Alice: Mark Teals, it is on Sunset and Beverly Drive…Umm, why?

Bette: just wonderingI know you liked the jewelry they had. Dont worry Al.

Alice: ok, so what are you two up to tonight?

Bette: I need to talk to Tina about the job at the CAC~I am seriously considering it.

Alice: wowimpressive.

Bette: the money is incrediblebut so is the opportunity.

Alice: good luck Porter.

Bette: thanks AL, talk to you soon

Alice: you too Bette.

***7 pm at Bettes place.

Tina let herself in the apartment. She set up the table, and turned on the music and lowered the lightsshe waited for Bette for just a few minutes. Bette walked in and smiled when she saw Tina sitting on the couchTina smiled in return. Bette walked over and kissed Tina softly on the lips.

Bette: T, I know we have been going out for a while and you have been incredibly patient and for that I am so thankful.

Tina: thank you Bette for you it is easy.

Bette: T, I am in love with youand I have been for a while, and I want us to be together, to begin our life as one.

With those words Bette pulled out a small box and handed it to Tina.

Tina: Bette, I am scared to death to open this.

Bette: I am too, T, but please just open it.

Tina: (taking a deep breath) ok

Tina opened the box and inside were two white gold bandsTinas eyes filled with tears, she pulled out one and looked at Bette.

Bette: T, would you please be my partner for the rest of my life?

Tina: (crying) yesoh Betteyes

Bette pulled out the ring and placed it on Tinas finger, she then pulled out the other ring and handed it to Tina. Tina slipped the other ring on Bettes finger.

Bette: I love you Tina Kennard.

Tina: I love you Bette Porter.

They sat and enjoyed the moment for a little while, kissing frequently.

Finally Bette pulled away.

Bette: now, I want to talk to you about the CAC job opportunity. T, it pays a lot and I can sell the Gallery to Chrisshe and I have talked about it, and with that money you and I can buy a little house in West Hollywood. But I want to know how you feel about this.

Tina: Bette, you want to sell your gallery? You worked hard to get it.

Bette: yes, but I know it is as big as it getsThe CAC is growing quickly and again the money doublesand I think I could do a great job.

Tina: Baby, I support you either way, and as for the houseI would love that.

Bette pulled Tina into her arms, and kissed her long and hard.

Bette thought to herself Life as you know it will never be the same

TBC