Bette and Tina’s House

“Tee” Bette said as she moved through the house looking for her wife. She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw the candlelight dinner Tina had fixed for the both of them.

“Hey” Tina said wrapping her arms around Bette’s neck and kissing her softly on the lips. Bette eased out of the kiss as she stared back at Tina strangely. “What”she asked and Bette kept staring at her speechless.

“Tina what…” Bette’s mouth moved rapidly trying to express her feelings, her mind was filled with so many different questions she couldn’t figure which one to ask first. Tina sensed Bette’s confusion and quickly kissed her wife.

“Ready for dinner baby or do wanna skip it and have dessert” Tina questioned her seductively as she traced her fingers over the exposed skin in Bette’s blouse.

“Tina…honey are you okay” Bette inquired while Tina began to lick a path from her neck to her chest, she stopped immediately after Bette’s question.

“Why does everyone keep asking me that…I’m fine” Tina’s voice rose a few octaves, it was a tone Bette had never heard before. Tina broke out of the embrace with Bette and turned her back.

“Tina I love you let me help you” Bette whispered as she wrapped her arms around Tina’s waist. Tears slowly cascaded down Tina’s face at the sound of Bette’s words. “I love you too” Tina whispered loud enough for Bette to hear.

“You asked me one time if I knew anything about Ambrosia’s death” Tina began slowly turning around to face Bette who had worry written all over her face, she just nodded. “I went by her suite that and I…”.

“You what Tina baby” Bette asked afraid of what Tina might say.

“I…” The suspense was killing Bette, she just wanted Tina to get it all out once and for all. It was obvious that night had been haunting her for the past few weeks.

“Hey babygirl” Kit said bursting through the door and stopping when she sensed she had come in at the wrong time, “bad time” she asked and Bette just glanced back at her sister and Isiah’s smiling face.

*****

Dana had just finished practice and she was on her way to Alice’s apartment. Both of them had avoided talking about not only the Shane thing but the fact that they were engaged and still acting as if nothing had changed between them. Tonight they were having this discussion whether Alice liked it or not, Dana was putting her foot down.

*****

The Hospital

Shane stood looking between Kayla and Nylan like it was a ping pong match. Everyone seemed to be frozen in time.

“Look we would love to stay and chat with you but I’ve…we’ve got this interview thing to do…I’m interviewing Nylan you know tragedy to triumph…come on” Alice said grabbing Nylan’s hand and rushing out of the hospital doors. Kayla sighed and dropped her head in defeat at the sight of Nylan’s back.

“It’s okay you’ll have other chances to tell Nylan” Shane said rubbing Kayla’s shoulder.

“When Shane…the day the baby is born” Kayla replied with tears in her eyes.

***

“Okay I got a name on the guy who robbed your place…its Trent Nash” Alice began but Nylan stopped her mid sentence.

“What does that guy have do with Ambrosia” Nylan asked her arms folded and staring at Alice intent on getting an answer that was worth all their trouble.

“That’s just it Trent Nash…he’s works for Neil Hampton some businsess tycoon in New York” Nylan yanked Alice’s arm and dragged her to the car. “What the ***** is wrong with you” Alice yelled.

“This is the end okay…forget about everything tell your editor you couldn’t get any answers” Nylan yelled and Alice grabbed Nylan by her arm.

“Hey whats wrong” Alice asked feeling Nylan’s hand tremble under her touch.

“Just get in” Nylan replied with pleading eyes and Alice hopped in the car.

*****

“Did I interrupt something baby sis” Kit asked as she watched Tina tickle Isiah and Bette sighed.

“I don’t…one minute she sitting here all depressed and the next minute she’s acting like nothing happened” Bette shook her head as she spoke.

“The past few months have been an emotional rollercoster and maybe Tina has come to terms with everything and given what has happened shouldn’t you two just get on with your future and forget about the past” Kit said.

“I’m trying Kit but she won’t open up to me…I feel like there’s something standing in our way” Bette shrugged.

“She’ll come around” Kit said hugging Bette. “Have you seen Nylan…I know earlier she mentioned coming over to talk to Tina but I called her and her phone is turned off”.

“Yeah I asked her to come and talk to Tina but I don’t know if she’s even been here…maybe she’s just busy doing something and turned off the phone” Bette answered.

“Yea or someone” Kit joked.

“Kit” Bette laughed.

“Well…she is your niece”Bette scoffed and shot Kit a warning look as Tina approached the both of them.

“Do you wanna join us for dinner Kit” Tina asked and Kit looked down at Isiah who was begging silently.

“Please Aunt Tina said they’re having spaghetti…my favorite…please grandma” Isiah smiled that familiar smile and Kit’s was caught, she couldn’t say ‘no’.

*****

Alice’s Apartment

“So Neil Hampton does some illegal business and you and Shane worked for him a long time ago” Alice asked and Nylan nodded.

“Yea he is like the Steve Jaffe of New York” Nylan answered as Alice opened her door.

“Wow you two were into some heavy *****” Alice said as she walked through her apartment.

“Hey Al” Dana said as Alice turned the corner of the living room, she jumped immediately.

“Dana ***** you scared me” Alice responded holding her hand over her chest.

“I’m sorry but I need to talk…can we talk…I think we really need to talk” Dana said her words tripping over one another as she spoke.

“What’s up Dee” Dana looked behind Alice to see Nylan waving at her in an opposite corner of the living room.

“Now is not really a good time Dane…we’re kinda in the middle of something really important” Alice whispered and Dana looked at Alice like she had two heads.

“You can talk to Nylan but you can’t give me a few minutes” Dana yelled. Alice was shocked at Dana’s tone, she turned around to see Nylan with her her pupils pointed at the floor, rocking back and forth on her heels.

“Dana what is wrong with you…Nylan’s helping me with a story” Alice said trying to sooth Dana with her calming voice.

“Yeah well how long before she helps you into her bed” Dana yelled,”no offense but given your track record” she said looking at Nylan.

“I’m gonna go” Nylan said embarassed at what she was witnessing.

“No you’re staying” Alice yelled and Nylan paused.

“No she should go because we have to talk” Dana responded and Nylan picked up her pace once again.

“You stay” Alice screamed pointing at Nylan, “you bedroom…NOW” she said looking at Dana before turning to go into the bedroom followed by Dana and a very loud slam. Nylan mouthed ‘whoa’ and found herself a seat on the couch.

***

“First of all there’s nothing more than friendship between me and Nylan…nothing more…I’m in love with you” Alice said moving close to Dana and squeezing her hand.

“Well you have a ***** of a way of showing it…I’ve been calling you why haven’t returned my calls” Dana asked and Alice shrugged.

“I’ve just been really busy” Alice lied, “but I can make it up” Alice smiled unbuttoning Dana’s jeans and kissing her neck.

“Stop Al” Dana said seriously but Alice didn’t stop her act, “stop” she said gently pushing Alice away.

“What’s wrong” Alice asked shocked by Dana’s demeanor. Dana sighed and looked away before staring straight into Alice’s eyes.

“Do you want to marry me Alice” she asked.

“What…Dane come on…you know I want to marry you” Alice said flashing her engagement ring.

“No I don’t know it because you wear the ring doesn’t mean you want to marry me…we don’t even talk about our wedding anymore” Alice looked hurt by Dana’s words.

“Look Dane I don’t think you’re ready to get married I mean…”Alice began and now it was time for Dana’s feelings to be hurt.

“I’m not ready or you’re not ready Alice” Dana questioned Alice and she searched for an answer but she was unable to tell Dana at this moment. “How about this…when you find the answer let me know” Dana turned to walk out of the door.

“Are you breaking up with me”Alice asked.

“I want to give you time to sort out everything…so I guess that’s a yes” Dana responded still facing the door, her eyes welling with tears as she opened the door,leaving the apartment in a haste. Alice sat on the bed, her head in her hands silently sobbing to herself she couldn’t believe what had just happened.

***

Nylan couldn’t help but hear what had been said behind the closed door and she figured all hadn’t went well because of the way Dana had left. Alice had yet to come out of the bedroom so Nylan went to the door, she heard Alice’s soft sobs. Nylan was about to turn the ***** but decided against it instead she left Alice a note telling her to call her if she needed her and if she didn’t hear from her by tommorow she would come and check on her.