“Uhh, yeah it’s a very large space. I’m thinking about maybe putting up a bigger studio than the one I had in L.A. That way I can buy some more boards and some more instruments.”

“That’s nice Sweet pea. And Tina what about you? When are you gong to move into your place?”

“Uhh, well I was planning on moving in as soon as I got back from L.A. with Bette.” Tina immediately looked to Bette as she knew this would be a surprise to her as well.

Bette’s brow creased and she looked at Tina now questioning her need for secrecy. “How come you didn’t tell me that?”

Tina opened her mouth but didn’t know how to answer the question in front of her parents, “Can we talk outside for a bit.” Tina said standing up and walking towards the back door. Bette got up and followed her, now wondering why Tina felt the need to hide this from her. Her parents shared a worried look, and shook their heads at the new couple who obviously had communication problems.

Tina stood at the bottom of the porch waiting for Bette to join her. Bette stood at the top of the stairs looking down at Tina who was obviously nervous about something, by the way she kept swinging her fist back and forth to her palm.

“T?” Tina looked up at her, “What’s up?”

Tina’s eyes snapped up at her and she stopped swinging her hand and held it up for Bette to take as she planned on walking and talking with Bette. Bette walked down the steps and took her hand, she pulled it around her waist and held it there as they both walked toward the fields.

“I was going to tell you, but I still have to figure out what I’m going to do with everything, ya know?”

“Everything like what Tina?”

“My house for one.”

“I thought Justine was…”

“Justine has no legal right to that house. I bought that house on my own. She moved in when it was convenient for her.” Tina said rushed and a little more aggressive than she planned.