***Back at the restaurant***

Tina was still feeling a little guilty about finding out what Bette was planning for her…then Alice sighed, and it took Tina out of her dream like trance…

Tina: “Whats the matter Al?”

Alice: “Well T…It’s just that Dana’s birthday is coming up quick, and well you know how she always finds the gifts I get her. But this year I got her this beautiful ring and I really don’t know where to hide it…” Alice looked up at T, hoping that she would take the bait.

Tina: “Well, you can always keep it at the house, until her birthday that is…”

Alice: “Yeah, knowing Dana she’d try to look there too…” Alice looked distraught…

Tina: “I know where no one would find it…” Alice looked at Tina with a mischievous smile.

Alice: “And where would that be?…”

Tina paid for the bill and they were off for some more shopping adventures. Alice had to excuse herself to use the restroom and Tina and Jenna met her outside.

Alice: “Ready to go?!” Both girls nodded and they were off. Alice looked at them smiling… “Bette owes me big time” she thought to herself.

When Tina returned home Alice gave her a hug and told her that she would take Jenna over to Kits house. Tina thanked her for everything and walked into the house. She was overwhelmed with what she saw. There were candles lit everywhere. The table was set just for two and there were rose pedals everywhere. Tina saw Bette as she entered the living room and smiled.

Bette: Bette walked up to Tina and handed her a glass of wine. “Are you surprised baby?”

Tina: Tina smiled at Bette and passionately kissed her. “More than you will ever know.” Tina smiled and Bette led her over to the table. They ate and then made love for the rest of the night. When Tina knew Bette was fast asleep, she quietly got up and went to the closet. She pulled down a small wooden box and opened it. It had a few earrings and rings in it but something more valuable was there that couldn’t be seen. She pulled a small string that led to a small compartment under the box but was dumb struck when she didn’t find what she had hoped to. “What?! Where is it?!?!” Tina sat and tried to think if she had moved the precious treasure that use to lay inside the box. She started to tear up… “How could I have lost it…how could I have lost my wedding ring?!” Tina walked into the bathroom and sat down crying…she had to have misplaced it…she wiped her tears and went back to bed. Bette wrapped her arms around her and Tina swore to herself that she would find her ring. Little did she know that the ring was closer than she thought. Bette smiled to herself knowing that soon everything would be like it use to.

TBC…