Candace: Yells right back Yeah, Same here!

They both stand there in silence, staring daggers into each other as their mutual rage and guilt sit like an active volcano waiting to erupt again. Locked in a stalemate of stubborn pride neither one offers to restart the conversation. Although Bette stands in silence her mind is anything but, in fact she is busy berating herself. She wonders how it was possible that she found the woman standing before her to be remotely attractive. What was – is it about her? Is there something special about Candace that made it impossible for me to stay away? If so, I cant recall what it is. Did I actually risk the love of my life for her? The last thought snaps Bette out of her muteness prompting her to express with a tone that is part be-wilderness and part disgust, I cant believe I put my marriage on the line for you.

Candace: Matching Bettes tone with her own she replies I never forced you to do a god damn thing. I never asked you to put anything on the line.

Bette: Gives Candace a cynical look. Bullshit! That night when you kissed me you asked me then knowing full well I was married.

Candace: Knowing that Bette would eventually throw this argument at her; already has a rebuttal in mind. Married? No correction, when Tina called you during our lunch you said she was your GIRLFRIEND. You didnt say anything about her being your wife.

Bette: Oh come on Candace. You know and I know that you knew I was married long before that phone call. Candace gives her a quizzical look, so Bette decides to continue. You are a carpenter, which means you have an eye for detail.

Candace: Whats your point?

Bette: My point is; how in the ***** do you think Im supposed to believe you didnt see my ring?

Candace: Tone becoming more defensive as she realizes what Bette is implying. So what, you had a ring on?

Bette: No, not A ring, THIS ring. She points to her wedding band. On THIS finger which symbolizes a union, a commitment, a She stops when Candace begins to softly chuckle. What the ***** is so funny?