The day creeped into night, and after making love, Bette and Tina laid in each others arms..
T?
Yes..babe answered Tina
I think we should consider suing the doctor who told you that you were positive..
Bettewe cant do that.We cant sue Dr. Wilson.she has been our doctor forever said Tina
I knowbut she gave you this newsand it wasnt right.it was wrong.she made u think that you were going to die
Bette.I am not suing Dr. Wilsonand thats final
Well, maybe we should sue the company that tested the bloodI just think its wrong that you were told that you were positive and we went through all of this emotional stress
You are getting awful greedy lately said Tina..
NoI am not.I just think that they need to learn their lesson, thats all..I dont want money out of them..I just want a piece of mind knowing that they are wiggling around like a worm on a hookI want them to know that they cant just make mistakes like that.
I.I.I dont even know any lawyers that would be willing to work for nothing said Tina
I have an old friend, that would love a case like this.she loves tearing people up and throwing them to the dogs said Bette as she sat up
In our whole 7 years, I have never heard you mention about a friend that is a lawyer
Well, its kinda like the whole thing with Alice..she and I dated a few timesbut we became really good friends in the endshe met someone, got married, and they had a child together..I think you and her wife would get alongyou two are so much alike
Hey, if nothing elseI would love to meet her and her wife
Okay.. said Bette as she got out of bed and went into the den
Babe..what are you doing?
Im looking for her online.checkin out the white pagesPittsburgh.
Pittsburgh? asked Tina as she walked into the den.
Yeathats where they live
Umhow are we going to do that? I mean, will we go there or them come here?
I dont know babe.I still have to call her first.. said Bette as she pulled up the page with the address and phone number up.. Ah-hahthere they are.
Melanie Marcus? asked Tina as she looked at the screen
Thats her
And her wife is. said Tina.
oh..um.um Lyndsay..um.Lyndsay Peterson..she is an art teacher.
Art teacher? Wowyou already had something in common with her.. said Tina
Actually, I did..umI dated her tooI really.I introduced them.
Damn baby, you were a player said Tina laughing
I was.but that is the key word..I was a playeruntil I met you.the love of my life. said Bette as she turned around and pulled Tina into her lap. Umph.. Tina said
Do you mind if I call them? I mean, I Havent heard from them in so long.and I would love for them to meet the woman that changed my lifebesides, I Havent seen little Gus in foreverhe has to be atleast 7…because the last time I saw them he was 1 or 2..
You seem so excited.yes. Babygo ahead and call them said Tina as she stood.
Do you want to go there or them come here?
I dont know.whatever you decide will be fine by me.just make sure and let me know in advance so that I can arrange some time off from the center
K..babe.. said Bette as she wrote the number down from the computer, grabbed the phone, and went out by the pool.. She dialed the number.
Hello? answered Melanie.
Mel, its me.Bettehow are you doing?
Oh my god.. said Mel out loud.. And Bette heard her yell, Babeits BetteBette Porter
wow.hello Bette. Lyndsay yelled.
Hey.. said Bette.
How have you been? asked Melanie.
We have been great. said Bette as she emphasized the word we.
We? asked Melanie.
YesI said we.I met the most wonderful woman in the world 7 years ago
It has been a long time since we last spoke said Mel So who is this wonderful woman?
Her name isTinaTina Kennard
WaitIs that the Tina Kennard that helps all of those children at the Center there?
Yesyou couldnt possibly.do you know her?
Um.well, I have to say yes.
So..you know how wonderful she is.then
Yeswe do.Lynz and I took a trip there a few months back and we made it to the Center.we were all introduced..she is quite a woman.
DamnI wish I wouldve know you were here
I didnt know that she was an item with youif I hadve then we couldve gotten together
Yesshe is more than an item though.she is my wife.
Oh my god.you are kidding said Melanie
NOI am notso, why were you two out here?
I won a huge lawsuit, and we received millions of dollars.I wanted to make a few donationsso we checked out a few places and were told about the Centerand what they did for the kids..We donated $75,000.00 to them
DamnI dont remember Tina saying anything about a large donation.
Because she didnt knowwe made it to the owner of the place.
She will be so happy to hear about this said Bette
So..what can I do for you? asked Melanie.
Well, I have a case offer for youbut Tina and I would really like to come out and spend some time with you and Lyndsay.and talk
That sounds greatwhen were you planning to come?
I can book a flight as soon as possible.maybe in a few days.
Babethat sounds wonderfulyou two can stay here with us said Melanie all excited.
NoI wouldnt want to impose..
Oh, hushyou wouldnt be imposing.Now, you two will stay hereand thats the end of it..isnt that right, babe? said Melanie as she hollered out to Lyndsay.
She is very persuasive yelled Lyndsay looking at Melanie and winking then blowing her a kiss.
YesI amafterall, I am a lawyerits what I do for a living. said Melanie.
Okay.. I will talk it over with Tina and we will call you back in a few.
It was really nice hearing from you and I look forward to you two coming for a visit
Me too.give Lynz my loveand little Gus
I willbye..
Bye..

Just then, Tina walked out onto the Patio.. Called her already?
Yea babywhen do you want to go? asked Bette.
I told you to make the plansanything works for me.
Well, they want us to stay at their place
Umokwhatever you want
Tina, do you remember a couple of months ago2 women and a little boy came into the center to look around?
UmI think sobut I see so many people all day long.
They gave the center a $75,000.00 donation
YeaI remember that.
Well, that was Melanie, Lyndsay, and Gus.
oh my godyou are kidding
Nope
YesI was the one that gave them their tour. said Tina. They are a really beautiful coupleand their son is sooo cute
YeaI know.anyways.are you surprised?
Surely said Tina.
When do we go? asked Tina.
Im gonna book a flight for Fridaywe will be staying a week.if thats okay by youand you can get that time off.
I can.let me call them now
Okay.. said Bette as she kissed her wife.

Tbc..