“Well, that could’ve been you too, you know. He says mama to both of us.” Bette replies.

“Yeah, well, I think he was calling for you.” Tina says, still smiling.

“Sweet.” Bette whispers and kisses him once more, before putting him down in his chair again and then moving over to Tina and puts her arms around her from behind.

“I’ve missed you too. Two days is way too long.” Bette says and kisses her shoulder.

“I agree. But your job demands your full attention from time to time. I’m okay with that, because I know that at the end of the day, one more dangerous person is locked up making the streets safer for everyone else.” Tina says and turns around in Bette’s arms. “I’m proud of what you do Bette.” Tina says and leans in for a soft kiss. “But I’m also a bit scared every day.” She admits.

“Scared?” Bette asks.

“Yeah, it’s a dangerous job, you carry a gun to work every day. One day something bad might happen, and I’m scared of that. Getting the phone call or having two officers knock on my door, telling me that you’ve been shot or something like that.” Tina says seriously.

“I’m being very careful every day. I’m not taking unnecessary risks which put my life in danger.” Bette says, trying to calm Tina’s fears.

“I know that, but still… Well, enough about that, how about some food. I’m hungry.” Tina says with a smile and turns around again and grabs the sandwiches.

“Yeah, let’s eat.” Bette agrees and follows Tina to the table.

After the late lunch, they decided to go out and take a walk. Tina wanted some fresh air. She was nervous about tonight, so thought that a walk and some fresh air would help her calm her nerves.

***

It was closing in on Evan’s bedtime and Bette headed into the bathroom to change his diaper and put on his pj. While Bette was with Evan, Tina started dinner, she had made most of it earlier in the day, and had to just turn on the oven and put it in. It would be done in 20 minutes. She set the table. It was a small kitchen table, which would be too small later on, but now, for this occasion it was perfect, small and intimate.