“Land Hooooooo”, Tina lifts her head to the sun, shouting out the first sighting of a peninsula with glee. They left the island almost thirty minutes ago. Bette laughs out loud. She winks at the smiling blonde and tilts her head in admiration. Tina’s golden hair is flying behind her, her dress flapping in the wind. Her eyes are alight in childlike excitement at being allowed to captain the small sea craft. She stands with her feet apart, her hands firmly on the wheel, her eyes on the strip of land in the distance. Bette walks up behind her and wraps her arms around her. She kisses her sweetly on the cheek.

“Shiver me timbers, hoist the anchor and prepare to plunder and pillage. I am in need of a fair maiden.” She teases in her best pirate accent. Tina chuckles and turns around to kiss her love.

“Am I to be the mark of said pillage?” Tina feigns innocence, bringing the back of her hand to her brow.

“Aye, lass, I shall ravage and devour you. C’mere me buxom beauty.”

Tina giggles and kisses Bette long and hard, loving the playful side of her gorgeous girlfriend. She returns to her duties, happier to have her first mate holding her. Her eyes widen with delight, as they get closer to land. It’s a breathtaking sight. The white sandy beaches sparkle in the sunlight, a humble forefront to the plush jungle and majestic mountains. She removes herself from the driver seat to let Bette maneuver the boat into the lagoon and towards a small dock. Tina peers over the side and smiles at the crystal blue water filled with schools of colorful tropical fish following the boat in greeting. She bends over and lets her hand slice thru the cool shallows, soothe by the peace and tranquility she feels.

Bette parks and jumps onto the dock, bringing a thin rope with her, which she uses to secure her little boat. She reaches for Tina and helps her make the small hop. They walk hand and hand, both giddy with love and excitement. Tina gasps as they approach the Mediterranean yet modern styled home. Its design and architecture preserving the island allure especially as it is surrounded by a lush green garden with brilliant flowers and decorative fountains. Tina can’t help but close her eyes as a wave of coming home washes over her. She smiles at Bette in gratitude.