“Lets get in.” Tina grabs Bette’s hand and leads them to the tub. Tina got in first, and Bette sat in front of her. Bette laid against Tina, letting the warm water relax her muscles. Tina grabs a rose petal and starts to trace Bette’s body with it. Bette closes her eyes and smell the aroma coming from the candles.

“T, you are so amazing.” Tina smiles and kisses Bette on the side of the head.

“Thank you Mrs. Porter. I love being like this.”

“Like what?”

“Like this with you. I love having you so close to me. I hate it when you’re not here. I’m alone.”

“You have Destiny.”

“Bette, you know what I mean. It’s not the same.”

“I know babe, I’m sorry.” She grabs Tina’s hand and kisses it. “Mmm, this feels so good. It’s so relaxing.” Tina smiles.

“We’re going to have this night all to ourselves. The phone is off the hook, and I had the nerve to call everybody and told them not to stop by cause we are busy tonight.” Tina wraps her arms around Bette’s shoulders and kisses her. Bette run her fingertips up and down Tina’s leg.

“I wish we had more nights like these.” Bette looks up at Tina.

“Oh, the night’s only going to get better.”

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                        Jenny, Marina and Veronica are sitting at the table eating dinner. Jenny grabs her glass and takes a drink. Veronica kept her furtive eye on Jenny during the whole meal.

“Did you get anywhere with your story?” Marina takes a bite of her pasta and looks at her.

“I finished the chapter so I have about 4 left to write, and I’ll be sending it in.” Jenny looks at Veronica and sits a drink down. She picks up her fork and finish what was on her plate. “Will you be staying with us tonight Veronica?”

“If it’s alright with you, Marina says it was ok. I’ll be here for a couple of days, nothing too long.” Jenny picks up her plate and walks over to the sink.

“I’m going to have me a smoke.” She grabs her glass and kisses Marina. She grabs her pack off the counter and walks outside. Jenny sits on her drink on the rail of the deck and lights up a cigarette. She takes a drag of her cigarette and lowers her head. She wipes the tear falling for her eye. She takes another drag and flicks the ash.