Jodie stares daggers at Kelly Wentworth.

“Besides,” she continues as her eyes glaze over, “I’d do anything for those kids.  I love kids, you know.”

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Bette closes the book and kisses Tina’s stomach.  She climbs beside Tina and takes her in her arms. 

“I love that story.  You think the twins like it?”

Tina laughs, “The Little Engine that Could.  Optimism, determination and perseverance.  That book is so you, Bette.”

Bette ignores the dig says, “What are we going to do tonight?  The girls are going to HIT. We can meet them there.”

She lower her voice and in her sexiest tone whispers, “ Hey sexy mama, you wanna take me out tonight?”

Tina lays back in the bed and contemplates the question. 

“You want to go out to a lesbian bar with me looking the size of small barn?  What fun could that be for you?  I’d have to sit there and watch the parade of women who’ll walk by our table to check you out…wondering ‘what is she doing with that fat cow, Tina Kennard!’”

Bette realizes that Tina is feeling self conscious again.  When will Tina realize that she is even more beautiful now that she is carrying their children?  She treads this territory carefully….sits up and looks into Tina’s eyes.”

“You have no idea how desirable you are…. still, do you?  God, T. You look at me and my heart leaps.  You touch me and my skin comes alive.  You smile at me and I know I’m loved.  I’m the one who has to tolerate those silly women fawning all over you.  God Tina, your pregnancy makes you a lesbian magnet!  You’re like honey to bees!”

Tina’s eyes are glistening as she listens to Bette speak, “I know I’m being silly.  But my ankles are swollen, my back hurts, I’m huge, and I can barely stand after sitting for 10 minutes.  I don’t understand how you could find me the slightest bit attractive.  Thank you for listening to my whining.”

Bette takes Tina’s hand in hers and kisses the palm.  “Mmmm, and your voice, Tina.  Don’t get me started on that sexy, southern accent….I get wet just listening to you whisper to me.”