Tina was shocked. She knew that Henry had been married and was divorced; but he had never mentioned anything to her about this.

At Bette and Tina’s…

Bette had just returned from a little shopping. She couldn’t go too far; because Tina had the car. Bette picked up a dozen red roses; candles; and picked up food form one of Tina’s favorite Italian restaurants. Bette thought she would attempt to cook a meal herself; but didn’t want Tina coming home to a house full of smoke.

At Starbucks…

Surprisingly Tina was enjoying a nice conversation with Sheryl. Tina didn’t realize how much time had passed.

Sheryl: So how have things been for you; besides all the controversy between you and Henry?

Tina: Well, things have been going very well. I moved back in with Bette.

Sheryl: Bette?

Tina: Bette; she is Angelica’s other mother. I met Henry not too long after things started getting rocky between Bette and I.

Sheryl: Oh…that’s right you told us at dinner that night. So you both worked things out?

Tina: We’re trying.

Sheryl smiled.

Sheryl: I’m glad; you deserve to be happy.

Tina was surprised by Sheryl; she smiled. Tina looked down at her watch.

Tina: Oh wow! I didn’t realize how late it was.

Sheryl: Me too; I have to get back. Ed and I are meeting some friends for dinner.

They both stood up form the table and walked toward the exit.

Tina: It was nice seeing you again.

Sheryl: It was nice seeing you too Tina.

At Bette and Tina’s…

Bette had finished setting the table; she lit the candles she placed all around the living room. The lights were dim and she had music playing softly in the background. She was surprised that Tina wasn’t home already. Just as Bette was adding the finishing touches; Tina pulled into the drive way. She made her way into the house.

Tina: Babe I’m home!

Tina walked into the living room…no response from Bette. She saw the candles and noticed that the lights were dim.

Tina: Bette? Where are you guys?

Tina walked through the living room and walked towards the dinning room; she saw the table arrangement. She smiled. Bette came out form the bedroom holding the bouquet of red roses.

Tina: What is all this?

Bette walked over to Tina; she kissed her and handed her the roses.

Bette: I wanted to do something special for you. I know these past few weeks have been hard for you.

Tina: Aw Bette; this so sweet of you. You didn’t have—

Bette: I wanted to.

Tina: Did you cook too?!

Bette: Umm, well no. But I got you something from your favorite restaurant.

Bette flashed a big smile; Tina laughed.

Tina: Where’s Angelica?

Bette: She’s with her Auntie Alice and Auntie Shane for the night.

Tina raised her brow.

Tina: So…we have the house to ourselves tonight?

Bette pulled Tina closer to her.

Bette: Yes we do…it’s just you and me.

Tina smiled; she and Bette’s eyes locked; both with only one thing on their minds…

TBC…