“Um, please back the fuck off” Tina ducked away and headed toward the door “I won’t mention this incident to anyone, especially Phyllis” then turned to look at Joyce “I appreciate what you’ve done for us with the adoption and everything” her non-emotional face turned into a glare “but don’t you ever pull this stunt again, it’s not just unethical because we’re your clients, and would’ve been friends, but it’s disrespectful to your girlfriend.”  She left Joyce in the restroom and returned to their table to find Phyllis sitting very close to Bette, in fact, she looked like she was about to sit in her lap.  “Hey babe” she said leaning down to kiss Bette.

“Hey baby!” Bette had never been more relieved to see anyone in her entire life; which has been happening since the first time she laid eyes on the blonde.

“Hi Tina, did you run into Joyce in there?” Phyllis asked returning to her seat

“Yes I did” Tina took her seat “she’ll be out soon” she took hold of Bette’s hand and brought it to her lips.

“You okay?” Bette asked enjoying the attention then her expression changed as she felt her phone vibrate.  It was a call from Kit.  “Hey” she answered.

“Uh-huh” Bette nodded her head “What?!” she had a worried look “How high?” she released Tina’s hand and reached down to grab her purse then handed it to Tina.  Her finger pointed from her purse to their half eaten plates of appetizers, and Tina clearly understood what she meant.  Tina pulled out the cash from Bette’s wallet and left whatever amount, to cover the food and drinks they had consumed, on the table.  “Okay we’re on our way right now” Bette ended the conversation clearly distraught over the news.

“Is everything okay?” Phyllis asked showing concern.

“No, that was Kit” Bette told her gathering her things and taking Tina’s hand “Angie is running a fever, we need to go get her” Bette turned to walk away with Tina in tow.

“Tell Joyce that we’re sorry we couldn’t stay” Tina said with a polite smile.

“Oh okay, I will.  Thank you for coming out with us.” Phyllis waved at the retreating couple “I hope Angie feels better.”