Tina pulled back looked into Bette’s eyes.

“So are you ok, with stuff like that” Tina motioned over to the magazine

“I don’t care, they could write whatever they want I know the real story”

“I didn’t realize Melvin read those types of magazines”

“I’m sure he has his people looking out for that kind of stuff, he always seems to know what’s going on in my life before I do”

“He’s just looking out for you” Tina caressed Bette’s face

“Don’t frown” Tina teased

“I just wish he would leave me alone, let me live my life the way I see fit”

“I know it’s hard to believe sometimes but he does love you he only wants the best for you”

“No, he doesn’t want the attention his gay daughter attracts, the attention he gets the questions that come with that attention”

Bette paused… kissed Tina

“I love you, and regardless of what anyone says including my father, I’m not ashamed of who I am or of us, these past weeks have been great T, I’ve never been happier.”

Tina kissed Bette again

“Come on foods getting cold”

They sat at the table enjoying dinner as they shared their day’s events, when Tina’s phone rang.

Tina got up and answered the phone as she sat back down at the table.

“Oh hello Helena” Tina said

Bette rolled her eyes.

Tina smiled loving Bette’s jealous side.

“Really, oh my god that’s great, well how long is he going to be there for?” Tina said excitingly

“Ok, I’ll book a flight tonight hopefully I can be there by late tomorrow night, so see if you can set up an early meeting for Friday morning, no I can’t leave tonight I have a very important meeting tomorrow morning I can’t postpone”

Bette’s eye shot wide open.

“Great I will see you tomorrow then, thanks again Helena”

“What was that about?” Bette asked

“I have to fly to London.”

“To London? Why?”

“There is a potential backer I’ve been trying to get a meeting with for a month now, turns out he’s Helena’s mother friend and he’s been staying at one of the Peabody estates. Helena was kind enough to set me up with a meeting with him”