“I thought that I was. Until I came back to the museum and you kissed me. Oh Bette, that was the perfect first kiss. It sent chills down my body. Left me wanting more. You knew what you were doing didn’t you?”

            Laughing, “I like to think so. We were so good back then.”

            “I remember the first time we made love, it is so clear in my mind. I knew that I wanted to pursue thisthing with you. I stopped seeing Eric. I called you. You were busy but asked me if I wanted to go out. I was nervous; I think you must have known that. You said to meet you at the beach. You are the romantic aren’t you?”

            “The beach.yes. I had a picnic basket, blankets, and a bottle of wine. I took you to the little alcove. You asked if I had taken anyone else here. I said no. Tina, the truth isI never brought anyone there. You were the first. I just wanted you to know that. Anyway, we fed each other grapes and strawberries and drank wine. I leaned towards you for a kiss. I never expected you to respond so passionately. I caressed your back while we kissed. I laid you down and began to caress you chest. You were very excited. Do you remember what you asked me?”

            “Yes. I asked you to make love to me. I asked you to convince me that this was the right thing. I asked you to make me fall in love with you.”

            “Did I?”

            “What kind of question is that, Bette?”

            “Did I make you fall in love with me?”

            “I loved you the moment I saw you. That night just concreted my feelings. I knew that I had found the perfect person for me. We were very happy.”

            “Tina, is it too late to find that happiness?”

            “Honestly, Bette I don’t know. I want to be with you. I know that. I love you very much. I can’t explain what happened. I think it was just a bunch of small things that become one huge thing. I want us to be able to fix it. I just don’t know where to begin.”