They settle alongside each other and look around the room. Alice has a sip of wine and nods towards Bette, who is chatting to a group on the other side of the bar.

(Alice) And I guess Bette wasn’t making things easy for you with that outfit choice

Tina looks over at Bette and raises an eyebrow as she has a sip of wine and Alice smiles as she watches Tina, taking in her expression. Tina looks over at her.

(Tina) What?

Alice smiles.

(Alice) Nothing. I still just get a kick out of you two being together

Alice shrugs and Tina smiles at her. Tina then looks over at Bette and they meet each other’s eyes. Bette winks at her and Tina smiles.

(Tina) Me too, to be honest

Tina looks back to Alice and they smile at each other. Alice affectionately nudges her arm with her elbow.

(Alice) Thanks for tonight

Tina smiles.

(Tina) Don’t mention it

Late in the evening, Tina decides to step away from the crowd for a while and so makes her way to the terrace. She stands with a hand placed on the railing, taking in the coastal view and sipping on her wine. She smiles as she feels two arms move around her waist and a gentle kiss on her neck.

(Bette) Taking a moment?

Tina smiles and closes her eyes as Bette kisses slowly along her shoulder.

(Tina) Mmmm, yes

(Bette) I’m not intruding?

(Tina) Of course not baby. I wasn’t sure where you were, I was hoping you’d join me

Tina takes hold of her hands and pulls Bette’s arms around herself more tightly.

(Bette) You’ve done a great job Tee. Alice must be thrilled with how everything’s come together

(Tina) Yes, she seems very happy

(Bette) Did you want to stay much longer?

(Tina) A little, sorry baby

Bette nods as she places another kiss on her neck.

(Bette) Well it’ll be nice to have you back now that all of these party shenanigans are over, and Alice is no longer monopolising your time

(Tina smiles) Well you’ve done as much running around for this as me baby. I appreciate it by the way

Bette smiles and rests her chin on Tina’s shoulder, and they stand together for a while taking in the view.

(Bette) This reminds me of Florence, standing together like this

(Tina smiles) Me too, though this view isn’t quite so spectacular

They fall into silence for another moment.

(Tina) Let’s go away somewhere

(Bette smiles) Sure, when were you thinking?

(Tina) As soon as we can both manage it

(Bette nods) Let’s compare calendars tomorrow

She kisses Tina’s shoulder.

(Bette) What about a weekend in the meantime? Just us?

(Tina smiles) Yes please. Let’s do it next weekend

Bette smiles.

(Bette) Could you do that? On such short notice?

Bette continues kissing along her shoulder and up to her neck.

(Tina) Mmmm, I’ll manage

Tina smiles as she enjoys Bette’s close attention.

(Tina) What about you? Would it be difficult?

Bette shakes her head.

(Bette) No. I’ll clear my schedule

Tina smiles and turns in Bette’s arms to face her. She holds her hand to the side of Bette’s face and considers her for a moment.

(Tina) You make me so happy

Bette smiles as Tina reaches up and runs her fingers through Bette’s hair.

(Tina) And it is…

Tina takes a breath and then focuses back on Bette and smiles.

(Tina) Uncomplicated

Bette exhales and smiles back at her. She then looks at Tina for a moment and frowns.

(Bette) You’re not proposing again are you?

Tina laughs.

(Tina) No, let’s not do that again

Bette smiles and Tina smiles back at her as she tucks a curl behind Bette’s ear.

(Tina) But let’s do this forever

Bette takes a breath and smiles.

(Bette) OK

Tina smiles as Bette tightens her hold around her waist.

(Bette) And let’s keep sharing our responsibilities, and finding a balance

(Tina nods) OK

Tina smiles at her.

(Tina) And let’s never stop having sex in your office

Bette laughs.

(Bette) OK

They both pull each other close and smile into a kiss.

THE END