Tina, understanding the problem, scooted over and moved into the circle of Bettes arm so they could be together.

Bette rested her chin in Tinas hair, inhaled the aroma of the shampoo and perfume that was so familiar to her and noticed the faint new smell of baby power or something similar.

She loved this woman; shed always loved her and as she sat with her here in her arms she knew she didnt want to let her go again. She took a deep breath whispered in Tinas ear Please tell me youve come to see if we can try again..

Tina smiled up at Bette, she ran her hand along Bettes cheek and guided Bettes face so she see into her eyes Someone told me to listen to my heart, so thats what Im doing..

Bette leaned down and kissed Tina on the nose. She wanted to do so much more but she held back; afraid shed scare Emily if she kissed her mother the way she wanted to and unsure if she started whether shed be able to stop.

Tina frowned, she didnt need to ask if Bette wanted to try again, she already knew the answer to that question but she needed to convey to her the enormity of what lay ahead of them I know it wont be easy.. its not just me anymore its a lot for you to think about..

Bette shook her head slowly, trying to make sense of the fact that Tina was here in front of her telling her that not only could they try again but that she had a chance to be part of a family.

Sitting here on her lap was the child theyd been trying to have before everything went horribly wrong I cant believe I have a daughter.. she looked at Tina I know shes not biologically mine but ..shes mine isnt she?

Tina reached up and kissed Bette lightly on the mouth, in some way shed always felt that Emily was theirs Yes..shes ours..

Bettes tears overflowed This is not how I dreamed our first meeting would go..

Tina swallowed, suddenly afraid that shed said something wrong or somehow misread how Bette felt.

Its so much better Bette concluded with a watery smile.