Tina’s mind drifted to that touching moment that they’d shared when she finally revealed her pregnancy to Bette but it was marred by so many unresolved issues between them. Now she had to contend with Bette’s anger over the Peabody grant. Tina brought her attention back to Helena who was staring at her belly still awaiting an answer.

Tina: I’m at fourteen weeks.

Helena: Are you having twins?

Tina was stung by Helena’s crudeness. She looks down and touches her belly clearly not pleased with the stranger’s comment. Helena realizes how that must have sounded and immediately shows regret at what she said. She puts her hands over Tina’s that rests on her pregnant bump.

Helena: We – hey. You’re beautiful, I… I didn’t want to make you uncomfortable.

Tina: It’s okay. I – I’m just starting to get used to showing.

Helena removes her hands and leans against the counter smiling lasciviously.

Helena: I find it quite sexy, actually.

Tina is once again taken aback by Helena’s forwardness. Helena looks over at the kids she was talking to earlier and gets lost in thought for a few minutes. This gives Tina an opportunity to really look at Helena. She wasn’t quite sure what to make of this beautiful woman but she had certainly piqued her interest.

Helena: My kids are still in New York. Can’t tell you how much I miss them.

Tina: You have children?

Helena looks at Tina and nods. Tina doesn’t hide her surprise at the fact the Helena has children. She didn’t seem the type.

Helena: One adopted one my partner gave birth to.

Tina raises a brow. She suspected Helena was a lesbian but this confirmed it. There was no doubt she was attracted to her but having experienced infidelity first hand she felt uncomfortable with the subtle flirting.

Tina: Oh.

Tina shuffles a little not quite knowing how to handle the situation. She looks down trying to avoid Helena’s gaze.

Helena: We’re separated.

Tina looks up, relief clearly showing in her expression. Helena smiles at her discomfort.

Helena: Just to get that out of the way.

They both nod. There is an awkward silence as Helena waits for Tina to say something.

Tina: Uh, my partner and I are too.