The tension between the three of them could have been cut with a knife. As Tina grabbed hold of Angelica and make herself comfortable, Bette just stood near the door way, making herself distant from the situation just felt was simmering underneath the surface.

As Shane walked to sit down she grabbed Bette’s arm lightly to indicate it was time for her to take a seat to. Shay ran over to Helena and planted a big kiss on her lips; Helena loved Shay and had tried to support Shane where she needed help, although she was not an expert in the kid’s area. Shay adored Helena she would always take him for treats and look after him with Shane when she had time too. Seeing Shay like that made her smile and think of the loving moments she had spent with her own children a few days previous.

Bette eventually took a seat by Shane, where she stared at Tina; her eyes did not look familiar to her anymore. Although this had been crawling beneath the surface of her skin for a few months now, she didn’t feel that Tina’s heart did not belong to her anymore. As forced conversation filled the air inside the house, Helena began to feel slightly more relaxed, but her guard still stayed up as Tina shot her longing intimate glances.

After an hour or so Bette made her excuses for her and Tina to leave, Helena was relieved as she thought Bette might jump on Tina’s back in a psychotic rage.

Helena also made her apologises to go home and prepare for Olivia’s arrival. Although Shane was a little disheartened she knew that they would have a lifetime to catch up and spend time together.

Helena lay in a soap filled bath, vanilla scented aroma steamed through the air. Her mind began to think of her Vanilla, the smell of her body intoxicating more with every breath. Her heart beat quickened, as the thought was enough to satisfy her for a fraction of time. As she laced her body with warm soapy water to keep herself warm she thought she heard a door creak downstairs. Through the a jar door nothing was in visual sight. As she reached for a towel beside her on the rack, she heard the noise more clearly this time. Her throat became dry as she tried to breathe steadily.