FOREVER I PROMISE: Chapter Twelve – part six

Tina had gotten Bette calm and back into bed. Bette was so exhausted she was sound asleep before Tina left here.

Tina sat back down with Whit and Jennifer placing her head in her hands. Whit was finishing her report as was Jennifer when they both looked up at Tina.

Whit: Tina are you ok?

Tina: I’m just so overwhelmed by everything Whit. I swear to God if I could get my hands on Candace Jewel Id kill her.

Jennifer: Tina I dont want to keep you, but I need to discuss some things. Bette did an excellent job giving her statement. I honestly believe that with my report and Whits report of what she witnessed when she arrived. Well lets just say that Candace Jewel will be in jail for a very long time. It is a felony to rape someone and it will go hard on her because Bette is handicap.

Whit: The only thing we need to worry about as much as I hate to bring this up. Candace might get out on bail.

Tina: I cant tell you both how much I appreciate everything you both have done for Bette and myself. Especially you Whit for helping me find Bette.

Jennifer: Tina, Bette is very confused about what happened right now. She is going to really need your love and support. She may even be hesitant to be close or intimate with you. Please be patient with her. I plan to meet with her at once a week to see her through this. Once the trial starts Ill be right by her side.

Tina: Oh god. I didnt even think about a being a trial.

Whit: Unless Candace pleads out. Meaning she pleads guilty to save her *****. Yes there will be a trial.

Tina: I dont know how we are going to make it through all of this. Bette still has Chemo, speech therapy and physical therapy. Now rape counseling.

Whit: Uh you forgot something.