Chapter 3″After the P word
Tina was at work when a television crew came in to interview kids at the center.
The crew where there because Helen Peabody was hoping to build a new center and she
wanted to help the community. However, she was still looking for the write center to rebuild.

Look Ms. Kinnard a little girl named Emily said. There are the tv peoplethey are hear to talk to you and us. Emily was so excited to be on tv. Helena entered with her
people in tow.
She commanded So this is the Family Center for Hope?
Tina welcomed her and introduced herself .Hi Im Tina Kinnard.
Welcome to our center Helen was given a tour of the center.
Then her and Tina stopped off in the gym and talked about the needs of the center.
Helen asked her when she was due. This caught her off guard. Oh Im only 3 months.
My partner.I mean ex-partner where trying to have a family Tina stated.
Oh who is your ex partner? Helena was very curious.
Bette. Tina replied but Helen finished the statement.
Oh yes Bette Porter from the CAC? Helen stated.
Tina thought to herself how did she know about her and Bette.
At that moment Helen looked like a tiger getting ready to snatch up its prey.
Oh so your single? Helen questioned.
Tina didnt get a chance to replyShe was yelling at the kids for running.
Well Im new to this town lets say we do dinner tonight at 7:00pm?
I will have my driver pick up.
Tina was flattered.she didnt know what to say she just nodded her head.
They were interrupted by the assistant director Excuse meTina you have a visitor
Who is carrying flowers for you.
Tina looked flustered and excused herself.
Tina entered her office to find Bette there with flowers.
Hi T.I was in the neighborhood so I thought I would personally deliver these to you. Bette said with a smile on her face and her heart pounding.
Look Bette this is a nice gesture but I am very busy right now. I will make sure these get water.. Tina was interrupted by Helen coming into the office.
Helen glared at Bette as if Helen just won the fight. Bette was taken back and in shock that this ***** Peabody was anywhere around Tina.
Bette said with a very strong tone What are you doing here?
Tina looked at Bette as if she was being rude.
Helen replied in her snotty accent Im here to evaluate the recreation centers to see which one I can donate the money to ..Our foundation believes in rebuilding instead of spending money on little coloring galleries. Oh I have some connections if you need to find a new job.
Tina rolled her eyes at Helen like she couldnt believe what she heard.
I mean what are you doing with my wife? Bette said rudely
Im sorry I dont think Tina thinks she is married to you! Helen replied with her British accent.
Tina shouted STOP!
Helen put her hand on Tinas shoulder and said Im sorry I didnt mean to upset you and the baby.
Bette questioned What baby??
Tina looked at her.
She looked at Tinas stomach.
I dont believe this! Bette replied as she stormed out.
You could hear the squeal of her tires as they left the parking lot.