When she got out of the bathroom dressed in a low cut jeans with a black tank top there was a knock at the door. “Who is it” Bette called out. “It’s me!” came the reply. Bette laughed and opened the door. Sarah grinned at Bette: “Were you expecting someone else?” “No I wasn’t. Well let’s go, I’m ready!”  With that they were out the door and into the city for some afternoon shopping.

After like the 20^th store, they decided to grab a bite. They entered a Deli and ordered something to eat. They sat down in a quiet corner. They made light conversation until Sarah decided to interrogate Bette about Tina.

“So aunt Bette, how is aunt Tina doing?” Bette looked at Sarah. “I don’t know Sarah.” Bette said. She didn’t want to talk about Tina, especially not to Tina’s niece. “What do you mean you don’t know?” Sarah asked again. She hoped Bette would be as easy to talk to as Tina, but she knew that wasn’t the case. “Look” Bette said, trying to stay calm. She didn’t want to cry in front of Sarah. “Tina and I aren’t together anymore.” “I know that!” Sarah simply said. “Then why are you asking if I know how she’s doing?” Bette asked. “Well I figured you still talk to each other. Right?” “Well not exactly.” Bette said. She looked down at the table. Sarah decided that she’d come clean with Bette. “Look aunt B, I know what happened.” “You do?” Bette asked. Suddenly she felt very ashamed. “Yes I do.” Sarah said. “You know a lot of people make mistakes.” “Well I don’t!” Bette said a little angry. She wasn’t angry with Sarah, she was angry with herself that she did make a mistake. A terrible mistake that drove Tina away from her. Tears formed in her eyes. She couldn’t look at Sarah. “I don’t want to say this aunt B, but you did make a mistake. You cheated on your wife!” “I know” Bette said as she let out a sob. “I did the worst thing that you could do to a person. I drove the love of my life away. If I could have a second chance I would grab it, and I wouldn’t make the same mistake again. Oh my god Tina I’m so sorry!” Bette was crying now. Sarah felt bad that she had questioned Bette about it. She got up from her chair and knelt down beside Bette. “I’m sorry aunt Bette. I didn’t know you felt that way.” Bette continued to cry. Sarah just hugged her until the crying stopped and it turned into sobs. Bette blew her nose and wiped her eyes. She looked at Sarah and said: “I love her Sarah. Can you tell her that when you see her, or call her?” “I will aunt B. Now what do you say we get out of here and take a walk in Central Park.” Bette smiled. “Yeah, I would love that.”