“You have a crush on me?”

“I do.” Tina nodded.

“And you are not freaking out?” Bette questioned.

“No… I already know that I’m gay.” Tina said to Bette. “Why do you think Elijah has a double last name?” She wanted to know.

“I never really thought about it… you’re gay?” Bette wanted to make sure she heard it right.

“Yes, do you have a problem with that?” Tina asked, not sounding defensive.

“No, I don’t. I just never thought… You don’t look… I mean…” Bette stuttered.

Tina giggled. “You didn’t think I was a lesbian because I don’t look manly?”

Bette sighed and felt stupid. “Kind of. I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. I think I understand. Lesbians simply aren’t presented as feminine women in the media, not a lot anyways.” Tina smiled.

“So… What now?” Bette asked.

“What now? Pff, nothing I guess. You are straight, you say, so nothing can come out of this, right?” Tina said.

Bette sighed. “I guess not.” There was some kind of disappointment in her voice.

Tina frowned for a split second at the tone in Bette’s voice and then sat back a little and sipped her coffee. “It doesn’t have to be this way. If you are willing to… explore this than we can, you know.”

Bette’s eyes grew big and she cleared her troth. “I don’t know. I obviously have never done this before.” Bette smiled a small smile.

“I know you haven’t but for everything is a first time, right? And we don’t have to go too fast. We can go as slow as you want.”

“I’ll think about it, okay? I just… It’s a lot to process. I never thought you would feel the same.” Bette tells the blonde and then they smile at each other.

“Okay, that’s fine. Let me know what you’ve decided. Here is my cellphone number.” Tina sais and writes something down and gives it to Bette.

“Thanks, I’ll do that.” Bette tells Tina. They sit in silence for a while. Bette thinking about what she just had heard and Tina thinking about what Bette would answer.

“You know what? I think we should explore this.” Bette said. “After James’ death, I never had anyone else, never had feelings for someone s,o now that I finally do, I think I should find out what this is about.”