6 months Later at The Planet:

Bette got used to things as best as possible, as best as anybody could in her situation. She was told by Tina that she used to work at the CAC, but after the accident Bette found she knew nothing about how to work a gallery the way the old Bette did but still held a interest for art. Franklin had kept her job for her but hired a person to take over her position for however long it took for Bette to recover.

Later surprisingly Bette went and met with Franklin and told him it wasnt a good idea for him to keep her job open for her, what if she never got her memory never got her memory back? Was a major question that she rose with Franklin. He agreed that she had a point. So he told her that he would recommend her to a man that could give her a job involving her with art so she could at least get reintroduced with it and get some training. She would receive the same pay that she had at the CAC.

With much discussion Bette reluctantly agreed, she felt that she needed to support Tina and the baby. Every day Tinas tummy began to get bigger and she was getting to her final trimester which was only 1 month away. She was 7 months pregnant. The babys date was set for April 12th .Bette and Tina came to the conclusion and agreed that her name would be Autumn. Which mint the sprit of Fall. Bette felt more and more a desire to be in this little girls life, it meant a lot to her. She supported Tina very much, and grew very found of her. Her relationship with the gang grew strong, she instantly took to each of them in there own way. Now she was sitting at the Planet with Tina and the gang sipping coffee wondering how her life got the way it did.

So then I was like Bette go ask her, I doubt shes going to bit your head off Alice said with laughter remembering a memory of when Bette and Tina had attended one of her crazy get to together parties, and Bette had been eyeing Tina all night . After much coaxing, finally the young brunette mustered up the courage to talk to Tina, and the rest was history.

Yeah I remember that Bette was so shy to come talk to me, it was funny. She had offered to take me home after we had talked for nearly 3 hours. Which I found really sweet by the time she dropped me off and left she had me so charmed. Tina said with a smile as she glanced over at Bette, who had taken a sudden interest in the great tablecloth beneath her fingers.

The gang laughed and Bette laughed, amazed that she would be shy around Tina. Still it didnt jog her memory. She sighed, as she drank her coffee. Why cant I just remember this kind of stuff? I mean Tina is such a special and beautiful person, and I cant remember a damn thing about our life together. Bette thought angrily.

Suddenly Shanes cell rang and interrupted everyones thoughts. She answered it finding Carmen on the other end. Yeah sure me and jenny will be there as soon as we can Shane answered casually, and hit the end call button. She glanced up at Jenny signaling that they were leaving. She and Jenny stood. Hey sorry guys but we gotta bail, Carmen wants us for something. Shane said as she made her way over to Tina and Bette, giving Tina a hug and a kiss on the cheek, while giving Bette a hug.

She looked down at Tinas tummy and gave it a light pat Your and Aunt Shane and Jenny will see you later, we love you. Tina gave a small chuckle and smiled. Shane and Jenny bid there good-byes and left. Silence stood over them, then finally Alice spoke up. Oh gee look at the time! Dana has practice and im gonna go with her.

I do? Dana asked surprised.

Alice gave Dana a hard elbow to the ribs and smiled cheerily.

Oh yeah I do! Lets go Al Dana said, finally getting with the picture. Then they excused them selves hand in hand. Leaving Tina and Bette alone .

Tina glanced over at Bette and noticed her far away look in her eyes. Over theses new months they spent together she became accustom to that look, and she learned to accept it. She didnt want to push Bette on anything to upset her, she wanted Bette to come around in her own time.

There relationship grew and they became strong friends. Just like they were when they were married. Bette came to share everything with her, which the old Bette didnt do very much. She still made the decision not to tell Bette about the affair. Tina felt like Bette wouldnt be able to handle it. Tina forgave her, and that was the end of it. She felt her passion for Bette grow each day amazed that a woman like this could provoke such feelings after so long. At night when they would lay next to each other, Tina had to fight with all her power not to reach out and touch Bette , to kiss her, to touch her, to drown in her desire. Though she never addressed it with Bette, Tina felt like it was becoming hard to ignore.

Bette are you ok? Tina asked lightly.

For a moment Bette didnt reply. Oh Im Sorry Tina I was off somewhere else for a minute. I wanted to ask you about what happened before the accident. Bette said as she met Tinas eyes for the first time. She saw the hesitation in her eyes as she waited for her to speak.

Tina forced herself to take a deep breath, she felt old fears creep back into her heart. She had never been so afraid for Bette. She felt the flash backs of being in the hospital with Bette, the moment she walked out on Bette, the moment she said goodbye, the blood everywhere. Bette reached out and gave Tinas hand a small squeeze and a reassuring smile. Its now or never. Tina thought silently.

We were madly in love as you already know, I had lost our first baby to a miscarriage and you didnt take it very well , Tina paused slightly before continuing. We were both in a lot of pain, and we both were pulling away from each other.

It didnt surprise me that you strayed from our marriage, we stopped talking, we were getting in frequent arguments, you were spending more and more time at the CAC and I was spending more time at my work. And we were drowning in our own pain instead of coming to each other when we need it the most, but it still hurt like *****. Tina said softly.

Bette looked away and took a moment to take in what Tina had to say. She swallowed hard, at the finality of Tinas words. She had been unfaithful. She felt shocked and at a loss for words. She blew out a deep breath, that she hadnt realized she was holding.

Bette sweetie look at me

Finally after a long moment she looked up into beautiful green orbs, Bette felt as though she could drown in them. She regarded Tina silently. Bette it was a long time ago Tina said quietly, knowing in truth that it was only almost 7 months ago. I forgave you because I loved you

how could you?

Because after your accident I came very close to losing you, and through all that and before the accident I didnt get to tell you how much I still loved you.

Tina took a deep breath and looked Bette in the eye. There were times when you would stop bye my apartment, after we separated, just to say hello. To see how me and they baby were doing. But I was still so angry at you for what you did to me, us , your self that I got angry and screamed at you.

Thats when I saw you begin to back off , you stopped coming to see me and we stopped talking. Tina said slowly.

So what happen after, or should I say up to the accident. Bette asked amazingly calm.

You called me at 3 in the morning, you were drunk and you were driving. You were slurring so bad and thats how I figured you were drunk. You told me you loved me and you never stopped loving me. I wanted to tell you that I loved you too but, you wouldnt let me get a word in edgewise. By the time I was ready to talk, you hung up the phone. Then later around 4am I got the call from the EMT saying you were in a accident.

Bette couldnt handle it. This was just to much. She could feel the tension vibrating through her body. She had to get out of here. Tina from across the table could see the parade of emotions etch there way over Bettes face. She wanted to reach out and touch her, hold her. Let her know that everything was all right.

Suddenly Bette stood up. T, I need time alone. Ill catch you later tonight. And before Tina could protest, Bette was out the door and down the street. Leaving Tina behind with tears in her eyes.


LA Fitness:

It had been over 2hrs sense Bette left Tina at the planet. She had several unreturned phone calls from Tina, and even voicemails from her telling Bette to come home. But Bette refused and decided to work out the tension and the steam on the lovely punching bag. She had just finished the treadmill, when she found her self in front of the speed bag. It hung loosely from the chain, its stitching lined with white, and the leather that covered the rest of the bag red. Then she punched.

She for the pain she caused the baby, she punched for the pain she caused herself. By now she really had the ball going as her hands worked in a fast fury. She punched for the pain she caused her friends. And finding the will to live again. And finally she punched with all the power she didnt know she had, for Tina, the one she loved. She had hit the bag so hard, it flew off the chain and propelled into the glass hanging on the wall on the other side of the gym, smashing it in the corner. She was going to get her life back. Watching the pieces fall to the ground, She new what she had to do She had to go home to Tina. After she took a shower, on her way out the radio was playing.

Hi guys Im Landon Summers with your weather report, the time now 6:15. You can expect some thunder storms across the state tonight, mainly surrounding LA. So all you folks out there in that area you might want to hurry and get home or stay in doors, because tonight is going to be a wet one. And now to our traffic report from Jane Wilson.

But his voice seemed very far away, almost a whisper to Bette. The only thing on her mind was Tina. She reached the door and looked out side. The sun was fading, turning into night. I Still got some light left, enough time to get home. Bette thought as she set off running.


Tinas and Bettes Home:

Tina was worried. God something could have happen to her. Tina thought to herself. She called Bette for the 10th time and there was still no answer. She paced around the house with a worried frown. She hadnt meant for things to go the way they did. Suddenly she felt a kick from her tummy. She looked down I know sweetie, Im worried about your mommy to. Tina said as she rubbed her tummy. Then there was a loud crack from outside, light so bright it lit up the room.

She walked over to the window and found it pouring outside. This wasnt good. Bette was no nowhere to be found.


Outside: on Seventh Street. ( This is the street that I made up for Tina and Bettes house)

She reached the beginning of the street. Her chest heaving, and the rain pouring down her body. She really thought she could make it home before it got dark and raining. She found her self to be wrong. Stopping for a second to catch her breath, she thought that she didnt call Tina and she would be worried. God damit you didnt even bother to call her. Bette thought silently. Finally able to find the energy to keep going, she picked up the speed as she ran down the side walk. She had to get to Tina.

Finally arriving in front of the house she stopped and took a deep breath. The rain had her body freezing, but it was nothing to Bette. Her clothes were soaked through , her hair hung back in her ponytail and her sneakers squeaked with water. She didnt move.


Inside:

Something strange left Tina with a tingling sensation up her spine. She suddenly felt drawn to the outside. She didnt know why, but she slipped on her shoes and didnt second guess her self. She reached the doorknob and walked out into the pouring rain.


Outside:

She walked slowly out of the house and across the lawn and found her reason why. Her breath caught, there Bette was standing there in the rain. Looking as beautiful as ever. She felt her hair get wet, her shirt absorb the water, the rain get in her eyes but she didnt care. Bette turned around and locked eyes with Tina. She needed to feel her, touch her, know that she was there.

Then Bette ran as fast as she could to Tina. She met her and stood in front of her.

You had me so worried Tina said with tears in her eyes.

Tina, Im sorry, I needed time to get me head together. Bette said with clarity.

Bette I love you and I never stopped, I need you to know that. Tina said.

Tina I love you

Tina felt her heart stop. She could hear the blood stilling in her veins. Nothing in a long time, such as a simple sentence, had struck her with such power. She walked closer to her, her body pressing up against Bettes, she whispered I love you too.

Her face merely a breath away, Bette leaned in and met Tina half way. The kiss was soft at first, there mouths sought entrance, tongues duel for the battle of control. Neither woman payed any attention to the rain as the temperature between them vibrated and rose. Bettes hands cupping Tinas face, she pressed harder into the kiss. Tina grabbed Bette needing to feel all of her pressed up against her feeling desire spread through her body, at one soul- searing kiss. Tina let out a moan of pleasure. They kept kissing until they ran out of oxygen. Tina, the one to first break the kiss said in a daze with hands tracing over Bettes chest said huskily Lets take this inside.

As desire settled over the women, they each grabbed each others hand and ran to the door to come in from the rain. Once successfully inside Bette grabbed Tina and took her for another kiss. They fumbled nervously to the bedroom still not breaking the kiss.

Bette are you sure about this?

Yes, this is what I want, Bette murmured almost to herself as she worked the buttons free on Tinas shirt, pulling it from the trousers as she did. She pushed the constraining fabric aside and slid her palms over firm muscles, capturing the soft swell of ***** in her palms God dont stop Tina groaned, her knees nearly buckling as wonderful points of desire and pleasure streaked from very skilled fingers.

She shrugged her shirt off onto the floor as she pressed her pelvis hard into Tinas , needing more sweet contact. Bette arched her back, she closed her eyes and tried to steady herself with her hands on Tinas shoulders.

When Tina felt Bettes teeth on her neck she thought her head might explode. She never had Bette take her this way, it felt so new and exciting. The feeling of surrendering completely to Bettes passion and desire was more than anything she felt before. Bette moaned, her head throbbing and her vision nearly gone. A small part of her mind happened to remind her that they were still standing in their living room, and she grasped Tinas hand and tugged her towards the bed room. Finally making it to the bedroom Bette spoke Sit down. She demanded as she yanked down the zipper on Tinas soaked trousers.

The backs of Tinas knees hit the edge of the bed, she had no choice to comply, feel the rest of her clothes stripped from her body as well as Bettes. Bette smoothed her palm down Tinas tummy brushing lightly through silky hair and was completely amazed. Your so beautiful T Bette said with so much passion. Tina simply smiled and reached up and circled her arms around her neck and brought her down for a kiss. Tina gasped with a strangled moan of longing. Shifting lower, she found a nipple with her teeth. Biting lightly, she slid her hand between Tinas thighs, hovering a whisper above her, her palm warmed by the heat. Bette I need you to touch me. I need to feel you Tina said breathlessly.

I want you so much Bette murmured

Bettes fingers danced lightly over her straining flesh, stroking her fleetingly, dipping into the shimmering depths of her desire to spread liquid fire over her painfully engorged tissues. Turing her cheek to her lovers chest, Tina closed her eyes, struggling to contain the avalanche of release that thundered demandingly through her blood. Trembling, she filed her hands with Bettes body, fingers digging into her arms, needing to be connected everywhere with her. Only the tiny fragment of her mind still functioning kept her from pushing her hand between her lovers thighs to claim her too. But she resisted with the last fiber of her strength, rocking against the fingers the tormented her.

Too soon toosoonohImcomingtosoonTina thought.

Yess Bette held back as long as she could, listening to the cadence of Tinas breathing, feeling her heart against her own chest, sensing the tightening of muscles deep inside. When the woman in her arms went rigid, a strangled cry escaping her throat ,Bette slid into her, filling her completely in one swift sure motion. Thats when it hit her It all came back to her at the speed of light Her memoryEverything from being a child, to a grown adult, to sharing her life with Tina. Muscles clenched, then spasmed, and Tina arched , shouting in surprise, before finally convulsing in sweet, sweet surrender. Bette closed her eyes and secure in her lovers embrace, rode the crest of passion, like a conquering hero. Never before in her life had she felt so alive.


TBC.