Bette looked away. “What about Henry? I thought you were happy with your straight relationship.”

“Bette—I was never happy with Henry. I mean—I was for a little bit, but he became boring. He wasn’t fun like you were. He doesn’t do the things that you do. He’s just a typical male.” I laughed softly, and Bette didn’t even crack a smile. “I don’t know what to do anymore. I keep pushing myself away from Henry because he’s not what I want.” I turned Bette’s face towards me. “It’s you that I want. I want to it to be you and I again.”

“Tina—it doesn’t work like that. I’m sorry, but I’m with Jodie.” Bette shook her head. “I’m sorry, but you made up your mind on who you wanted to be with.”

“You don’t mean that.” I shook my head, trying to fight the tears.

“I love you too Tina. I never stopped loving you, and I always be there for you as a friend.” I grabbed a hold of Bette’s hand.

“Is that all you want for me? You just want to be friends.” I sniffed and looked up at Bette.

“Tina—don’t make me do this.”

“Do what?”

“Choose.” Bette pulled her hand out of mine and got off the couch. “I’m still not over Tina, but I’m trying to make this relationship work out between me and Jodie.” Bette put her hands on her hips with her back towards me. I got up from the couch and wrapped her arms around Bette. Bette dropped her head and sighed.

“I want us to try again because I think we have another shot at this. I want us to have that breathtaking, sex-filled, loving relationship that I had before.” Bette smiled softly and wrapped her hands around mine. “I want all of you.” Bette turned around and faced me. “Don’t you want the same?” Bette pushed my hair out of my face and caressed my skin.

“Tina I—,” before Bette could say anything, there was a knock on the door. We pulled apart, and Bette answered the door. I fixed my shirt and turned around to see Jodie entering the house. I turned my head as Bette and Jodie kissed. I looked up as they pulled away and smiled weakly. “Jodie this is Tina, my ex.” Bette signed at Jodie, and Jodie smiled.

“It’s nice to meet you,” Jodie said, and I nodded. I looked over at Bette and smiled.

“I think it’s time for me to go. I have to meet up with Jenny to talk about this movie deal.” Bette nodded. I walked over to the playpen and kissed Angelica goodbye. “Be a good baby for Mama B. I’ll see you later Angel. I love you.” I walked away and grabbed my purse. “I’ll see you around. It was nice meeting you too.” Bette signed for Jodie, and Jodie nodded.

“Bye.” Jodie waved, and I waved back. I looked at Bette and smiled.

“Bye.”

“Bye,” I walked out of the house and closed the door. I felt the hot tears roll down my cheeks as I walked to my car. Bette was falling for this woman, but I didn’t want to let her go. I knew that Bette felt the same way, but she didn’t want to show it. She was afraid that I would hurt her once again, but I want to prove to her that it’ll never happen again.