The next morning, Tina wakes and looks over at Bette lying awake beside her. Bette notices her movement and looks over, and they smile at each other. Bette examines her for a moment, and then furrows her brow.

(Bette) What’s that look?

Tina smiles, and Bette continues to study her.

(Bette) Is it relief?

Tina smiles and shrugs, and Bette nods.

(Bette) You were worried I wouldn’t be here this morning? That I did have an agenda last night?

Tina smiles at her for a moment and then slowly shifts closer, moving her body over Bette’s.

(Tina) It went against my instincts to willingly allow someone with your history to sleep alongside me again

Bette smiles as she looks up at her.

(Tina) Especially considering how we left things last year

Bette smiles as she reaches up and moves Tina’s hair behind her ear.

(Bette) You worked through it?

Tina gives a small laugh and raises her eyebrows.

(Tina) I guess

Bette smiles as Tina leans down and brings their lips together.

They spend the morning in Tina’s room, eventually moving from the bed to the terrace to enjoy breakfast together. They sit closely alongside each other at the small table, both seeking contact with the other at any opportunity.

They decide to spend the afternoon in Imerovigli. They ride there in the early afternoon and take their time wandering through the quaint streets, taking in the stunning architecture that surrounds them and stopping at various shops that catch their interest as they go.

As they move from a handicrafts store to continue to journey the streets, Tina slips her hand into Bette’s. Bette looks to her and they both smile.

They continue on hand in hand, and come across a small tucked away bookstore and make their way inside. They wander through the aisles and Tina stops and picks up a book and flicks through the pages. Bette pauses and nods to the shelf behind them, which is displaying a selection of books focused on horticulture.

(Bette) Do you really like gardening?

Tina laughs as she looks over her shoulder to where Bette is gesturing, and then looks back at her as she replaces the book on the shelf.

(Tina) I do, yes