Bette had her arms across her chest when she spoke. “Listen, I understand you’re upset. It’s a big misunderstanding. I’m sorry about that. But we’re” She pointed a finger to herself then at her girlfriend. “We’ve been going out for what—two weeks now? Yea, here’s one thing you should know. No one raises their voice at Bette Porter. No one.” She said, just like that. “Are we clear?”

Pamela burst out into laughter. “You’re joking right? Bette tell me you’re joking?” She continued to laugh while the tall brunette looked at her, clearly not amused. 

“Oh my god! You’re serious?”

“Yes. Now are we clear?” The brunette repeated.

Pamela cleared her throat and straightened her back. “Bette, sweetie you’re a very beautiful woman—smart even. But Pamela.” She pointed to herself. “No one tells Pamela Lewis what to do.” She turned and walked away.

Alice covered her mouth. “Oh my god! Shane, did you see that? Did you hear that?”

Shane nodded and watched the blonde get into car and drive away.

“Bette Porter dumped! Holy shit!” Alice threw an arm over a shocked looking Bette.

“Fuck you Al! She wasn’t anything anyways.” Bette shrugged her best friend off.

Alice giggled. “Bettie don’t cry! It happens! We all get dumped!”

“Yea, just like I dumped your ass. The best thing I’ve ever done.” She shot back.

“I still can’t believe you guys dated.” Shane shivered. “I’m glad you recovered from you know…insanity!”

“Oh ha! Ha! You too. Please!” Alice pouted, while her two friends roared in laughter.

“Sabrina! No more!” Tina yelled, rolling onto the grass trying to catch her breath.  They were in the park running laps. Tina had asked Sabrina to help her get back into shape. She was regretting it as she didn’t realize how unfit she was.

“Come one Tina! Get up! You can do this!” The brunette marched in place.

“I can’t! I can’t!” Tina cried, as Sabrina pulled her up.

“Tina? Is that you?” Bette grinned when she saw her—the familiar blonde lying on the grass in a pair of shorts and tank top. She was a bit taken back that Tina hadn’t given her call after the day they met at the Planet, but thought the blonde must’ve been busy. Bette had been walking around the park, chatting with Alice and Shane discussing which restaurant they’d go out to for lunch.