Whoa Bette thought to herself, still fumbling to turn off the alarm clock. She had come back to the hotel for a quick nap before the dinner for the opening of the show. However, she had not counted on having the dream which she begrudgingly had just awaken from. As she trudged into the bathroom, she heard the faint beeping of her cell phone and quickly crossed the room to retrieve it from her purse. There was a message from Tina wishing her good luck for that evening and to call if it was at all possible. Bette closed her eyes as she listened to Tinas easy voice, trying to recall the scintillating details of her dream-slash-fantasy: She had returned from the dinner and Tina was waiting for her, sprawled out and naked on the bed. Bette shook her head slightly, cutting her rhapsody short before her thoughts got away from her. She gazed at her reflection in the bathroom mirror and shook her head dejectedly, Its only Wednesdayits only been two days!

Later that evening, the crew had congregated at the house to have their usual poker night. Dana slammed her cards on the coffee table in frustration at losing to Shane yet again. Jesus, Danaits called a gameyou dont have to be so competitive about everything, Alice chided through a mouthful of chips and salsa. Tina gave Alice a reproachful look and soothingly rubbed Danas back. Dont worry, DanaI promise to let you win the next hand, Shane offered with a wink. Dana smirked back at her and angrily shuffled the cards, her brow creasing with determination. The phone began to ring and Alice answered it since it was right by her elbow, Porter-Kennard residence, she said regally. Hey Al, its Bette. Alice pointed to the phone and mouthed Bette to everyone before she continued speaking, Bette you should really be herewere having a three-and-a-half way with your wife A three-and-a-half way? Bette asked chuckling. Yeahits me and Shane and Dana, but she only counts for a half due to lack of sexual experience so Alice cut her explanation short since she had to concentrate on ducking away from the barrage of chips aimed at her face.

Tina managed to avoid being the unwitting victim of Danas tortilla assault as she wrenched the phone from Alices hand. She stood up quickly and walked into the kitchen as the trio continued to tumble around in the living room. She pressed the phone hard against her ear and plugged the other with her finger as she laughed into the phone, Hey babysorry about that. Bette sighed sadly at the sound of Tinas voice, realizing just how much she missed her, Hey, Tsounds like youre having lots of fun without me. Tina smiled slyly as she stepped into the quieter air of the back courtyard, Wella girls got needs, Bette. Bette shifted uncomfortably in her chair, nervously shuffling papers on the hotel desk; even though she knew Tina was just playing around, she could feel her body responding to Tinas suddenly sultry voice. Youre telling me? she managed to barely whisper. Are you okay? Tina asked with concern. NoIm finejust beat, I was on my feet for most of the dinner and the conference thingy before thatso I think Ill just let you get back to your threesomeand a half.

Tina: Okayget some restI dont want you to wear yourself out.

Bette: I will, I promise.

Tina: Goodnight, babysweet dreams

Bette: T?

Tina: Yeah

Bette: I just wanted to say that I miss you andI love you.

Tina tried extremely hard not to let her smile extend all the way to her ears, I love you, babyI miss you soooo much. Bette heaved a heavy sigh, Alrightthengoodnight?” Yeah, Tina said before blowing a kiss into the phone. After hanging up, she walked back into the living feeling both incredibly elated and sad. The rest of the gang noticed the mixture of emotions in Tinas expression. AlrightTina, since youre girlfriend-less for a whole week, weve decided to do something to cheer you up; here are your options: getting ridiculously drunk (my treat), a free lap dance from Dana, or Shane lets you win the next hand. Tina crossed her arms and forced her face into an expression of mock puzzlement and indecision, Godits so hard to just choose oneIm gonna have to go with Shane letting me win. Dana scoffed loudly and slammed her beer bottle on the table, That is just insulting! Tina raised her hands in defense, DanaIm just trying to protect my relationship, I meanI dont know if Ill be able to control myself in that situation.

A couple of beers and many laughs later, the crew was on their way home and Tina was settling into bed, hoping fervently that she wouldnt have a hangover the next day. She fell asleep shortly after, but was awaken about two hours later by the sound of the phone ringing. Hello? she answered groggily. Tina?

Tina: Betteis something wrong?

Bette: No, everythings fineIm just having some trouble sleeping.

Tina: Wellmaybe its the jet lag

Bette: (chuckling) TinaIm still in the same time zone and its been two days.

Tina sat up in bed, squinting as she switched on the lamp next to the bed, Oh, right Bette sighed quietly and smoothed out the sheets beneath her, Im sorry for calling so lateits justIumIreally wanted to just hear your voice. Tina rubbed her eyes and grinned, Its okay, they all just leftI practically just got into bed, she lied. Yeah, Im in bed too, Bette offered. Hmmmso how was everything today? Tina asked quickly, finally feeling somewhat awake. Oh, it was okay, same kind of stuff as yesterdayexcept Bette let her voice trail off and decided to pause for suspense. Except what? Tina asked with impatient curiosity. Bette exhaled slowly into the phone before answering and the sound sent chills up and down Tinas neck, I had this dream.