Bette stood there, doe-eyed, aware that Tina had a point. Damn. She never could win an argument with her.  She gulped audibly and looked down at her feet.  She hoped that Tina was done with her tirade because she couldnt stand to hear what else she had managed to ***** up.

I dont know what you want me to say.  You know how I am.  You know that before you I never dated seriously because of this same problem.  I didnt want anyone to hassle me when it came to my career.

If Im such a hassle then why are you with me? Why did you kiss me all those years ago? Why did you pursue me so dogmatically? Why did you promise to love me for the rest of our lives?  Why not just have a fabulous career?

Because I couldnt not kiss you. I couldnt not go after you.  I couldnt not fall in love with you.  Dont you see how much I love you? How much I need you? What can I do?

Tina stood across from Bette wondering how this had escalated into a huge argument.  She looked at Bettes weary frame, how all the vitality that she possessed seemed to have seeped right out of her.

Look Bette, lets just promise each other that we will spend time together.  Quality time together – no cell phones, no TV, no distractions.  Just us.  Well do things together – take day trips, go on official dates with one another, spend all day in bed together.  Just like we used to in the beginning.

At this Bette looked up, a small smile starting to form on her lips.  The thought of being in bed all day with Tina was definitely worth making time for.  Tina brought Bette over to the bed and sat them both down.

You are so wonderful Tina.  You are the best thing that could ever happen to a girl like me.

Yeah, well, Im not that great- you did leave me out of your speech – you jerk!

Out of nowhere, Bette saw a flash of color out of the corner of her eye.  A millisecond later she was being whacked with a pillow by Tina.  The shock on her face was enough to break the tension in the room as Tina burst into laughter.  Her giggles reverberated throughout the bedroom.  The more she tried to contain it the more she laughed.

Oh Bette! Thatisso funnyyour faceand thenyour hairall messedup, Tina said in between breaths.

Oh you think youre so funny, dont you?

 Bette grabbed the pillow and began to pummel Tina with it.  They rolled round and round on the bed whacking each other with the pillows.  The high-pitched shrieks and laughter that ensued was the most fun theyd had in a long time.  Finally, they collapsed on the bed with Bette lying on top of Tina.  They were both breathing heavy and trying to compose themselves.

Tina, I love you so much.

I love you too baby.