That evening, Tina pulls into Bette’s driveway with Bette sitting alongside her in the passenger seat. They share a look as they both move to exit the car, and then walk together to the front door. Bette unlocks the door and gestures for Tina to walk in ahead of her, and Tina’s eyes immediately scan over the framed photos of Angelica on the hallway walls, her shoes by the door and her jackets hanging on the coatstand. Tina cringes and silently admonishes herself as she turns back to Bette, who is closing the door behind them.

Tina quickly makes a move towards her, moving one hand around her waist and resting the other over Bette’s eyes. Bette jumps at the sudden movement and then stops still and raises her eyebrows, and they stand in position in silence for a moment. Tina gives a small laugh as she continues to cover her eyes.

(Tina) Sorry

Bette smiles.

(Bette) It’s OK

Tina holds her hand in place as she again glances around the room.

(Bette) I’m going to assume with the way my day is going that this is going to be a bad surprise

Tina looks back at her and laughs and shakes her head, smiling at her for a moment.

(Tina) Just come to the couch. I want to talk to you before you look around

Bette furrows her brow.

(Bette) Hmmm, you’ve got me worried Tee

Tina smiles.

(Tina) There’s nothing to worry about. Try to keep your mind from going into overdrive

Bette gives a small laugh and Tina smiles as she begins to guide Bette with her hand still on her waist.

(Tina) Keep them closed

Tina lowers her hand from Bette’s eyes and takes hold of her arm and Bette smiles as she takes a few tentative steps into the house.

(Bette) You know, this reminds me of when you used to…

Tina smiles and slaps her lightly on the shoulder with the back of her hand.

(Tina) Stop it

Bette continues smiling as Tina leads her to the living room and guides her to sit down on the couch.

(Bette) Can I open them now?

Tina glances around at various items of Angelica’s scattered around the room and sighs.