She decided to explore as she transitioned within her career, and she began to explore this perplexing little conundrum of her loveless life, and almost without giving it a second thought, also explored the notion of her sexual orientation. She was almost fed up wondering about it and decided to resolve it, but she relegated this effort to a collateral one, or so she thought. She figured that a good way to start was meeting more ***** women. She knew where the Planet was, she knew the owner, and she had heard about it. One day, as though it just dawned on her, she paid a visit for coffee. She expected nothing, but ever so subtely, got much in return.

It was revelatory, and yet so simple. She experienced her first foray into this world with just emotions, sensations, no logic or overrationalizing, which was her typical approach to all enigmas she previously faced. She literally walked into another world- the name “Planet” certainly seemed prophetic, as she would later comment to friends. All this time, she thought “it can’t be…it was never sexual”…and then, that day at the Planet, her body betrayed her, though not immediately.

There was an energy to the place, a lot of women, and most importantly Alice, Shane and Dana. She was forced to intermingle with this group as she ventured to get coffee at the bar area that morning. The repartee among them impressed her. They’re hilarious she thought, and as Alice accidently spilled coffee in front of her, Bette came upon her awakening. A woman was standing just ahead of them waiting for her coffee. Bette was transfixed, her body suddenly awoke, and there was no mistaking that “it was sexual”. Before she had a chance to revel too long in this moment, the woman evaded Bette and Bette’s moment was
interrupted…”Woe there pretty lady, you look stunned”, said Alice. “Sorry?”,
replied Bette. “Hey, I’m Alice, and you’re?” “B, Bette.” “Hi, this is Shane and Dana.”

This interruption was just the beginning, and the brief interlude with the
woman at the coffee bar was a mere hint of what was to come. So began the new bonds of friendship. As she came to know them and take part in their circle of friends, the elusive woman at the bar became the first in a long line of
encounters, sexual ones.