The car ride was also silent. Bette had a million questions running through her head: where was home, would she ask Tina to move back to their house, would Tina say yes if she asked, they were back together right?

Tina was also quiet. She had only one question: did Bette understand the meaning of the word home? They hadn’t talked about it, but Tina wanted to move back home, home with Bette. She was afraid to ask Bette if she could move back home. She didn’t know why, but she just was. I guess I’m scared of rejection, she thought. But why would Bette reject her? They were back together right?

Bette stopped outside of Tina’s apartment. Tina was staring out of the window and hadn’t noticed the car had stopped. Bette turned of the engine and turned to Tina. She took Tina’s hand and said: “T, baby, you’re home.” Tina turned towards Bette. “Huh?” “You’re home.” Bette repeated as she pointed to Tina’s apartment. “Oh” Tina’s facial expression turned sad. Guess Bette and I don’t think alike, Tina thought. Tina turned to the door and opened it. Bette was taking Tina’s bag. They walked to the front porch as Tina was looking for her keys. Her hands started to shake and tears formed in her eyes. Bette noticed this and took Tina’s purse from her. She put it on top of Tina’s suitcase and took Tina’s hands. “What’s wrong baby?” Bette asked. Tina turned away looking down at their hands. Bette lifted Tina’s chin up with her finger and asked again: “What’s wrong baby?” Tina sniffed and replied: “This wasn’t what I meant by take me home!” Bette stood there staring at Tina for a moment as it finally downed on her what Tina meant! “This isn’t home Bette. This is my house, but it’s not home!” Bette hugged Tina and whispered in her ear: “I’m sorry baby, I thought this was what you wanted. I didn’t know if you meant our house or your house, I was afraid to ask you and ” Bette couldn’t finish her sentence as Tina kissed her on the lips. A soft yet passionate kiss. When they pulled apart Tina said: “It’s ok baby, I should have said something, but to tell you the truth I was scared to. I was scared you didn’t want me to move back home.” Bette silenced Tina by putting a finger on Tina’s lips. “Let’s go home.” was all Bette said.