The babies were peacefully sleeping in their cribs while Bette was staring at them, from one to the other and back. Tina from the bed, was smiling like a fool, watching Bette looking at the babies.

They wont bite you know she whispered, making Bette to look at her.

“I know Bette said, shyly smiling, sitting on Tinas bed.

Taking Tinas hand in hers Bette caressed it, looking at her in the eyes.

You ok? She asked for the fifth time.

Yeah chuckled Tina, nodding.

We have a family Tina whispered, feeling her lips trembling from emotion as she was voicing her thoughts.

We do nodded Bette, leaning to rest her lips on Tinas.

Thank you whispered Bette, still kissing Tina.

Why? asked Tina, caressing Bettes soft cheecks.

For them nodded Bette, looking back at the cribs.

It was my pleasure said Tina, smiling, noticing the irony.

Yeah chuckled Bette, kissing Tina again.


***

Jules is just like Tina but with Bettes skin colour Shane was proudly saying to Greta.

And Jamie? asked Helen, caressing little Tinas arm as she was asleep on her lap.

She is beautiful smiled Shane sighing.

You are a softy playfully whispered Great to only Shanes ears, drawing a shy smile on Shanes face.

Dana was walking towards them, her face showing her confusion. Seeing Shane she quick her pace.

How are they? She asked.

They are great, all of them. They are beautiful proudly said Shane again.

Wow, can we see them? Asked Dana, turning to look at Tinas room.

Yeah, we were waiting for you said Helen, nodding.

Hows Alice? Asked Shane.

Sleeping, she had her appendix removed Dana said, waiting for their reactions.

We know, Florence Nightingale over there told us said Greta, looking at Nurse from ***** who was giving orders to Dr Wilson beautiful nurse.

***

Bette, seated on Tinas bed was holding Jules while Tina was doing the same with Jamie.

You didnt tell me you went for Marcuss sperm Bette said, trying to hold the baby properly, focusing as if it was the most difficult thing in the world.

I forgot, wasnt important said Tina, smiling at Bettes clumsiness.

He looks just like you Tee Bette added, drooling over the baby.

You think? Asked Tina, caressing Jamies little fingers.

Yeah nodded Bette, looking up at Tina.Smiling, loking at her for a few seconds she sighed, her smile slowly vanishing.

Bug… she started.

Yes? asked Tina, noticing the change in Bettes voice.

Helen has a daughter Bette said, not sure how to bring up the topic.

What? Asked Tina, confused.

Just then, as on cue there was a knock on the door followed by four bright faces waiting for an invitation.

Hey Tina, said, smiling at her friends.

Come on in said Bette, unable to move, still holding the baby.

“Ohhhh said Greta, Helen and Dana all at the same time, seeing the babies.

Shane, could you? Asked Bette, offering the baby.

Sure said Shane, taking the baby in her arms as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

Sitting on the other side of the bed Shane held the baby, getting lost looking at him. Dana, at Tinas side was looking at Jamie, unable to talk.

You want to hold her? asked Tina, offering the baby to her.

Her? Is a girl? Dana asked, amazed. Being as always the only one who didnt know about the secret.

Tina smiling,nodded, offering her the baby.

You sure? Asked Dana, scared.

Sure smiled Tina, placing the baby on Danas arms.

Wow mumbled Danal looking at the baby, smiling like a fool once Jamie moved her tiny hand in her sleep.

Weve lost them sighed Bette, rolling her eyes, looking from Shane to Dana and back.

I know chuckled Tina, closing her eyes, resting her head on the pillow.

Congratulations Murph said Helen, sqeezing Tinas hand.

Thanks she answered. Smiling at Helen, Tina then remembered what Bette said to her just before they entered. The smiled vanishing from her face.

Bette, noticing the look on Tinas face, asked,

Guys where is Alice?

She is in another room, she just had her appendix removed Greta said as Shane and Dana were indeed lost in the babies world.

What? Asked Tina and Bette in unison.

Yeah, and I thought she was having simpathy pain whispered Dana, blushing a little, making every one giggle.

Why dont you go visit her with the babies suggested Tina, looking at Bette.

Could you stay, *****? she added, looking at Lady Penelope.

Sure

Dana holding Jamie, Shane holding Jules, Bette and Greta left the room leaving Tina with Helen.

Helen looking at Tina waited for her to start talking. Realizing that she didnt know how to start she said,

Bette told you.

It took Tina a long minte to be able to say anything to her friend. She looked at her, studied her face before she found the courage to repeat what Bette just told her.

You had a daughter” Tina said, unable to hide the pain those words were causing her.

Yes nodded Helen, walking closer to Tinas bed.

Why didnt you tell me? Asked Tina, looking away from Helens stare.

Helen looked at Tina for a few seconds before sighing deeply. Taking Tinas bed sheet in her hand she sqeezed it, nervously.

Her name is Tina she said, her words barely a whisper.

What? Asked Tina, astonished, looking at Helen, trying to read what her words were no saying.

Murph said, Helen, moving closer, sitting on Tinas bed, placing her hand close to Tinas.

I wanted to tell you, I was going to go to pick her up this week. I wanted you to meet her (looking away) you werent suppose to find out this way

Why? Whats wrong? Asked Tina, feeling her muscles tensing.

Helen stood up, and then, not looking at Tina started pacing the room.

There is nothing wrong, she is great, beautiful, very smartbut she said stopping the pace, looking back at Tina.

But? asked Tina, moving the sheets, nervous.

Just then, as Helen was opening her mouth there was a light knock on the door.

Come on in said Tina rolling her eyes cursing nurses timing.

Mom? said a sweet voice behind the ajar door. Then the door opened letting little Tina come in.

She shyly entered looking for Helen, her sweet face showing her shyness. Helen walked towards her, taking her in her arms.

I woke up and you were gone. The the lady told me you were here she added, her arms around Helens neck, turning to look at Tina, curious.

Tina was looking at the little girl, unable to believe her eyes. Million of question fighting in her mind to be voice, but then, strengthless, she muttered,

Oh my God

Murph said Helen, walking towards Tina, noticing the realization in her friends eyes.

Is not possible Tina whispered, shaking her head, unable to move her eyes from little Tina.

Mom? Asked little Tina again, looking from her mother to Tina.

Yes baby? asked Helen with the sweetes voice.

Can we go now? Bette told me there were dolphins here

The girl words hit Tinas conscience bringing her back to reality as she was lost in memories buried in her heart.

Bette, you know Bette? Asked Tina, her voce soft as velvet.

Yes happily nodded the little one, looking up at her mom for a second, she brought me here on uncles Richard plane.

Seeing the even more confused look onher friends face, Helen smiled, softening her face.

“Bette was in a hurry, a friend of mine lent us his plane she said, placing her kid on the floor.

Yes she was, her wife was having babies nonchalantly said the girl, walking around, inspecting the room, stopping close to the empty cribs that were placed besides Tinas bed.

Little Tina words softened Tinas face, drawing a big smile on her face, showing her the reality of her life.

I know (she said to the kid, caressing her soft blonde hair) you want to see them? asked Tina, unable to stop smiling to the little one.

Nodding, with a shy smile on her face little Tina walked to her mother, hiding her face on her legs.

Come on, bug Helen said to her daughter, holding her up.

“Am sorry Murph she said to Tina.

She is beautiful said Tina, feeling tears in her eyes.

I know, it runs in her family whispered Helen, standing still, looking at her friend.

Yes he was whispered Tina, sobbing, feeling tears runnig down her cheeks.