Tina looked at Bette for something, anything. And when she saw nothing, she sighed, We are on a date, she said explaining to everyone.including the two people on the date.
Shane: Oh! Really.
Alice: Wow!
Dana: Hmmm!
Bette couldnt help but smile. They were so fake.she looked at them with the humor me look and said: Cute!
Saying this she turned Tina around and walked in to change her tablefor five. Tina while coming out: I always thought you were charming enough Porter! Why did that small update need two people..Bette: It didnt. But, you see, we have a deal here.and I have no intention of breaking it..I might even need you to go to bathroom real soon. Tina mouthed: Oh! Gross!

Bette saw through the doorher three unannounced datesdebating something but as they came out they suddenly felt the three detectives go quiet. Like dead silent! As they stood there Tina couldnt take how strangely these three were behaving. Alice-quiet, Shane-nervous, Dana-not babbling! Whats going on you guys? Dana: We are just hungry, thats all. Bette: No seriously, Whats the matter guys? Alice: We are seriously hungry Bette. Before it stooped to ridiculous conversation Shane jumped in.We are just sorryabout you know.showing up! Dana and Alice looked at Shane like she was a goddess.

Tina and Bette really did not mind these three being there. It was because of them either of them had not fallen apart totally. Tina remembered how Alice had single-handedly put Tina back on her feet. How Dana had spent endless hours of shopping to cheer up Tina. How Shane had told her that she could still see Tina looking for Bette. Bette remembered Shane everyday visit for a month. She remembered Alices embrace when she broke down. She remembered Danas calls to ask Bette- how her day went? They are pulled them out of grief, given them their best when they were at their worst and pushed them back together. But, they knew .both Tina and Bette knew something was up. Shane doesnt care of Chinese food, Alice never drives to restaurant looking like that and Dana is dying inside with the secret. Its written on their faces.

Before they ateShane stood up to go to restroom. Bette: I need to go too! Looking at Tina: Baby, Time out? As Tina laughed looking at Bette trying to let go of her handfinallyShane sat backI could really wait for a whileshe didnt want to go into Bettes interrogation. Bette: What? You want to hold your pee.come ondragging Shane out of her seat. Tina saw Alices and Danas pleading eyes as saw Shane leave.Tina: So! Alice: So? Tina emphasized this time and she was meaning to ask about Alice and Dana: Sooo! Dana: So what? We told you were here by chance. Tina: I got that DaneI was asking how are you two doing.had ***** yet? Tina was getting irritated nowthey were acting so strange. They were not asking her questions, they did not hug her or Bette, and they looked as if they were caught doing something bad.

Bette pulled Shane in into the corner, checked for feet under .and said: Okay, Elvisspill! Shane gave her the innocent look. Shane: We are just here to eat.and we are a little embarrassed for the situation and.Bette: Oh yeah! Shane you hate chinese foodAlice loves to butt in and Dana is looking like shes gonna choke up.Shane flinches trying to say somethingBette: Nice try.now answer.Shane knew Bette knew her better than anyone. She also knew it was in Bettes interest to know about this. Shane: Can I pee first? Bette stepped back.

Shane had asked her to be a little careful and made Bette promise shed not work late for a few days and will call Shane everyday when shes leaving office. Bettes eyes welled up as she had hugged Shane tight for caring so much for them and asked her to swear to not let Tina know about it. Shane had said playfully: You are falling for her..again! Bette winked: I never stopped falling for herShane had the last word: Had ***** yet?

Bette came out and sat beside Tina with a small smile and worried mind. As she sat she forgot about the handholding thing. Bette was trying to run through all possible scenarios when Tina would be alone in a daywhen either or both of them return to work. As Bette placed her napkin on her lapTina held out her hand.Porter! Now whats up with you?