Bette was sitting at The Planet with Candace, having
a cup of coffee and chatting about what to have for dinner. They spoke
in an easy way. No one looked at them oddly, they were just another
couple in the overwhelming growing crowd at The Planet.

“We are so domestic, how about we go out tonight?” Candace asked with a
soft grin, and Bette pursed her lips, thinking that might be nice.

“I heard about a new club, Twilight?” Bette offered and Candace wiggled
her eyebrows, winking at Bette. Bette smiled, reaching over and taking
her hand in hers.

“Will you be picking me up, or shall I pick you up, Miss Porter?”
Candace joked and Bette leaned over and kissed her, rubbing her fingers
against Candace’s.

“How about We meet there? I’ll being a change of clothes to work, make
it an adventure” Bette smiled, and Candace grinned, liking the idea of
an adventure, and being out in public together.

“I shall see you there, I have to go or I’ll be late.” Candace stood
and Bette kissed her as she leaned in and as she pulled away.

“I love you.” Bette offered, as if unsure of herself, and Candace
smiled shyly. It was taking Bette some time to get use to being with
someone other than Tina.

“I love you . Tonight, 7 sharp.” Bette smiled, watching her walk away,
hips moving to that silent beat. Ivan walked into the caf in just that
moment and Bette licked her lips, thinking now was the time.

“Ivan.” Bette called out to the woman, man, whatever. She waved to him,
thinking if she thought of him as a man, she’d treat him like one.

Ivan looked around playfully then walked over to Bette with ‘his’ cup of coffee, smiling.

“Bette, how are you doing on this fine day?” Bette smiled, biting her
lip to stifle the comment on the fake goatee, waving to the chair.

“I’m well. Sit down, take a load off. How are you doing today?” Bette
began and Ivan gave her an odd look, wondering what was going on. “Ok,
so I’ll fess up.” Bette began, “I never gave you a chance, Ivan. I’ve
been critical of your relationship with Kit, but I’ve seen that she is
happy with you. I can’t judge anyone, and I shouldn’t. So I’d like to
start off with a clean slate?” Bette offered and Ivan rubbed his chin.
Bette tried not to grin, but she couldn’t help it.