The two went in and turned on the steam to heat up the shower. Bette then wandered into their closet to admire the work they had done. The clothes were neat and organized and there appeared to be plenty of room for new items.  Tina walked in behind her and put her arm around her.

Bette:  I think we did really well today. We got the kitchen finished and our room. Do you have enough drawer space?

Tina:  I have more than adequate space. Remember, I have a few clothes at the studio.

Bette:  You think the shower is warm now?

Tina:  I hope so. Let’s go find out.

They showered and shampooed their hair and kissed and held each other close. They then brushed their teeth in the shower and kissed some more. They then dried off and put on their robes.

Tina:  Remember we don’t have any drapes so be careful walking in front of the windows on that side of the room. I do not want you to acquire any additional admirers.

Bette: We can put up a sheet tomorrow. I simply do not have the energy tonight.

Tina:  Let’s deal with that tomorrow. Let’s see how this new mattress sleeps. I’ll get some towels and the water. You get the lights. We need to get some lamps in here tomorrow.

Bette:  Yeah, and let’s be sure Daniel has lamps for his bedside and his desk. I hope he gets some rest tonight. He’s got a big job ahead of him.

Tina: Like we don’t?

They removed their robes and got into the bed and let out a sigh of relief.

Bette: Oh god, does this feel good. It feels wonderful to get in a horizontal position and have a beautiful woman by my side. Let me kiss you goodnight because I am not going to be awake much longer.

Tina: This is heaven. Or maybe I’m just tired. Goodnight sweetheart. I love you so much.

Bette:  I love you more.

They slept until 7:00 am the next morning.

Bette awakened with her leg over Tina and her hand on her breast. She gently squeezed it and removed herself from the bed. She quickly headed for the toilet and then washed her face and looked at her face to see if she recognized who she was. Her curly hair with its streaks of silver. She had lines in her face that seemed new to her. The areas below her eyes seemed darker than usual.  She shook her head and found her brush and went to work on her hair. Tina sleepily came behind her and hugged her close.