“So do I Bette “

“Lately “ Bette started

“Lately “ Tina interrupted “ We have had nothing but hassle to put up with – you stressed yourself out over my party and trying to keep it secret. You flew my mom out – we had to put up with  that crazy shit with Alice and her porno email – then my flaming father landed on our doorstep – its been one drama after another. I know that we have not had the time that we lavished on one another in the early days but that happens. You will have deadlines with shows and so will I and one of the things that matters more than anything else suddenly gets shunted to one side because of emails and meetings and all sorts of things that however briefly matter . But what matters is that during all this shit that has been happening – neither of us have looked at another woman and thought that she might be a better option than what we have got have we ?”

“Hell no – that wouldn’t happen Ti “

“And what would have happened if the old Bette wasn’t getting the attention that she thought she needed ?”

Bette sighed “She would have moved on “

“And did you look to replace me when I was keeping you awake every night and moaning all day because daddy’s girl got her feelings hurt by some home truths ?”

“No”

“You are not that other Bette any more . You have grown and become a woman that I am so proud of being out and about with. I am sure if there was a poll at work I would be voted the luckiest sod in the building because I get to wake up every morning with you “

Tina took Bette’s face with both hands and kissed her deeply. Bette gasped at how passionate the kiss was. When it ended Bette smiled

“Am I worrying too much ?”

“Yes and no – its sweet that you care so much about us that the sexual lull we have been having bothers you. But mainly the answer is no – you are a very thoughtful and generous lover – I have no complaints “