"Nothing" Tina replied with exasperation before she took the time to rethink her words, "I-I mean . . I don’t want you to think I’m playing with you or anything and that thing with Josh was not a date"

Bette rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest, "Fine whatever. That still doesn’t change the fact that you kissed me last night. We kissed in case you don’t remember"

"Of course I remember Bette" Tina spoke softly, "I would never forget something like that"

Bette nodded as she looked back down at her breakfast. She looked so timid, so nervous and yet so hopeful. It was silent between them, the slow tick-tock of Tina’s kitchen clock the only sound in the room.

"What did it mean for you?"

The question was so softly spoken that Tina almost didn’t hear it. She waited for Bette to lift her head, wanting to meet the brunette’s gaze when she gave her honest answer.

Angie started to cry before Tina could have a chance to say anything, gaining the attention of both women. They got up at the same time but Tina was the one who offered to take care the fussy baby. She took Angie into her arms and gently rocked her back and forth as she considered her next words.

"Look, I am sorry that I’ve been running for you all these weeks. I was just . . I was scared okay? Ever since I got pregnant with Angie, I’ve been on my own. I’m not used to sharing my world, her world with anyone else"

She watched as Bette slowly considered her words, giving the brunette time to process what they meant. After about three minutes of silence, Angelica had started to drift off to sleep so Tina opted to put her in her crib. She took a step towards Angie’s room before stopping in her tracks, facing forward but her head turned in Bette’s direction.

"And for the record, that kiss meant everything to me"

She walked off without another word, wanting to give them both some time and space to collect their bearings. She had seen the emotions in Bette’s eyes and read the expression on her beautiful face. She obviously still cared and that fact filled Tina with joy. She knew she still had a chance with Bette and she was determined to get Bette to give it to her.