“I just wanted to talk them around “

“What about Kit ?”

“That’s the one I don’t understand – she invited you to her wedding knowing that you would find out about me and Angie – why do that if she thought there was the slightest danger that you and I would get together again “

“Kit is prone to changing her mind – thanks for trying babe”

“I am so fucking cross with them “ Tina said “They have acted like judge, jury and executioner with you. If I can forgive you and let what happened just fade into the past they should as well. Jenny – that fucking idiot said that you would hurt me again and they would be left to pick up the pieces “

“Maybe they are just looking out for you “

“NO “ Tina almost shouted “ They are acting like selfish jerks. You have been there for each of them – you never would have turned away from them like they have turned against you. Alice burnt her bridges with me yesterday “

“Is that why you were so upset ? “ Bette flicked a few loose hairs away from Tina’s neck and softly placed a tender kiss in just the right place. Tina sighed with pleasure – that felt so good. Tina traced her finger around Bette’s profile before leaning in for a long, full kiss.

Tina smiled at Bette and touched Bette’s lips

“I love you – they all know that I have never stopped loving you for one second of one day. I’ve cried my heart out to Alice, Kit and Shane – telling them how much I miss you and how much I will always love you. It seems that Alice and Kit have erased those memories. I am sorry that they are still condemning you “

Bette smiled

“All I care about is that you have forgiven me “

“I have – you know that I have. Bette – please don’t let this be the start of a period of you doubting yourself – I love you and you are the only woman for me – I want you to take the roles that you were born to hold – my life partner and lover and Angie’s mommy. Thank you for taking care of her “