Bette and Tina walked into the doctors office and were immediately ushered into the examination room. Tina turned away from Bette to give her some privacy while she changed. Bette had to stifle a laugh. She couldnt believe how far they had come or rather how far they had regressed. Tina didnt even want to see her in her underwear. Tina on the other hand had totally different thoughts. Her breathing was becoming irregular and she was flushing at the thought of being in the same room with a semi-nude Bette. *****, why am I so horny? How am I going to get through this weekend? She had turned away from Bette to try and compose herself. When the doctor walked in Bette introduced Tina to her as a good friend. The doctor fired up the ultrasound machine and began the examination.
Dr. Little: Bette, everything looks great. Tina, if you take a look here you can see the babys heartbeat.
Tina had taken Bettes hand at the beginning of the examination and she gave it a squeeze upon seeing the babys heartbeat.
Tina: This is so awesome. Im so happy for you Bette. I can see already that she is going to be beautiful, just like her mom.
Bette: Thanks T that means a lot to me.
Bette noticed tears welling up in Tinas eyes.
Bette: T, are you okay.
Tina: Yeah, this just brings back some memories. Ill be fine. Just give me a minute.
Bette felt like a complete idiot. She had not thought about the effect this might have on Tina. Memories of Tinas miscarriage came flooding back. The doctor quickly finished the rest of her examination and told Bette everything was on schedule and that she would see her at the next visit.
Bette: Tina, Im really sorry about this. I didnt think it through. The memories.I know they must be difficult. They are difficult for me and I didnt experience it the way you did.
Tina: Bette, I knew what I was getting into. Its okay. Im so happy I came with you today. Seeing that little life taking shapeits a reaffirmation of life and hope. Come on, lets go deliver that painting so we can start our date. Okay?
Bette: T, you are the best. Lets go.
Once they were back in the car Bette gave Tina directions to her friend Jills house.
Tina: So who is this Jill. Do I need to be jealous
Bette gave her a wicked smile.
Bette: Well, she is a really good friend. A fellow artist. We usually hang out together at the crafts shows. And shes my ***** buddy.
Tina: What?
Bette: You know, when were both horny and cant take it anymore we ***** around. No strings attached. Didnt you ever have a ***** buddy ?
Tina laughing: No, I must have lead a sheltered life. I usually form emotional attachments to the people I *****. Then again I guess you could say Ive had a long string of ***** buddies the last 15 months.
Bette: So youre okay with this? I mean now that we are dating there will be no ***** going on.
Tina raised an eyebrow and got a huge smirk on her face: No *****? Really? I might have to re-think this taking things slow and dating stuff. If todays visit to the doctors office is any indication I dont think this no ***** rule is going to last very long.
Bette didnt know what to say. She was totally flustered. She started to say something and ended up just stammering like an idiot.
Tina: Bette, relax Im just kidding around with you.unless of course Jill is one hot momma.then I might have to jump her bones.
Bette: Tina, what has gotten into you?
Tina: Hey, its the new meforward, direct and very horny.
Bette: You are driving me crazy.all I can say is that this afternoon, being in that examination room with you, well, Dr. Little didnt need to use that lubricant for the examination.
Tina: Oh my.
Bette: Oh my my *****. You know the affect you have on me.
Tina: Sorry
Bette: No youre not.
They both laughed. Neither one could remember how long it had been since they had kidded around and laughed together towards the end of their relationship. This just felt so right.
Bette: So, here we are at Jills place. Behave.
Tina: Depends on how hot this Jill is.
Bette shot Tina a nasty look and Tina just smiled.
Jill had heard the car pull up and was just walking down the walkway when Bette and Tina got out of the car.
Jill: Hey Bette. How was the doctors appointment? Who is the hot blond you have with you?
Bette: Settle down. Jill this is Tina. Tina this is Jill. Tina is my ex..you remember.I might have mentioned her to you about a thousand, zillion times.
The two women just stood there, looking at one another, sizing one another up. Jill was a tall voluptuous brunette.you couldnt get farther from the way Tina looked if you tried.
Jill: So, youre Tina.
Tina: So youre Jill, Bettes ***** buddy.
The two burst out laughing. They both said its good to meet you at the same time and laughed again.
Jill: Listen hon, no worries about me and Bette. We are much better at being friends than anything else. Im real happy that you two are going to try for a second time at love. Now, tell me that the doctor said everything is okey dokey.
Bette: Yes, everything is fine.
Jill: Alright then. Where is this painting that I need to deliver to West Hollywood for you?
Bette: In the back of the truck. Can you handle it yourself?
Jill: Yeah, no problem. Jill jumped into the back of the truck and slowly lifted the painting off the truck, onto the ground.
Tina: Why is Jill delivering the painting for you?
Bette: I dont do West Hollywood anymore. Remember. Too many bad memories that override the good ones.
Tina: That doesnt sound like you. You always faced your demons.
Bette: Some demons are better left alone. Maybe one day, if the right person asks me to go back.
Tina: What about the gallery show? How are you going to do that?
Bette: I can do everything long distance and just show up at the opening. One night I can handle.
Tina: I reserve the right to talk to you about this again.
Bette smiling: Okay, your lawyer ship.
Jill: Do you guys want to come in for a drink?
Bette: No. Weve got to get back and get ready for our date.
Jill: Where are you going?
Bette: Ive got a couple of options that Im going to talk to Tina about on the way home
Jill: Very mysterious.
Bette: Not really. Then she winked and said goodbye.
Tina: It was nice to meet you Jill.
Jill: Right back at you babe.
Bette and Tina got back into the truck, this time with Bette driving.
Tina: So, about our date.
Bette: Yes?????