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Tina glanced around the restaurant. As usual when Helena took her out, it was classy and expensive. The food was excellent, and Helena was her usual charming and attentive self. So why did it all feel so empty and soulless tonight?

Tina did care for Helena, she had been there when Tina needed to feel wanted and desired, and she was undeniably gorgeous. Helena had a way of making you feel special, a way of looking at you so intently. She also appeared to find Tinas pregnant body extremely ***** – and as Tina herself seemed to be hormonally horny a lot of the time, this had lead to lots of satisfying *****. No, she had no complaints on that score.

However, one afternoon with Bette had clarified things for Tina. She didnt love Helena, and never would. On the other hand, she wasnt quite ready to commit to a relationship with Bette. Explore? Yes. Commitwell, not yet.

You seem far away Tina, everything alright?

Helena looked beautiful tonight, Tina thought, attempting to bring her mind back to the present.

I was just thinking about the sonogram with Bette, she was so excited to see our baby, she replied, without really thinking. The dark look that crossed Helenas face made her realize she really should censor herself.

Hmm, well the important thing is that you and the baby are well darling, focus on yourself Tina.

Tina frowned a little.

Helena, Bette is a part of this too. Shes still my family. She didnt like Helenas condescending tone. The woman was more domineering than Bette at her worst sometimes.

Im reminded of that often enough, Helena muttered with a sigh.

The waitress arrived to take their plates at that point, puncturing the tension between them.

Now or never Tina thought to herself as the girl left with their plates.

I want to see..other people. She looked directly at her girlfriend.

A bitter smile appeared on the dark haired womans face.

You mean you want to see Bette. She challenged after a moment.

Tina looked down, unable to lie. How would Helena react?  She half hoped for a scene, for anger and confrontation. Tina was semi-shocked to realize that she was in the mood for a good row.