She was running through the trees in the direction of the fountain, willing herself not to trap over on a hidden tree stump or something equally stupid. As the fountain came into view, relief flooded through her body as she saw a familiar figure sat on the side of it, her feet dipping in the water.

"Bette!" she called as she covered the rest of the distance between them.

The brunette turned in shock at the sound of her name being called "T? What….why aren’t you getting ready?"

"I needed to see you"

"Tina, the wedding…"

"Fuck the wedding"

"What?"

"You heard me"

"Tina" the brunette said softly, swinging her legs round so that she could stand up "I can’t take any more of this….please just tell me what you mean"

The blonde stepped forwards and took Bette’s hands into hers "I’m not getting married"

"Are…are you sure?"

A tear trickled down the blonde’s cheek "I’m sure. I’m done with messing you around, I’m done with being confused. I was stupid and I let other things get in the way from me going for what I want"

"But what about your Mom? And Henry?"

"They don’t matter as much as you. And I’m so sorry that I ever let it seem like they did"

"I can’t get my head round this…"

"I’ve been an idiot, a complete fucking idiot. I’ve been searching round for answers, trying to put together all the pieces of some stupid puzzle, and the whole time, the missing piece has been right in front of me. I’ve never known anyone put me before themselves before, but you, you were willing to stand there and watch me get married if it was what I wanted. And I know that I can’t even begin to make up for all the hurt I’ve caused you, but if you let me, I’d like to try" Tina took a deep breath, grateful to have all that off of her chest.

"Are you saying…"

"I want you, if you’ll have me"

"And what happens if I say no?"

Fear spread across the blonde’s face. She hadn’t even contemplated that Bette would turn her down "Erm…I guess I’d have to spend my time trying to woo you"

"Woo me? It’s not the 50s T" the brunette laughed.