Chapter 12

Another week goes by before Bette can go home. She is in for her final check-up. Tina has packed up Bettes stuff in her room and brought it out to the car. Then she goes back in and waits for Bette.
Her phone rings. She sees the caller-ID
Hey She says. Yes Im waiting for her now. I think well be home in about half an hour. You have everything ready? Everyones there? She continues.
Okay, see you soon. Tina says and hangs up. Just then Bette comes out to the waiting room, shes walking with crutches, her leg hasnt healed properly yet, so she cant put full pressure on it.
How did it go? Tina asks as Bette stops in front of her and smiles.
It went well, no sign of the cancer, and the wound is healing good. Bette replies. Baby, thats great. Tina says as she leans in for a kiss.
I got some bandages with me, I have to change morning and night. And I have to go back here next week to take the stitches. Bette says.
Okay, are you ready to go? Tina asks.
I am so ready, I miss my own bed, and I miss the smell of our house, I love the smell. Bette says and smiles all dreamy as she and Tina walks out to the car. Ive missed you in the bed too. Tina says as she opens the door for Bette. Then they head home.

At the house:
The gang is gathered out by the pool, theyre having a little get-together or poker night since the last poker night was cut short. Shane is in charge of the BBQ, shes flipping hot-dogs and steaks like she hasnt done anything else her hole life. Carmen has made the salad. Dana and Alice have taken care of the drinks, while Kit has set the table.
Kit is out in the living room to get a pillow for Bette to sit on.
Hey, they just pulled into the drive way. Kit shouts to the others.
There are a few moments with chaos as they put the food and drinks on the table.
The front door opens, and Bette and Tina enter. Bette stops and takes in the wonderful smell, Tina also stops and looks at her and smiles.
I smell food Bette says. Yeah, lets go out back. Tina says and takes Bettes hand and takes the crutches and places them on the chair by the door. Bette holds on to Tina. They walk through the kitchen and out on the patio, where the girls are gathered. Surprise Everyone shouts.
Oh WOW Hi Bette says, she is taken by surprise. Bette turns towards Tina and smiles. I love you. She says. Tina leans in and kisses Bette long and passionately. The others have to hark to get their attention and to tell them that they are not alone. They all laugh, and take a seat around the table.
Wow you girls have worked hard Bette smiles. Nah, just something we threw together. Alice says.
Thank you. Bette says as her voice gets serious. And she looks at everyone with a look of love and gratitude. Tina reaches for Bettes hand under the table and squeezes it lovingly. Bette turns her attention to Tina and smiles. Bette squeezes back and smiles. This has been a perfect day. She says after a few moments.
The cancer is gone Tina says and everyone let out a sigh of relief, now they can finally relax and stop worrying so much.