(In the early evening, Tina woke up and felt her hair being stroked gently and she looked up at Bette. Bette was wide awake and she gave Tina a small smile.)

Bette (softly): Hey.

Tina (softly): Hey, how long have you been awake?

Bette: A few hours and it was wonderful waking up with my angel next to me.

Tina (kissing Bette on the cheek): Why didn’t you wake me up?

Bette: You looked so sweet sleeping; I didn’t want to disturb you, my baby.

Tina: You are so sweet and considerate, but I should’ve woke up with you.

Bette: I know, but I could tell you were really upset and I didn’t want to do any more damage. (Bette looked away from Tina and tears formed in her eyes.)

Tina (taking Bette’s hand and squeezing it): Oh honey, none of this is your fault; I was just worried about you.

Bette (crying softly): I should’ve not of drank all the champagne last night or had that crab salad, I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t so stupid!

Tina (nuzzled herself in Bette): Please don’t get yourself worked up; you’ll make yourself even sicker.

Bette (sighed and kissed Tina tenderly): I love you very much, do you know that?

Tina: I do and I love you very much too, I will never let anything or anyone harm you.

Bette: Same here. But, are you going to stay here with me all night?

Tina (smiling sweet at Bette): What do you think?

Bette: I think you will be here all night with me and that is good because I need you by my side.

Tina: And by your side I will be, except I need to go back to the hotel to retrieve a change of clothes and my toothbrush and toothpaste.

Bette (sighed): How long will that be?

Tina: At least forty-five minutes, do you need anything?

Bette: Just you, only you.

Tina (kissed Bette on the lips): You have a way with words, Mrs. Kennard. I am falling in love with you all over again!

Bette: Good, but do you mind bringing me back by robe and PJs; I don’t know long I’m going to stay here!