I guess Im just a little nervous. This is so close to the old me. Bette opens up to Tina. I dont ever want to be that person again Tina. I just dont want to fall into any traps during this trip. I mean I will be happy for us if they love my stuff but if they dont I will just move on. But its all the trappings that go with these shows that I always loved. The people, the excitement of a show done right. That was the drug for me that always made it worth all the extra effort. Yeah and of course everyone telling me how brilliant I was never was bad either.

Bette do you feel pressure with this show or is it because this is your first show back? Tina asks trying to fully understand where Bettes coming from.

All of the above I think. Bette says. I loved all those things that built up to the show. It is a talent that I feel I had a unique ability to do and do differently then anyone else in the world. My slant on things and how I translated that slant. Its just I never realized at the time how it took away from us. Bette moved to cup Tinas cheeks with her hands. How much it stole of our time and my focus from what is really important to me . YOU. Bette looks into Tinas eyes again as she want Tina to understand there are no regrets.

But just having you beside me keeps me here. As she moves her hands and places them on Tinas heart. You give my life more meaning and purpose than any show I have ever put together could or would ever give me. I remember our honesty, Im trying to stay centered and open, sharing all my feelings with you is the best way I know of how to do that. That includes the good parts as well as the over the top parts. Bette pauses here and gets a little grin on her face. Do you miss those little things that our previous life allowed us, the luxuries that felt like a treat for working so hard? Bette now asked Tina with a hint of a tease in her voice.

Tina picking up on the teasing, Oh I dont know if miss it the right word. I think I have gained so much more in all the moments we now have. They just seem so much more spontaneous you know like right now

Tina begins to back Bette up to the bed, her face now wearing an expression of total mischievousness as she is planning what she will do next