Tina followed Bette into the bathroom, got a washcloth and wrung it out in cold water. She held Bettes shoulders until she was done retching, then wiped her face off with the cool cloth. She pulled Bette into the bedroom, made her lie down on the bed, and sat down next to her.

I take it by your reaction that was not what you wanted to hear. Tina said to her.

No, it was not what I wanted to hear at all.

Then you shouldnt run out on our conversations. I wasnt finished talking to you yet.

Sorry, it wasnt my idea to leave. Tee, I can call our doctor and get an appointment for you. She will squeeze you right in.

An appointment for what?

For you to have your blood tested for the virus.

Bette, unless what you told me wasnt true, I am not at risk.

Tina, you arent at risk from me. Im talking about Cindy. You just told me you had unprotected ***** with her!

No Bette, what I told you was that Cindy and I did not use protection. I would have used protection if there was ***** involved, but since there wasnt, I didnt.

Tina, I heard you ask her about the kiss you gave her in the shower.

So you were eavesdropping on me! Did you hear what you wanted to?

No, what I heard tore my heart out. Bette emphatically stated.

Well thats good to hear! I was beginning to wonder.

Tina, what the ***** are you talking about?

You didnt say anything then or since, until last night. And then you just throw out that I slept with her and question whether I was as stupid as you were not to use protection!

Tee, are you really trying to tell me that you didnt sleep with her?

Thats what Im saying Bette.

So Tina, what you are telling me is you just got in the shower with her, kissed her, and then got dressed and went home?

No Bette, what I am telling you is she got in the shower with me, I kissed you, and then I got dressed and went home.

Bette just stared at Tina. Well, that makes perfect sense. I just forgot about the menage de trois that day. I must have still been focusing on the first one we had with that guy who came on to us at the museum. At least I can remember being there for that one. As I recall, he was the one who got dressed and went home.

Well I was kind of glad he did. I had a much better time after he left. He kept distracting me from you. And I dont want any distractions when Im making love to you.

Tinaaaa!!

Yes Babe?

Dont play innocent with me! What the ***** happened in the shower?

I told you! Cindy got in the shower with me, I kissed you, then I got out of the shower and got dressed and went home.

Tina! I wasnt there.

Well, no, not actually. But I thought you were and you are whom I kissed. I laid quite a kiss on you too.

Im not getting this Tee.

Bette, if you are not going to pay attention to what I say, Im not going to waste my time telling you.

Tina, Im sure you are getting quite a kick out of this conversation, but would you please take pity on me and give me a few more details?

Ok. I was at the gym exercising. I got sweaty and needed a shower. When I got in the shower, all I could think of was you, of us in our shower and your hands on me. Then your arms encircled me, and I turned around and kissed you. But it didnt feel right and when I opened my eyes it wasnt you. It was Cindy. So I told her off, got out of the shower, got dressed and went home. Can we drop this now?

As soon as you tell me how she got a date with you out of that. Bette said.

Oh, that.

Yes, that.

I dont think I want to tell you that.

Please Tee, youre killing me here.

Well maybe if you ask me really sweet and give me an incentive. Tina smiled.

What kind of an incentive do you want?

Well a kiss would do for starters.

That would be my pleasure, but how about instead of as an incentive, we use it for a reward. Bette suggested.

A reward for what?

For you finishing this damn story Tee!

Oh alright already. Lets see. Where was I?

Bette growled, You were about to tell me how Cindy got a date with you.

Oh yeah. Well, I was a little pissed off at you because you didnt seem to want to talk to me, so when Cindy came into the locker room to change, she asked me out and I said yes. I was trying to get my mind off you.

I see, and did it work? Bette asked.

Only until she brought me home from the date and I saw you standing there in Alices living room. Then my mind was right back on you again.

I think youve earned your reward. Bette said as she pulled Tina in for a kiss. Are you really going to give me another chance Tee?

You know Bette, for an intelligent woman, sometimes you can be so dumb.

You know Baby, I think we should see Dan Foxworthy together for a while. I really want us to work. I never want to chance losing you again.

Thats a great idea Bette. You really do want us back, dont you.

With all my heart Tee. Will you move back home?

Im already here. Later you can get my bags out of the car.

Baby, I love you so much. Thank you for giving us another chance.

I had no choice Babe, Im too in love with you not to be with you if you want me. But Bette, this is the only chance for us. I will not allow you to cheat on me again. It will destroy me and I cant allow that.

I am totally in love with you too Baby. I promise it will never happen again Tee. I realize what I almost lost. I would cut off both my arms rather than hurt you like that again. I am so sorry Baby.

I know you are Babe. How about I give you a reward?

Anytime, anywhere Baby.

Tina wiggles her eyebrows at Bette. How about now, in the shower?

Im ready! And I bet I remember this kiss!

Tina heads for the shower. She stops at the door and says, Oh Babe…..

Yes Tee.

When we are done our shower, I want us to go see Candace.