Bette was feeling pretty good. The session had gone very well. Dan Foxworthy had listened to her, gone over everything with her, and said that he thought she was ready to attempt another conversation with Tina. She wasnt to get needy or possessive, but she was ready to get together with Tina and attempt to work out their problems.

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When Tina got home from the gym, she was happy to see the note from Al saying she had gone out and probably wouldnt be home until after dinner. At least she didnt have to face Alices questions about where she was going tonight and who she was going with. She felt like she was hiding something, like she was sneaking around doing something illicit. But, she reminded herself, she didnt have to remain faithful to Bette. Bette had broken those ground rules. She was perfectly free to see or do anything with anybody. Wasnt that Bettes new rule?

Tina was tired. She wanted to rest, to not think about anything for a while. She went in the bedroom, fell into bed, and was asleep within minutes. Magically she was transported back to that shower. Only this time she wasnt opening her eyes. She didnt need to. There was nothing off, nothing different, nothing strange here. Every part of the body pressed against her was familiar. It should have been after seven years of intimate exploration. The lips that deepened the kiss were driving her absolutely crazy. The hands that gently traveled up her arms, tickling their way across her chest, molding and then barely touching her ***** as the fingertips caressed the tips until they couldnt possibly get any harder. Electric shocks ran from those tips down into the core of her being. She felt like she was melting. Tina couldnt stop the moan that escaped into her lovers mouth. She didnt want to; didnt need to. Then those hands were on the move again. They slowly traveled down her stomach, gently rubbing, caressing. Those fingers delved into her navel and then continued slowly lower. Would they ever get to where Tina needed them to be? Now the mouth was on the move. Tina groaned her protest when the lips left hers, and her encouragement as they moved down her neck and then followed the trail the hands had taken. Tina had lost control of her breathing; she could barely stand up. The lips closed over the tip of first one breast and then the other, sucking them deep into the warm loving mouth. Then they were moving on. The tongue delved into the belly button, continuing to follow those hands.

Tina ran her hands over her lovers head, gently pushing her downward. Please Baby, I dont think I can stand anymore. I need you now, Tina groaned out in her lust-induced voice.

Dont worry sweetie, you are going to have me, right now!

Tinas eyes flew open. Whose voice was that? As she looked down, the face of her lover looked back at her. She was smiling. It was her. It was that damn carpenter!

Tina awoke with a gasp. What was the matter with her? Did she have to let that ***** come between them even in her dreams? Grasping for some control over her mind, Tina glanced at the clock. It was five oclock. She had to get ready for her date tonight. She was now looking forward to this date about as much as a hanging. What had ever possessed her to accept? But she had accepted and she would go through with it.

Tina wasnt sure where they would have dinner, so she dressed nicely but comfortably, applied make-up and headed out to the Planet.

When she walked throught the door, she stopped her in her tracks. They were all here. She had only thought she would run into Marina. The rest didnt usually show up here until after seven. But Shane, Dana and Alice were all sitting at the table. Even Kit was there with Ivan. Oh no! She should just go back outside and wait. She could catch Cindy before she came in and wouldnt have to face what she knew would be coming. Again she had the uncomfortable feeling that she was doing something illicit.

As she turned to leave, a wolf-whistle rang out and Shane called Looking good Miss Tina. Tina turned with a smile and made her way to the table. Oh well, I guess there is no avoiding this, she thought.

Hi Guys!

When is the lucky lady due? asked Dana.

Six oclock. Tina said without elaborating on just who that lady would be.

Well Im glad you and my Baby Sister are working your way back to each other, Kit stated.

Tina paled. Im not meeting Bette, she replied softly.

An awkward silence fell upon the group. At just that moment, Cindy came throught the door, saw Tina, and came over to her. Hi, she said then turned and included the others. Hello everyone!

Hi, they all mumbled.

Have you decided where you want to have dinner?

No, but we can discuss it on the way. Lets go. Tina turned to the others, See you guys later. She had never been so happy to leave the Planet before. She almost ran out the door with a bewildered Cindy following her.

The others sat dumbfounded for a moment. Who in the ***** was that? asked Shane.

That,” replied Dana, “was our arobics instructor from the gym.

All eyes turned to Dana.

How long has Tina been seeing her? asked Kit.

I didnt know she was. replied Dana.

Just then Bette came through the door and approached the table. She had tried to call Tina both at Alice’s and on Tina’s cell, but did not get any answer. She hadnt seen any of her friends in the last few weeks and felt a little guilty about asking them for information, but she was on a mission and she was sure they would know where to find Tina.

Hi everyone, Bette said with a smile for each of them. Have any of you seen Tina? I need to talk to her.

Kit looked sadly up at Bette and said, I think you better sit down Baby Sister. We have something to tell you.