Chapter 46 - The end

Tina: Bette and I made love ferociously. Bette had always been a good lover, generous but this time she made love to me like there was no tomorrow. It was clear to me now that Bette stilled loved me, in fact that had been clear to me before I came here. What I needed to know when I came was whether we could still trust each other. I had no doubts now, I trusted Bette so completely. I know Bette well and despite her best attempts I can still tell when she is hiding something, and she is hiding something. It is like there is something she has not told me. It doesnt make sense, I dont really understand what it could be because Bette has been open and honest about her feelings about what had happened. I made my way out onto the deck, wearing only a light silk dressing gown that was undone, shall I say feeling very satisfied. The sun was setting. Bette said shed be out in a moment. I called for her

Tina : Bette, come on its beautiful, youll miss the last sunset youll see here for a bit

Bette : Be there in a sec Tee. I sat on the end of the bed thinking about how we had just made love and here I was with the most beautiful woman on a isolated yacht having a most romantic night, but one thing remained unanswered, did she want to be my wife ? I didnt know how much I could take. I decided to leave it until after the main course and if there was no sign of Tina returning my wedding ring, then I would raise the issue, lay my cards out, so to speak. Of course how I would do that I did not yet know, I mean if she didnt get the message by now, would she ever ? I tied up my black silk dressing gown and wandered out onto the deck.

Bette : It is beautiful, isnt it ? as I came up to Tinas side. She was leaning forward on the railing looking out to the open sea where the sun had begun to set. The sky was full of vibrant blue and pink.

Tina : This is all beautiful Bette. Thank you for making our last night here so special

Bette : Thank you for being here with me. Are you hungry enough yet for our main course ?

Tina : yes baby, I am

Tina stayed looking out, the sun had set. It was everything I had hoped, Tee seemed thrilled. The stars were clear and bright, the moon almost full, reflecting off the water. When I returned Tee had lit the candles and sat waiting at the table. Her gown was open and her elbows resting on the table, hands under her chin. There was the gentlest of gentle breezes. I placed the meal on the table, Tee had poured the wine.

Bette : Steak and lobster, hope thats OK. Lobster with smallest amount of thai chilli sauce and steak the way that Tee liked it. Crispy half baby potatoes and an unpretentious green salad.

Tee : Bette, I dont know what to say, its, its, Im speechless

Bette : Tee, there are things I need to say to you, I, I need to tell you, umm after our main course

Tina : Bette, is everything OK, I thought things were going marvelously ?

Bette : Tonight yes, Tee, its perfect, you are perfect

Tina : Bette, I am not sure I understand what you are trying to say. Tina looked confused, she leant forward. Bette, there is something I need to say to you too

Bette : Oh caught off guard. Gathering herself  Perhaps you should go first

Tina : How about this, we eat, then we talk, then we have sex again, before dessert ? Raising one eyebrow rather mischievously.

Tina and ate our diner, slowly taking in all of each other and all of the fabulous food and surroundings. She let her flap ever so slightly in the breeze and I could see her full breast and her belly, with our child in. Concentrating on dinner was no easy feat ! But the time had come, I wanted to know if we were or were not going home together, whether she wanted to be my wife again. Anxiousness began to creep in as I put my knife and fork down. When I had given her back my wedding ring, the idea was that she knew that I willing to wait, willing to give up some control, was this a mistake to push now, on this night of all night. Bette Porter always trusts her instincts, follow them this time. I put the knife and fork down and pushed them close together. I cleared my throat. Dont hesitate, be strong, if she wants you its all good, if she doesnt be gracious in defeat.

Bette : Tina, there are some things I would to say to you. She looked straight into my eyes.

Tina : Id like to hear whatever it is you need to say

Bette : I cleared my throat. Tee, I love you, I love you more than you know. I know this from the last few months, firstly being with out you being in my life and now since you have been here, I feel we have made real progress. I felt before you came I had begun to make real progress for me. I came here, as you know to think and to feel what happened with us. I know now not to make the same mistakes again. I cannot promise I will not make other mistakes. But I can promise to be loyal, loving and open. I want you and our baby to be my future.

Tina : Thank you Bette, that was beautiful

Bette : what I wanted to know Tee, is if you feel the same way ?

Tina reached over the table and put both her hands into my open palms, it was then I saw it, actually I felt it first, the small cold patch on Tinas finger. She was wearing her wedding ring, was I imagining it ?

Tina : Bette, I feel the same way. I love you so much. What happened in the past is now in the past, we must look forward to our future. We both made mistakes Bette but what is done is forgiven. Bette, I trust you and want you to be my wife again, in every sense of the word. With those words Tina put the small blue velvet box on the table. Go on Bette, open it. Sure enough it was my wedding ring.

Tee quietly slipped on my wedding ring, I wipe tears of joys away with my other hand. I looked at her and at the wedding ring, and back at her. The only thing she said was I have never been surer about anything in my life Bette. I began to giggle, out of shear relief and nervousness. All I could think of was making the most of the rest of this night and making our way home to LA tomorrow, to our house, our family, our friends. Make the most of it alright.

Bette : Tee, will you dance with me ?

Tina : Id love to dance with you Elizabeth Porter

I walked around to Tinas seat and took her by the hand. We danced, we made love, we watched the sun rise, never letting go of each other on that night. Even when it was time to go, there was joy. Heading home for the rest of our lives together.

The End