Tina cocked her eyebrow again.  She really ought to patent that look.  Good thing I dont own a bunny.  At Bettes exasperated sigh, Tina continued.  Babe, I think I know Helena a little better than you do.  I will deal with her.  Trust me.

            So you dont want me to get Kit to kick her *****, Bette asked.

            Tina laughed silently, shaking her head, no.

            “You’re no fun.”  Bette tucked the hair behind Tinas ears and leaned in for a brief kiss.  Before she could deepen it, the baby began to fuss.  Bette sighed.  We need a night without her.

            Badly, Tina agreed, releasing her wife.  She picked up Angelica.  Come on, trouble.  Ill feed you before you sleep.

            Smiling wickedly, Bette walked over to Tina and kissed her again, lingering.  She drew her tongue across Tinas bottom lip and bit down gently before pulling away.  Maybe Caroline wants to baby sit some night this week, she suggested, standing close, the baby between them.

            That sounds like a ***** of an idea, Tina concurred.  Angelica reached out and pulled on Bettes hair.

            Hey! Bette chuckled.

            Tina regarded Bette seriously.  Do you realize this is the most youve touched me since she was born?

            Bettes expression sobered.  Honestly, no, I didnt realize that, she admitted.

            It feels like forever since youve kissed me, Tina commented.

            I kiss you every day, T, Bette answered, confused.

            Not like that, not like you just did, Tina countered, not like you want more, not like youre kissing your partner and not your sister.

            Bette thought about that for a moment.  Youre right.  There are a lot of reasons for it, Im sure.  Thats why I think we should get back into therapy, Bette answered.  One reason its not though, T.  Bette looked at Tina, making sure she had her attention.  Its not because I dont want you.  I do.  Seeing Caroline with you and hearing Danny talk about you, its not that I forget, but they reminded me nonetheless of how amazing you are, Bette paused, smiling slowly.  And how lucky I am.  Theres just a lot more to us now than there has ever been and I think given my past colossal *****-up my reticence is understandable.

            Tina nodded.  It is.  Im not blaming you.  Im just identifying a problem for us to work on.

            And, Bette added, with a decidedly evil glint in her eye, You know, Tina, it doesnt always have to be me.  She leaned close and whispered in Tinas ear.  In fact, lets just assume that I always want you.  She walked around Tina, embracing her from behind and pressing her nose into Tinas hair.  And that you can have me any time, any place.  Tina leaned back into Bette, as Bette licked a thin line from her shoulder to her earlobe.  That was Bettes sexual trademark.  She did it every time she made love to anyone.  Tina knew that but it still turned her on.  Tina had to concentrate to hold onto Angelica.  She almost lost it when Bette drew her earlobe into her mouth and sucked gently.

            Ill remember that, Tina said, shakily.

            Bette laughed, lowly.  Please do.  Im dying back here.

            Tina laughed out loud, feeling the moment break.  She did have to feed the baby.  Caroline is definitely babysitting this week.

            Have I mentioned that I love your sister? Bette responded, placing a chaste kiss on Tinas cheek before releasing her reluctantly.  Time for bed.