Back to those days when they were still working hard for living, Blue Nun was the cheapest wine they could afford. Tonight, after so many years, Bette thought Tina would love to have a glass of Blue Nun again.

You want one? Bette asked.

Are you picking on me? The heavenly voice answered, with a smile on her face.

Bette laughed a little, then putting up a straight face, she said, Is a blessing

Ive quit drinking Tina answered gently. You shouldnt drink too much she added.

Dont worry, alcohol wouldnt get me drunk. But the coffee sure would Bette said with sadness in her voice.

Couldnt start your day without a double shot latte? Tina asked with concern. She knew Bette too well; her consumption of caffeine could have her health in dangerous level.

Is just something that I just cant give up Bette looked into Tinas eyes.

Tina had shaved her head, just like a Marine. Without any make-up, she looked pale, but still as gorgeous as the very first time Bette saw her at radio station. Tina had a dark red rob draped around her, wearing a pair of khakis color, German made Birkenstock strap on leather shoes.

Are you allow to wear that? asked Bette curiously.

Tina chuckle, Yeah We all wear this type of shoes, is durable and very convenience getting in and out from the temple. I bought this when we were in London, remember?

Thats right. We just arrived at London and your heels were bleeding. You said you need another pair of shoes. We searched almost very shoe stores in London and finally you agreed to settle for this. God, I never saw anyone so particular about their footwear. Bette mumbles.

Not anymore Bette Tina glance at the pair of shoes that were wore out from all these time, smiling.

There was the silent. Neither spoke for moment. As the delivery truck outside the restaurant just pulled away, leaving a trail of smoke and dust flickering and dancing under the bright afternoon sunlight of the busy streets of LA, Bette remained quiet and she thought about the past. What seems to her as the past now more like a previous life to her.