—THE NEXT DAY—

Bette woke up alone. She hadn’t slept well. She missed Tina and that was bed for her rest. She got out of bed and walked to her living room. She saw a new magazine lying on the table.

MISS KISS IS DATING (WITH TINA KENNARD???)!

Bette looked shocked and flipped to the page where the article was. There were pictures of Bette and Tina looking at each other and Tina going backstage after the show. Bette read briefly what was written in capital letters

‘They looked very in love at the show’

‘Kiss is the perfect gay role model’

‘Miss has not reacted on the rumors so maybe it IS true’

The article was written by a journalist that sat on the front row. A certain Fay Buckley. Bette cursed and called Tina.

Tina: Bette!

Bette: Did you read the magazines?

Tina: I did! Shit, Bette. What do we have to do?!

Bette: Not reacting?

Tina: My management will be SO pissed.

Bette (sarcastic): Yes, my management will also be very happy.

Tina: What if we just come out?

Bette (shocked): Are you serious? After only 2 weeks?

Tina: Why not?

Bette: They will not take us seriously and maybe our careers will be over…

Tina: Bette, there are so many gay stars. Look at Ellen.

Bette: You are right. But maybe we can just let this be and ask Oprah if, when we both go there in about 3 weeks, it can be like our coming-out show?

Tina: That is actually a good idea. I think I maybe can get my management behind that.

Bette: So, let’s do that. Now we are just quiet about it, okay?

Tina: Yes, good. I will text you when I know what my management thinks, okay?

Bette: Okay, I will do the same. I love you, Bye

Tina: Love you two, Bye.

Bette putted her phone down with a little hope. She jumped in the shower. When she got out of it, her GSM sounded. It was Ernst, THE manager.

Ernst: You better have a good explanation about the articles!

Bette: Good morning to you to. Well what they are saying is true. I have a relationship with Tina but we already have a plan.