Chapter 176

When Tina awakened from the nap she and Bette were taking together, she glanced over at Bette and kissed her gently on the cheek before heading to the bathroom.

Tina stared at herself in the mirror. “Boy, I look like *****! Eeeeek. Surely a face only a mother could love.”

As Bette’s arms wrapped around her, Tina jumped slightly. “Or a lover. Yeah, definitely a face a lover could love….” Bette kissed Tina’s bare shoulder. “So, were you going to let me sleep for the rest of the day?”

“As a matter of fact…I was Babe.” Tina opened her eyes. They had automatically closed when she knew Bette was going to kiss her. “We’re you trying to scare the ***** out of me by sneaking up on me like that?”

“Ummmmmm….NO! I was trying to convince you of how absolutely beautiful you are T.” Bette smiled into the mirror.

Tina smiled back. “Won’t work Baby…I don’t think I’m looking very beautiful right now. I look kind of…. I don’t know. I look tired – I guess.”

Bette held Tina as close to her as her belly would allow. “Well, that too. You do, however, look mighty ***** in your birthday suit!”

“My mom gave me this suit.” Tina grinned into the mirror.

“I must say Sweetie, your mom has great taste in suits!” Bette chuckled.

“Well don’t get any ideas. You can’t have this suit!”

“Oh really? I thought I could have that particular suit almost any time I wanted it.” Bette grinned into the mirror.

Tina grinned back. “You can have my suit if I can have yours.”

Bette moved away from Tina…stepping back. She spun in a cicle as Tina watched. “You really want this suit?”

Tina crossed her arms over her chest and stared at Bette. She sighed heavily. “I adore your suit…it’s gorgeous.” She walked toward Bette and rested her hands on Bette’s belly and then kissed her. “So – are you ever going to tell me what you were screaming about. Or have you forgotten? We all know what advanced age does to the memory.”

“Funny Tina. Oh God…I have forgotten. I guess when I get a thought it’s best not to distract me. *****…I don’t remember Tina. What’s wrong with me?” Bette looked worried.

Tina placed her hands on the sides of Bette’s face. She looked into her eyes and smiled. “Nothing…nothing.” Tina kissed Bette. “You’re perfect…the fact that you have lost your mind doesn’t bother me in the slightest.”

Bette smiled at Tina as she leaned her head to the left and kissed her hand. “I can’t remember what I forgot!”

Tina burst out laughing. “You can’t remember what you forgot? Isn’t that the whole thing about forgetting. If you remembered what you forgot…you’d know what you were supposed to remember.” Tina giggled again.

“See…I have lost my mind Tina. Do I ever make sense?” Bette was visibly upset at the prospect of not being understood.

Tina kissed Bette again. “You always make sense Baby. Awwww…come on you do. I thought your statement about not remembering what you forgot was funny…and so damn adorable!” Tina smiled at Bette and kissed her again. “Baby…do you remember how my memory sucked when I was pregnant?”

“Yeah….”

“Well…now it’s your turn. I’ll be here to help you remember things. I promise! This thing you have to tell me will come back to you…I’m sure it will.” Tina reached for Bette’s hand. “How about a shower Baby?”

“Ok…but…I hope I remember howw to take one…my mind is shot!”

“Funny Porter!” Bette smiled at Tina.

“Ok…let’s take a shower.” Bette started the shower and they both stepped inside.

“Now Porter…before we shower…I need a hug.”

“Ok T.” Bette wrapped her arms around Tina and held her to her.”

They stood under the water. It was warm and they felt each other relax. Bette nuzzled her face into Tina’s shoulder. She let out a heavy sigh. Then she screamed. “I REMEMBER!”

Tina jumped and felt her heart jump to her throat. “Jeez Bette…now you’re trying to give me heart failure. God! Control yourself huh? I’m right here – you know I’ll hear you. God! Just give me a minute for my ears and my heart to recover. God!”

“I’m so sorry Tina….it just came to me and I kind of…exploded!”

“Yes you did. Not quite the EXPLODING I’ve learned to expect from you Baby. Wow…anyway…ummmmm…ok…tell me.” Tina looked into Bette’s eyes and waited.

“I know who we can hire to do the addition! Amanda’s husband and the boys!” Bette grinned at her plan.

“Hmmmm….if my mom starts doing Amanda…..”

“Oh yeah – that’ll work with her family milling around our house. I don’t think mom is quite that bold.”

“I hope not…”

“What do you say…I mean they’re right next door. This is what they do for a living and we’ll get to see Mary Grace and Tara every day for months on end. It’ll be great.”

“Ok – now you’re really out of your mind. So the prospect of me enduring BLONDE jokes from that little rugrat is appealing to you?”

“Yes!”

“Nice Porter!”

“Come on T…it’s the perfect solution. No pretty female…..oh God…”

“Nice save Baby. Yes… let’s hire them…today. Let’s get going. But first…the shower. Before we turn into prunes!”

“Yeah…the shower. Kiss me T!”

“My pleasure Baby!”

“And then I’ll soap you up and…feel you up!”

“How romantic Baby….ok.” Tina kissed Bette. She smiled at her. “My birthday suit needs some serious cleaning….”

“I can see that…get ready….I’m totally ready to give your birthday suit all the attention it needs!”

“I’m already WET!”

“Prove it Kennard!”

TBC