“Al?” She called once more and was successful this time in getting Alice’s attention.

Bette walked ahead with Alice in tow. She checked to see that they were the only ones there and leaned against the wall with arms crossed her chest.

“What’s up Al?”

“Nothing’s up Bette.” Bette lifted her eyebrow questionably.

“Really? Nothing’s up? What the hell was that about out there then?” Bette demanded.  “Explain that to me!”

Alice puffed up her cheeks and released some air.

“Bette I just don’t thinks it’s a great idea for you guys to try for a baby. Okay wait. What I’m trying to say is don’t you guys think it’s too soon to try again? What if? What if the same shit happens again?” Bette winced at this but allowed Alice to continue further.

“I mean, you guys are back together again. You guys are finally getting along and there’s no more fighting and I…” She began to tear up. “Bette I hate it! I hate it when my best friends aren’t together where their supposed to be. ” She wiped her tears.

 “Come here Alice.” Alice took the spot next to Bette against the wall and felt Bette throw an arm around her bringing her into her shoulder.

“Alice you need to understand that Tee and I we’re in a better place now. We’re together. We’re in it for the long haul. Can I trust you not to tell anyone what I’m about to tell you?”

Alice nodded and Bette gave her a sideways stare.

“OH COME ON BETTE!” Alice shoved her away, only to have Bette pull her into a tight bear hug.

“Al” her voice was now thick with emotions. What Alice thought meant a lot to her. The strong friendship they had built was the reason why that they had remained friends for so long. “I really, really, really, love her. I love Tina and she loves me. I have no doubts about that, believe me we’ve worked really hard on our relationship. I want nothing more than to have children with her. I know that we’ve had our ups and downs and probably will have more in the future, but you know what? I’ll take them because they just make us stronger. And I would really love to have your blessing Alice. It means a lot to me. You mean a lot to me.  Alice I want to spend the rest of my life with her.” Bette’s eyes were full of tears and her voice gave it away that she was crying. Alice rubbed her back as she too had tears running down her face. She knew that Bette and Tina loved each other, she was just scared that they’d hurt each other again. She couldn’t stand to see them apart.  “Bette I was selfish and stupid. I’m sorry I know you guys love each other. I’m just scared Bette. I don’t want you guys to ever be like that again. Bette? Don’t get upset at me. But this is me being real for once.”