Well thats good.

Yeah it is good

Another awkward pause ensued. Both women spoke at the same time, breaking the silence.

I want you to break up with Tonya. We cant do this again.

What? What?

Alice, you want me to break up with Tonya? asked Dana.

Alice nodded, Look, Dana, Im in love with you. And I know youre in love with me and not Tonya.

Thats a pretty bold statement.

Its true! Tell me youre in love with Tonya.

Dana paused, I was, I think, I dont know. Alice, when Im with you, you make me feel like Ive never felt before. I dont know what it is.

I feel the same way about you. Its like lust

Comfort

Admiration

Trust

Caring

Love, Dana finally admitted.

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So what do you want for supper? Bette asked Tina as they unpacked Tinas things in the guest room.

Tina stared at Bette, confused. Bette should know what Tina likes. They had been living together for seven years; two months apart shouldnt change that. What do you mean? Tina asked.

I dont know what youre eating lately. If your diet has changed or whatever.

Takeouts just fine.

Yangs?

You know it!

Bette laughed and sat next to Tina on the bed. There was an awkward pause between them, of course that didnt surprise Bette. So, she started, Are you seeing anyone?

Tina shook her head, No, you?

Nope. But I am a hot commodity according to Alice, Bette chuckled to herself and continued, Ive just been waiting for you. Bette sighed and turned to face Tina. She took Tinas hands in her own and took another breath before continuing, Truth is T, I dont want to go slow. I want to go as fast as I can to get us back to where we used to be. But Im not going to do anything if you dont want me to.

Tina looked into Bettes eyes, she had forgotten just how brown they could be in the right light. Tina wanted to go fast but she just couldnt trust Bette quite yet. Tina didnt pull her hands away. She just sat there, staring into Bettes soul.

After sitting there in silence for about a minute, Bette got the hint. She pulled her hands back and stood up. A tear rolled down her check as she reached the door. She took the door handle in her hand and paused. She choked out the words, Ill call Yangs, and left the room leaving Tina alone to ponder her thoughts.

Next time on “The LOC Word”, Carmen wins Shane over, Summer shows up, Dana decides to dump Tonya (finally!). Tune in next time…