“So, do you think there might actually be another Melvin Porter daughter out there.”

“I have no idea. That would be a nice little secret to keep though, wouldn’t it.”

“I can’t believe that Melvin would keep something like that from you. When he knew he was dying, I think he would have told you if he knew it.”

“I’d hope. So, anyway, I guess Kit and I will be flying out there to see what we inherit.”

With the billed paid, they stand to leave. Bette raises her hand slightly to motion Tina out in front of her. Manners were never in short supply with Bette but she had a particular reason for wanting Tina in front of her. She loved her ass and never missed an opportunity to get a good view of it. Tina took a few steps and didn’t sense Bette behind her, she turned to look for Bette only to catch her starring.

As they stood on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant, Bette couldn’t stand it anymore. “T  ...  I  ...  was wondering if we  .... we could talk. I would really like to talk. Talk about everything. It’s time. Don’t you think?”

The tension started to rise as Tina stood silent for several seconds. “I am not sure that the time will ever be right so, I guess we might as well talk. It can’t be any worse than the way we are living now. Maybe we can find some kind of closure.”

Closure! Bette screamed in her head. I don’t think that closure is what I’m looking for. But she stayed calm. “Can you come over tonight? Or, I can come to your place. It doesn’t matter where. We just need to talk.” Bette was hopeful.

“Come by after 8:00. I should be home by then.” Tina’s voice conveyed her concern.

Bette smiled and gently touched Tina face in a way she had not allowed herself to do in nearly a year. Tina smiled but did not reciprocate the touch.