Tina could see the pain in Bette’s eyes and could not help but walk over to her and take the flowers from her. As she did she slid into Bette’s arms and gave her a long slow kiss. Bette melted into her and responded by holding Tina tight. Tina pulled back and looked into Bette’s eyes..

Tina: babyI dont want to fight and dont want there to be any bad feeling between us.im sorry you cant come with usbut I understand you have work and that you will be back as soon as you canright?

Bette: oh Tina, I have felt so bad all dayI dont deserve youI am so sorry

Tina put her finger over her lips and whispered into her ear with an angels voice

Tina: baby I love youand I gave myself to you last night..remember..you caught menow let me be there for you..I will be waiting for you to come home.and then we can plan another trip

Bette looked at Tina and knew that she was in the arms of someone special. Someone who understood her and wanted her. Just then Emma and Lucy came running to Bette and nearly knocked her over.

The girls: Bette, Bette, we cant wait till Friday, what time do we go, oh Bette ..

They were so excited. Bette looked from them to Tina and then back to the wee ones. She tried to speak but couldnt. Instead she kissed them on the cheek, smiled a feeble smile at Tina and left.Tina understood and let her gofor now..

TBC

Emma and Lucy looked at their mum and had a wee bit of a puzzled look on their faces. Tina kissed them and told them Bette was sleepy. Bettes departure had not gone unnoticed and Kit came over to Tina.

Kit: hey, everything ok?

Tina: (smiling at Kit), yes, Bette is just a little stretched at work and has to be in two places at one time over the weekend..but.we will be here when she gets back

Kit: Tina, whats going on?

Tina filled Kit in and they both shared a drink as they thought of possible solutions. Meanwhile Bette sat and sulked like a wee baby in her garden. She could hear the music and laughter from next door and felt miserable. Just then her mobile beeped.

Tinas text : Hey miss jet setcome on over here..Emma and Lucy have something for you..

Bette text: Tina babyim not really up for facing them..please dont be mad..

Tina text: babyif your wee arse is not over here in a second or two then..well lets just say the Kennard Clan will come get ye.oh and dont text back just get your lovely arse here..

Bette stood up and made her way over to the Clan hoose.

As Bette came around the back everyone was sipping beer or fizzy juice and sitting quietly looking at Bette. Bette felt a wee bit nervy and wondered what was going on. Everyone, including Tina and her wee ones had the biggest of smiles on their faces.

Bette: ( almost choking with worry).ok ok whats going on.Al spill.

Alice: why me..it is all up to your wee bit of shortbread..

At that Alice winked at Tina and flirted her eyes at Bette

Tina stood up, handed Bette a beer and pulled up a chair for her to sit next to herself and the wee ones. Bette looked at them and smiled, at that point Lucy could hold back no more.

Lucy; Bette, Bette, guess whatwhen you go to New York we are going.

Tina: Lucy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…………hold on a wee minute.

Lucy: awe mum, can it not be me for a change to tell everyone the news..???

Tina: oh ok go on.

At that Lucy jumped up onto Bettes knee and and faced her. Bette was a wee bit surprised at Lucys affection for her but she placed her arms around her and smiled at her wee face.

Bette: (whispering)so Lucy what is going on heretell me

Lucy was beside herself.. Emma sat quietly on her mums knee and smiled at everyone.

Lucy:

TBC