With the exception of the porch light, Tina arrived to a dark house an indication that everyone was asleep.  She walked into the kitchen and found a bunch of papers littering the table; picked up one and read it.  Smiling at the “list for Angie’s party” she took one of the many copies and placed it in her brief case.  After quietly showering and changing, she went to Angie’s crib leaned in and kissed goodnight before crawling in bed next to her sleeping partner.  Bette did not wake from the movement of the bed nor when she spooned her from behind, but Bette’s hands instinctively and unconsciously took hold of Tina’s hands and held them.  Tina smiled and kissed her shoulder before sleep claimed her as well.

The following weeks had been hectic for the two mothers.  Tina took care of all of the invitations going off of the list people Bette had made out.  She met her partner and daughter for lunch and went over all of the items from the list that she was able to take care.  Bette was not surprised but thrilled at some the things Tina had taken initiative in doing.  When Tina asked how her job search was coming along Bette let her know that the choices had been narrowed down, and would be able to come to a decision after Angie’s party.  Helena knocked on the door then walked in her office not waiting to be invited and sat in the empty seat in front of Tina’s desk.

“I need to talk to you about something” Helena watched as Tina got up and closed the door before she could continue.

“Look if this about Dylan, I think it’s a bad idea” she advised sitting in the other chair next to Helena.

“But I’ve never felt like this about anyone in my entire life, not even Winnie” Helena interrupted her.

“Sweetie, you’re getting off on the thrill of the chase” Tina replied “She’s probably curious about what it would be like to be with a woman, and it doesn’t help that you flaunt your attraction to her every chance you’re alone, am I right?”

“We’re not alone that often, because that twat of a husband is always hanging around”