“No. Look no matter what he was that night, sometimes people turn into something very dark. From what I’ve heard Aiden is no exception.”

“Bette, I appreciate your concern but I’m going. I told you because it’s important that we maintain a trusting relationship through this whole thing. I don’t want you to think I’m doing anything behind your back but if we are going to succeed you have to trust that I know what’s best and this is what has to be done.”

Bette walked around the room, her brow wrinkled and her eyes narrowed. “I do trust you Tina. I just don’t want you to get hurt because you’re trying to help me but if you insist on going I won’t stop you.”

“Good. That’s settled. I’m going to go now. I’ll call you when I get home to let you know how it went.”

“You can go Tina but you’re not going alone. I’m coming with you.”  Tina spun around to look at Bette walking to the fireplace retrieving the poker. She had to admit the idea of Bette going with her did make her feel safer but she wasn’t sure if it would make the situation more difficult.

“Don’t argue Kennard. This is the only way this is happening." Bette walked to her standing right in front of her. " Please, I’ll come out of my skin otherwise.” The brunette was inches from Tina’s face and she was impossible to refuse when she looked at her that way. Her beautiful eyes glistened and they were a color of brown Tina had never seen before. She was sure that Bette could hear her heart beating with excitement at her proximity.

“Ok, but what are you going to do with that?” Bette looked down at the poker she held in her hand.

“It’s metal and pointy and if we need to, I’ll put it through Aiden’s heart.” She ended her comment with a smirk.

Tina sighed knowing that she might be right to bring a weapon, but hoped it wouldn’t be necessary. It was Aiden’s blood not his dust that they needed.  They got into Tina’s car and began their quest for a vampire’s blood.

 Tina spoke with sarcasm dripping from her as she looked over at the brunette. “You know, I’m a witch. I come with my own set of tricks and a wand that I’m pretty handy with.”

“Oh, I don’t doubt your talent Tina…in any area.” Bette smiled at her in a way that she had come to love as she reached over and buckled the blonde’s seatbelt for her. "Safety first, Ms. Kennard." Tina pictured herself melting like a certain green witch but there was no bucket of water involved here;  just one sexy vampire.