That night while Bette was lying in bed she thought about what Emily had said to her.  ‘She seems ok with me dating, but she’s the one I worry lest about in terms of that.  Lauren and Zach are not doing as well with change as Emily is and I don’t know if my dating someone would upset that balance we are creating too much.  And well I’m waiting for the shit to hit the fan with Em, she seems to be doing so well but I know it is going to hit her someday.  I do like Tina I like her a lot, maybe I will ask her out…. what am I kidding myself she is not going to want to get herself involved with someone who’s life is in the hands of three kids.  Tina is so kind she probably is just hanging out with me because she feels bad. And yea we get along great and have fun together, but she would never date me.  I have too much baggage.  And I don’t have time for a relationship right now anyway. Just don’t get to close to her and you wont even think about how much you want her. NO! Stop, you can’t want her, Friends. Just be friends.’ And with those final thoughts of the night Bette drifted off to sleep.  

-The next day in Bette’s office-
Tina: knocking as she walks in the open door “Hey, I have been craving a cobb salad, you in?”
Bette: “Oh um… I would love to but I need to get some work done. I’m sorry, maybe next time?”
Tina: a little shocked “Oh ok sure. (Pause) are you ok?”
Bette: “Yea I’m fine.”
Tina: “Ok, I’ll let you get back to work then.  Want me to bring you something to eat.”
Bette: “No.  I grab something later.”
Tina: “Alright, see ya.”
Bette: “Yep, Bye” Tina leaves ‘gosh Bette you didn’t need to be such a bitch!’

Tina went back to her office not really knowing what just happened. ‘Did I do or say something last night to upset her? I don’t think so we were fine when I left, she was even flirting with me. Maybe she is just having a bad day.  Oh gosh Tina this is why you don’t fall for people at work! Just don’t fuck this up give her some space, she is going through a lot right now.  Don’t make a big deal about it just be her friend right now, that’s what she needs. Maybe if she weren’t so fucking hot that would be easier. TINA! Don’t think like that. Friend, friend, friend….oh fuck this she is still hot. Hot friend, hot friend.  Just don’t say that out loud, then you will be fine. Oh my god, what am I doing?”