Your mom did. Alice said childishly, looking up at Tina. Hi again.

Tina flashed a quick grin, her eyes magnetically locked on the trees that flew by in a mass of green and brown. Bette looked in her rear view mirror, searching Tinas eyes through the reflection. You know what they say, through a persons eyes you can see deep into the depths of their soul.

The trees continued to float by in a portrait of color and darkness, until it was houses that were passed as they entered the residential district. Bette rolled to a stop outside the house that Tina had pointed out, the doors unlocking with a click.

Alright Tina, last stop, home sweet home. Shane smiled and extended her hand again, which was met with Tinas as they firmly shook. Very nice to meet you.

Yes, it was a pleasure. Dana added.

Yeah, next time Ill try not to blow chunks on your shoes. Alice smiled and looked to Bette, whose glare said Im going to get you for that later.

Thanks again Bette. And it was very nice to meet all of you. Tina stepped outside, kicking her disgusting heels to the curb. I really hope that I get to be with you all under less…dramatic circumstances!

It really was no problem, have a nice night and Ill see you Friday the 3rd at Eleven. Try to have a price range in mind by then, it makes things so much easier. And if you need anything, youve got the number. Bette smiled and offered a swift wave of her hand as they sped off into the night, leaving Tina on her front step.

As she watched them disappear, Tina felt nothing but loneliness. In the car she had felt so at home, so happy. Perhaps she needed some new friends? A new lifestyle? Or maybe she just needed to get away.

*

Meanwhile in the car….

Hey Bette, I like your friend Gina. Alice smiled, now filling up the two empty back seats.

Its Tina. Bette, Dana and Shane answered in unison.

Oh yeah, Tina. Thats what I meant. Alice giggled as her and Dana both jumped out of the car. Ill call you guys tomorrow. Planet at 0800 hours, alright?

Fine but be sure to take your tylenol, I dont want to deal with Ms .Cranky-Hangover. Bettes comment received the one finger salute from Alice, who stumbled once more over her polka-dotted heels before fumbling with her keys and going into her shared apartment with Dana
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So howd you meet this Tina? Shane asked as they headed home. And better yet, is she *****? I saw Alice making those moves on her.

Met her tonight, through her homophobic boyfriend. So I think I just answered both questions at once.

Youre so damn smart, Bette Porter. Bette felt the warm, steady breathing along her neck. And as long as that girl isnt competition, Im all for her.

No girl could ever take your place, baby. Not now, not tomorrow, not ever. Bette answered, squeezing Shanes soft hand gently as they pulled into the driveway, shut off the car and headed inside to enjoy the first night of rest that both of them needed more than anything.

TBC…