“How strong, Babe?”  Tina asked, not realizing that she used the term of endearment.

“Well, I like it when the coffee climbs out of the cup and smacks me in the face.” Bette answered.

“Really?  OK, I’ll try.” said Tina with a perplexed look on her face.

Bette left and went into the bedroom to get undressed and take her shower.

Tina set about to create a phenomenal coffee sensation for the gorgeous brunette.  When the coffee was ready she tasted it.  “Ugh, I certainly hope this is strong enough for her.”  She added water to her cup to dilute the tar she had brewed, added some cream and sugar and sat down and waited for Bette.

Bette emerged from her bedroom wearing a pair of low rise jeans, a white tank top and a pair of sneakers.  Her long brown curls were drawn back in a loose ponytail.  ‘She really is stunning,’ Tina thought.

“Ummm, that smells great, T.” Bette said smiling.

“I think it should be strong enough.  It melted the spoon when I stirred it, “Tina said laughing.

Bette started laughing too.  Tina handed her a mug of coffee and said, “It’s black, I wasn’t sure how you take it.” 

Bette commented, “That’s exactly how I take it. Thanks.”  Bette took a big sip and moaned, “Mmmmmmm.  It’s perfect, just like you.”  Tina blushed. 

“So T, have you decided how you’d like to spend your day?”  Bette asked.

“Actually I have.  I saw a flyer advertising an Arts and Crafts Fair at the open air market.  I’d like to check that out if it’s alright with you.”  Tina answered.

“That sounds like it might be fun.  Fresh air; interesting people; spending the day with you; what could be better?”  replied Bette. 

“Bette, you are starting to embarrass me.  You keep making comments about me being perfect and me being fun, I’m not sure I can take all of these compliments.”

“T, you had better get used to it.  You’re great and you need to be reminded of that.  I can’t believe you don’t have more people telling you the same things.”

Tina lowers her eyes slightly, raises both eyebrows and says softly, “Eric isn’t one to hand out compliments freely.”