Bette had thought over her plan in the shower. She knew today Tina needed her and Bette was all ready. She got up early.as usual and got ready. By the time Tina was up Bette had called Alice, who had cursed Bette.Shane, who was alarmed and Dana, who heard Bette in her sleep. Bette had a surprise up her sleeve for the next week.and Tina had no clue. I got you Kennard!

Tina came into kitchen all groggy and sleepy and wrapped herself around Bette. Tina: Bette, I hate Mondays.Can I bunk today? Bette: Nope. Get your lovely ***** in the showerwe are leaving in thirty minutes. Tina didnt let go. Bette turned around and pulled Tina out of her embrace and looked into her sleepy, blue eyesT, I am here. Youll seeonce you go out.you will love it. Come nowBette dragged Tina to the bedroom and undressed her. Kissing her for a while she softly saidIll wait for you at the table

Bette was rightTina thought. She felt much better after the shower. They had a quick breakfastTina nagging Bette to eat more. It occurred to Betteif Alice saw us like thisshe would make that ridiculous face that saysCut it outDykes! Bette smiled to herselfshe loved Tinas pampering and she knew Tina loved hers. They both were late for workon Mondayafter a week of no workthey were out of practice. As Tina tried to put her sunglasses on and rush out after giving Bette a packBette pulled her backclosed the doortook off the sunglasses and saidMrs KennardHave a good day! She kissed Tina softly but deeply. Drive safeanother kiss.and cal me when you get thereI love you! Tina looked at Bette adoring her for knowing what Tina needed.before Tina realizing it herself. Tina: I love you too Babe!

Tina had just dropped her bag and the phone rangTina Kennard!
Bette: Miss me?
Tina: Not really. I didnt get over the see-off kiss my wife had arranged.
Bette chuckled So, about the lunchwait for me and Ill take you out at noon.
Tina was giggling: Bette, I just got here. Let me see if
Bette: Youve gotta eat TBesidesI think I need to see you desperately alreadyso beyond three hours I could go hysterical. Have a good day baby.I love you.
Tina: You do?
Bette: You doubt?
Tina laughing nowI love you too Bette.

Bette arrived at Tinas office.five minutes to twelve. She took this time to call her gang for the surprise lunch. At twelve she walked in to be greeted by Tina with a warm smile. As Tina got into the carTina pulled her in for a kiss: I missed you! Bette kissed her back. Here I am.
As they entered into Tinas favorite Italian restaurantShane, Al and Dane mobbed Tina. Surprise!
Once they were seated.Tina: Dont you guys work anymore?
Alice: We eat too. Besides, your wife pleaded over phone to come overTina looked at Bette with such love and surprise. Bette smirked at Alice.
Dana: Really, she kinda threatened me.
Shane: Tina, we just wanted to make sure.you had no Monday blues.
Tina reached for Bettes hands and kissed her left hand. She knew Bette wanted Tina to feel that the day was normal and usual and the gang was the best medicine. With so much love around hershe would feel strong and safe. Bette kissed her lightly on her temple. As they talked and fought and laughed.as Tina nagged Bette to eat .as Alice gave the same remark as Bette had thought of in the morningas Bette chuckled at how well she knew Alice.the day became so much easierbrighterhappier.

Tina walked in the house at 6:30. She had too much catching up to do and she was exhausted. The lunch and Bettes ten calls had made the day so much easier. As she stepped inshe smelled food and focused on what she heard:
How do I,
Get through one night without you?
If I had to live without you, What kind of life would that be?
Oh, I need….
I need you in my arms, need you to hold,
You’re my world, my heart, my soul,
If you ever leave, Baby you would take away everything good in my life,
And tell me now
How do I live without you?

I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?
Without you,
There’d be no sun in my sky,
There would be no love in my life,
There’d be no world left for me.
And I,
Baby I don’t know what I would do,
I’d be lost if I lost you,
If you ever leave,
Baby you would take away everything real in my life,
And tell me now,
How do I live without you?
I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?
Please tell me baby,
How do I go on?
If you ever leave,
Baby you would take away everything,
I need you with me,
Baby don’t you know that you’re everything,
Real in my life?
And tell me now,
How do I live without you,
I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?
How do I live without you?
How do I live without you baby?

Tina was sobbing by the end of the song. Bette was holding her close. They were on the couchholding each-other. As Tinas breathing returned.Bette looked her in the eye: I really cant live without you T.Welcome home. Tina couldnt believe that she could be this happy. They ate in silence.Tina could see Bette was exhausted from everything she was doingrunning around to make things special…not perfectjust special. As they lay down in bedshe held Bettethinking to herselfshell make sure Bette sleeps full eight hours and saying loud: BetteI love Mondays!