“No, I’m just looking around.” Shane shuffling through the records, noticing that Melinda was watching her every move. Carmen grabbed the records and started to walk towards Shane, but stopped. She saw Christina and walked over to her. She grabbed Christina’s arm and walked over by Shane and Melinda.

“What’s wrong Carmen?”

“Look at them; I think something’s going on between those two.” Christina looked at Carmen crazy.

“Carmen, just relax. You’re just being paranoid; Shane loves you too much to let you go again.” Carmen calmed down and looked at Christina.

“You know, you’re right. What do I have to worry about? I can trust my girlfriend.” She let go of Christina’s arm and walked over to Shane.

“Hey.” Carmen rested her head on Shane’s shoulder. She looked at Melinda and smiled. “Did you find anything interesting?”

“Nope, are you ready to go?” She looked at her.

“Yeah, I got all that I needed.” Shane grabbed Carmen’s hand and walked past Melinda. Melinda smiled at Carmen and walked behind them. Carmen rolled her eyes and headed towards the register.

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            Bette was getting ready for the dinner at Marina’s and Jenny’s. She brushed her hair and made last minute changes. She grabbed her shoes and slipped them. She was happy that Kit could watch Destiny for her tonight. She went to grabbed for her jacket, but someone was knocking at the door. She grabbed her jacket and answered the door. She stood there and looked at Tina.

“Hi.” Tina smiled faintly.

“Hi, can I come in?” Bette sighed and let her in.

“So how are you?” Bette put her hand on her hip.

“I’m fine Tina. Did you want to talk to me or see Destiny?”

“Both. Where’s my little girl?”

“She’s at Kit’s. I’m going out tonight.” Tina felt a lump in the back of her throat.

“Did you want me to leave?”

“No, but whatever you got to say, say it now.” Tina started to rub her sweaty hands.

“Bette, I want to come back home. I’m sorry for the way I’ve been acting. I can’t take it not seeing you or the baby. It’s killing me that I’m not here. I want to be a family again. I don’t want to be alone anymore.” Bette looked at Tina and her wall started to crumble.