Talk about someone doing a complete 180 from her previous self! I am so happy for you Marina! When are you going to ask? Bette said smiling as well.

So you dont think its too soon? Marina asked a little less apprehensively.

Absolutely not! Anyone can see how much in love you guys are! Tina said looking as if it were her that was being proposed to. When are you asking? Do you have a ring already?

I have the ring but I wasnt sure when I should ask. I wanted to do it in front of our friends, but I dont want her to feel pressured into saying yes.

I dont think shed be pressured at all. As a matter of fact, theres NO WAY shed say no whether its in front of us or not, Bette said reassuring her friend.

In that case Im doing it today, Marina said with a large smile on her face.

What are you doing today? Alice asked as she joined them in the hot tub.

Nothing shes just calling about a nail appointment, Tina said quickly knowing that Alice would let the information slip.

Oh theres this woman at Shanes salon Alice was cut off by the same person she was speaking about.

I know Im late, Shane said as she walked through the gate with a young, cute blond in tow.

This is Jessica. Jess this is Tina, Bette, and Alice. Wheres Dana and CiCi? she asked looking around.

Dana is still putting her suit on and CiCis starting the food.

Ahhh. Shane replied slipping her t-shirt off over her head. Just then, Cecilia and Dana came out of the house laughing.

I told you it wasnt Cecilia stopped dead in her tracks and looked at the blond next to Shane.

Hey Cees this is Jessica Jessica, this is

Dr. Cecilia Hammond, Jessica finished for Shane, her eyes intent on the dark haired woman that had exited the house.

Jessica nice to see you. How are classes? Cecilia made a quick recovery from her initial shock and continued towards the hot tub.

You two know each other? Shane asked not picking up on the intent look that Jessica was giving Cecilia.

Yeah… she was one of my professors. You could say that thanks to her dedication to her students I managed to learn a lot from Dr. Hammond. Cecilia avoided looking directly at Jessica as she slid back into the tub behind Marina.

***** why did SHE have to be the one that Shane brought as a date? Cecilia said to herself as she tried to ignore the almost wanton glances now being sent her way from Jessica. Cecilia lowered her head into Marinas shoulder and prayed that Marina wasnt able to see the looks from Jessica. Her prayers went unanswered.

So how long ago did you take classes with Cecilia? Marina asked trying to sound like she wasnt becoming a bit jealous.

Its been almost three years ago, Jessica answered stripping down to her bathing suit next to Shane.

And did you enjoy them? Marina asked reaching her hands under the water and clasping Cecilias in her own to pull them around her waste possessively.

Very much so but it was the extracurricular activities that I liked the most, Jessica replied looking right at Cecilia. Everyone was starting to pick up on the vibes being sent back and forth between the two women and Cecilia sat there wishing that Jessica would just disappear.