"Hey Tina" Carmen said cheerily, gaining everyone’s attention at the table. They looked up at a suddenly uneasy blonde and an energetic 6 month old.

Tina was dressed in a charcoal grey power suit, the purple blouse she wore underneath made it difficult for Bette to breathe. Since Tina had gone to work for Shaolin Studios, Bette had only seen her a handful of times dressed in her work clothes but each encounter left the brunette speechless.

"Hey guys" Tina said a little out of breath, smiling as she readjusted Angelica on her hip. She looked to the brunette who kept glancing in her direction, "Hey Bette"

Bette smiled shyly if not a little sad, "Hi Tina"

Just like all the times before, Angelica instantly responded to the sight of Bette. She squirmed in her mother’s arms, leaning towards the brunette with her arms outstretched.

It never ceased to amaze Tina how taken her daughter was with the gallery owner, knowing the same could be said for Bette. She watched the smile light up the brunette’s face as she happily took Angie from Tina’s arms.

"Hi pretty girl. I missed you"

She peppered Angie’s chubby cheeks with kisses causing her to laugh, the sound so cute and contagious that Bette herself couldn’t help but join in.

Tina watched the scene unfold in silence, an instant smile spreading across her own face. At the same time she felt the pull on her heart strings, knowing that she had still longed to be with Bette.

Ever the stubborn woman, Tina snapped out of her daze and slipped Angelica’s diaper bag off her shoulder. "Okay um, so everything is in the bag. If you need anything or if she gives you a hard time just call. My meeting shouldn’t run any later than two. Thanks again for watching her for me, Bette. I’m sorry it was so last minute"

"Don’t worry about it. You know I love spending time with Angie" Bette smiled as Angelica grabbed one of her fingers, proceeding to try and put it in her mouth.