Hey babe.  Shane and Alice are here.  Want to have a bar-b-que? –Swimmer1

Sure.  I’ll invite Dana and maybe another friend.  Need me to stop by the store? –Tina

No.  We still have everything from the weekend.  See you soon.  Miss you. – Swimmer1

Miss you too.  Looking forward to tonight. –Tina

Tina arrives at Bette’s minutes after school is out.  She informs Bette that Dana and Helena will be there in a little while.  Bette has already seasoned the meat and is in the kitchen preparing some vegetables.

“Where’s Shane and Alice?”

“Beer run.  You want anything?  I can call them.”

“No.  I’ll stick to Diet Coke and taking care of you.”

Bette leans in for a kiss and they kiss long and hard for the first time in a few days.  “Ummm.  I’ve missed that.”

“I know.  Me too.  But I didn’t want to push things.  You were hurt.”

“I will never be too hurt for your kisses Miss Kennard,” as Bette leans in again for more kissing.

They hear a collective, “Awwwwww.”  They look to see Shane and Alice standing there watching them.

“Go away,” Bette tells them.  “Can’t you see I’m trying to enjoy a little time with my beautiful girlfriend?”

“Porter, get a room.”

“Alice, I’ve got a house.  That you’re standing in, if I may remind you?”

“Oh yeah.  Ok, we’ll just go put this away.”

“Where were we?” Bette turns her attention back to Tina.

“About right here,” as Tina leans in to continue the kissing.

They separate a few minutes later.  “We need to stop while we still can,” Tina tells her.

“Uh huh.”  Bette is lost for a minute.  “Ok, what was I doing?”  She looks around the room.  “Veggies right?”

“Yeah baby.  I’m gonna go change.  I’ll be right back.”

Tina heads to the bedroom.  She returns wearing the coast guard t-shirt Bette gave her and jeans.  She helps Bette in the kitchen. 

The door bell rings.  “I’ll get it” Shane tells them and heads for the door.  She opens the door to Dana and Helena.  Dana and Shane smile shyly at each other.  “Hi.”

“Hi.  Shane this is Helena.  Helena, this is Shane.”

“Come on in.”  Shane shows them into the kitchen where Bette and Tina are still working.

“Helena, it’s been too long.” Tina hugs her.

“I know.  You look great, darling.”

“Thank you.  Helena, this is Bette.  Baby this is Helena.”

“Nice to meet you,” Bette offers her hand.

Helena shakes her hand.  “The pleasure is all mine.  I’ve heard so much about Bette Porter, I feel like I know you.”

Alice enters the kitchen, “Porter, I think the grill is ready.”

Alice is introduced to Dana and Helena.

Bette heads out to the grill with Shane and Alice in tow.  “Who’s the babe?” Alice asks both of them.

“Al, I swear, you better stay away from Tina.  She’s mine.”

“Not her!”

“Sorry, she’s the only babe I saw in there.”

“Porter, get a grip.  Yes, Tina’s a hottie.  But so is the other one.  Actually they all are.  But I know you have Tina, and Shane likes Dana.  So that leaves Helena for me.”

Inside a similar conversation is going on.  “Bette’s a looker alright, Tina.”

“Helena …”

“Don’t worry darling.  I wouldn’t dream of it.  And I can see that Miss Dana likes Shane.  That’s great.  The cute blonde is more my speed anyway.”

Dinner is enjoyed and so is the company.  All three would-be couples end up flirting the night away.