“Its out in the open now “ Bette said “ Things can start healing “

“I don’t think my mother will ever feel healed “

“She’s got her family – has she not got any friends “

Tina let out a short laugh “The coven “

“Who ?”

“My mom has three close female friends – Elaine, Betsy and Carrie “

“What’s wrong with them ?”

“They are nasty, vicious and vain – but they are her friends. Before we leave I’ll give them a ring “

“What’s wrong with ringing them sooner ?”

“I don’t much want to see them – apparently their opinions on my lesbianism is a little dated”

Bette snorted “ Lovely “

“Mom just doesn’t want either of us prodded and probed about our lives “

“Really ?”
“She’s made it very clear that she approves of our relationship and doesn’t care that my lover is female. All the same they will be bitches “

“I am not bothered “ Bette said

“I know – and neither am I but mom wants to protect us “

“Okay – so will these three women help your mom ?”

“They will be there for her “

Bette stroked Tina’s hair “Does your mother know Gemma ?”

“Hasn’t said – I wouldn’t be surprised if she does “

“Small town – it won’t take long before its common knowledge “

“Well once the witches find out it will be on the jungle wires “

Bette smiled and kissed Tina’s hair. They both fell silent for several minutes

“Do you want to stay here beyond Sunday ?” Bette had been thinking about it and she understood if Tina did want to remain in Carolina

“No “ Tina looked up at Bette

“Okay sorry “

Tina shook her head “ Sorry – that came out harsher than it should. No I do not want to stay beyond Sunday. Sunday night I want to be snuggling up to you in our bed in our home in LA”

“Okay “

Tina sighed “ There is not that much I can do Bette – he’s gone – I cannot bring him back here even if he would come I very much doubt that she would let him through the front door. I will do all I can – so will Finn but the farm isn’t our business any more “