Chapter 6

I wanted him so much. Tina cries I know baby, so did I. Bette replies.
After several minutes wrapped up in tears, Bette lets go of Tina, and sit up straight. Tina, theres something I need to tell you, something I should have told you a week ago. I wanted to pick the right moment, but I know now that I made a mistake in not telling you right away. Bette says, looking at Tina. Tina sit up straight too, looking at Bette.
Bette is struggling, and Tina sees that theres something wrong.
Whats wrong? She asks, getting a worried look on her face.
I hate myself for not telling you this. Bette says as she gets out of bed. Youre scaring me, Bette. Tina says. Last week, I experienced this great pain in my leg And I went to see Dr. Wilson Bette says. Tina jumps off the bed and stand opposite Bette, getting a very worried look on her face. What? Tina asks. I have eh cancer. Tina falls down sitting on the bed, staring down on the floor. Im so sorry for not telling you right away. I have started treatment, chemo. Thats why I have been a little tired this week. Bette says. How? Why? Tinas eyes are all teary again. First I thought that it might not be anything, so I chose not to tell you, didnt want to worry you for nothing, selfish, I know. And then when I got the results back I didnt know how you would react to it, I thought that if I could get you to open up and release you grieve, then it would somehow be easier Bette says as she looks down on Tina, who just stares down at the floor. I cant believe you didnt tell me this, youre sick Bette, an illness some people die of, and you didnt tell me? I know I have been out of the weather lately, but something as huge as this, you should have shared with me. Tina says, stands up and walks out of the bedroom. Bette is left alone. She moves her hands up to her face and sits down on the bed. She begins to cry.
Tina walks out to the kitchen, and she makes some tea, pours herself a cup and takes a seat at the kitchen table. It goes a few minutes, when she hears a scream from the bedroom God Its Bette screaming. Tina rush in to see Bette laying on the floor, beating her hand to the floor, she is laying on her back. Tina is shocked and immediately sits down on the floor beside Bette, she takes her hand. Bette, whats wrong? She asks concerned. Bette cant talk, shes in to much pain. Tina just holds her hand, but is getting more and more scared. Shall I call an ambulance? She asks. No, it passes soon. Bette is able to say.
The pain slowly goes away, and Bette is able to sit up, she lean up against the bed. Tina join her, shes still holding Bettes hand.
Bette, please tell me everything. Tina says and looks into Bettes eyes.
Bette wipes away some tears from her cheek and clears her throat. She turn her attention to Tina.
The cancer is located in my right thigh bone. Dr. Wilson says I have a really good chance of full recovery. Bette says. She pulls her hand that Tina is holding towards her chest Tinas hand is still holding on.
Im so sorry I didnt tell you. I guess I wanted to be strong for you, so I pushed my problems away. Bette says and looks over at Tina. Tears are falling from her eyes. Well get through this. Tina says smiling for the first time this evening. I know. Lets make a deal. Bette says. What kind of a deal? Tina asks. From now on, we dont keep secrets, and we keep our communication channels open, if were struggling with something, we share it, so we can help each other out! Bette says.
I second that. Tina says, she leans in and gives Bette a soft gentle kiss on the lips. Tina then stands up, reaching out her hand to Bette and helps her to her feet. Tina put her arms around Bettes waist and looks into her beautiful brown eyes. I love you They kiss once more. I love you too. Bette replies.