When you look back on times we had
I hope you smile

Tina leaned into Bette further and asked “Do you think he’s happy?”

And know that through the good and through the bad
I was on your side when nobody could hold us down

After a pause, Bette softly replied “Yeah, I think he is. Despite our break up and the fighting and the sadness, I think he at least knew that we both loved him. That we always loved him and that we never truly blamed him for causing our problems even if we said so in jest before. So yes, I believe he is happy.”

We claimed the brightest star
And we, we came so far

Tina sighed “But we’ve come a long way since those days, we haven’t fought in a long time and even today, despite the occasion, I don’t think it’s real sadness that we feel. More of closure and peace. Or at least that’s how I feel, how about you?”

And no they won’t forget

“I feel the same, although I have to say this is bringing back memories for me. Some good some bad, but I’m at peace.”

Whenever you remember times gone by
Remember how we held our heads so high

Bette hugged Tina tighter, leaning down to whisper in her ear “Remember when we first came out as a couple? Nothing could hold us back, nothing could get us down. We were so high on love, so assured. We looked good together; we were the ultimate lesbian power couple, we felt unbreakable.”

When all this world was there for us
And we believed that we could touch the sky

Tina murmured her assent “Yeah, I was on my way up in Alphaville and you were making your gallery the hottest thing this side of the coast. We thought we would be the next Bill and Hilary Clinton!”

Whenever you remember, I’ll be there

“Then we lost it all, just like that. Because of my severe lapse in judgement.”

“Hey babe, didn’t we get over this long ago? You were not the only one at fault. We both contributed to the demise of our marriage, we both dug our own graves. You know, I think it’s a good thing I’m here, if not you’ll be your usual self, looking at things from only one perspective, being harsh on yourself!”