(Bette) Sure, give me a second ok. I’ll meet you next door

(Shane) Thanks Bette

Shane leaves and Bette closes the door and walks back to Tina, who has gathered her things and stands with her bag on her shoulder.

(Tina) Look I think it’s not the worst idea to leave this conversation here for now anyway. We’re both crazy busy, let’s just cool off a bit and talk again in a couple of days.

Bette looks at her, worried. She decides though that it’s not the worst plan, maybe a couple of days can clear their heads and they can try and actually talk honestly with each other.

(Bette) OK

Tina walks up to her and kisses her softly.

(Tina) See you in a couple of days. I hope Jess hasn’t caused too much drama.

(Bette smiles) Dyke drama. Is there ever only one person to blame?

They both turn and walk towards the door together, Bette opening it and Tina slipping past her. They share a soft smile as Bette closes the door.

Later than evening, Tina and Jess sit in a quiet bar having a wine.

(Jess) You want my advice?

(Tina) Not particularly

(Jess) You need to jump her

Tina narrows her eyes at her friend.

(Jess) Seriously, it’s what you want to do! I don’t understand why you’re holding yourself back – all you’re doing is depriving yourself of something you want, and confusing her.

(Tina) I’m pretty sure my evening was cut short tonight because you jumped someone without thinking

(Jess) Yes, well. I think jumping into bed with your girlfriend is probably a bit different to that… scenario

(Tina) She’s not my girlfriend

(Jess) Well she should be. Seriously you two need to sort out this wacky communication problem you’ve got going on. It is clear as anything that you are absolutely crazy about each other

(Tina) So are you telling me to tell her how I feel, or jump her?

Jess thinks for a moment.

(Jess) Both. The order doesn’t matter

Tina laughs and takes a sip of her wine.

(Jess) Just make sure you do at least one very soon or you’re going to lose her Tina Kennard.

Jess finishes her wine and raises an eyebrow to her friend.