“I—uh—,” I licked my lips trying to figure out what the hell to say to her. “I wanted to stop by and talk to you.”

“Is it important?”

“Yes.” I shook my head. “No—,” I sighed. “Fuckin’ smart Kennard.” I swallowed hard and finally got my phone unhook. “Well—I probably ruin your night. This talk can wait.” I couldn’t help, but stare at this woman in front of me. ‘God is she beautiful.’

“We can talk when you drop off Angelica tomorrow.”

“Yeah—we can. I would like that.”

Bette smiled softly. “Good night Tina.”

“G’night.” I turned around and ran out of there. I get into my car, breathing hard. I laid my head against the steering wheel. I sat up and raked my fingers through my hair. I put the key in the ignition and started it up.

****

“Tina?”

“Mmhmm?” I said softly in my sleep. Henry rolled over.

“Are you asleep?”

‘Yes you dumbass!’ I thought to myself. “No—,” He wrapped his arms around me and kissed my shoulder. I wasn’t in the mood for any sex. I just wanted to go to sleep and have this talk with Bette.

“Henry—not tonight alright. I’m not in the mood.” Henry groaned and rolled over.

“You’re never in the mood. You’re never in the fucking mood.” Henry sat up. I am now awake, and he has pissed me off.

“I’m sorry that I don’t want to fuck you tonight, but I just don’t feel like it okay. We don’t have to fuck every single night.”

“We don’t fuck every single night. Whenever I want to, you push me away. You’re becoming distant.” I sat up and rested my hand on Henry’s shoulder.

“I’m—just really stressed out right now with Jenny and the rights to her story. I’m sorry that I’m taking it out on you.” Henry turned his head.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to yell at you like that.”

“It’s okay, lets go back to bed please.” Henry sighed and lay back down. I lay back down and got comfortable again. I rolled my eyes as Henry wrapped his arms around him. He kissed my shoulder and cuddled close to me. I moaned, as I didn’t want him this close to me. I closed my eyes and went back to sleep.