Bette sat down on the table next to Tina, and grabbed her hand and pulled it into her own..bracing herself for the results.
You are out of the woods as of right now started Dr. Wilson.
Bette smiled widely and grabbed Tina into a hug OMG..you are okay said Bette
Tina cried ShitI am okay.OMGI love you Bette! said Tina as she kissed Bette on the lips.
Bette pulled backin shock she said nothingjust stared at Tina.
Im sorry said Tina I am just so happy right now
Dr. Wilson continued.. You didnt let me finish.I said that you are okay for right now..but you have to get another test in 6 monthsto ensure that you are free of the virus.
Tina looked down at the floor. But for now, everything is ok?
Yes.. answered the doc Now, how is your stomach? Did the prescription that the ER doc give you help out?
Yes..Yes..it did
Okayin that case, I will write you another prescription for itif its working ..The doc pulled out her prescription pad and scribbled out the medication. Here ya go she said as she handed the rx to Bette Make sure she gets this filled and takes them,ok?
Sure thing, Dr. Wilson said Bette
Now, what about that leg? I think that you should come back in about 2 weeks and we can do an x-raymaybe even take the cast off
You mean I have to stay in this thing for 2 more weeks asked Tina..
T, It couldve been a lot worse..you could be in a body cast right now
Why are you always right? said Tina smart-***** like
CuzI just amIm good that way
Bette and Tina smiled at each other.
Okay said Dr. Wilson. I will make you an appointment for 2 weeks from now, and we will see you thenif you need anything before then, just call the office and leave a messageI will call you back within 10 minutes or so
Thanks Dr. W.. said Bette as she stood and helped Tina up.
Take care of each other ladies said Dr. Wilson before she left
Tina got almost to the door, and slipped.she fell into Bettes armsface to facebody to body.
They stood for a few seconds staring into each others eyes. Before Tina broke the silence
Do you still love me Bette? asked Tina as she stared deep into those chocolate brown eyes that she fell in love with so long ago.
Of course I do, Tyou dont just fall out of love with someone over night.now come on.
Tina didnt move because I love uand if you love methen we can work through thisthrough what happened
This isnt the place to talk about that.nor the time Tina come onlets go get some breakfast..now that we have good news said Bette as she motioned Tina towards the door
They finally made it to The Planet and they were pounded by there friends..They all talked for hours before Bette made the mention of going by her gallery to check it out.
Oh shitYour gallery BetteI am so sorry that I cant help you with that
Who said you couldnt helpyou are in a cast T..not in a wheelchairyou may hold the paint brushes or something. Tina laughed. ok..
They left The Planet and went to the gallerythe workers had already taken care of the outside, and did all of the landscaping. Wow Bette, this looks amazing.. said Tina
Yea..it looks great said Bette looking around Its just the inside that needs a lot of work yet.Oh *****.
What?
OmgI forgot to call TeresaIve been so busy lately that I forgotdamnI need to call her first thing in the morning.
I will remind you. said Tina Well, when do you want to start working here againu dont have much time before you open.
Well, I can take you home and get you situated, then come back for a while. said Bette
No..you are not taking me homeyou can help me out of the car, and we can go inside and get to workI am sure that there is something I will be good for
Okay said Bette agreeing I left some extra work clothes here so that I could changewe can change inside
They got out of the car, and had been working for several hours when there was a knock on the doorBette went to it, and noticed a very dark skinned girl with long curly hair.She opened the door Can I help you?
HiI Havent caught anyone here until now I just wanted to make sure that the landscaping and outside painting are satisfactory to the owner the young hot lady said
They are very satisfactorymeet the owner said Bette extending her hand out for a shake Bette Porter
Ahh..and I am CandiceCandice Jewel I own Jewel Landscaping and Remodeling
Oh..well thats great.. said Bettevery intrigued with this lady lets seeJewelnow why does that name sound familiar?
I have a brother who is a doctor at the hospital here.RickRick Jewel
Yea he was Tinas doctor in the E.R when she had that accident
Tina? asked Candice
Yes, I am sorry said Bette as Tina hobbled to the pair
Tina, this is Candace JewelDR. Rick Jewels sistershe owns the landscaping business..
Nice to meet you. said Tina
And likewisewell, I have to get going..I just wanted to make sure that everything was done to your liking..
Very much.. said Bette as she looked at this woman from head to toeCandace staring back at her..
Tina noticed the obvious attraction between the two You ready to get done? asked Tina as she touched Bettes arm.even though her and Bette werent together, she didnt like it that Bette was eyeing this other womanwhile getting the eye herself
They said their goodbyesand Tina and Bette went back deep into the gallery.Tina couldnt handle it anymore
Bette, what the ***** was that?
What? asked Bette as she picked the paint brush back up and started the up and down motions of paint onto the walls
You know ***** well what I am talking aboutyou practically undressed that girl.with your eyesand she wasnt exactly just looking straight at your face
Geez Tinadont get so bent out of shape. said Bette
I will ***** get bent out of shape if I want too.I cant believe you were wanting to ***** her right in front of me
TinaI did not insinuate anything.I dont want to ***** herbut if I did, it would be none of your business.we are not together anymore.u cheated on me remember.I didnt cheat on youI cant ***** believe that you are jealous over some girl looking at mewhen you are the one who took things way too far with Ericatleast I just gave her a look.I didnt suck on her neck or anythingdammit said Bette as she turned back around to paint.
Youre rightIm sorry.. said Tina as she broke into tears..
Bette walked over to her and pulled her close I am sorry tooWhat do you say we go homeI can run you a bath and you can relax for a while?
Yea oksounds good I guess.. said Tina
They left and went homeBette running Tina a bath, then helping her in. If you need any
Bette.I know.. said Tina smiling
Ok.. and she walked outleaving Tina alone.

Tbc..