“Aww, shit!! I cant believe you two. Thats really sweet cuz. Im happy for you.”Carmens smile eventually faded as her fears were peaking again in her mind. Bette could tell that her worries were painted on her face.

“Whats wrong Carm?”

“You…” Carmen was about to attempt an argument suggesting otherwise but she knew she couldnt lie to Bette. “Im just worried about how you will be when youre near Mel. You know how you get. And the last time you went there you at least had Ali to quell some of your fears.”

Bette knew Carmen had a point although she would never admit it to Tina, she was a little nervous about her reaction to the close proximity between her and Mels grave. “Youre right. When I went there and the dreams would come back and they would seem that much more real it was always Ali who would cure me for the moment. But Ive got a good woman waiting for me here. And I dont want anything, especially Ali getting in the way of that. I know its the love I have for her that will keep me at night and what we have here is worth saving.”

“Well I see youve thought about this a lot. And youve come to a mature adult decision.” Carmen could only sit and stare at Bette and marvel at what a responsible, beautiful, woman shed grown into. ” Damn my little cousin is a woman and in love. I remember teaching you how to swing at the park like it was yesterday. Now youre a woman, a mom, and in love. Thats just crazy to me.” Carmen finished while tickling Bette and holding her in a head lock.

“I know right. But man” Bette turned to see Tina laughing and dancing in the kitchen with Jesse “I love her. She really does mean a lot to me.”

“Well come on lets show your woman some of you moves outside of the bedroom.” Carmen rose and dragged Bette in behind her. Bettes eyes danced with stars when she watched Tina with Jesse.

………………….

It was rounding midnight and everybody had congratulated Bette and wished her luck. But her only focus was Tina who seemed alright with her leaving. But every time she got close enough to Tina to ask her how she was doing, she was interrupted by a family member wanting a hug and to tell her about some random shit that was not of any importance.