Bette smiles.

(Bette) It’s working for me

Shane smiles back at her.

(Shane) Well, enjoy it then

They smile at each other for a moment and then both have a sip of their drinks. Shane turns back to Bette, looking at her for a moment before speaking.

(Shane) I’m here anytime though. If any of that changes for you and you want to talk. You know that?

(Bette smiles) Thank you, I do. But really, everything is great. She’s been clear with me about her boundaries, and I’m respecting that and just enjoying it for what it is. Because what it is is pretty fucking wonderful

Bette smiles at her and then has a sip of beer and looks back to the water, and Shane continues watching her.

Later that evening, Tina arrives back at Bette’s house and lets herself in using a key Bette has left out for her. Tina heads to the kitchen and places the key on the bench, and hears Bette call out to her from the lounge.

(Bette) Hey

Tina smiles as she heads over, leaning on the archway and looking at Bette for a moment, as Bette smiles back at her.

(Tina) Hey

Tina makes her way over and sits alongside Bette on the couch, leaning over and kissing her before settling back with her feet tucked under and an elbow leaning on the back of the couch. She reaches towards Bette and runs her fingers lightly through her hair.

(Tina) I thought you might be asleep

(Bette) I had some work to do, so I thought I’d wait up for you

Tina smiles.

(Bette) How was your night?

(Tina smiles) It was great. I usually find these things a bit of a chore but Alice’s enthusiasm is a sight to see

Bette laughs.

(Bette) She was very excited?

Tina laughs and nods.

(Tina) We had a great time

(Bette smiles) I’m glad. And did she behave herself?

(Tina smiles) Absolutely, there’s nothing to report

Bette smiles.

(Bette) She already texted me and told me she went home with your assistant

Tina raises her eyebrows and laughs.

(Tina) I didn’t actually know that

She shakes her head and smiles.

(Tina) Well good for them, they did hit it off when I introduced them earlier in the night

Tina shrugs and Bette smiles. Tina smiles as she reaches towards her and runs her fingers through her curls.

(Tina) I like your friends

(Bette smiles) They like you too

Tina nods towards Bette’s laptop perched on her knees and smiles.

(Tina) Do you have more to do tonight?

(Bette smiles) No, it can wait

Tina leans her head into her hand and continues looking at her.

(Tina) I like your glasses

Bette smiles, looking back at her and holding her gaze.

(Bette) You do, do you?

(Tina smiles) Yes, very much

Bette puts her laptop to one side and Tina bites her lip as she reaches towards her, pulling Bette’s body over her own and lowering them back onto the couch.