Home, We go Home
Chapter Twenty-Seven



Having Bette looking up at her and loving her over and over, left Tina smiling. Bette do you smell that?

Smell what, babe, as she kept on. Tina just ignored it, but couldnt get the smell out of her nose.

Then she woke up. Having Bette loving her was just a dream. Then she rolled over and realized the sheets were messed up and she had never felt more full. Waking up and calling for Bette as she walked in with a small tray.

Youre up.

And you were cooking. She knew she smelt something.

Just something small for you.

Oh Bette, was all she could say as she set the tray down and sat next to her.

Did you sleep well, knowing fully well that they both had.

Yeah, but I was dreaming that you were loving me till I couldnt handle it anymore.

Laughing filled the air as Bette pushed the hair from her face, Tina it wasnt a dream, but it was you the one loving me.

I know, but I needed you to say it so I knew I wasnt dreaming.

No more dreaming for us T, its real, us here together is more than a dream.

I love you,

And I love you, now eat up, I worked hard on this.

Bette its just waffles, what happened to the big breakfasts I ate so long ago.

T,

Kissing her, I think I could get used to this.

What,

You bringing me breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I an can cook now, but not everything. Besides I like yours better.


Breakfast was all done and just laying there was all that filled up their morning.

Tina,

Yes babe,

Rolling over to look into her eyes, where do we go from here. As she was about to answer, the phone rang. Both lay in their places as the machine picked up.

Mom, Tina, I just wanted to make sure everything was ok. I know you guys are taking care of business, so no rush to call back ok. I love you both, so no hurry, just call me when youre coming home.

Libby, Bette whispered.

Yeah.

She loves us both.

I love her Bette. She moved in with me.

I didnt mean to leave her.

Bette I was upset with how things went, but she understands and she is okay. You really have a terrific girl.

No I dont.

What!

Laughter filled the air once again as Bette couldnt contain herself, Baby, I was going to say that I dont have one terrific girl, I have two.

Wrapping herself in Bette, So

So yourself, scared of what Tinas answer to her question she had asked moments ago was.

Bette,

I know, coughing and trying to find her voice again, so where do we go from here.

Home Bette, we go home.



Going Back To
Chapter Twenty-Eight



After millions of meetings and a visit from Peggy, they were a plane ride away from home.

Saying goodbye to New York and closing up house was all that needed to be done.

On the front porch,

Bette, before leaving this part of our lives behind, I just have to say though our road has brought us back together it wont be easy. Loving you is, and going back to the old way could be as well. But hopefully we wont let that happen.

Giving the keys to Tina, I promised to myself that if you were to ever give me another chance, that I would be better for you and Libby. I dont want that old me that hurt you.

Grabbing Bettes hand and giving it a reassuring squeeze, lets go home.

Leaning in to give Tina a kiss, There is nothing more Id rather do.

They had decided to catch an early flight to surprise the gang for breakfast.

On the plane Bettes thought ran wild on how to explain her up and leaving L.A., going home, then turning around and going right back to L.A. Would they understand? Would they support me, or even us? Would they ever let me forget?

But then she remembered who she was talking about, her family and they had already shown her more than she ever thought possible. Closing the magazine as Tina took her head off her shoulder,

Babe, what are you thinking about?

You Tina, I was thinking about you.



L. A.

So five days, what do you think is going on?

Al, ten months apart and Im sure they need more than five days.

Libby came back to the table as Alice was about to answer with something naughty.

You guys are not talking dirty about my parents again are you?

Parents, huh?

Alice, the table groaned.

What.

Its okay you guys. I can handle my aunt. And yes Alice my parents. I love them both and I know moms ready to come home.

Youre that confident. Yeah shes Bettes kid al right


Outside just around the corner a nervous Bette couldnt stand straight even with the support of her cane.

T, Im so scared. I know they want us to be happy but what if they think I cant do that for you anymore.

Grabbing Bettes face in her hands,

Sweetheart, that was a new one Bette thought.

They love us and I love you, I dont care what they will say or whoever else for that matter. I am a grown ***** woman and they or nothing else will keep me away from my happinessyou. Having Bette smile with a scared look in her eyes was all she could take,

Bette, we are home, we are letting everything go remember.

Kissing Tina and grabbing her cane then Tinas hand, home she thought and walked in.

Going back to the daily gossip and lattes they didnt hear the recognizable footsteps approaching the table. Though Bettes was a little off it couldnt be mistaken.

Bettes kid al right.

What did you say about my kid, Alice, and four sets of eyes whipped around to see the voice.

Mom, Tina you made it. You were supposed to call.
“Sorry honey, we just wanted to surprise you that’s all.”

Alice taking her coffee to her mouth, “Surprise my *****, we all knew what it took you two forever to figure out.”

“Thanks Alice,” they replied.


The greetings were made as their order made the table.

Glad to see you not empty handed T, its about time things get back to normal.

Its good to have you back Bette.

Thanks Dane. Its really nice to be back home, as she held on to Tina and looked at her with that look in her eyes.

The thoughtful moment interrupted by Alice, I take it things are back to hoppin again.

Bette looked at Tina as she remembered the small love bite she left on Bettes chin just days ago.

I thought you said you couldnt tell. The gang laughed as Bette tried to cover her chin with her hand.

Really, five days you two, I think that might be a record.

Alice, please not in front of my kid. The second time she said that and Tina heard it.

Our kid, Bette. Ours.

Sorry T.

Awhile later Bette voiced that it was time to go.

Sorry you guys, but my family and I we have to go home and get settled.

Eww, with Libby there you would but Bette didnt let her finish her thought.

Jesus Alice, Im trying to enjoy my welcome back and your already driving me crazy. And no not that Alice besides shell be staying at your house a lot more often now that Im back, as they walked out the door.


With just the three stooges left, cheers you guys because things are good.

Here, here as three lattes joined together.


A nice quiet dinner with Kit in tow served as the evenings entertainment.

So did you just leave your stuff in New York or what?

No Kit Kat, we had most of it packed and it should be here within days.

And what about work?

What about it, as Kits fork fell from her mouth.

Seeing the response she left on her older sister, Kit I just want my wife with my life back. Our daughter goes off to college in two weeks and Im trying to get settled in. Im not quite ready to go back to nine to five just yet.

Calm down baby girl, I was just asking a question.

Sorry Kit. I didnt mean it.

Laughing at how easily it was to talk to her now that she was home, I know girl, I know.

Libby had skipped out early with her aunt because she thought it more romantic that way.

Libby, you dont have to go stay the night.

Mom its your first night home with Tina. You guys should reconnect or do whatever it is you guys do that leaves Aunt Alice in nosy mode.

Are you sure, as her daughter rolled her eyes for the umpteenth time.

Tina, get mom to bed.

The dishes were done, teeth were brushed and it was time for bed and all they had room for was all the love to come their way.

Tina already in their room waited as it took Bette a few seconds to come to the doorway.

She stood there and couldnt go any further.

This hadnt gone unnoticed by Tina.

Bette, as she met her gaze and knew why she couldnt step in their room just yet.

That last night here, was all Bette could get out. Walking over to were she was, We both acted out that night. You trying to reach me and me showing you what you would miss out on. Bette we were just trying to find our way.

I didnt have to find it that way.

You were scared as was I, but that was a long time ago. You have to let it go.

Im trying.

Then let me help you, as they made their way back to their bed, in their home, and back to ***** in love.