This oneshot takes place while during season four before Bette went to New York to try and patch things up with Jodi. This is my take on what would have happened had Tina went to talk to Jodi in Bette's place. Disclaimer: I do not own Bette, Tina, or any part of the L Word. Also I do not own any part of Friends and I would like to thank the show for giving me some inspiration for my oneshots.

Just Friends, Part Four

(Bette and Tina are sitting outside Bette's house)

Bette: Do you really think I'm running from her?

Tina: (gives a comforting smile) Yeah, I think you're running. You're scared. (Bette sighs) She's as accomplished as you are, she's as opinionated, she's as powerful, and you guys… (pauses) You have this incredible energy between the two of you. You can feel it from ten feet away. It sucked. It was really hard for me.

(Tina sighs and Bette gives her a comforting hug)

(Sometime later: Tina is at the Planet with Alice and Shane)

Alice: Okay… so let me get this straight. You are going to New York to try and get your ex-wife's new girlfriend to take her back despite the fact that you want to be with her?

Tina: (nods, taking a sip of coffee) Mhmm. That is exactly what is going on.

Shane: Tee, I love you, but maybe you should just tell Bette how you feel.

Alice: Shane's right. The plan you have right now is just so… (exchanges a glance with Shane)

Alice and Shane: Fucked up.

Tina: I know this is some fucked up plan, but what else am I supposed to do? I can't tell Bette how I feel. After everything I've put her through? I don't deserve a second chance.

(Alice and Shane exchange a glance)

Alice: You gave Bette a second chance.

Tina: That was different. I was still in love with Bette. Bette loves Jodi now.

Alice: They're broken up though. It's not like you would be the other woman.

Tina: It doesn't matter if they're broken up. Bette wants to be with her and I want her to be happy.

Shane: Even if its not with you?

Tina: (sighs) Even if its not with me.

Alice: What if Jodi doesn't want to be with Bette?

Tina: (laughs) Who wouldn't want to be with Bette? She's amazing.

Alice: But what if?

Tina: If Jodi is for some reason crazy enough not to take Bette back then yes. I'll tell Bette how I feel and maybe we'll have a third chance with one another.

Shane: (sighs) So what time is your plane tonight?

Kit: Plane?

(Kit walks over and joins everyone)

Kit: Where you going, baby girl?

Tina: New York. I have to go and meet with some producers.

Kit: Hmmm.

Alice: What's up, Kit?

Kit: Bette was talking about going to New York too.

(Tina, Alice, and Shane all exchange glances)

Shane: For what?

Kit: To talk to Jodi. She's really upset about everything that happened between them.

Alice: I don't blame her. (casts an apologetic look in Tina's direction) They were so into each other.

Kit: (turns to face Tina) If you and Bette both end up in New York, I can watch baby girl if you'd like? It's been awhile since she's stayed the night.

Tina: (smiles) Thanks Kit.

Alice: Hey now, what about me? I'm her earth mother.

(Everyone laughs)

Alice: What? I can be trusted watching her by myself!

Tina: (laughs) You and Shane can take her one night together and only at Shane's house. I don't want to know what kind of sex toys you have at your place.

Shane: Don't worry, Tee. Angelica is safe with me and I'll watch your second child. (stares at Alice)

Kit: (smiles at Alice) I wonder if Angie will reach maturity before Alice.

Alice: What the hell did I do to deserve this kind of treatment?

Shane: Quit whining, angel, besides we have to go.

(Shane stands up, pulling Alice with her)

Tina: Where are you going?

(Alice and Shane exchange a glance)

Shane: I honestly don't know. Bette called us both this morning and mentioned something about a sign. She was talking really fast. I had no idea what she was saying.

Alice: You know how Bette can be when she's excited about something.

Tina: Yeah I do.

Shane: See you two later.

Alice: Bye!

(Alice and Shane leave)

Tina: (sighs, standing up) I have to go too. I have a plane to catch.

Kit: Good luck, Tina.

Tina: (sighs) Thanks.

(As Kit walks away)

Tina: I'm going to need it.

(Later that day: Bette, Alice, and Shane are getting ready to steal the 17 Reasons Why sign)

Alice: You know Kate I think is just a replacement for you, Bette. I think (pauses, glancing at Shane) Tina really wants to get back together with you.

Bette: No she doesn't.

Shane: Really? How do you know?

Bette: (shakes her head slowly) Because she's trying to help me get Jodi back. Why would she try to help me get Jodi back if she wanted to be with me?

Shane: Right.

(A day later…)

(Jodi is with Tom and a couple other artists in a field, gesturing towards a sculpture while Tom translates)

Artist: Excuse me, Tom?

(Tom turns to face the artist, tapping on Jodi's shoulder)

Tom: Is everything alright, Jack?

Jack: There is someone here to see Jodi.

(Tom signs everything to Jodi)

Jodi: Who?

Jack: A Tina Kennerd?

Tina: It's Kennard.

(Tina joins them)

Tina: Hey Jodi.

(Jodi signs something)

Tom: (translates) This is a surprise. Hello Tina.

Tina: Hello Tom. (turns to face Jodi) Jodi, there is something I would really like to talk to you about.

Jodi: What?

Tina: I know you might not believe this, but Bette really, really cares for you. She knows that she was wrong and she's been trying to figure out a way to tell you that and…

(Jodi signs something)

Tom: (translates) Stop, stop. Why are you doing this?

Tina: What are you talking about?

(Jodi signs something else)

Tom: (translates) I know that you still have feelings for Bette. That's one of the reasons I came out to New York. I wanted to give you and Bette a chance to maybe… work things out? You have a kid together. I don't want to be the person who stands in between a chance for you all to be a family.

Tina: I don't know what to say. (sighs) Yes, its true, I still care for Bette, but she wants to be with you.

(Jodi begins to sign something)

Tom: (stops Jodi) What's that?

(Everyone turns to stare at a tractor coming towards them)

Tina and Jodi: (whispered) Bette.

Tom: What is she doing here?

Jack: Who exactly is she?

Tom: (gestures to Tina and Jodi) She is Tina's ex-partner and Jodi's girlfriend.

Jack: (rolls eyes) I'll never understand dyke relationships.

(Bette approaches everyone and both Jodi and Tina walk towards her)

Jodi: Hey.

Bette: Hey. (notices Tina) Tina? What the hell are you doing here?

Tina: (shrugs, smiling) You've helped me out in the past. I wanted to do the same.

Jodi: Tina told me that you really care for me.

Bette: I do. I want to be with you. (gestures towards the 17 Reasons sign) Alice and Shane helped me with this.

Jodi: (smiles, putting an arm on Bette's shoulder) Bette, I love you, but I don't think we're supposed to be together.

Bette and Tina: What? (exchange a glance)

Jodi: Bette, you have a chance for a family. I don't want to be the person who stands in between that. I don't want to be the person who Angelica hates because I'm with you.

Bette: (confused) But I don't have a chance for a family. Tina doesn't even want to be with (glances at Tina who looks away sharply) Fuck.

Tina: You weren't supposed to find out.

Bette: What? Were you never going to tell me?

Tina: Not while you're with Jodi. I wanted you to be happy.

Jodi: But she's not with me anymore. (Bette glances at her) You're not and I'm with Tina. I want you to be happy too.

(Bette stares at Jodi who nods and takes a step towards Tina)

Bette: You sure you want to go down this path again? It's not going to be easy. I'm still probably going to be a controlling bitch and we're still going to argue about Angie and everything else.

Tina: (whispered) I love you.

(Bette moves forward and kisses Tina. Jodi looks away and begins to make her way back over to Tom and Jack)

Tom: (signing) That was really nice of you.

Jodi: (signing) Well, they belong together.

Jack: Okay now I'm seriously confused.

FIN

Note: I mainly did this oneshot to make a 'good' Jodi.