‘Well you don’t look great doing that and your face needs an adjustment, but once you get the ‘I just crapped my pants’ look off it, you’ll be stunning!’ Helena chuckled as she tried to casually glance around and get a glimpse at Bette.

‘Fuck.’ Tina said as she bolted upright and hid her face in her hands. ‘That’s not funny Helena.’ Tina whimpered. She took a deep breath in and slowly let it out through her mouth. I can do this. I will be fine. I will be… ‘shit, I think she’s just seen us’ she whispered. She forced a smile and waved her hand at Alice and just at that same moment, Bette turned around. Their eyes met across the room and Tina felt the wind being knocked out of her. Her heart thudded in her chest as she beamed at Bette and felt nothing but joy at the dazzling smile she received back.

The Planet (2 minutes ago):

‘Jesus, I know you’re feeling like shit, but do you have to complain about it all the fucking time? It’s not like you even had to do anything, I drove and I’m about to buy you some decent coffee, you’ll get to moan at Kit about how crappy you feel and be the center of your little lesbian planet, what is your problem?!’ Bette stopped walking and grabbed Alice’s elbow, spinning her around.

‘What? Oh, god Bette, nothing, just… Am I not allowed to have a hangover the day after my frickin birthday?! Fuck! You’d think with this Tina thing later, you’d be in a much better mood, cause this right here…’ She gestured up down Bette ‘Is a real fucking mood killer!’ She huffed and turned to open the door to the planet.

They were greeted with the smell of fresh coffee, the sounds of jazz music enveloped them as they entered.  Alice did her typical scan of who may be there by ‘casually’ lifting her hand to the back of her neck as she stretched round. With a start that made Bette jump back a bit she squealed and span round to face Bette.

‘What the fuck Alice?’ Bette had one hand over her chest and stared at Alice. Eyes wide, Alice couldn’t keep the beaming grin from sliding across her face.