Shane: Good afternoon ladies. Whats new?
Dana: Well were trying to find Tina a new workout buddy. Im leaving on a tour for two weeks and Al well Al is being a big baby.
Shane: Ill go with you Tina.
Tina & Alice: (Laughing) You? Shane youve never worked out before.
Shane: Well maybe its time I start.
Alice: Whens the next class? Ive got to see this.
Tina: Theres a class tonight if you are interested.
Shane: Im interested. Ill be there.
Alice: Dana I know we have a quiet evening planned for your send off.
Dana: (interrupted”laughing) I want to see this too and then well have our romantic evening.
Alice: Thank you Dana!

Tina shook her head at the thought of Shane working out. Bette walked in to her friends laughter as soon as Bette caught Tinas eye she felt her heart skip a beat. Tina was in awe after all this time Bette still had this affect on her. She could remember the times when they had taken each other for granted but even then their spark wasnt fully extinguished just on a low simmer. Its hard to admit but their trials made their love stronger. For that Tina was grateful for the bad times as well as their happy times.

Bette walked over to Tina and planted a slow deliberate soft kiss on Tinas mouth. Tina pulled her in closer not allowing her mouth to leave hers until she had to breathe. Bette looked lovingly into Tinas eyes.

Bette: Ok so whats so funny?
Tina: Shane has agreed to be my work out partner while Danas on tour.
Bette: (smiling) Really?

Shane was still visualizing the kiss shared by Bette and Tina and though once that would have made her heart ache now the display made her smile. She was sure if a heart could smile her heart was smiling. Their love was what she wanted and she knew Bettes love was reserved for Tina and that was no longer bad news.

Bette: Shane, please do work out and dont troll around looking for girls leaving my T alone.

Shane began laughing hysterically because Bette is the only one who realized her sudden interest wasnt totally unselfish. Bette I promise to work out too.

Everyone got the too and realized what Shane was up to and they all laughed.

Bette: Tina when are you going?
Tina: I was thinking of going this evening.
Bette: Thats fine tonight Im meeting up with Simone and Denise in hopes shell get some help.
Tina: Oh babe maybe I should make sure Im here just in case things go wrong.
Bette: (smiling) No its fine youll be with, Im assuming everyone is going to see Shane work out. Weve got to know if shes to cool to sweat.
Tina: Yes everyone is going but babe you call me as soon as you can. Ill be worried until I hear from you.
Bette: No worries Tina, no worries.

As soon as Bette said that she was hoping she was right.

TBC