“It has a lot of good memories, wonderful memories, but also a lot of bad ones.” Bette says.

Tina squeezes her hand softly.

“Can’t you get past the bad ones? I can’t imagine you two without that house, the backyard with the pool.” Alice says.

“We know. But we’re selling. We want to create a new home for us, a new house to make ours, and to make new memories in.” Tina says and smiles at Bette.

“I understand, as long as you’re together, that’s the most important thing. You belong together.” Shane says and gives them a cool smile.

“Thank you Shane.” Tina says.

“I’m really going to miss you, not being able to come over for a Sunday BBQ.” Alice says.

“Yeah, and the late night conversations with beer.” Shane chimes in.

Bette smiles.

“I’m gonna miss those too Shane.” Bette replies.

Tina looks at Bette with curiosity. Bette squeezes Tina’s hand to indicate that she will tell her later.

They all talk for about 30 minutes more then Bette yawns and Alice and Shane takes the hint and stands up to leave.

“Well, we’ll leave you alone. And be prepared to have many get together until you leave.” Alice says and gives both a hug.

“Sure okay.” Bette replies.

Alice and Shane leaves and they were alone.

“I’m going to get a glass of water, do you want anything?” Tina asks.

“Yeah, water for me too please.” Bette says.

“Coming right up.” Tina says and walks into the kitchen and brings back two glass of water.

Both takes a sip.

“Bette, tell me about what Shane said.” Tina says.

“It was after you moved out, I’d lost you and I didn’t know what to do. I cried for hours every day. One night Shane saw me through the windows from her kitchen. She showed up with beer and ‘you want company?’ I just nodded at her and after that she would come over a few times a week, talking not talking. She’s really helped me a lot.” Bette says.

“I’m sorry.” Tina says and reaches up and softly strokes Bette’s chin.

“It’s okay, it’s happened. It doesn’t matter anymore. I have you back.” Bette says softly.

“Still Bette, I’m so sorry I caused you so much pain. I wish I could take it back.” Tina says as a tear slips down her cheek. Bette moves her hand and up to Tina’s face and wipe away the tear.

“Baby, we’ve been through this, it wasn’t just you. I started all this, at least triggered it. Please don’t blame yourself anymore. We can’t change the past and we can’t dwell on the past.” Bette says and smiles and then leans in and kisses her really quickly.

“I love you.” Tina whispers and smiles back.

“I love you too.” Bette says and stands up. She reaches out her hand. “Come, let’s go to bed. I want you close tonight. Will you be okay with that?” Bette asks.

“Yes.” Is Tina’s simple answer.

Bette smiles and guides Tina into her bedroom. They undress and gets under the covers. They’re face to face, holding hands.

“This feels so good, to able to hold you at night again.” Bette whispers and looks into Tina’s eyes.

“It’s good to be hold again. I never felt safer than I did in your arms.” Tina whispers back. Another tear find its way down Tina’s cheek.

“Baby, you gotta stop doing this.” Bette says softly and wipes the tear away.

“I can’t help it. But it’s happy tears though. At least most of it.” Tina whispers back.

“Good.” Bette says and leans in for a sweet soft kiss. “Let’s sleep.” Bette says.

Tina turns so her back is against Bette. Bette put her arms around Tina, softly kissing her shoulder and then they sleep.