“Yes, thank you. These seats are much better than those on the American Airlines flights.”

“I know right, spoils of the rich I guess. But hey we’ll be landing in about fifteen minutes and Miah and the kids are still on vacation so we’ll have to let ourselves in.”

“Ooohhh, so we get your brother’s place all to ourselves?”

“Hardly. Momma and Daddy are already on the road to meet us there. Daddy wants to see you and Momma wants to make sure we’re not wasting away again. Do you know she threatened, not offered or even suggested, threatened; to move to Philadelphia to make sure that we are eating.”

Bette laughed at Tina’s genuine shock over her mother’s “threat”. she thought about all the things she was willing to give up in order for Tina to forgive her, and the love and support from Tina’s family was one of them.

“Baby, buckle your seatbelt.” Tina said breaking through Bette’s thoughts. Bette smiled and said, “Kiss me first.” Tina over exaggeratedly rolled her eyes and kissed Bette long enough to have her momentarily captivated.

“Better.” she asked in a tone so seductive it caused Bette’s eyes to stay closed just little bit longer.

“Yes, ma’am.” Bette said as she took in her bottom lip.

“Good.” Tina said as she took Bette’s straps from her and clicked them together without her realizing it. She took the end and pulled it tight causing Bette to shoot her eyes open and look at Tina as she was backing away from her with a mischievous smile on her face. “What? Baby I just want you to be safe.”

“You’re going to pay for that.” Bette said as she closed her eyes and relaxed a little bit more in her seat. They still hadn’t made love yet, so far it was all kissing and very affectionate stroking. Bette could tell Tina wasn’t ready and she didn’t feel any real need to rush into something that she planned on having for a very long time. So if Tina wanted to regain her footing in her world before she allowed Bette into her sanctity, that was fine by her.