"Bette, you didn’t have to do that" Though Tina had been secretly excited to be staying with Bette, she felt somewhat guilty that the brunette had offered her home.

"I know but I wanted to" Bette shrugged before her fear took over, "Why, you don’t want to stay with me?"

"No, I do. It’s just . . well I know that you’re busy preparing for your show and I don’t want us to be in the way"

"Oh so you do want to stay with me" Bette grinned and raised an eyebrow, her smile widening at the blush she saw on Tina’s cheeks.

"Bette" Tina covered her smile with her hand, shaking her head at how easily she had turned into pile of jelly. It was just . . that smile. Oh yes, Tina’s feelings had certainly grown stronger.

"I’m serious. I want you two to be in the way . . . wait that came out wrong. What I’m saying is that, you and Angie will bring life to my otherwise dull house. I would love to have you both there"

Tina couldn’t wipe the smile from her face even if she tried. The nickname had come so effortlessly from Bette’s lips, so natural that Tina found she loved the fact that Bette adored the baby enough to give her one.

Tina had wanted to be a bit stronger, not wanting to give in so quickly in fear of appearing desperate but it was hard. With Bette’s sexy pout and those adorable puppy eyes, Tina was putty in the brunette’s hands.

"Please, T"

Tina laughed and shook her head before agreeing to Bette’s poor reasoning.

"Okay, fine.  For the sake of saving you from a boring, empty house"

As if that were the only reason.

*****

"Al, are you sure its okay?" Tina sighed as she brought a pair of coffee cups to the table where Alice sat, "I mean you have Nathan and I know how much trouble-"

"For the millionth time, I’m sure" Alice replied exasperated as Tina placed a cup of coffee in front of her before taking a seat.