Tina walked into the kitchen and looked on as Bette and Shane hugged. Tina didnt feel jealous she had gotten used to Shane being a big part of her day- to-day life again. She was glad that Shane had been able to overcome her feelings for Bette. What Tina didnt know was that just happened a mere moment ago. Shane opened her eyes to a smiling Tina.
Tina: Are you in here giving my wife a pep talk? I guess you beat me to it, uh?
Bette: Yeah Tina, Shane just wanted me to know shed go with me if I wanted her to.
Tina: Aw Shane, thanks”thanks for everything youve been doing. It means the world to us.
Bette: It certainly does.
Shane: Ok guys, youre going to make me blush and thats not easy. So Bette, if Im not with you. Im going to the gym with your wife. So wed better get going.
Bette: Youre right.
Shane: Ok Im going to give you two a few minutes.
Bette: Thanks
Tina slowly kissed Bette and held her tightly and then looked deeply in her eyes. Sweetheart, I know you are scared and rightfully so. But keep this in mind. We havent come this far to allow some love starved; at best confused, at worst deranged woman bring us any harm. Think about it, we are the only ones who can destroy us”that weve proven time and again.
Bette: You are so right about that.
Tina: Im right about something else too. Weve learned to love one another the way we need to be loved, so theres no more destruction here. On the contrary”theres so much love here weve created new life. (Taking Bettes hand to hold her occupied womb.)
Bette: (Silent tears rolling down her face.) Tina I love you more than words could ever say. Love is an understatement. You know that right?
Tina: Yes I do babe”yes I do. And I need you to know I feel just as strongly as you do if not stronger. Babe, promise me youll be careful. Call me as soon as you know if she agrees to check herself in or not. My concern about Simone is if she doesnt agree, this whole confrontation my set her off.
Bette: Thats my fear too, but like you said”weve come too far. Besides, you know Ill be careful. I have too much love and joy in my life to be careless.
Tina: Yes you do Bette. Come back to us safely.