The L Word = Defined: Ch.12 So many reasons why.

Tina showed up at the CAC ten minutes before Bette. She arrived at Bettes office door decked out in a satin black dress, her pregnancy not keeping her from looking beautiful for her wife. She opened the door and saw James sitting at Bettes desk. James? Wheres Bette?
Oh, umm, hi Tina. She said shed be in late, she didnt say why. I thought shed be with you actually.
Nonot me Tina looked down at her dress, pulling on her over coat over her shoulders. She looked down at the floor than back over to James. Maybe you misheard her?
Umm, maybe? Im sorry I cant tell you where she is. If I knew, I would. But, Bette usually just tells me if shes coming in or not, and where she wants me. He smiled.
Well, Ill let you get back to what you were doing. Tina turned to leave, walking out of the CAC, heartbroken.

Bette arrived at the CAC as Tina was walking out. T? She said out her car window. She got out of her car and ran to catch up to Tina. T! Stop, wait. What are you doing here? She held Tinas shoulders, facing her.
Oh, Im sorry, did I ruin your plan? Were you with her, Bette? Huh? Did you go be with Candace? Tina started choking out tears, as Bette pulled her into her arms. Tina started punching her away, but Bette just held her closer. Did you ***** her, Bette? Tina sobbed, Oh god baby, Tina wailed out, crying as hard as she could. Just tell me what you did.
Bette held Tina closer, rocking her gently back and forth. Shhbaby. I just went over there to talk to her. I had to set some things straight. She kissed the top of Tinas head. Let her know, face to face, that its over. Completely.
Tina just stared off in space. Baby, look at me. Bette placed her fingertips under Tinas chin, tilting her head up to look into her eyes. I will never hurt you like that again. I swear to you, Tina. She looked down, noticing Tina was all dolled up. She placed her fingertips against Tinas lips. You got all dressed up for me?
YeaI was hoping we could go out for lunch. Tina licked her lips and clenched her jaw. Why didnt you tell me you were going to go see Candace?
Because, if I had to hit her, I didnt want you to stop me. Bette smiled, seeing Tina grin a bit. Bette leaned over and placed a soft kiss on Tinas lips. Tina let a few more tears stream down her face. We talked, thats all, I swear.
About what, Bette? Tina looked up into Bettes eyes.
Why she wanted me to have the pictures. Bette explained.
Did she tell you?
Yea, she did, but how about we got get that lunch and Ill explain the rest. Bette smiled.
What about work? Tina asked, taking Bettes hand in her own.
Bette looked down at their hands. Their fingers laced together and how perfect Tinas hand fit into her own. Theyll be ok without me for another day.

I think Tinas getting way ahead of herself, Alice said, talking to Dana, Lara and Shane at The Planet.
Alice, give it up. Its not your life, you cant control everything. Shane pulled out a cigarette, looking out the window.
What! Im just saying she should take a few steps back. You know? Maybe her and Bette shouldnt be together right now.
Alice? You were complaining just a few days ago that it sucks that they werent together. Dana looked over at Alice, holding Laras hand.
Yea, I know, I just dont want her to get her heart trampled on again. I know how Bette can be.
Shane looked over at Alice and shook her head, You all, Tinas happy, Bettes happy. Alice, you dated Bette for like two weeks. You know you all are better off as friends.
Whatever! Alice muttered.