Whats up with them? Don’t they realize I’m married and that we are not dating anymore Bette said, sitting down on the passengers side and waited for Alice to go inside after closing her door.

I dont know. They remind me of myself when they do that Alice said, starting the engine. Bette looked at Alice.

Did you open the door for me? Bette asked, looking at Alice, wondering how she got in without opening the passenger side door.

I dont think so Alice blushed. *****. Shane and Dana are right. This is too much now.

Oh must be me getting old already Bette said, rubbing her temples

Like you’re not getting old Alice smiled

***** you Al, don’t remind me Bette said

Dont worry, Bette, you look young, beautiful and hot Alice said, mentally cutting her tongue off.Being too honest can be dangerous

Hah thanks Al. Thats the nicest compliment Ive heard from you lately. Bette said.

Have you talked to Tina yet?

No. Have you? Alice said

Well, I always get her answering machine. Bette said, looking down at her hands. Once they got to Bette’s and Tina’s house, they changed into their sleeping clothes and converted the living room into a mini theater by moving the chairs and putting the airbed, pillows and a blanket.

You ok? Alice asked, being concerned with Bettes change of moods

Yea I am. I just miss her that’s all. Jesus I sound cheesy Bette said. Both Alice and Bette laid on the airbed, making themselves comfortable.

Oh it’s ok. Tina will be back very soon you know. I’m sure its just a very short trip Alice said, squeezing Bettes knee. Bette just sat there quietly.

Anything wrong? Alice asked

Nothing Bette said

Come on Bette, tell me. You know, its not healthy to keep it all inside Alice said

Well it’s just that I keep remembering what happened.

Now I’m thinking maybe I should’ve let Tina move on to someone who can treat her better, someone who won’t cheat on her, someone she can trust Bette said.

Leaning onto Alice’s shoulder for comfort and Alice put her arm around Bette’s.

Bette, Tina loves you. I dont think Tina could’ve moved on to someone who’s not you. You know, you could be the person who can treat Tina better, who wont cheat on her and someone she can trusts Alice said

Al, I cheated on her. I can’t be that person Tina needs. Bette said

I know, what I’m trying to say is that, don’t let your insecurities or what youre feeling right now underestimate the person you can be for Tina. Because of what you did, learn from it, be the best person you can possibly be for Tina but just don’t make the same mistake. Alice said. Tina gave you another chance, use it well Yea youre right.

Can we watch a movie now? Bette asked, changing the topic.

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Chapter 5: Tina comes home to find Bette and Alice together in bed

Chapter 6: Bette spends more time with Alice Chapter 7: Alice and Tina fight