Im sorry this has to happen Bette said, taking Tinas hand into hers.

You dont have to apologize. Nobody wanted and expected this to happen. Its probably a good thing that it did happen because it taught us how to value something that we already have. Right now, Im thinking of your infidelity not as a fault but as the beginning to reconstruct something thats been lost or broken before the affair. Tina said, using her other free hand to move Bette closer to her.

Are you saying you want to fix this? Bette asked, full of hope.

Yes, I do Tina said, smiling at Bette. Bette took Tinas hand and placed it on her stomach.

I wasnt thinking properly when I decided to get insemination. A part of me thought that if we ever get back together, this is my way of giving back what we have lost, you know the miscarriage. But the other part of me thought that if I dont get another chance with you, Id be carrying the memories we had with this child. Bette said

Are you saying you regret getting the insemination? Tina asked

I dont know. Its just that I got myself inseminated without knowing what my intentions really are and I just did it out of stupidity Bette said, feeling guilty of what she had just said.

Look Bette, the atmosphere outside pregnancy may not be as beautiful as would want it to be but whats within it can make it beautiful. Im sure you didnt do it out of stupidity or what Tina said, rubbing Bettes stomach.

Youre right I didnt. I think I did it out of love and out of fear of losing you Bette said.

You think? Tina asked.

Let me rearticulate that. I did it out of love. I love you, T and I want this to be our child. The donor has an uncanny resemblance to you and I thought Id use him to reflect our relationship.

You know the donor? Tina inquired.

No. I went through the files. Bette told her.

We have a baby?

Yes, T. We do

I dont know what to say. I never expected you carry our child.

I know. T?

Yes? Tina looked at Bettes eyes, already knowing that shes going to ask permission to kiss her.

Do you still love me? Bette asked.

I never stopped loving you Tina said, moving closer.

Really? Bette said, wrapping her arms around Tinas waist.

Yes. I love you, Bette. Tina said, leaning closer to Bette.

Well can you run down the grocery and get me some Yoohoo and Ben and Jerrys Caramel Sutra? Bette asked. Tina was dumbfounded and hit Bette on the arm.

Ow! What was that for? Bette said rubbing her arm.

Nothing! I need that kiss when I get back ok? Tina said as she turns to leave.

Can we kiss first before you get those? Bette said, twisting her hair around her finger.