Bette yawned “ Think I am allowed to go to bed ?”

“I think we all should – you go up and I’ll lock up and chase mum and Tina upstairs “

Bette got up and smiled at her virtual brother in law.

“Keep being sensible like this and I might let you drive my car “

Finn beamed “How was Tina’s driving this morning ?”

“She drove like a lunatic – she wasn’t listening to anything I said so I just ended up hanging on. She did spook me out “

“Tina started driving on my grandparents farm when she was 14 – she drove like she rode – very fast “

“Did she ever hurt herself ?”

“No – took a few years away from several people’s lives. She used to take me out if I had been naughty or cheeky and when I came back I could barely walk I was so terrified. “

“Well I was fairly spooked out and I haven’t been naughty “

“I was waiting for you to find out that when it came to driving that Ti makes me look like an amateur”

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Bette was sitting up in bed reading one of Tina’s movie magazines. She looked up and smiled

“Hey “

“Hi “ Tina sat on the edge of the bed and looked at Bette. “I don’t think I could have survived any part of today if you had not been by my side. You have been so strong and loving – thank you “

Bette put the magazine on the bed and looked at the blonde

“Its been a lousy day “

“You are telling me “ Tina agreed

“How’s Sarah ?”

“She seems remarkably calm at the moment “

“Anything I can do ?”

“You can take hold of me once I get into bed and not let go of me “

“Think that is within my limited skills”

Tina got up and hurriedly cast off her clothes. She didn’t bother to fold them up – just threw them to one side and climbed into bed. Bette switched the light off and took hold of Tina and gently pulled her closer. Tina closed her eyes and let the strength of her partner just take control of her. She sighed – Bette felt safe, her smell was so familiar – there was no way that Tina could not feel loved as her lover held her.