Shane: Let’s go see who that it.

Shane got up with Angelica in her arm, and opened the door.

Shane: Hey Al.

Alice: Hey Shane. Hi there Angelica. What’s she doing here?

Shane: I’m babysitting for Bette and Tina.

Alice: Really? Where did they go off to?

Shane: Well, I guess it’s safe to tell you…they are on a date.

Alice:  No way! You mean with each other?

Shane: Yep.

Alice: Finally! I knew it!

Shane rolled her eyes and continued to play with Angelica.

Alice: SO is the little one spending the night?

Shane: I don’t know Alice I mean it’s their first date, I think there trying to take things slow; form what Bette told me.

Alice: Right…we’ll see then. I mean how long has it been since they—

Shane: Alice, please let’s not talk about this in front of the baby.

Alice: Shane, she can’t understand what we’re saying.

Shane: Like I said before you don’t know that.

Alice laughed at Shane; and joined her and Angelica playing with her toys.

At The Restaurant …

Bette and Tina ordered their food and started eating. They talked about different things through out the dinner; Angelica, their friends, and when they first met.

Bette: God I will never forget that night we met at my gallery.

Tina: I know, I remember the guy I was dating loved your gallery and I was thrilled to finally meet you. But I remember feeling very nervous too.

Bette: Really?

Tina: Yeah! You were the Bette Porter; your gallery was a huge success.

Bette laughed.

Bette: Well, you know what I thought when I first met you?

Tina: What?

Bette: That you were the most beautiful woman I had every laid eyes on; and that I somehow I would steal you away from that guy you were with.

Tina felt her face turn red.

Bette: But in the end you made it so easy for me; pulling that old ‘I forgot my earring’ trick.

Tina laughed.

Tina: I really did forget my earring.

Bette arched her brow.

Tina: Okay, so I did it on purpose…

They both started laughing.

Tina: I really wanted to see you again. I just never felt that strongly for anyone before, especially towards a woman. I couldn’t believe in such a short amount of time I could feel like that.

Bette: I know what you mean. I’m glad you used that old trick.

The sun had finally set. A slow song started to play and all the couples walked onto the dance floor. 

Tina: Would you like to dance?

Bette: I would love to.

Bette and Tina walked onto the dance floor. Bette took Tina’s hand in hers and pulled her closer. Tina let Bette lead them, their bodies slowly swaying to the rhythm of the song. Tina leaned her head against Bette; taking in her familiar scent. Bette missed being close to Tina; she thought she was dreaming. Tina looked up into Bette’s eyes and while still moving with the music she kissed her. A tingling sensation traveled through their bodies; they slowly broke their kiss. Bette ran her finger through Tina’s hair. They stared at each other; both wanting more of one another.

Bette: What do you say we go home?

Tina: Okay.

They paid for their meal and made their way back to the car. This time Bette drove. Tina took Bette’s free hand in hers. They didn’t talk much, exchanging glances here and there. When they pulled into their driveway; Bette this time quickly got out and opened the door for Tina. When they walked in Bette started walking towards her room; Tina wasn’t sure if she was to follow. Bette turned around.

Bette: Aren’t you going to join me?

Bette extended her hand out to Tina. Tina smiled and walked towards Bette. They both walked hand in hand to Bette’s room; where they spent the rest of the night re-connecting with one another…

TBC…