Bette and Carli were sitting at the table laughing and joking around when Tina walked back .
Drinks for everyone. said Tina as she sat the glasses down.in front of them..
Thanks Tina said Carli. Bette has been telling me all about youand how you changed her.you are some special lady to my dear friend here she said as she laid her hand on Bettes shoulder.
Yea, wellshe changed me too.and I love her more than anything.
Well, she definitely feels the same.
Tina, babewhen I lived here before, Carli and I were roommates..
Uh.huh.. said Tina as she sipped her drink.
She was the one that had to sit up all night and hear the walls talking and yelling..
And they did every night. said Bette.and they laughed.All except Tina.Tina had no desire to hear anything about Bettes past..especially at how active she was..
Babe, are you ok? asked Bette as she grabbed her hand..
NoIm fine said Tina as she downed another drink.. Im gonna go get another and she stood.walking towards the bar.
Another? asked Tina
I said drinks were on the house.not that I wanted to take my whole pay-check and pay the tab
Im sorrynever mind said Tina as she started to leave
HeyI was only joking.come here and sit.looks like your gf is having a good time over there
Oh yeawellshe hasnt seen her friend in 8 years.Bette used to live here but she moved to L.A. back thenand lost touch with everyone. said Tina.as her drink was slid in front of her.
Bette? asked the bartender.
Yesmy wife
oh. said The bartender. My name is Raleigh.and you are.
Im Tina..
Oh.wellnice to meet you Tina said Raleigh as she outreached her hand for a shake..
You really are a beautiful woman
Thanx.. said Tina
We dont get many women around here as beautiful and classy as you.its mostly just trash.
Well, Im glad I helped change your scenery said Tina smiling.
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Meanwhile back at the table.
Where is Tina? asked Bette as she turned around to look for her wife..
Over at the bartalking and getting all giddy with the bartender
Umno she isnt. said Bette as she stood
Carli grabbed her arm. Bette, let her sit there and talk..we are talking.
I know but I cant really trust her.
Why?
She cheated on me.and its really hard to trust her now.
Bette, she seems really nice.I meanI dont think she would do anything..
Maybe not.but I dont want to give her any chances to stray and Bette began to walk to the bar.
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At the bar.
Your woman looks a little ill. said Raleigh. And she is walking this way.
I dont care said Tina as she downed the 3rd drink since she had been sitting there.
Bette walked up.. Tina what the ***** is going on?
OhBetteyou pulled away from. said Tina turning to look at Carli. What the ***** is her name? she was slurring horribly.
Her name is Carli..
Oh yea.Carliwell Bette, meet my new friend, Raleigh. slurred Tina.
Come on.you are drunk.lets get you out of here.
NaaI dont think I want to leave..I can sit here and talk to her..you can go talk to. what the ***** Is her name again?
Carli.her name is Carli.
Shitthats right..Car..uhsomething. said Tina
Come on said Bette as she grabbed Tinas arm and began to help her up.. Deb was right.we shouldnt have come here.
No babe.it was a brilliant idea. said Tina
Nonow come on said Bette as she pulled Tina out of her stool and towards the door.
Arent you going to say good bye toum..
Carli. said Bette. NoI am not.come on..and they left walking back to the carTina on Bettes armbeing her support.
Bette.what are we doing? asked Tina as they stopped walking.
Bette stared straight aheadsaying nothing..
Babewhats the matter? asked Tina still slurring..
Nothing.come on she said as they began to walk again..
Bette she heard a male voice ring out
Bette kept walking. And they called out again.. Bette.I know that is you. he said
Bette kept walking by the crowd of 3 or 4 guysuntil she was grabbed and turned around..
I called you.and you heard me.so why didnt you stop? he asked angrily..
LookRick.just leave me the ***** alone said Bette as she started to turn and walk away
Dont ***** walk away from me. he said.as he pulled Bette around again.
Bette, do you know this guy? asked Tina..as she immediately began to sober up.
No answered Bette
Who is this beautiful young lady? asked Rick
Get away from her *****.dont touch her Bette saidangrily yet still calmly.
Bette who is this? Tina asked again.
Tina.hes nobodycome on.
I said not to walk away from me.or. he started.
Or what mother *****? asked Brian who had walked up and stood in front of Bette and Tina.
Well, if it isnt the ***** boy from high school.. said Rick.he and his friends laughed..
Yeaand guess what? You are standing on my ***** corner.so why dont you just move on out of here? asked Brian.
Or else said Justin..
Or else what you little *****? said Rick
Or I will ***** make your life just as miserable as you made Bettes so long ago. said Brian.
You ***** little ***** said Rick as he looked at Bette.
There was fear in her and Tinas face..
Ahhhdont look at her.she never told anyone..I figured it out on my own.and I will let you know that if you ever go near her or Tina again.I will take your ***** face and mop up the ***** off of the back room floor at Babylon..do you understand me? asked Brian.
Rick stood and looked at Brian.. You are making a huge mistake.
And you dont realize what this silly little ***** is all about..I will kill you.actually, you really need to die anyway.after what you did to Bette at that game
Bette was dumbfounded and so was Tina..Brian turned to them.. Where did you two park at? he asked.
Down here said Bette as she pointed in the direction of her car
We will walk with you.. he said as they turned and walked.
Brianthank you.
Anything for you Bettercup.
How did you know? she asked.
That doesnt matter..I just knew.
Well thank you just the same.
Anytime.does Tina know? he whispered into her ear.
A little..
Maybe you should go back to Mel and Lynzs and talk
I think we may have to do that. said Bette

Tbc…