“Tina I think we need to talk. I don’t know if I told you, but Kit and I have drifted apart the last several years and I don’t know if I am ready to face her because I know facing her will also mean facing the gang too very very soon.”

“Bette I am sorry I did not talk to you about this before hand however, it was a spur of the moment decision for me too. I saw an opportunity and I took advantage of it. I know that you have not been close to her or any of them in the last several years as I have not also. Did you forget I too left everyone behind including you Bette?

I think we are both strong enough to do this important step in our lives together now. As I told you before I will be there with you if you will let me and I hope you will be there for me. Bette I need my family and friends back in my life and I am know you do too.

Just think of it as the first step to forgiveness for all of us baby. But if you do not want to do this now I will call her back and explain and reschedule her visit after you go back to Denver.”

As Bette listened to Tina’s reasons she could understand the need to reconcile, but her anxiety at the whole situation remained a constant reminder of what lay ahead for her.

“Ok Tina”, she said as she walked away going into the bedroom to close the door.

As she lay on the bed thinking it occurred to her the limited number of bedrooms that Tina had. She wondered where they would all sleep.

Tina came into the bedroom and sat down on the side of the bed.

“Tina I know everything is closed today, but if Kit is coming I will need to buy her a gift. I didn’t do any Christmas shopping for anyone other than you and Angie before I left Denver. Do you think someplace would be open here locally?”

“Yes Bette they will. We will both go tomorrow and get her a little something to let her know we were thinking about her.”

Kissing Bette’s lips she motioned for Bette to scoot over so she could lie down beside her. Wrapping Bette in her arms she pulled her close for a snuggle.

“Stop worrying Bette everything will be fine. You’ll see.”

“Tina where will she sleep? I am sleeping on your couch and you only have two bedrooms and both are in use currently.”

“Bette I was hoping that while she was here you would share my bed. We don’t have to do anything other than sleep but it is comforting waking up next to you.

I know we have only made love a few times and you only initiated it once but I love you Bette and I am asking you to give me what you feel comfortable with. I think I have been very forward in what I want with you and if you can not saying, so will hurt, but it will not be the end of our relationship Bette.”

“I think I can Tina. I know I want to… more than I have ever wanted anything before. But I am not sure, if I am capable of that kind of love anymore. Hell I don’t know if I ever really knew what love was until you and look how that turned out.”

“Bette you have a kind and gentle heart. You are a generous lover. You know what love is Bette. I spent seven years of my life with you Bette and during all that time you showed me love everyday…even when I was at my worst and didn’t deserve it. So don’t ever doubt your ability to love someone.”

Pulling Tina close Bette kissed her gently on the lips and they snuggled down together to catch a short nap before Angelica got up from her’s.