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Tina stood up and moved towards the window.  It had been a long time since they had displayed this type of emotion towards one another.  She was starting to feel tired and sad that maybe Bette just couldnt hear her and understand her anymore.

Bette rose from the bed and walked over to Tina, gently turning her back towards herself.

Thank you, Tina.  For giving me the most wondrous light in the world.

Holding Tina tightly in her arms for several moments was the perfect salve for both their wounds.  Bette lifted her chin up and kissed Tinas soft lips, holding both women immersed in each other.    

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The two women slowly disentangled their bodies, ending their embrace and instantly feeling the rush of cold air as they separated.  Bette ran her fingers in Tinas blond hair from her scalp to the tips.

Tina, she whispered quietly, I am so sorry for not realizing what a strain my career puts on you.  Well, I guess I subconsciously knew but I didnt want to acknowledge it to myself.  I guess I just rationalized it by thinking that Im doing it for us.  I want to give you everything youve ever wanted.  This is the only way I know how and

Bette, I just told you that I want you.  Cant you just try to spend more time with me?

Tina, this is a very busy season at the museum.  You cant just expect me to drop everything

I cant?

No, its unreasonable to think that I can do that.

At what point did I say Hey Bette! Stop everything! Dont go to work! Give up everything youve worked for for the past ten years God, you make it sound like Im some needy wife.  Would it kill you to carve out a few hours a week that are reserved for us?

Tina, we do have our together time remember? What do we do every Sunday?

Well, I suppose you think that as long as were in the same room together that means were spending time together.  Between answering your cell phone, checking your email and looking over some paperwork, what quality time do we actually spend together?