“Kit will you leave her alone.” The tall brunette who had stepped on Christina’s toes turned to the two women. She had come to apologize again and to see if the blonde woman was really okay. She had seen her limp away to the table and felt responsible.

The older woman turned blocking Christina’s view of the taller brunette and spoke. “Bette you may be older now, but I will kick your behind if you try and tell me what to one more time.”

“Please, Kit! You wouldn’t touch a hair on me. You know you love me and wouldn’t want me in pain.”

Christina could hear the two women ranting and giggled audibly.

Kit turned to her and narrowed her eyes. “And exactly what do you find so funny? I just gave you a slice of my best pie and you’re laughing?”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you.” Tina worried that she had offended the older woman.

Just then a pair of beautiful colored mocha arms pushed the older woman to the side. Christina’s eyes met the woman’s and she smiled in amazement. For the very first time in a long time her smile had reached her eyes. She could feel it.

“I’m sorry, don’t mind my sister, she could be very blunt and she’s well” The brunette held up a hand to her temple and signaled crazy.

Tina laughed shyly covering her mouth and Bette smiled watching her and couldn’t help but to join in the laughter. This woman was very beautiful and though she was on a first date with a woman named, Pamela, she felt compelled to keep the woman in front of her company.

“Excuse me.” Kit interrupted the two women. “ I am so glad  you find me amusing. Ha! Ha! I’m leaving now. Um?”

“I’m sorry it’s Christina.” Christina offered her hand to the older woman. “Christina Kennard. You can call me Tina.”

“Well Christina, I’m Kit Porter.  I own this place and I hope you don’t become stranger. I’m going to go now, but don’t let this girl” She pointed a finger at Bette who only rolled her eyes. “fool you. She is as bad as they come.”