Finale

Jack was still standing in the middle of the room when he finished his last sentence hoping that no one would jump on him or interrogates him. He was ashamed and embarrassed and his head was hanging low, he couldnt look anyone in the eye and wished the earth to open and engulf him. Before too long Alice was up. She stood right by him and without a moment of hesitation her fist was on Jacks face and she through a punch, which knocked him right back and he almost tumbled to the ground.
Alice: What you have done Jack is evil. You have almost killed my best friend, kidnapped her and kept her away from her loved ones and family for years. Do know how much grief you have put us all in? Do you know how much Bette has been through trying to find her or hear from her, not knowing whether she was dead or alive? Do you have any idea how much shes suffered almost losing it all? There is no excuse to what you have done, Jack, none. So dont stand there and play the victim it wont wash with me.
Everyone was watching and listening to Alice knowing deep down that she was completely right and that she had the balls to stand up to him, which showed her deep feelings and concern for her friends and family. Dana was standing right behind Alice backing her up. Bette was crying she couldnt control herself. The memory was still so raw in her mind and it had cut her so deep. Tina stood up and took Bette in her arms kissed her and tried to comfort her.
Tina: Sh sh sh sh sweetheart I am here now. I am sorry it all had to happen, but I promise you I will help you forget all the bad things. I am here to stay. I love you.
Bette was still upset but knowing that Tina was back in her arms again and for good has reassured her and calmed her down.
Bette: I love you more Tina. Thanks to you I am the happiest woman alive and thank you for coming back.
Mary and Daniel were looking on. They wanted to help Jack, really, but they didnt know how to go about it. It was a very awkward situation, but he was still their brother. Jack was feeling rather humiliated by Alices punch but he took it like a man and just sat down. He knew that he deserves a lot more, so he was ready to take whatever these people were throwing at him. What one punch can really do? What scared him most was what will Mary and Daniel do or say?
Dana pulled Alice down and sat her back on the sofa. She was so proud of her for being brave and honest with her feelings towards Jack.
Dana: Alice you are the strongest and most honest woman Ive ever seen. I am very proud of you and I am so lucky to have you in my life. I understand what youre feeling, and I am sorry that you had to go through that, and if it werent for you it would have been a double tragedy. You have saved Bettes life and now the nightmare is over. We have Tina with us and Bette is happy.
Bette: That is right Alice thank you very much for all your love and support. I really owe you my life. And having Tina back with me and us is all I ever wanted from this life, but I have been blessed with so much more. You specially Alice, and all my friends and family.
Bette dried her tears and walked over to Alice. She gave her a kiss on the cheek and hugged her tightly followed by Tina and then Dana.
Jack was watching silently still waiting for more reaction and outbursts. He wanted so badly to leave the place and go and hide from the faces of this tight knit family. Mary stood up followed by Daniel. They walked over to Bette and Tina.
Mary: Bette, Tina we are very, very sorry for what my brother have put you through. We really dont know what to say. But it is true there is no excuse to what has Jack done to you and to this family.
Daniel: But you have to understand that he is still our brother and we all are more connected with each others than ever. He has kids with Tina, which makes them our niece and nephew and you have a boy with our sister and a baby on the way. We are a family, this we cant change. We will be connected forever. As for Jack we think it is really up to you and Tina. You can decide what to do with him; we cant pass any judgment on him. He hurt you tow the most.
Mary: Yes I agree with Daniel. Again we are sorry.
Tina: Mary, Daniel thank you for your understanding. But Bette and I have already told Jack what we would like to do with him. We are not going to punish him or take him to jail.
Alice jumped out of her place and shouted.
Alice: What? Are you out of your ***** mind? Tina the man is a criminal! He deserves to be punished.
Tina: Alice thank you for your support. We understand how youre feeling but Bette and I have decided for the sake of our children and family that having Jack put in jail will not be good for anyone concerned. We dont want to see the children suffer the consequence of their fathers past. We only want a happy and normal family for all our children and for the future babies.
Alice looked at Tina and understood what she meant.
Alice: I just hope that you know what you are doing?
Bette: Alice we know and thank you again really.
Tina: Mary, Daniel we are sorry if weve sprung this on you, but you had to know. You are our family after all and that is why we brought you here tonight. I hope we didnt disappoint you in any way?
Daniel: Tina dont apologize, we understand. If youll excuse us we will be leaving now and we will take Jack with us if no one minds. I think we all had enough for one night. Thank you both for being so kind and generous with him, somebody else wouldnt have hesitated throwing him in jail and leaving him to rot.
Bette: Thank you Daniel, I think we all have finished with Jack for now.
Bette looked around the room and saw the eyes of everyone present. She knew that there was much more to say but for now she had to control the situation before its got really ugly, and she didnt want another outburst from anyone.
Jack stood up and wanted to say something but Daniel stopped him and took his arm and led him to the door.
Mary thanked Bette and Tina for their big heart and for their understanding kissed them goodnight and followed Daniel and Jack to the door.
The room was completely silent. All eyes were on Bette and Tina. They all wondered what on earth has just happened? Why?
Kit: Bette I dont understand! Why did you let him go so easily? I wanted to say few words to him too. You let him off the hook just like that?
Bette: Kit, Alice, Dana, and Marina we understand how you all are feeling, we do. I first wanted to rip his heart out too, but you see Tina and I have talked about this for a very long time and the only conclusion wed come up with was the safety of our children and family.
Tina: We dont want a scandal and we dont want to get the police involved, it will only miss things up for the children and for all of us. Jack is still the father of my twins and they love him so much and cant bear to live without him really. So we cant be selfish and ignore our childrens needs. Besides visitation rights and court order and all the rest of it will really ***** everything up. As we said before we only want to live a normal and peaceful life with our children and you you guys our family and friends.
Marina: Here here. I think this is a very strong and valid point. Safety of the children first, we understand.
Dana: Totally. Ditto
Dana nudged Alice into responding.
Alice: Ok I second that, we love YOU you guys, we do and we only want what is best for you and the children.
Jack will get what he deserves sooner or later.
Tina: Alice, believe me he has and I am not making excuses for him. I have to say that he has changed a lot since the birth of the twins and he has never treated me badly really. He looked after me and took care of me after the accident. He made sure that everything was provided for me and for my comfort and when the babies were born he was completely devoted to them and he still is. I know that he did a lot of bad things but Bette and I are willing to forget and forgive and that is what we want you to do too.
Bette: That is right you are our friends and family and we wouldnt have asked you this but we know that you would be doing this for us and for the sake of our children too.
Alice: So is that it? Is that what you want?
Bette & Tina: Yes that is what we want of you guys if you can handle it?
They all stood up and raised their glasses and cheered to a new and good life to Bette & Tina and to all the children involved.
Bette: Thank you really.
Tina: We cant be more pleased and now lets forget about all of that and try and open and new page. Come on lets have a nightcap and maybe we can finish all the pizza and ice cream we have. Oh Bette no more drink for you tonight darling that is an order.
Bette looked at Tina and smiled at her approving. She hugged her and kissed her fully on the mouth and thanked her for being there again.
Bette: I love you T.
Tina: I love you more B.
Here, here they all agreed and Dana rushed to the kitchen to get the rest of the food and Alice and the rest filled their glasses again and sat down to finish the night in style.
Marina: Bette you are a dark horse you still havent told us who is the father of your baby?
Everyone laughed and demanded and an answer but Bette wasnt telling. She was sitting on the sofa leaning on Tinas chest her legs up on some cushions to releif the swelling in her ankles and with Tinas hands on her tummy feeling her and gently massaging her and kissing her neck tenderly every now and then. That is how they spent the rest of the night talking, laughing and discussing life in general and having a good time with each others. They were all happy, very happy that they have all the family and friends back together under the roof of true love and harmony, under the roof of love of Bette & Tina. TIBETTE FOREVER