(Alice) I can’t believe she’s picking you up! Is that a first on a date for you?

(Bette) I don’t know Al, I guess if it is a date but she said herself she’s usually straight

(Alice) Well what the fuck does that mean? Anyway, you and your labels, my God. It’s plain as day she’s interested in you, so what the hell else matters?

(Pause)

(Bette) That’s actually not the worst point

(Doorbell)

(Bette) Shit! Ok bye!

Bette adjusts her dress once more and heads to the door.

Bette opens the door and her and Tina take a moment to just openly stare at each other.

(Bette) God you look beautiful.

(Tina blushes) You look amazing

They smile at each other before Tina recovers first.

(Tina) So, ready to go?

(Bette) Yes! Well one second

Bette quickly grabs her keys and bag and heads out the door.

As they leave Tina’s car and walk towards the restaurant Bette goes to take Tina’s hand and then thinks better of it, not sure what Tina may be comfortable with and not wanting to cause any awkwardness, or put any pressure on her. Tina notices this and reaches out for Bette’s hand as they pass through the restaurant doorway. Bette is surprised and touched by her gesture, and smiles warmly at her.

They drink some wine and enjoy an easy flowing and comfortable conversation over their meals. When Bette places her hand flat on the table between them, Tina casually places hers over the top, and strokes Bette’s hand slowly as they chat.

(Bette) So this is a first for you? A date with a woman?

(Tina smiles brightly) It is.

(Bette) Well just an observation, but you seem to really be taking it in your stride

(Tina laughs) I guess so. I don’t know, it’s strange. You would think it would be a big deal for me, but somehow it just seems like the most natural thing in the world to me, being here with you

Bette beams at her date, who continues to surprise her.

Following their date, Tina drives Bette home and then steps out of the car to walk her to the door.

(Bette laughs) You don’t have to walk me in, though you are very sweet.

They are standing by the car smiling at each other. Bette wants to ask her in but doesn’t want to seem too forward.

(Tina) Well I was hoping for a goodnight kiss, and I thought this would be nicer than the car, since you haven’t asked me in.

Bette laughs and Tina grins at her.

(Bette) I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone quite like you.

They smile at each other and take a step towards one another, bringing their lips together before deepening the kiss and getting lost in one another for a moment.

They pull away and look into each other’s eyes.

(Tina) I’m into you. I don’t particularly want to take things slowly, but I think that might be the smart thing to do.

(Bette) I agree, I don’t want to rush anything, we’ll take it slowly. (Smiles) And I’m into you too.