Tina woke up feeling better, relaxed and not so weak. The bedroom door was close but shed hear voices on the other side. Smiling she walked in the living room finding Dana and Alice watching tv. The moment they heard the door opening they turned their concern faces, seeing the smile on her face theirs relaxed too.

How you feeling? Want anything to drink?”


Alice was already up, at her side, looking carefully, trying to read her mood.

Ill get it, you guys want anything? Tina answer, already walking towards the kitchen.

Dana and Alice looked at each other, shyly smiling, hoping.

We are fine Tee Dana said, following Alice to the kitchen.


How about we order pizza for dinner? You havent eaten anything yet Tee Alice was unsuccessfully trying to sound nonchalant.

“Yes mom, pizza is fine Tina said, teasing Alice, mocking Dana.


With drink in their hands the three of them walked back to the living room, smiling.

“What are you watching? Tina asked, sitting down on the sofa.

“Nothing, I love Lucy old episodes “Said Dana, sitting down on the floor, in front of them.

Oh, I love them, she is hilarious.. Tinas face was brightening as life was filling her inside.

Yeah Chuckled Alice and Dana at unison, just before noticing Tina moving her hand to her belly.

“You ok? Danas worried tone put a smile o Tinas face.

“Oh yeah, am fine morning sickness is you know, morning sickness..

Hence the name nonchalantly interrupted Alice.

Mocking Alice, Tina smiled at Dana, answering,


its just that I feel like am getting bigger, you think it shows?

“No, you dont look pregnant, you look great now you were too thin Tee” Danas words travelled with Alices nods, showing all their concern.

“Yeah, that wont be a problem in the near future


Tina was in good mood thought Alice, picking the phone to order some pizza, looking at Dana who just place her hand on Tinas flat belly.

They watched I love Lucy till the pizza arrived. As Dana was setting some plates and paper napkins on the coffee table Tina realized, noticed how good it was to be with friends, that they were her life, her past and hopefully her future and now they were her present. Smiling Tina thought of a way to show them all her thankfulness.


“Al, did I told you about the first time?”

Tina asked, winking at Dana. In less that a second after finishing the question Alice was back in the living room, carrying the pizza and some sodas.


“First time?” She knew what Tina was talking about, just wanted to hear her saying it.

Their first time Al,with Betteright? Dana said, firm but doubting.


Yeah chuckled Tina, sitting down, taking a slice of pizza from the box.

“I knew that Dane Alice added, mocking.

You wanna know or what? Teased Tina, sipping coke.
Dana was quietly nodding while Alice added,

“You really need to ask?, come on, dont tease us and details, I..(looking at Dana) we want details. Dana blushed, nodding, encouraging Tina.



“Ok well.. you know it was..let me see..we have been seeing each other for a month by then…”

A month? Wow now I know why Bette was like a walking boiling bomb Alice interrupted.


Tina threw Alice that look (that look that I(beluga) lovethe look she threw Alice while at Dinah shore weekend when she was telling the story about meeting Bette and Alice interrupted), Dana punched her on her tight for interrupting.


anyway we were seeing each other almost everyday, it was great, it was fun, and it was very *****. Ive slept at Bettes a few times by then, but we never did anything else than make out like teenagers. I was feeling secure, loved and could tell Bette wanted me, I knew it but since it was going to be my first time with a woman (Dana chuckled) I didnt know, I wasnt sure I was reading the signs well

what did you need, braille book?, mg Tee. She was sweating every time you were close, Ive never seen her so clumsy in my whole life

Alices tone made Dana nod, chuckling.

well.. (smiling)I didnt know what to doI wanted her so bad every time we kissed, my hands were sweating, my mouth was dry, my stomach was spinning”

God, I wonder how did you ever do it nice image Alice said, not really noticing she was interrupting again.

Al, you want me to go on or not? Tinas serious tone was trying to hide the amusing feeling she was having, remembering, sharing her memories.

Sorry, sure. .my lips are sealedgo on Alice said, acting, zipping her lips with her hand.

but she was not doing anything to go on next base so I decided to take charge. I had it all prepare. I decided the night and went on with my plan. I knew, as we were going to San Francisco next day, that I was going to spend the night at her place


You were playing in San Francisco babe (Alice could not stop her words, nodding at Dana, noticing the look on Tinas face, gulping, she added) sorry


as I was saying (looking at Alice)we had dinner at Marcellos”

Love that place! Dana yelled, smiling noticing Tinas look, added, in a whisper sorry Tee


Guys this is like telling a story on Sesame street, will you shut up? (not waiting for answer, seeing the urgent nods from both of them)okwhere was I?

Marcellos whispered Alice, hiding her head behind the cushion.


“Right, Marcellosit was a lovely dinner, we had wine and as Bette was going to order some dessert I whispered to her, placing my hand on her thigh, leave dessert in my hands honey lets go home

Smooth did she chock right there? Alice wide open eyes were dancing with joy, loving it already. Dana was giggling, shyly loving it too.

Tina against her wishes chuckled, not only by the sweet memory but by her friends reactions.


well, we Bette (remarking each letter) drove home as she parked the car on the drive way she looked at me, scared to death, so sweet, so cute

sweet? Cute? Scare?..Bette?…my Bette? Alice could not stop the words jumping off her mouth.

Your Bette? Asked Tina, rising an eyebrow, trying not to smile.

Eh? (Alice was lost in the image Tina just placed in her head)wellyou know what I mean

“Go on Tee, please Danas encouraging sweet words put Tina back in track.


“We walked in quietly, the air was thick with anxiousness, fear, lust and love and then Bette (Tina started laughing, losing herself in the memory, forgetting her ardent audience)Bette clumsily opened the door hitting herself on the nose.. it was so comical..you know how she is(Tina laughing, was cleaning tears from her cheeks, smiling)she was annoyed by what she just did to herself, and as nervous as she was she didnt know what to do we walked in and the moment she closed the door behind me I turned around to face her.

God! She looked so beautifulshe was wearing a dark blue turtle neck, it was covering her slim fit body like a glove, Id see, feel her ribs, her flat stomach she was wearing those dark slacks she loves so much and high heels god she looked so ***** I got lost looking at her, staring at her, until I noticed how she was blushing, trying to hold my stare thats when I started moving closer”


Beeeeeeebppp

*****! said Alice, jumping to get the phone, visible annoyed by the interruption