Everyone was shouting.as their team had just won the game..Bette, Melissa, Christy, and Deanna were cheering from the stands.until Rick ran over to the sidelines and up the steps into the stands
Bettehey he said Im gonna go shower.can you meet me in a about 10 minutes outside the gym? You can walk with me to the party
Bette looked at her friends.and they all nodded yes.. we can see you there said Melissa as she stood up. Everyone else stood also. Yea
Okay.. said Bette as she looked at him and smiled..
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10 minutes later, Bette was standing in front of the gym.aloneeveryone had already left.Rick came out the door.
Ready? he asked.
Yea said Bette as she went to turn around.
ShitI forgot my jacket said Rick. Come onit wont take but a minute. as he grabbed her hand and led her into the gymback to the locker room..
Once there, he opened the locker and reached inside for his jacket
Got it.. he saidand he walked over to Bette
He looked at her in the eye.then leaned in to kiss her.she backed away.
What are you doin babe? he asked as he walked a closer and closer to her.until she was backed against the lockers..
II just want to go to the party said Bette shyly.
WellI am in the mood to party right here.just you and me. and he slid his hand up her skirt in one swift motion.
No she yelled and pushed his hand away.
I said..that I am going to party here.with you.right now. and he put his hand over her mouth.
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Tina awoke to a loud screamshe sat up quickly and turned the bedside light on.
Bette was in the corner of the room with her head buried in her handssobbing and rocking back and forth
NoPlease.No.stoppit. she yelled loudly.
Tina immediately got out of bed..and ran to Bettes side..she tried to touch herto hold her.
Noget off said Bette as she shoved Tina away..
Bette baby.its meTI am here. said Tina.as she tried to hold Bette againthis time getting through to her..she took her into her arms.and held her.
Bette was hysterically crying..and Tina just held her as close as she could..
Continuingly telling her that everything was going to be okay
TI.Icant have kids..I cant have a child for usbecause of what he did. cried Bette.
Shhbaby.come on.dont say that.anything is possible.
No it isnt.nothing is possible anymore
Bette said Tina as she let go and held her tight by the arms. Anything is possible.Iwe are possible.life is possibleeverything and anything is possible.
I dont even want to live anymore..I..Im not worth being with T.Youyou should just go and find someone more worthy than I am.
Noyou listen to me.You are worthyyou are the only one I want.and we will get through this.together said Tina as she pulled her wife back into her arns.
ButI had it hid away.and now it is back..now I feel all hazydark..like nothing matters anymore.
We matter, Bettewe are trying to make things work herebetween you and I..we will get strongerbut only if we do it together.this is just another bump in the road baby..
IIjust. started Bette but she could not finish before the tears washed down her face..
Come onlets get you back to bed. and she helped Bette up and into the bed again.holding her tight
Bette finally cried herself to sleep..in her wifes arms.

The next morning came early..Bette was awake and getting ready when Tina awoke.
Where are you off to this morning babe?
Ive got to get to the gallery.James has been there an awful lot taking care of everything for me..so Im gonna let him take the day off.and I think I just might give him another bonus.
Youre in a good mood this morning said Tina
Im trying baby.All of my problems are herebut Ive got to put them on hold for nowso that you and I can grow stronger.
Byou cant just put your problems offthey are there.you need to deal with them.
I will I guessbut right now.I have to get to the galleryCan you come by and have lunch with me?
That sounds great.Ill call you.I love ya babe
I love you too. said Bette before she left.
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Tina got up, dressed, and went into the Center.Upon arriving, Oscar met her at the door.
There is someone here to see you.
Oh yea.a new prospect for getting everything finished up around here? asked Tina
NahI dont think soor atleast I hope not.Hes not a very happy looking person
He? asked Tina
Yeacome onhes in the break room. said Oscar as they walked there together..They reached the door and Tina looked in.then backed up quickly.
Whats the matter?
How long has he been here?
As soon as I got here.he said that he would wait for you..
Ill bet he did..Okaylook.stand out here just in case okay? I mean.just dont go anywhere.if anything sounds odd.come in
OOkaywho is he? asked Oscar being very confused by this point..

Tbc..