Patricia: So Tina, please tell me about yourself.  (Tina looked at Bette with hesitation and Bette nodded at her to start.)

Tina (sighs): I really don’t know where to start!

Patricia: Where do you want to start?

Tina: I want to start with the love of my life, Bette. (Tina gazed lovingly at Bette and Bette kissed her hand tenderly.)

Patricia: Then start there.

Tina: I met my soul mate about twelve years ago through my then boyfriend Eric at an art show and when I saw her, I was entranced by her.

Patricia: What was your reaction on Tina, Bette?

Bette: When I first laid my eyes on her, I knew that this was it; she was the one for me. I didn’t care if she was with a man or not, but I knew we were destined to be together.

Tina: Bette was so sweet and so sensitive to me; I couldn’t help but fall in love with her. Plus, I saw this gorgeous smile across her face and that did me in. 

Patricia: How did your relationship with your then boyfriend Eric end and how did you identify yourself?

Tina: After I met Bette, the relationship with Eric went downhill fast because of my confusion of my own sexual identity. I was not sure if I was bisexual or lesbian, but all I knew was that I was in love with Bette and I was going to love her for the rest of my life!

Patricia: Most of the time it is best not to label yourself and just let yourself love that person whether it is a man or a woman.

Tina: I know but it seemed like I had to make up my mind on who I was and it fucked things up later. (Tina looked away from Patricia and tears were forming in her eyes and Bette wrapped her arm around Tina’s shoulder to comfort her.)

Patricia: How did you fuck it up, Tina?

Bette (interjected): I hope you don’t mind me speaking out, Patricia but I fucked up it originally. I cheated on Tina with Candace the carpenter who helped me with the art show. It was when Tina and I have been together for seven years and after Tina miscarried with our son.