Yeah, and its gotten worse since I had Cara. Tina said.

Im glad you finally got the family you wanted, Tina. You were meant to be a mother. Im sure you are a wonderful mom. Bette said earnestly. Tina smiled at Bette, Shes amazing Bette. Youll love her. Shes beautiful and smart and has your flair for the dramatic! Maybe you can come meet her when shes awake this weekendI mean you and Robin.

Id love to. Ill see what Robin has planned this weekend.

You and Robin? Tina asked, looking at Bette, You dont have any children?

Bette shook her head, No. It just…no. We dont.

Im sorry. I dont mean to pry. You just really wanted a family and I thought you would of by now.

No Tina. I wanted a family with you. Do you want me to be honest? Bette asked her. Tina was trying to read the expression on Bettes face. She used to be able to without a thought, but she couldnt decipher the look in Bettes eyes.

Of course I want you to be honest Bette. As long as youre comfortable.

Bette smiled, Ive always been comfortable with you. You know how much I wanted us to work out? Tina nodded, encouraging Bette to continue. Well, it took me a couple of years to accept that you werent coming home to me. Robin was actually my first date since you. Shes been great. Very patient, very loving. Which was needed, because I wasnt exactly open to the whole relationship thing. Bette paused to look over at Tina to make sure that she wasnt going to far with the honesty. The look she saw reminded her of why she loved Tina in the first place.

Weve been together about three years now, but its different than you and me. The only way I learned to move on was to give up on the notion of one true love. So, without that belief, I couldnt imagine having a family with someone. I came from a broken home and I wouldnt want that for my child. I dont believe in the love of a lifetime anymore. Its sort of more like, the love for right now and lets hope right now lasts. Bette looked down, unable to make eye contact with Tina as she continued, You were my only once in a lifetime.

Tina didnt say anything for a few seconds, unable to believe that after all these years, Bette could still feel that way and that Tina herself could react like that to her confession.

Im sorry, T. That was too much. I asked if you wanted me to be honest.

No, Bette, it wasnt too much. You just surprised me is all. I understand what you mean. I truly do. I just didnt expect to hear you so open and honest. Youve changed a lot.

I had to. I saw what my lack of emotion did to us. I needed to make sure it never happened again. I spent a lot of time in therapy after you left. I needed it. I never should have gotten down on you for that.

Tina looked up at Bette and smiled, Its strange, its been so long. I really thought this would be awkward and painful tonight. Im glad its not. Ive missed you Bette.

I know, Im glad we can talk like this Tina. I missed talking to you almost as much as I missed loving you.

Im here all weekend. I know we have more to discuss if we can ever really be friends again, but lets get the girls back in here and have fun.

Bette flashed a huge smile, That sounds perfect, T. Alice, get your ***** back in here!!

Hold your horses Porter! Well be there in a second. Jeez, I actually try and give someone privacy and get yelled at for it. Teaches me to stay out of other peoples business!

A few minutes later, they were all together on the couch. Tina and Bette sitting next to each other. Dana sitting between Alices legs and Shane watching them all, a huge grin on her face. Maybe this weekend was going to work out after all.