Kissing the tips of her fingers, Bette ever-so-softly placed them on Angie’s cheek, careful not to disturb the toddler’s nighttime snooze.

“I’m gonna go now.” She whispered her intent to the blonde.

Tina looked back up and nodded her head, forcing a smile that betrayed the yearning for Bette to stay that was hiding just below the surface.

They retreated from the room and Tina left the door ajar. Both women meandered down the hallway toward the living area where the boys were watching t.v.

“Bye guys, have a good night.” Bette waved to the boys, noticing that Mikey was dangerously close to falling asleep himself, as he lied on top Henry’s chest.

Henry waved back. “I’m just gonna walk her out real quick.” Tina announced. He only answered with a slight nod and a puzzled brow.

Tina opened the door for Bette and received a quiet “thank you” for her chivalry.

“Tina, I’m just parked right here, you can go inside with them.”

“Don’t be silly. It’s fine. Thank you so much for the lift home. You were right, it was probably not a good idea for me to get behind the wheel.”

“Sure. I don’t want anything to happen to you, T. You’re too important to Angie.”

Tina looked at Bette, but stopped herself before she asked if she was too important to just Angie. They walked silently down the walkway to the Lexus.

“So, is Henry going to be able to take you to your car tomorrow?” Bette asked.

Tina momentarily forgot that she would need to make arrangements to get back to the Planet somehow.

“Oh shit.” Tina bit her bottom lip at the realization.

“What is it?”

“I didn’t even think to grab Angie’s car seat from my car when we left.” Tina raised her hand to her forehead as she thought about how she was going to take Angie anywhere without it tomorrow morning.

“Why don’t you just use mine? You can drop it off to me tomorrow or I’ll grab it from you the next time I pick her up?”

“Are you sure? You don’t mind do you?”

“Tina,” Bette said in an almost incredulous tone. “Angie’s safety is my priority. Of course I’m sure you can take her car seat. Let me get it for you.”