Tina picked Bette up to drive her to her bday present. A day at LA newest Spa. Alice took her into it, as she just wrote an article about it and highly recommended it. Tina didnt tell Bette anything about Helen, she could not spoil the surprise party and there was no point as they were going to see her later in the day.

Bette was happily surprised, loving each and every minute of the treatment. She loved the mud baths, the massages, as well as the whole manicure and pedicure thing. They share the whole thing, giggled when the strong short Chinese guy walked on their backs, giggled when the norwegian woman massage them (making a mental note to tell Alice all about the blonde scultural amazon) and just relaxed while the uniform ladies worked on their hands and feet.

It was just perfect bug, god I feel great sighed Bette, getting in the car.

Good smiled Tina, opening the door.

“Yeah, and perfect timing, now we have time to go home, get change and head to the restauranttoo bad Dana had the tournament in San Diego but am glad the girls decided to finally go with her said Bette, turning the engine on. Not noticing the amuse look on Tinas face.

Yeah, I know, but they will be back tomorrow, we can have brunch tomorrow Tina nonchalantly added, looking at her watch.

Yes, but I have to admit, am happy that is just the two of us I want you all to myself today teased Bette, taking Tinas hand in hers, tightening.

Yeah (chuckled Tina, unable to stop her eyes for rolling), me too she nodded, thinking if you only knew.

Bette noticed Tina checking the time so she asked,

At what time did you make reservations?

Oh, we have time, its only seven fifteen smiled Tina.

Ok nodded Bette, looking ahead, sighing relaxed.

They arrived just in time for the girls to turn all the lights off the moment Shane whistle as she saw Bettes car turning the corner. They all hide around the pool, leaving the glass doors close.

Bette entered, and as usual, walked to the pool glass doors to open them, to let the air fill the house. She walked in such a rush, that she didnt notice the small details that could have been a clue to what was going on. Tina followed slowly, noticing them, smiling.

As Bette was getting to the door she said, without turning to look at Tina.

How about we get in the pool before heading to the restaurant?

Tina put her arms around Bettes waist as she was grabing the ***** and before Bette opened the door Tina whispered,

You sure you in the mood for a swim?

Is not exactly a swim what I have in mind Bug answered Bette with her eyes closed as Tina was kissing her on the neck.

As she was turning the *****, opening the doors Bette turned to kiss Tina but as she was lightly touching her lips, the doors fell opened and the crowd screamed scaring the ***** of her.

“Happy Birthday!!!!” They all yelled, appearing from behind the bushes.

Bette was looking at their friends astonished, surprise didnt quite size what she was feeling. Eveybody was there, and all were walking towards them, kissing and hugging her, congratulating her.

And then, as the music started Bette turned to look at the Dj and the moment she saw her she felt her eyes full of tears.

Kit she mumbled.

Tina, smiling, feeling Bettes emotions, pushed Bette towards her sister as Kit was already walking to greet her, smiling broadly

Baby girl Kit said, hugging Bette tight.

Bette hug Kit back for a few seconds and as she was breaking the hug asked,

“What are you doing here? When did you come back?

“You thought I was going to miss my sisters bday? Tina called me she added, winking at Tina who was watching them, smiling.

Am glad you are here? Where is Ivan? Asked Bette, walking back to Tina, looking around, checking out the guests.

Somewhere in Nevada answered Kit, while hugging Shane.

Alice walking towards Kit and the girls, said,

Look who we have here (pointing at Kit) the one and only, Miss Kit Porter

Kit, smiling, was hugging Alice while Shane, seeing Greta close to the bar, walked to meet her, something that didnt go unotice to Bette who, talking with Dana saw how Tina looked at the bar.

So, when is your tournament then?” Asked Bette to Dana, trying not to look at Tina who was walking towards Greta and Shane.

Next week answered Dana, sipping her drink, will you come?”

“Yeah I guess we will manage Seeing how Tina, placing kindly her hand on Gretas shoulder was smiling at her, Bette, feeling a knot n her stomach turned to look at Dana.

“Dane, will you excuse me a minute, have to go inside

With that Bette walked inside, to the bathroom, leaving Dana looking at her, wondering.

Where is the bday girl? asked Alice, playfully grabbing Dane by the waist, whispering.

“Dont know, she went inside

Nodding, Alice was watching Tinas interaction with Shane and a very embarrashed Greta and then as on cue, Helen appeared from the back yard, looking around, looking for Tina probably.

A smile instantly grew on Alices face as Kim Legaspy, or just her real image appeared in front of her. Alice, feeling Danas body tensing turned to look at her, noticing the look on her face as she was watching Helen.

Its not her Dane teased Alice, looking back at Helen, who wearing jeans and a v-neck sleeveless t shirt, was looking as staning as ever. Her dark blonde hair in curls. She saw Alice and smiling started walking towards her.

Al, Al she is coming to talk with us (turning to look at Alice) you know her? Danas tone was showing her excitement, her confusion too.

“Sure (proudly answered Alice), she is as she was going to whispered to Dane Lady Penelopes nick name, they both felt her presence by their side. Turning , Alice said, smiling,

“Helen, hi..am glad you made it

“Hello Alice, yeah, sorry am late Smiled Helen, making Dana to blush, just by hearing her accent.

“Nah, you not late, they just arrived Alice said pointing at Tina.

Danas coughing made Alice and Helen looked back at her in unison.

Oh, Helen, this is Dana Alice, said, pointing Dana, who shyly was offering her hand.

Dana? Dana Fairbanks?” asked Helen

Yeees, mumbled Dana

Am a great admirer, saw you last June at Wimblendon, you played great Helens tone was cool, slow, caressing each word, letting them conquered the audience.

Dana, blushing, unable to hide the big smile on her face, nodded, mumbling.

Oh, yeah well, thanks!

Alice, at their side was looking from one to another, proudly nodding at Dana.

So, where is the bday girl? Asked Helen, looking around.

You know Bette? Asked Dana, confused.

Dane, Helen is Tinas friend, from high school

The ***** one? whispered Dana, unable to stop the words from flying out of her mouth.

Alice, rolling her eyes, nodded, chuckling, glad that Helen was already walking towards Tina.

Just at that exact moment she noticed movement behind them. Turning she found Bette walking towards the pool, unaware of Helens presence.

“*****, this is like watching a Dickens novel come alive Alice said, to no one in particular.

What, why, what you mean? Asked Dana, looking around.

See, Tinas life in front of you the past, the present, and the future Dana nodded, still unsure of what Alice was talking about but watching Greta, Tina and Helen talking, she nodded.

Now the problem is to decide who is what added Alice, watching Bettes reaction as she just saw Helen talking with Tina.