Bonjour. Pouvez-vous nous porter au Tour Eiffel? (Hello. Can you take us to the Eiffel Tower?) asked Bette.

The driver responded, Sr. (Sure.)

Bette leaned back against the black leather seat and looked over to Tina who was intently starring at her.

Bette grinned and said, What?

Where are we going?

Its a surprise.

I heard you say Eiffel, as in Eiffel tower. I know that much, so its not a surprise.

Ok you got me there. Is that a problem? Do you not want to go there?

Tina flattered by Bettes interest in her opinion and well being responded, Thats fine. Im looking forward to seeing it.

Im glad.

A few minutes later they arrived. They were dropped off a block away and Bette paid the driver.

Bette, you have to stop paying for everything.

No Tina, its my treat.

I guess chivalry isnt dead.

Are you saying Im the man in this relationship? Bette said with a slight laugh, but then regretted saying relationship. She hoped Tina didnt take it the wrong way.

Tina laughed also but thought to herself, What did she mean by relationship? She then said aloud, Well Im certainly not, as she put a hand on her swollen stomach.

‘Is she suggesting something else?’ Bette thought, ‘No shes not. Im just wishing she would.’

The two women walked right underneath the tower and were amazed by its size. It lit up with white flashing lights, something that happened every hour. It was breathtaking. After taking in the sight before them, Bette kept on walking.

Where are you going Bette?

Follow me.

Bette walked up to the ticket booth and bought two tickets. Tina stood a few feet back wondering what Bette had planned next. Bette returned to her and handed her a ticket.

Whats this for? asked Tina.

You sure have asked a lot of questions tonight Tina.

Im sorry.

Its okay. Just trust me with this

Trust. The idea of Tina trusting Bette again was one of great magnitude. Whatever this was, was definitely going to be a step closer to Tina giving herself completely to Bette. This was the first baby step. They handed a man their tickets and waited for an elevator along with a large group of other people. The elevator came and up they went. They got out on the second level of the Eiffel Tower and had to wait on a long line. It was much colder up there than it had been on the ground. Tina shivered as a chill went up her spine. Bette noticed this.