At the table…

Amanda: “Hey Bette, I think Alice is a little drunk”

Alice: (slurring”Trunk? What trunk? Are you trying to kidnap me?”

Bette: “OK, hun. It’s time to go home(rubbing Alice’s head) I’m so sorry guys, but I think we should call it a night

Tina: “No, it’s ok. So, how is it going to be?”(looking at Alice and smiling)

Amanda: “Well, since we have Alice’s car, I can take her to her place, put her in bed and then, I’ll go to my place”

Bette: (thanking the gods for making Amanda propose the idea)”You know what? That would be great, but if it isn’t much to ask you, I’d be very grateful if you could stay with her tonight. I don’t want her to be alone in this state and I’ll drive Tina to her place. Would you do that? Please? I’d owe you big time”

Amanda: “Sure thing. After this amazing time with you guys, anything! I hadn’t had so much fun in a long time”

They leave the club pushing Alice towards the door. Outside the club, the girls say their goodbyes and get in the cars.

During the drive to Tina’s apartment, they did some small talk about the dinner, the bonfire, the club and Alice. However, they didn’t talk about their dance. After Tina gave Bette the final direction to her place, they arrived. As usual, Bette opened the door for Tina. They walked to Tina’s front door and stopped. Both now facing each other…

Bette: “Well, here you are. You’re safe now..” (smiling)

Tina: “Bette, thanks for a wonderful night. I don’t know when was the last time I had so much fun like today. Everything was great”

Bette: “You have nothing to thank me, Tina. It was my pleasure. In fact, I should thank you for agreing to joining us tonight. Again, I’m sorry about the incident in the club with that guy”

Tina: “Hey, it wasn’t your fault. Besides you were my hero out there. I don’t know what’d have happeden if you hadn’t showed up”

Bette: “I guess I was, right?”(smiling) “Listen, Tina, I was wondering if maybe we could get together some other time to have lunch, dinner or anything you want… ” Bette is waiting for Tina’s reaction

Tina: “Well, well, Ms. Porter, are you asking me out? Do you want to date me?” Says Tina, playfully

Bette: “Yes I am and YES I do” Says firmly but smiling

Tina is taken back with Bette’s words. ‘OK, it’s now or never’ she thinks

Tina: “Look Bette, Uhm…would you like to come inside? I need to tell you something”

Bette: “Uh…Sure” Not knowing what is happening

Tina unlocks the door and they go inside…

TBC…