PILOT EPISODE

THE PLANET – RADAR, A CONTINUATION OF THE NIPPLE CONFIDENCE CONVERSATION AFTER JENNY LEFT

Marina: Are you alright?

Jenny: Yeah, Im good.

Jenny gets her things and leaves the table. Tina turns to Marina.

Tina: What do you reckon? Who has L.A.s best nipple?

Marina: I dont know, I think Id have to perform a thorough inspection of them all first.

Tina: Ooh, that would also be good.

Alice: I think Bette might have something to say about you ogling the ***** of several thousand women.

Tina: Right now, I dont give a ***** what Bette would say.

Alice raises an eyebrow.

Tina: Anyway, she wouldnt mind, cause she knows I think she has the best nipples in L.A.

Dana: Does she have nice nipples?

Tina and Alice exchange a knowing glance.

Tina: Oh yes.

Alice: Mmm-hmm.



BETTE AND TINAS HOUSE – WHEN TINA RETURNS HOME FROM THE GYM

Tina takes off Bettes glasses and turns off the bedside lamp. She starts to go into the living room, but sighs and changes her mind.

She strips off, and slides into bed next to Bette. Gently she takes Bettes book off her chest and puts it on the bedside table, then snuggles into her, one arm flung over her stomach.

Bette stirs slightly, rolling onto her side and pulling Tina further into her, her leg moving on top of Tinas.

Tina sighs again, reaching to stroke Bettes hair.

Tina: I love you.

Tina kisses Bette on the lips.

Tina: And one day we may even stop fighting long enough to spend some time together.

Bette mumbles something, turning her head so she is nuzzling Tinas neck.

Tina watches her longingly for a moment longer, then closes her eyes and drifts off to sleep.



THE RESTAURANT – CONTINUATION OF THE CONVERSATION AS THE GANG WALK TO THE TABLE

Alice: Are you guys still fighting?

Tina: Were always ***** fighting.

Tina looks over to where Bette, Shane and Marina are talking to a waiter.

Tina: If its not about work, its about the baby. Or Dan Foxworthy. Or anything, in fact. You know, the other day we had a blazing row over what type of toothpaste I should buy? Im just sick of it. All the ***** time.

Alice: Bette always argues. The only way to stop her arguing with you is not to be with her in the first place.

Tina looks at Alice sharply.

Alice: But you love her, and youd be lost without her.

Tina looks down. Alice reaches over and places her hand on top of Tinas.

Alice: I have never met a couple so right for each other. Youre just going through a bad patch. Itll get better.

Bette: (off-screen) Whatll get better?

Bette, Shane and Marina sit down at the table.

Tina: Nothing, baby.

Tina reaches over and kisses Bette on the lips, sliding her hand onto Bettes thigh under the table.

Bette looks surprised but pleased.

Bette: I take it that means Im out of the dog house. What was that for?

Tina: No reason, just wanted to.

Bette smiles and leans in for another kiss.

The waiter comes over.

Waiter: May I take your drinks order?

Marina: (standing) Im going to use the bathroom. Ill just have a glass of red wine please.

Marina leaves the table.

Alice: Ill have a glass of white.

Tina: (to Bette) Shall we share a bottle?

Bette: Um, yeah, well have a bottle of that, please.

Bette points to the menu. The waiter nods, then leaves the table.

Alice watches Jenny look at Marina, and then follow her to the bathroom.

Alice: Do you reckon there something going on between Jenny and Marina?

Bette and Tina look over as well.

Tina: Nah.

Alice shrugs, then turns back to her menu.



BETTES OFFICE – PRIOR TO BETTE GOING TO THE PLANET TO FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH TINA

Bette is writing something, when her cell phone rings. Not looking up, she reaches for it.

Bette: Bette Porter. (pause) Oh, hey Al.

There is a long pause while Bette listens to Alice. She looks up from her work, looking pissed off.

Bette: Oh bloody *****. Did she say whats wrong? (pause) Ok, ok, Ill be right there.

Bette hangs up, then grabs her coat and bag and leaves. James looks up from his computer as she shuts the door.

Bette: James? Ive got to go see Tina. Apparently shes in some stress about something.

James nods.

Bette: (walking out the door) Women! Too much trouble. I think Im gonna turn straight.

James watches her go, then turns back to his computer.

James: I wish



BETTE AND TINAS HOUSE – AFTER SHANE LEAVES THEM SITTING ON THE FRONT PORCH

Shane: Ok, bye guys.

Bette: You be good.

Shane: Im gonna try. Seeya.

Bette turns to Tina and kisses her hand.

Tina: (laughing) What was that about?

Bette: I think that was a glimpse into Shanes cuddly centre.

Tina: Wow. That doesnt happen often.

Bette reaches up and pushes some of Tinas hair behind her ear.

Bette: Shes right though, isnt she? I mean, I do make you happy?

Tina smiles, kissing Bette on the lips.

Tina: First Shane, now you. Whats going on with the world? All these hard women keep baring their souls to me!

Bette smiles, but still looks a bit worried.

Tina: (softly) You make me deliriously happy.

Tina kisses Bette on the lips again, then stands up, holding out her hand to Bette.

Tina: And now, Im going to show you how happy you make me.

They both giggle and, holding hands, make their way into the house.