«What did she say ?»

Bette paced back and forth while talking. «That she’s my mother… Fuck, what does she wants ? Why is she doing this to me T?». Tina could hear the despair in Bette’s voice and she wished she was with her right this moment to calm her down.

«Where is she now ? Still at the gallery ?»

«No… I told her I would meet with her in an hour in a coffee shop on Sunset. If I don’t listen to what she has to say, I have a feeling I’ll never be able to get rid of her», Bette explained.

«You may be right, babe», Tina agreed.

«Baby, I’m scared… I’d like you to come with me», Bette asked.

«Are you sure ? Maybe she won’t talk to you if I’m there», Tina replied.

«I don’t fucking care if she likes it or not… I’m not doing this without you. If it’s bad, I want you there by my side. Please baby…», Bette told her.

Tina couldn’t say no to her. «All right, I’ll be there», Tina said, writing down the address Bette gave her.

«Thank you T… This means a lot to me…», Bette told Tina.

«I’ll see you soon baby… I love you»

Bette smiled. «I love you too..».

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Bette was the first to arrive at the coffee shop. It was quiet and she was able to get a table way in the back. She didn’t want anybody listening to their conversation. She had just ordered a mineral water when she spotted Tina entering the place. She waved at her.

Tina gave Bette a soft kiss and looked around. «Is she in the ladies’ room ?», Tina asked.

Bette shook her head no. «She’s not here yet»

Tina glanced at her watch. It was five past two. «Do you think she changed her mind ?», Tina wondered.

«She came by the gallery twice already, so I don’t know why she would back down now. Wait, there she is…», Bette suddenly said. Tina turned around and saw an elderly woman make her way to their table. She wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but she could have sworn there was some family resemblance with Bette. She kept her mouth shut because she didn’t want to upset Bette.