Bette looked up and smiled shyly "No, that’s all Ma’am"

"Right, I’m off. Good work again ladies"

And with that, Barbara Grisham was gone. The rest of the team flocked immediately to Bette, congratulating her on her promotion. Apart from one.

"I can’t believe you never told me!" Alice stood with her hand on her hips, mouth agape.

"Told you what Alice?" Bette asked innocently.

"You and Tina Kennard, you sly dog!"

"Ah well…must have slipped my mind" Bette winked and the rest of the women laughed.

"So, now that we’ve closed the case, who’s for a celebratory drink?" Shane asked.

"Ok…but just one…I have somewhere to be" Bette smiled.

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"T….Tina are you here?" Bette called as she opened the front door to Tina’s house.

"I’m here babe" came the reply as Tina came bounding down the stairs.

"Guess what?" Bette asked.

"What?" Tina went to Bette and greeted her with a hug and a peck on the lips.

"You are looking at the newly appointed Director of the West Hollywood Division" Bette grinned proudly.

"Are you serious?! I mean, it is awful that things had to pan out like this for Peggy, but did you really get it?" Tina asked, wide eyed.

"Yep!"

She grabbed Bette by the shirt collar and kissed her deeply.

"Mmmm what was that for?" Bette joked.

"I’m so proud of you"

"Thank you. And do you know what that means?"

"No…but I’m sure you’re going to tell me"

"Wise ass….it means far less danger as I’ll be mostly co-ordinating operations from headquarters"

"And…are you ok with that? I mean, I know you love your job"

"Hey, I still get to put away the bad guys and protect the good guys. And I also get to keep you happy and not make you worry. What could be more perfect?" Bette grinned.

"God I love you" Tina grabbed her for another sensual kiss.

"I think I’ll get promoted every day" Bette joked.

Tina slapped her playfully before taking the brunettes hands in hers as a more serious look crept across her face.

"Baby, what’s wrong?" Bette stroked her cheek softly, urging the blonde to meet her gaze.

"It’s just…well…what about me and you? And your job?"

"Did I not tell you that bit? I told them, cleared the whole thing. Even with the national boss. Peggy gave us her backing. You and me are good to go"

A broad grin spread across Tina’s face and she threw her arms around Bette.

"Bette?" Tina asked softly, her head nuzzled into Bette’s neck.

"Yes babe?"

"Will you stay with me?"

"Tonight?"

"Tonight…and tomorrow night…and all the other nights…" Tina whispered.

"Well I can’t promise about every night. You know, sometimes I have to work overnight, or visit friends…"

"Bette!" Tina prodded her "Be serious, please!"

Bette took a step back and held Tina’s arms in front of her.

"Tina Kennard, I would love to move in with you"

The two women stood grinning at each other. With their troubles off their shoulders, they were now free to be themselves. And that meant loving each other without constantly having to look behind them.