“I just asked your sister if she’s getting married, that’s all…”

“Mrs. Kennard…” Bette said quietly, trying to calm the family dispute…”May I say something here, I think I’m a big part of the problem…” She said lowering her eyes…

They all got quiet starring at the nervous woman in front of them. Bette puffed her chicks and rose of her place.

“I love your daughter…I really do, and I know how hard is for you to accept that, but you have to, because I’m not going anywhere…I’m trying…I’m trying to get to know you, I’m trying here to show you that I’m a person, Mrs. Kennard I’m a person like everyone else and I’m in love…As far as I know there’s no low that’s forbidding love, right? If you think that you can’t scare me off with questions like marriage, well I have to disappoint you, because I’ll merry your daughter one day, when we’re ready…” She glanced at Tina… ”When she’s ready…, and when you are ready to face us without this sarcastic look on your face.” She took her jacket and the little puppy, than kissed Tina’s cheek…”I’ll go now, come by later, if you want…” Tina tried to stop her, but Bette was already out of the place…

“I think the diner’s over…” Christian said, through his napkin on the table…”Are you happy now mom?”

“Mom, that was rude…and very inappropriate…” Tina also rose from her place…”I’ll go and check if she’s ok…” She said kissing her brother’s cheek.

Tina let herself in. The house was dark and quiet. Tina walked further, in search for Bette she past the kitchen and the living room. She was probable into her office or in her bedroom. Tina quietly opened the bedroom’s door finding Bette there. Lying there peacefully with the little puppy sleeping soundly next to her. The cutest picture ever, but Tina felt guilty because of her mother’s earlier behavior. Bette didn’t deserve it. Tina quietly took of her jacket and shoes, than slipped behind her spooning Bette. She placed light kiss over her shoulder and temple. Bette felt the presence and stir. She opened her eyes and turned around, facing Tina.

“Hey…” Bette said sleepy

Tina placed kiss on her nose and smiled…”I see you have company…” she said chuckling.

“She was wincing outside the door, I couldn’t let her there…” Bette said smiling.

“I’m sorry about earlier…” Tina said. She was caressing lightly Bette’s upper back. She knew that Bette love it, and that was relaxing her…”She has no right to talk like that…”

“It’s ok…” Bette said, closing her eyes…”I love you, you know that right…”

“I do…and I love you too…”

“Your mother is a tough situation…”

“The Spanish inquisition has been a tough situation… this is hell…” Tina said with sight.

“I’ll take good care of you and these children don’t doubt about that….” Bette sighs, burry her face in Tina’s chest, she placed light kiss on her jaw…

“I know…” Tina said feeling Bette’s steady breathing. She knew how tired Bette was. The day was long and soon Tina felt sleepy too, Tina held Bette in her arms till she felt asleep as well…