucchini Lasagna as the main course. She was grateful for the thought but was in no mood to eat. She needed to apologize and quickly. Walking down the hall towards the bedroom she notices the lights are all off careful not to wake Tasha she walks on her side of bed and turns on her night lamp. As the light illuminated the room she sees an empty bed left the same way it had when she left for work. She knew Tasha was home but where?

Leaving the bedroom she heads back down the hall until she reached the living room. Turning on the adjacent light in the dining room the dim light was bright enough to provide light in the living room. Staring over the balcony that separated the dining and living room she finally found what she was looking for. There laying on her stomach on the couch was Tasha asleep peacefully. She must have been really tired as she heard nothing not even when she walked through the door. Walking around she saw on the love seat laid her dress slacks and shirt freshly ironed next to her clothes laid her boots. Still staring at her clothes she knew Tasha felt she was still upset therefore she knew she would have to spend another night on the couch. It was late and she didn’t want to wake her walking towards her quietly she leans down next to her and kisses her on her neck before heading back to the bedroom and falling sleep for the night.

Both and Bette and Tina laid in bed drained after engaging in another successful game of hide and go get it. Like their friends their relationship hadn’t always been picture perfect but somehow they managed to get pass it and make it work. They were considered the matriarchs of the group many looked up to them as mother figures. As they both slept with Bette spooning Tina, she didn’t hear the notification from Dana letting her know her flight had officially arrived.

TBC