–Tinas Apartment–

            Tina had been sitting in her apartment all morning trying to figure out exactly what she was going to say to Bette.  Was Berkley right?  Was Bette making Tina crazy out of obligation?  At this point it seemed like the only explanation.  A blind man standing across the street could see the attraction between the two women.  Ignoring it wasnt going to make it go away.  After another hour of boosting her confidence Tina was ready for battle. 

–The Planet–

Tina took it as a good sign when she found a parking spot right outside the planets entrance but quickly lost her resolve the moment she looked up and saw Bette sitting at a table by the large caf window.  After momentary paralysis Tina grabbed her cell phone and dialed Berkley.

Berkley:  Did you do it?

Tina:  No, I cant.  I cant go in there.

Berkley:  Yes you can.

Tina:  No really Berk, I cant.

Berkley:  Tina, if you dont go in there im going to come down there and drag you in there

Tina:  What if she laughs at me or something?

Berkley:  Unless shes the devil I dont see that happening.  Come on now, this isnt you.  Since when have you ever let something or someone get the better of you?  Youve always done what you had to do.  Youre an honest and open person, thats why youre awesome.

Tina:  Yeah but that can also be a double edged sword.

Berkley:  Its time for you to keep on keeping on grasshopper; I can no longer give you guidance.  Now get your ***** in there.

Tina:  Ok, fine.  Ill do it.  I can do it, right.  No problem

Berkley:  Alright.  Get pumped, shake it off.  Just be cool Tina, youll be fine.  Now, if youll excuse me, im gonna get back to watching Roseanne.

Tina:  Ok.  Thanks again Berk, youre a good boy.

Tina hung up the phone and took a deep breath.  Berkley was right, she could do this.  She just had to stay calm and get it out there.  The sooner it was over the sooner Tina could function again.