HEREAFTER. Chapter 17. Lemonade?

Before they knew the food had arrive, the kids decline on the salads Bette had ordered and Katie opted for a big bowl of lucky charms, Jess just didnt feel like eating, Bette and Tina kept the politeness but little by little were easing each other to not feel awkward while the conversation flowed, they had stayed on safe ground mainly talking about work, but now the work topic was running short

So now you develop the kind of movies you never liked, how is that possible

I dont know, It was a natural progression, I see things different now, I guess am growing old Tina said fending sadness but with a smile behind her eyes

Yeah, you decrepit old now, you dont need to say it, is plain to see Bette said playfully

Hey, hey, I seem to recall that one of us was the older half and that wasnt me!

thats okay, Ive been told am like a good wine

well That would suck Tina said, with a chuckle

Really? why is that? Bette asked

Because if that so, I may be on high risk to became an alcoholic

Bette smile froze. Tina notice.

Am sorry Bette, I shouldnt have. The alcohol joke was out of line

Bette just looked at her, trying to decide if what she was about to do was the right thing, her mind was telling her so, but if it was the right thing why was she having so much trouble to breath, why did it felt so wrong.

Is okay Tina, is not what you thinking

what is it then Tina asked. They were sitting on the carpet on the living room, food spread on the center table Bette sitting on the front, Tina on the side, they could hear the girls making noises in the room, having a blast, Jessies sickness had magically disappear and according to Tina the four of them were having a nice time, at least the best she had in a long time, Bette was so captivating even when she didnt even pretended to be, her smile was luminous and her conversation as interesting as always, Tina was wondering how she had manage to be Bette-less for so long, a constricting pain in her chest made her remember she had not choice but