Walking into the room and stopping Tina noticed the distant stare from Bette. Tina had her hands full of clean laundry as she continued in the bedroom. What you looking at Babe? Tina asked as she walked up to her suite case and began stashing her underwear and bras, having first counted out enough for the trip with a few extras. Realizing that Bette hadnt answered yet she looks over.

Now Tina is totally focusing on Bette. Babe? Tina inquired again as she closed the gap between her and Bette, approaching Bettes back. Peering over her shoulder as she puts her arms around Bette What ya thinking?

Bette leans back into Tina, feeling her arms around her and savors the feeling of Tina. Relishing this feeling of comfort and peace that only comes from her connection with Tina, Bette realizes this is her grounding, her rock. This right here and now with Tina is what gives her life true meaning and always will. The realization that this is right were she is suppose to be gives Bette the peace of mind to just continue to be the open and straight forward person which gives her this intimacy with Tina.

I was just thinking about how grand my previous life had been. Bette honestly shares with Tina.

This wasnt what Tina was expecting to hear and as soon as the words were out of Bettes mouth Tina involuntarily tensed up, tightening her embrace around Bettes waist.
Uh .. Babe are you having any regrets? Tina asks in a soft, calm voice as she is trying to quash the sense of uneasiness that was washing over her.

Bette felt Tina tense up. Immediately she realized what was going through Tinas mind before she ever voiced a word. Bette response was without delay. Oh God No!! Bette emphatically stated and turned in Tinas embrace to be facing her. Looking Tina straight in the eye, willing Tina to see the sincerity there. I would never change what we have today for anything. You know that dont you? Bette waited for Tina to acknowledge that she understood.

Tina relaxed a little loosening her grip and put a smile on her lips. She could see the earnestness of Bettes words and body. Leaning in she gave Bette a soft, light kiss So whats going on then? Tina asked as she pulled back to see Bettes face.