Tina:  We grew up Bette. We had children and we had to act responsibly in order to do what was in their best interest. Excessive alcohol and children don’t mix. The fact is that we drank more this summer than we have in years.

Bette:  That’s because we were introducing Angie to responsible drinking. Otherwise, I do not think we would have had as much. You know, even with lunch today, having some wine never crossed my mind. It didn’t fit the occasion.

Tina:  And that is what responsible alcohol consumption is about. You have it occasionally and when the situation is right. That is what we want our kids to see and learn.

Bette: Well, this feels right to me. Taste pretty good.

Tina: It’s excellent for a house wine.

Bette: Well, this is the Four Season’s Hotel. They do not skimp on quality and of course they charge a nice price for that quality as well.

Tina: Don’t worry sweetheart. I got this one.

Bette laughed.  She knew that the bills were all coming out of their joint account and there was no my turn and your turn with respect to who was picking up the tab. They were long past who made the bigger contribution to their support. Until this estate distribution, everything was ours and neither questioned the origination. And neither was concern about it either.

They finished their wine and then went up to their room. Bette and Tina washed their face to remove the remnants of their crying from earlier in the day. They then stripped down to their bra and panties and got into bed for a little siesta. Bette kissed Tina affectionately and took a deep breath and relaxed into her pillow, closed her eyes and fell asleep. Tina watched her wife as she did and then fell asleep.

At about three o’clock, Bette woke up. She needed go to the potty and so she did so. She was slightly confused about what time of day it was. She came back and sat on the edge of the bed and debated whether to crawl back in or get up and prepare for their afternoon and evening.

Tina got up and saw Bette sitting on the edge starring out the windows to the city. Tina moved to so that she could wrap her arms about around Bette’s upper arms and chest and place her head on Bette’s shoulder.