This Is Where We Are

I Needed That Space

To Bette's surprise as she opens the door her heart bursts. The love of her life stands before her aloof as to why she is even there. Angelica is the excuse she mumbles. Alone standing in a place unfamiliar to both in an awkward silence. Jolted in elation as they receive a message from their daughter that she in fact had passed.

Sharing a proud moment the vibe turns to darkness. In the view we see Tina her face reads of frustration, hope, and resentment. Bette still in denial, heart exposed, and feeling ashamed. Striking with hostility and envy "I'm glad you could give up so much space for her". "Of course", Bette says smiling projecting her motherly bond. "You just took up so much space" Tina utters looking for reaction from the person she had hurt the most.

Bette, defensive and angry disputes the accusation. "I've always known what I wanted and haven't been afraid to pursue it". "I can't say the same for you", a jab and low blow from Bette. Tina's face shaken and harsh taking in the truth that has never been said. In her mind she ponders words of a victim and wondering why Bette can't forgive. Still after all of this time oblivious to the hurt she had cast on Bette even more confused now about what in fact she wanted.

Tina's eyes carried a secret as she stared at Bette with ill intentions as she noticed her vulnerability. Bette thinks back to the old house remembering how things had come together back then. Tracing back to the kitchen they once shared Bette salivates as she feels the vibrations of Tina's kiss. Regressed she turns back remembering that she would not go back there, she would not let Tina back in. Neither of them unaware of the power that emerged whenever they were together.

Hours had passed and Bette decides to show Tina some hospitality offering to cook her a promising meal. Tina floats through the home they no longer shared turning her nose at the sight of hints that Bette had moved on. She was mistaken, but her mind was set. She walks up behind Bette placing her hand atop of Bette's breathing in a scent that smelled of home. She whispers "Bette I have something to tell you". Bette turns trembling, wishing, but unsure. Her eyes bloom as she waits for Tina to speaks, but she is anxiety ridden as she sees Tina's face. Tears expell and she reaches out to Bette as her hand shakes. " I'm marrying Carrie, I love her".

Bette reaches out for guidance as she stumbles. Holding her tears back Tina ushers in demanding attention and resolve. Bette is clearly shattered but offers a hug bold and assuring. "It's just not the same with you Bette, Carrie just ...". "Stop, I'm happy for you and there's no need to explain". Bette offers an overly bright smile as she does in attempts to conceal her pain. Tina pulls Bette closer and again is hurtful "this is where we are now ". In pure vulnerability Bette asks "then why are you here, it surely can't just be because of Angie"?