The comment was double edged – Rosemary picked up on the remark and decided that there was no point in rising to it. It could be that she was being a little over sensitive. She opened her jewellery case and selected a brooch to wear.

“What would you like for breakfast ?”
“Nothing – I have some paperwork to read. I was planning to review the case last night but Emma showed up with a bottle of scotch “

“Are you sure ?”

Melvin could see that Rosemary was trying hard – maybe too hard. He sighed and smiled at her

“How about we go out to dinner tonight – no distractions from the TV or work.. Lets go out and have a talk. We need to put this away “

Rosemary nodded “Yes – that would be nice – thank you “

He lent against the door of his wardrobe and looked at Rosemary who was watching him

“It was a long time ago and I had put it away. I have not regretted for a second the fact that we moved on from it. I love you . All of this has just brought up a whole load of bad memories – its reminded me of feelings and thoughts that I had thought I had forgotten about. I have no intention of letting this spoil what I have with you or what Bette is building with Tina – they clearly love each other and if and when their relationship ends – it should not be about their parents – its should be for their own reasons “

Melvin put his jacket on and smiled at Rosemary

“Don’t worry – I just need to get it back into the box I put all the memories in and bury it again. We are fine and I am sure that Bette is having a wonderful time – none of this is their fault and I will tell then that if I have to . I will call you at lunch time – bye sweetheart “

***

“I could get used to this “ Tina said as they lay together. They had both woke up early – after spending a large part of the night making love. In all Tina worked out she had slept for about four hours. Why sleep when she was sharing her own bed with her wonderful girlfriend ? For about 2 hours they had been lying cuddled up and listening to the radio and chatting.