Chapter 23

They are still at lunch.
You know Mark, thinks youre hot. Bette says and laughs. Tinas mouth shuts open.
What? She asks.
Yeah, he said so. Bette replies, still with a huge grin on her face.
Tina looks down on her plate. Then a smile appears on her too.
Well, I guess that is a compliment, right? Tina says, smiling at Bette.
Yes! Absolutely Bette replies.

Their day at work is over and they are on their way home.
Lets eat at the Planet, I dont feel like cooking tonight. Tina says.
Yeah, okay. Bette replies.
As usual the whole gang is there. Bette and Tina join them.
So, Bette, how was your first day teaching? Shane asks.
Actually I had a great time. A kid Named Mark, who is 14 years old, told me that he thinks Tina is hot. Bette says and looks over at Tina, grinning. Tina is starting to turn a little red.
Hey, it was a compliment, remember? Bette says and takes Tinas hand in hers, leaning in for a kiss.
They all talk about their day and eat their dinners.

6 Months later:
Babe, are you ready? Bette calls out to Tina from the living room. Tina is in the bedroom, putting on her jacket.
Yeah, babe, Im coming. Tina replies, walking out towards Bette.
We have to hurry, we only have 20 minutes. Bette says looking at her clock.
Yeah, sorry, Im getting big you know, not that easy to keep up with your speed. Tina says smiling at Bette. Tina walks out the door, and Bette is closing up. She then takes Tinas hand and guide her down to the car.
They arrive at Dr. Wilsons office two minutes before their appointment. They rush in, as fast as Tina could rush. Dr. Wilson was already waiting for them, the previous patient was finished early.
Hey, you two, Tina how are you feeling these days? Dr. Wilson asks.
Fat! Tina smiles back at her, taking a seat at the bed.
You can uncover your stomach. Dr. Wilson says as she starts the machine, and get ready for the ultrasound.
Bette takes a hold of Tinas hand, kiss it gently and place it close to her heart. Tina gives her the most loving smile.
Here we go There, thats you baby. Dr. Wilson says and points at the screen. Do you want to know the ***** of the baby? She asks.
Bette and Tina look at each other, and both understanding each other without talking.
No, we want it to be a surprise, but its healthy though, right? Bette asks
Yes, the baby is in excellent condition. Dr. Wilson replies.
Bette and Tina turn their attention to each other and smiles. Bette leans in and kiss Tinas forehead. And whisper I love you in her ear, like last time, when they found out that Tina was pregnant. Tinas eyes begin to water up.
Can we get a print of it? Bette asks Dr. Wilson. Sure. She replies and prints out a picture. She sees that Tina is starting to cry, and that Bette has a concerned look on her face. She makes herself disappear for a while.
Baby, are you okay? Bette says and pulls in a chair and takes a seat next to the bed, holding Tinas hand tight. Tina wipes away a few tears.
I havent been totally honest with you the past four months. Tina says and looks at Bette. Who is now curious of why.
You havent? Bette asks.
No. Tina replies.
Why? What? Bette asks.
All the times you have asked me if I was okay, I lied. I have been nervous about the pregnancy since about three months in. Tina says, her eyes are still wet.
Baby, why havent you talked to me? We promised each other that we would always talk to each other if something was bothering us. Bette talked in a calm way.
I know, Im so sorry, but I didnt know how to deal with it. Tina replies. I didnt want to be this nervous, so I pushed the feeling back. I know so well that I shouldnt have. I am so sorry baby. Tina says.
Its okay, I have been nervous too, but I guess its been worse for you, after all, you carried our son. Lets just be happy that this baby is healthy. And in just two short months well have our family. Bette says, and leans in and kisses Tina softly on her lips. I love you Bette adds.
I love you too. Tina says between the tears.
But promise me that youll share our fears with me. Thats why Im here. Take care of you. Bette says and looks into Tinas eyes.
They leave Dr. Wilsons office and goes to work.
Bette helps Tina into her office, she then goes over to the school building, to resume her class. Oscar has been filling in for her the first 15 minutes. She walk in and everyone looks up and smiles, so does she.
Hey, everyone, Im back. Bette says.
Hi, Ms. Porter. They all say.
Hey, I told you guys to not call me that, it makes me feel old. Please say Bette, okay? She replies. They all nod, ad goes back to work.
Okay, Ill be off then, I started them on their homework. I told them that you would have a test when you got back. Oscar whispers and smiles.
You didnt? Bette whispers back.
Yep, I did. So I suggest that you start writing down some questions. Oscar says as he walks out of the classroom.
Okay, they are reading about Pop Art, so it should be easy to come up with some questions, Bette thinks to herself, while she sit down at her desk, flipping trough the book. She makes a few notes on her pad.
Okay, everyone, close your books. Ive decided to have a little oral pop quiz. Bette says and stands up and walks around her desk and lean back on it.
When did it first appear and where? Bette asks and looks out on the class. After a few seconds, Caitlin raises her hand.
Yes, Caitlin. Bette says.
It was in Britain, in the 50s. Caitlin answers.
That is correct, very good. Bette replies.
What did it refer to? Bette asks. Again it takes a few seconds before anyone raises their hands.
Sarah, yes. Bette says.
Something about artists interests in media and advertising and stuff. Sarah answers.
Yes, that is also correct, but also comics and consumer products. Bette says and looks down on her note.
So the most famous Pop Art artist, whos that? Bette asks and right away every hand was up in the air within seconds. She smiles.
Yes, Charlotte. Bette says
Its Andy Warhol. Charlotte answers.
Can you all mention other Pop Art artists? Bette asks as the final question.
David Hockney Robert Raschentberg Oldenburg or something Ray Lichtenstein. Some of the kids blur out.
Yes, that is correct. Well that was that, good everyone. Bette says.