Al, are you OK, asked Shane as she fought back additional fits of laughter.

I I aye, aye aye, smiled Alice.  I can see why Tina is so preoccupied now.

Dana, Carmen and Shane continued laughing at Alice.

What, asked Al.

All three women answered, Nothing Al.

Meanwhile, outside the club

Babe, that was so naughty of you, said Tina as she kissed Bettes lips gently.

I know, but sometimes a woman has to do what a woman has to do.  Besides T, I just wanted her to experience something only you normally have the pleasure of experiencing.

It certainly is pleasurable Babe.  Just make sure you dont share any of your other talents with her, smiled Tina as she nuzzled Bettes neck and earlobe.

Those services are reserved exclusively for you T.

Bette Baby, did you see the look on her face after you kissed her?  Im relatively certain shes going to experience some sort of withdrawal symptoms after that kiss.

Im sure you can refer her to a good rehab facility T.

Im sure I can Bette.  Baby?

Yeah T.

How much do you love me?

T I love you with every fiber of my being. Sometimes Im not sure where I end and you begin.  You complete me, why do you ask?

I just wanted to hear you say it before I ask you something else, said Tina.

Whats that Baby, asked Bette.

Weve been together for over six months now and I was thinking about some logistical issues we should address, said Tina.

What kind of logistical issues are you referring to T?

Bette, Ive been living at your place since shortly after Erics run in with Officer McCutcheon, but I still have my condo.  Dont you think it makes sense for me to sell the condo and pay off the mortgage on your place?

First of all T, its our place.  Secondly, my mortgage is paid off; it has been for years.

Oh, Im sorry; I assumed that you were still paying on a mortgage.

No T, after my mother died a trust fund was set up for me.  I got payments on specific birthdays; kind of like when I reached certain milestones.  Between those payments and the regular mortgage payments I made from my position with the Fire Department, I paid my mortgage off just after I turned thirty-two.

Wow, you really do have your act together.  But Bette, I dont feel like Im contributing to the relationship; at least financially.

Tina, have you heard me complain?  Have we not done things or gone place because I couldnt afford it?

No, but I dont feel Im being fair to you Bette.

Baby I love you.  I could not possibly ask for more from you than you have already given to me.  You have taught me how to trust and love again with my whole heart.  You make me feel and appreciate life in a fuller way than I did before I met you.  You took me from a life of mere existence and actually showed me how to live and love again.  What more could I possibly ask for?

I understand what youre saying Bette, but I still think I could do more. 

T?

Yes Babe?

Were home.

OK, whats your point Bette?

You can start doing more by giving me my dessert as soon as we get inside.

Bette Porter, you are incorrigible.

TBC