Bette held Tina in her armsas Tina began to speak again.I have ruined everything..First, I cheated on you, put myself at risk for HIV, then after all, I was pregnant.and I lost this baby tooI am no goodI dont even want to live anymore
Tina, dont talk like thatyou have everything to live for, you have The Centera job that you love, and you have your friends.your friends would be very upset if they knew you were talking like this
What about youdo I have you?
Baby, T, I will never leave you, but we have to focus on getting you well.you took a very hard hit, and there are a lot of things that I need to take care of.dont worry about anythingjust take it easy, and I will take care of everything
You totally didnt hear meI said that I am nothingwhy are you wasting your timeI just want to die. said Tina loudly as she started pulling tubes outstarting with the I.V. in her arm.
Bette grabbed her, Dammit, T..stop itYou are talking crazyjust stop and listen she yelled as she grabbed her arms.I love you Tand I dont want to hear you talk like that again.you are not worthless. You are the absolute most loving person I have ever known.and I love you more than anythingIt hurts me to hear you say those things.Tyou are still my wife, and I will take care of everythingjust dont worry about anythingNow, I am going to get a nurse, so that we can get you hooked back up.better yet, I will just ring them With that, Bette leaned over Tina and hit the nurse button.
Yes mam? said the nurse
My wife has accidently pulled her I.V. out of her arm
Be right there.. said the nurse.
what kind of I.C.U. is this, that if something like this happens, they know nothing about it? thought BetteNice place to leave my wife..
Just then, the nurse entered the room.and Bette stoodI am going to go out and talk to the girls while the nurse is doing this I will send one of them in .but please T, Dont talk any nonsense around them.We can talk later, I promise.K? she asked as she leaned down and kissed Tina on the forehead
K said Tina with a sigh
Bette was walking out of the ICU, looking at her watch.8:00 am..when the doctor bumped into her.
Oh Miss Porterjust the lady I wanted to see.
What now? asked Bette
Well, we are about to take Miss Kennard down for a cat scanto make sure the swelling in the brain has gone downand if so, we are going to move her into a room for today..if she improves through-out the day, she may go home later this evening I believe that she will be able toso you may want to make sure everything is in order at your hometo ensure her safety of getting around with a cast.
Why did you even bring her to the I.C.U. in the first place.Im sorryI’m not questioning your judgementI am just merely asking.
Noits okayI wanted her there for observation, in case the swelling in the brain increased
Okay I have one last question.
Yes mam?
could the concussion and such make her talk crazyI meanshe is saying that she wants to die
Miss Porter, she just went through a horrible traumato say it lightly, her life just flashed in front of her eyes..so she will probably say a lot of crazy thingsthis is her way of dealing with itShe just needs to keep as little stress in her life as possible to ensure a speedy recovery.physically and mentally
ThanksdocI really appreciate everything you have done for her
Thats what I am here forif you have any other questions, just have the nurse page me.
Im sorrybut during all of the fiasco, I didnt get your name.
Dr. JewelDr..Rick Jewel
Thanks again, Dr. Jewel..
The doctor walked away, and the gang came up to Bette
Bette, how is Tina?
She is finethey are going to do a cat scan on her, and if all is well, they will move her into a room this morning, and hopefully, she will be home this evening.
What is this about a baby?asked Kit..
Bette looked at Alice with a gonna get you look
Sorrythey were bugging me said Alice..
Look guys, a lot has happened latelythats why you havent seen me. Kit knew what was about to be said.she was the only one who knew
Tina..well..Tina cheated on me with Eric
Oh.. said everyone surprisedlooking around at eachother.
The short of it is that we are talking now, and were even working together at the gallery that I bought
OMG.. exclaimed everyone at the same time.You have been out of touch for way too longThat is so great
Thank you…Anyway, she was on her way there when the accident happenedif we hadnt of been eating there, this wouldnt have happened.she wouldnt have been in that place at that exact time.its my fault said Bette through the tears that now stained her face.
It is not your fault Bette said everyone at the same time..as they all hugged her.
A few minutes later, she had calmed down enough Come onlets go get some coffeeI need caffeine.besides, by the time we get back, We will know where Tina will be..
They all gathered their things and went down to the cafeteria..sitting and drinking coffeenot really speaking much.everyone knew the stress that Bette was under and noone wanted to start a conversation for fear of what may be said
Bette looked down at her watch. *****..its already 9:30…I have to get back upstairsthey should be done with the test by now. she got up and the rest followed on her heels

Tbc…