(Tina spent some time alone with Angelica, in her room. She sat, holding Angelica, gently caressing her to sleep after her feeding. She thought about the recent days with Alice and Kit. For a moment, she thought that the confrontations, the discussions, and the communication would bring clarity, but while she felt she was on the cusp of reassuring enlightenment, she woke on this day to find that it had yet again escaped her grasp. Where was she? Tina wondered. Was this full circle? Was she back to the confused time when she discovered a new self the days she first met the museum owner, all those years ago. Is she where she was in the months after her life partner betrayed her? Was she still in the throws of bewilderment in the months after bringing Angelica home from the hospital? Where was her mind, where was her spirit, and, more importantly, where was her heart now? As she delved deeper, the doorbell rang. She took Angelica with her to greet her guest.)

TINA- “Hi Shane.”

SHANE- “Hey, I hope I haven’t come at a bad time.”

TINA- “No, not at all. Just in time. Come in. Would you like something to drink?”

SHANE- “Sure. Why don’t you sit and I’ll fix you some tea. Angelica looks like she’s in a deep sleepI don’t want to disturb it.”

TINA- “I can put her down, but sounds goodyou go ahead and fix the tea. Thank you for coming by. I really need to get some things done and Helena needs my help at the office with a new project, so I’m just all over the place.”

SHANE- “I was waiting for you the other day. I thought I was going to be looking after her while you and Alice went to that event.”

TINA- “Kit wanted some time with her, so I thought I’d oblige.”

SHANE- “She really loves her.”

TINA- “Yeah well, Angelica loves her too it seems.” (Tina sits in the kitchen while Shane gets things ready.)

SHANE- “You know I really missed her and seeing you. Tina, I’m really sorry about everythingI just”

TINA- “Shane it’s ok. I missed you too. Are you ok? I know that after Dana and things with Carmen you’ve been having a pretty hard time.”

SHANE- “Life’s a bitch, then you dieor so the saying goes.”

TINA- “Well, life certainly may be quite a bitch at times, but you move on. You have towhether you like it or not. Life and the passage of time wait for no one. I wish I knew how to put everything on hold, how to rewindI wish there was a way. I could go back and ‘edit’fix everythingor at least try and understand.”

SHANE- “Yeah, I know. The problem is no matter how much I look at it, over and over and over again, sometimes I just don’t get itit makes no sense, none of it.”

TINA- “I know what you mean.”

SHANE- “How are things with you now?”

TINA- “Ok. Angelica is unsettled still. I think I’m going to have to take her to see Dr. Wilson. She was going to transfer care of Angelica to a paediatrician a few months ago, but I like her. Anyway, Shane listenI knowI know about Bette.”

SHANE- “What do you mean?”

TINA- “I know she’s gone. Alice and I found out at the event we went to and then we spoke to KitI confronted Kit.”

SHANE- “Tina, I’m sorryI promisedshe trusted me”

TINA- “I know sweetie. It’s ok. You didn’t do anything wrong at all. By the way, Kit and I didn’t really discuss the details, but she’s in New York right?” (Shane nods.) “In a way, I’m so happy for herthat’s like a dream job in the art world.”

SHANE- “You really think she’s found her dream life out there?”

TINA- “I guess. Bette’s never been one to sit back and let life pass her by. She goes after her passions, her dreams, her”

SHANE- “What?”

TINA- “I don’t knowI’m just thinking about what you just said ‘her dream life’is that whatis that it then? Is that what she wanted? More than anything else? To be over there?”

SHANE- “You mean to be away from here?”

TINA- (Tina looks at Shane and pauses for a bit.) “NoI guess I really meanto be away from this little girl.”

SHANE- “Or do you really mean to be away from you? I know that being away from Angelica is the last thing she wantedyou must know that. You can’t possibly be questioning that.”

TINA- “How can I not question it Shane? It’s Bette. She’s so damn principled. She would never give up groundshe just doesn’t” (she pauses) “well, no, I guess that’s not true. She does give up, she does let go, she does push away, she does betrayshe’s just as weak as anyone else really.”

SHANE- “You know, when she was here, when things got weird, with you and her recently, you weren’t on the other side of the country, but you had gone awaygone some place far from her while still sleeping in the same house. We’re looking at what she’s doing like it’s some huge conspicuous act of leaving, abandoning or something, but Tina I don’t think it’s any more harsh than what she was feeling when she couldn’t reach you, when she was losing you.”

TINA- “I see you’re more informed about it than I am.”

SHANE- “She’s my friend. We talked. After Danashe talked me through a few very rough days and nightsher and Al. In the process, I got to understand what she was going through. I had been oblivious to it, with everything else happening.”

TINA- “Shane I can’t explain what’s happened. I don’t even know what I feel anymore. I don’t understand. But yes, I can’t believe she left and went so far awayleft Angelica, left me despite me and all that has happened. Something in my heart still reacts to her, still belongs to herafter everything. I almost hate her for it. No matter what I do, how I move on, that little part of me will still be there. Shane she left me before, those many months agoshe let go of me in the worst possible way. That betrayal was the worst sort of abandonmentI would have almost preferred she had up and left to some other place. I don’t knowI don’t know Shane. But I didn’t ever betray her in that wayI told her what I was feelingshe even gave me permission to figure it outI can’t help my feelings, I couldn’t help the distance you say I created within our own house. That distance invaded my heart. I felt like I couldn’t be farther away from her than I am physically now. It hurt, it really hurt and it pained me to watch her looking at me, and watch myself wanting to run from her. God how I wish she had caught me. How I wish she had fought harderhow I wish” (She stops and just shakes her head.) “Angelica is the only one that matters now. Shane, she’s her mother too. I understand that, more and more. But everything else is suddenly new and different and in a way all the same and in a way happening all over again. I’m feeling the pain she made me feel after Provocations and I’m seeing it and feeling it all over againit’s somehow clearer to me now. It’s coming to the surface, even more than in the weeks and months following it. And II reminded myself in this past while, the way I’ve been feeling and acting- it all reminded me of Bette and what she did to me and what I did to her, what we really did to each other before Provocations and what we started doing all over again.”

SHANE- “Tina, at the end of the day, what remains? In your heart I mean. If you forget the why and what for’swhat’s the bottom line? Have those mysterious feelings of yours made your feelings for Bette any clearer? You want her to be a mother to your child, if that’s true that’s great. But what do you want her to be to you?”

TINA- (Tina bows her head and she slowly starts shaking it. She raises her head and looks at Shane and shakes her head again, bringing her eyebrows together and looking into Shane’s eyes hoping to find an answer.) “I don’t know” (she whispers) “I don’t know.”


(In New York, Bette and Miranda are readying for their trip.)

ABIGAIL- “Hi ladies. I’ve put all the documents you’ll need in the big folder.” (She’s chuckling, like she knows something.)

MIRANDA- “What’s so funny? You look like the cat that ate the canary.”

ABIGAIL- “Well, I really can’t say.”

MIRANDA- “Oh give me a break!”

ABIGAIL- “Oh alrightyou twisted my arm.” (She starts laughing.) “He just got word”

BETTE- “Who? Justin?”

ABIGAIL- “Yes. He can’t go to Madrid.”

MIRANDA- “Well, what’s so funny? It’s not like he has to go to Nunavut.”

ABIGAIL- “The trip got cancelled. But guess who’s coming to dinner?”

MIRANDA- “What? I don’t understand.”

ABIGAIL- “Lord Applethorp.” (She breaks out laughing and so does Miranda.)

MIRANDA- “Lord Thomas Pericles Applethorp ‘just call me Perry’ Applethorp???!!!” (She’s almost laughing hysterically.)

ABIGAIL- “Perry! Ya, Lord Perry!” (She continues to laugh.) “Justin is begging me to go with him to the dinner. I said oh Justin I have plansand then I suggested he take Lily.” (Miranda breaks out into further laughter.)

BETTE- “What’s so funny?”

MIRANDA- “It’s the wealthy collector from Londonthe one who can’t keep his hands off Justin.” (Bette starts laughing.) “Karmait’s Karma baby! I LOVE it! Can you imagine Lily at this dinner oh to be a fly on the wall”

ABIGAIL- (Wiping the tears of laughter) “Ok ladies, like I said, the documents are in there. I’ll call you a limo to take you to the airport. You’ve got plenty of time to get to La Guardia.”

(Justin comes upon them.)

JUSTIN- “I see you’ve been ‘crying’ at my expense?”

BETTE- “Sorry Justin, but” (She starts laughing.)

MIRANDA- “I love you, but” (She laughs.)

JUSTIN- “Oh alright, let’s get a grip. I suppose this is payback for taking so much pleasure in your voyage to Nunavut.” (He starts laughing too.) “So do you think Lily would actually come with me?”

MIRANDA- “Are you kidding? She wouldn’t miss it for the world. Poor Perry thoughhe won’t know what hit him!” (They all laugh and resume talking about the trip and itinerary as they wait for the airline limousine. About half an hour passes and word comes that the cab is awaiting them.) “Okay Abigail, you take care of our Mr. Morneau here. Jason” (She goes up to him and kisses him.) “You check in on Julie for meok?”

JUSTIN- “Of course. And you be careful. No partying up in Nunavut. Finish up and get back here as quickly as possible or Julie will punish me for keeping you away from her too long.” (She puts her hand on his face)

MIRANDA- “I miss her already.” (She hugs him. Bette says goodbye to Abigail and then does the same with Justin.)

BETTE- “Say goodbye to Lily and tell her I can’t wait to see the new performance at Carnegie. She promised me tickets.”

JUSTIN- “You’re my date right?”

BETTE- “Of course Mr. Morneau. But what if you find someone in my absence?”

JUSTIN- “Not bloody likely. I only wait for you madam!”

MIRANDA- “Well, goodbye everyone. Let’s go Bette.” (They all say their goodbyes and the two women are on their way to La Guardia. They arrive about 35 minutes later. They checked in and sat at the gate. Miranda picked up her cell phone to make an important call.) “Hello my love. Yes, we’re waiting to board. I know, I already miss you. I promise, yesI’ll make sure Bette doesn’t get into trouble” (She looks at Bette and smiles.) “Julie, I really do miss you already. I know, I’m sorry. You know how I hate goodbyes. I know, I know, I’ll be back soon enoughbutJulie, we have to go nowI love you, I love you so very much. Ok my love. Bye.”

BETTE- “It’s ok, we’ll be back before you know it.” (She pats her on the arm.) “Come on, they called the first class ticket holders. Let’s go.” (The two women board the plane and get comfortable.)

PLANE SPEAKER SYSTEM- “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Air Canada flight 775 for Nunavut.we will be landing in Montreal shortlyPassengers can get connecting flights for their eventual destination of Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, via the Polar Express Airlines check in counter as there’s a change in the itinerary. You’ll be changing planes to a Polar Express charter at that point.”

BETTE- “Never thought I’d hear that.Nunavut.”

MIRANDA- “Me neitherI’m so glad Perry is coming to visit our Mr. Morneau! Just the thought of that makes this trip worthwhile.” (They both chuckle.) “What’s that about a Polar Express?” (Bette shrugs her shoulders.)

(The flight lasts about an hour or so and the two women check in for their charter flight to Iqaluit.)

COUNTER PERSON- “Here you go. The flight is on schedule despite the weather. There’s a light passenger roster on your flight, so you’ll have plenty of room. Have a safe flight.”

BETTE- (Looking at Miranda) “Despite the weather?”

MIRANDA- “Well, I guess given that we’re going to Baffin Island, it’s pretty cold.”

BETTE- “I guess.”

(Miranda and Bette settle in for the flight. It’s a smaller type of plane, specialized for trips to the north. There are only four passengers in total- two men, Bette and Miranda. There’s one male and one female stewardess.)

(Back in Los Angeles, Tina has gone to the studio to work with Helena.)

HELENA- “This has been great. I couldn’t have put this together. Thanks for putting in the extra time.”

TINA- “Glad I could do it. I know I’ve been difficult to get along with lately and you’ve been good about my schedule.”

HELENA- “How’s the little one?”

TINA- “She’s fine. Agitated a lot lately, but I think she’ll be ok.”

HELENA- “And you?”

TINA- “I’ll be fine.”

HELENA- “What did the doctor say about Angelica?

TINA- “I’m supposed to take her to her new paediatrician soon but Dr. Wilson can’t find anything physically wrong with her. Maybe she’s just”

HELENA- “Woman’s intuitionsets in rather early on in life doesn’t it?”

TINA- “What?”

HELENA- “You know what I mean.”

TINA- “Look I want her to be in Angelica’s life. But”

HELENA- “But what?”

TINA- “Iyou haven’t heard?”

HELENA- “Heard what?”

TINA- “Bette”

HELENA- “What? What Bette?”

TINA- “She left. She took the offer in New York. She’s the new director of the Whitney. I can’t believe you don’t already know. It seems like I was the last to find out.”

HELENA- “Oh my goodnessNew York? She left and went to New York? I don’t understand.”

TINA- “What’s to understand? Besides, I would think you’d understand Bette more than anyone else.”

HELENA- “How’s that?”

TINA- “You didn’t let your children stop you from your many travels.”

HELENA- “Excuse me, but that’s very different. I may travel but I haven’t allowed any distance to prevent me from being with my children on a regular basis. And I’ll have you know that despite everything, Winnie now makes sure we’re both an active and equal part of their lives. Even though I probably deserved less in a way. Tina, you know you can’t let Bette’s distance change her life with Angelica.”

TINA- “What? She’s the one who left. It’s hardly up to me.”

HELENA- “My how quickly we forget! I seem to recall you changing the adoption situation and changing custody.”

TINA- “You seem to forget she filed for sole custody.”

HELENA- “And you fail to recall whyyou were threatening to dismantle her ties to her child.”

TINA- “Ok, Helena stop Angelica needs Bette in her life. I accept that.”

HELENA- “Accept it? I wish you would embrace it. Though I can’t believe I’m saying that, given we’re talking about Ms. Porter, but I must confess that I really wish things had turned out differently.” (Tina looks at her and then looks away.) “And how about what YOU need?”

TINA- “What do you mean?”

HELENA- “I know I’m speaking the Queen’s English, but I think you can figure out exactly what I mean.”

TINA- “I don’t know. And after all that’s happened, I can’t believe you all expect me to have it all figured out. You think I’m enjoying all this? You think I took pleasure in it all?”

HELENA- “No, but I guess it’s just odd for us on the sidelines. I guess we don’t know eitherit all seems so sad and incomprehensible. But Tina, life is short. Do what you have to, to figure out what’s in your heart. But don’t waste Angelica’s precious timemake sure you get Porter back into her life as soon as possible, no matter how confused you are about your own feelings.”

TINA- “I’m doing the best I can.” (The phone rings.)

HELENA- (Answers the phone) “Yes hello. No, it’s Helena. Oh yes, hello. How are you? Oh. Well, is she ok? Wait, I’ll get her over there as soon as possible. Do you have my cell number? Ok. It’s 786-0989. Yes. Thanks. Bye.”

TINA- “What’s wrong?”

HELENA- “Come on, I’m taking you home. It’s Angelica. Shane says she looks very unwell.”

TINA- “Oh my God”

HELENA- “It’s ok. Everything will be fine.”

(Shane is holding Angelica. She looks pale and doesn’t seem to be breathing properly. Shane is increasingly worried. She tries to liven the little girl up. Angelica cries and then whimpers. She feels very warm to the touch. Angelica seems to fall asleep. Shane starts to panic.)

SHANE- “Angelica? Angelica? Oh no. Come on sweetie. We’re going on a trip.” (Angelica opens her eyes but seems listless. Shane gets her into her car seat and into the Saab. She gets the cell phone once she’s started up the car.) “Helena? It’s Shane. Don’t go to Tina’s place. No. Head for the hospital. No, I’m taking her to emergency. Yes, I think that’s the closest one. She’s breathing but something is really wrong. She seemed to fall asleep and then finally she woke but her eyesdamn it, I can’t believe this. I gotta go. No. Ok.”

TINA- (Having heard the talk about hospitals) “Helena please what’s going on?”

HELENA- “We’re going to emergency. Shane wants to play it safe and take her straight there.”

TINA- “Oh no, oh my babyoh my God no”

HELENA- “Tina, it’s going to be ok. I’m sure Shane is just being extra cautious. It’s probably best. They’ll check her out at the hospital and we’ll know what’s going on. It’s going to be ok. They have the best doctors there. Poor little thing probably just has the flu.” (As she drives, as fast as she possibly could, Helena pats Tina on the leg to reassure her, though she far more worried than she let’s on to Tina.)

(Bette and Miranda have been both trying to rest in silence, thinking their own personal thoughts as they wait for the flight to take its course. Miranda can’t stop thinking about Julie. Bette can’t stop thinking about the things she is desperately trying to substitute for thoughts of her beloved Angelicaand God forbid she sees Tina in her mind’s eyeshe can’t stop thinking about Julie’s words to her. Bette starts reviewing the documents they need for the meetings with Harold Bombier, the Ministry official in Iqaluit. Just as she tries to renew her focus, some turbulence hits.)

MIRANDA- “What the hec was that?”

PLANE SPEAKER- “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. We have encountered some severe turbulence. The region has experienced some heavy snowfall recently. There’s a weather disturbance that we’ve headed into. Unfortunately, it was unexpected as all reports were that this was much farther east. You’ll be feeling a lot more movement through the aircraft, but please remain seated and keep your seatbelts fastened. It’s just turbulence, so we’re right on schedule. Thank you for your cooperation.”

MIRANDA- “Just greatwe’ve headed right into a mother of all weather disturbances.”

BETTE- “Hey, it’ll be fine. I’m sure they experience turbulence like that all the time.”

MIRANDA- “I think I’m going to need a drink.”

BETTE- “What happened to that Queens resolve and bravado?”

MIRANDA- “It went out the window, along with the stupid weather forecasts! Honestly! With satellites and everything you think they’d be able to forecast a huge storm more accurately!”

BETTE- “Those things are unpredictable. Don’t worry, we’ll be fine.”

MIRANDA- “Famous last words!”

BETTE- “Take it easy.” (She puts her hand on Miranda’sshe notices Miranda is getting far more worried than she would have thought.) “Think of seeing good old Harold again.”

MIRANDA- “Oh gee thanks Bette! Just what I wanted to think about! Funny little man though.”

BETTE- “I can’t wait to meet him eitherand see you two in action!”

MIRANDA- “I’d prefer to see Lord Perry have a go with Justin!” (They both laugh.)

(In the cockpit, the pilot gives his first officer instructions.)

PILOT- “Damn it this is almost zero visibility. They said the storm was hitting the Maritimes, not here. What the hell were they thinking, giving us the go ahead? Contact the Baffin Island Air Base. This doesn’t look good. I want them notifying Canadian Forces Base Baffin Island, just in case.”

CO-PILOT- “Baffin Island tower, this is Polar Express Airways flight 775, come in please.”

BAFFIN ISLAND TOWER- “Flight 775 we copy. Status please.”

CO-PILOT- “Tower we have near zero visibility and heavy turbulence. Need assistance to land. Captain requests emergency standby request to CFB Baffin Islandover”

TOWER- “Flight 775, emergency beacons on runway 77 will be ready. Roger that on Captain’s request, Canadian Forces Base Baffin Island already contacted. Steady your course 775. Raise altitudeyou’re too low.”

CO-PILOT- “Copy that Tower, we’ll adjust a thousand feet. Bearing 145.”

TOWER- “Maintain course 775.”

CO-PILOT- “Copy that Tower…over.”

(Over at the airline tower on Baffin Island, where Iqaluit is located, the same airport tower air traffic controller gets a message over the radio from CFB Baffin Island.)

CFB- “Tower, this is CFB Baffin Island, come in.”

TOWER- “CFB, this is air traffic controller McDonald.”

CFB- “Hi Mac, this is lieutenant McLean. I’ve got 775 on radar. Is the course steady as we discussed?”

TOWER- “Copy that Lieutenant. We’ll keep tracking them. Captain requests your emergency protocol.”

CFB- “Copy that Tower, we will proceed.” (Gets on other channel to give and get orders.) “Commander, flight 775 requesting standard emergency measures in case of trouble.”

COMMANDER- “Copy that Tower.” (The commander gets his team into gear.) “Sergeantcommence emergency protocol for civilian craft landing at the airport. I can’t believe they let them take off.”

SERGEANT- “Yes sir. I don’t think it was expected this far west sir.”

COMMANDER- “I’m getting a bad feeling about this. Get the search and rescue ready, just in case, and notify the Coast Guard, we might need them as well.”

SERGEANT- “Yes sir. The HMCS York is at port, we’ll put them on alert as well.”


(In Los Angeles, Shane arrives at the emergency room. The intake nurse examines Angelica. She gives priority to her case and has the child taken into one of the rooms to be examined. Shane gives the nurse all the information. A few minutes later, Helena and Tina arrive.)

HELENA- (To nurse) “Where’s the little girlAngelica KennardPorterKennard”

NURSE- “Kennard? Yes. She’s been taken in to be examined. Are you the mother?”

TINA- “I am.”

NURSE- “Ok Ms. Kennard. Your friend is in there with her.” (Just then Shane emerges.)

HELENA- “Shane, over here.” (Shane walks over.) “Shane, how is she?”

SHANE- “The doctors just came in and took all the information. They asked me to wait out here. TheyI don’t know. Tina”

TINA- “I have to go in”

NURSE- “Please Ms. Kennard, I need you to stay here. I understand that she’s not on any special medications and has no allergies, is that correct?” (Tina nods.) “Ok. They’re taking good care of her and the doctor will be out to speak to you as soon as she’s stabilized. Please have a seat.”

HELENA- “Stabilized? What do you mean ‘stabilized’? What’s her condition now?”

NURSE- “She had an irregular heart beat, her pressure was abnormal, so the doctors are trying to get her vitals stable. She seems to have irregular breathing as well.”

TINA- “Oh no” (Shane grabs hold of Tina.)

HELENA- “Well can’t her mother go in?”

NURSE- “No, they really need to get her stabilized first.”

HELENA- “Shane, stay with Tina. I have to go make a few phone calls. Tina I’m going to call the CEO of the hospital. She’ll have the best care. I’m also going to call Alice. Ok?” (Tina nods. Helena goes off to the side to make her calls. Alice freaks at what she hears but drops everything and heads straight for the hospital. Helena comes back after a few minutes. Shane has her arm around Tina as they sit and wait.) “Dr. Norman will be here as soon as possible. He’s the top paediatrician they have at this hospital according to the CEO. Tina, everything is going to be alright.”

TINA- “Helena, what am I going to do?”

HELENA- “You’re going to wait and speak to the doctor. I’m sure they’re going to get her stablethey’re going to make her well. They’re top people here. Please, let’s just wait and see what they say.” (A doctor emerges and approaches.)

DR. FIRSK- “Ms. Kennard?” (Tina stands, as does Shane.) “Ms. Kennard your daughter is in serious condition but she’s stable. Here vital signs were fluctuating. It’s a good thing your friend got her here so quickly. We don’t know what’s wrong, but we’re having a battery of tests done. I’m sure we’ll get to the bottom of this. I also understand that Dr. Norman is on his way. He’s the head of paediatrics here, so she’ll certainly be in fine hands.”

TINA- “Please, can I see her?”

DR. FIRSK- “Yes. And Ms. Kennard, I don’t want you to be afraid of what you see. She doesn’t look well and we have a few machines and an IV hooked up to her. It’s okshe needs all these things to help us keep her stable and monitor her. Come with me.”

HELENA- “Can we come as well doctor?”

DR. FIRSK- “Only one of you.” (Shane stays behind to wait for Alice and Helena accompanies Tina. The doctor leads them into the emergency bed area and finally into Angelica’s room. Tina walks in slowly and as she approaches her daughter’s bed, she’s taken aback by the sight and puts her hands up to her mouthshe starts to sob. Helena closes the distance between them and holds Tina, trying to comfort her. They approach the bed.)

TINA- “Angelicasweetie” (She extends her arms to feel her daughter. She moves in closer and as she strokes her head she leans in to kiss her. Helena strokes Tina’s upper back to try and keep the mother steady as she tries to weather the sight of her daughter.) “It’s mommy Angelica. Sweetie it’s me. I love you. Everything is going to be fine. Doctor why isn’t she awake? What’s wrong?”

DR. FIRSK- “She’s sedated right now, to help her body deal with the unstable vitals and let the medicine take its course.”

HELENA- “How long will it take? When will we know what’s going on?”

DR. FIRSK- “A few hours at least. Probably not until the morning. I promise you, we will get to the bottom of this Ms. Peabody.”

HELENA- “Thank you doctor.” (He leaves.) “Tina, it’s just a matter of time. Then we’ll know what’s going on. It’s going to be ok.” (Tina barely noticed the doctor left or that Helena is even there. She’s staring hopelessly at Angelica. Helena is starting to fear what’s happening. She pats Tina on the back and excuses herself. On her way out, as the door closes, she stops and props herself up against the wall, exhaling, taking a deep breath and wiping the tears from her eyes. She’s a mother, she understands the fear and the pain, and then at that moment she thinks of Bette. Helena wipes her face and heads out to talk to Shane. As she arrives, Alice walks in.)

ALICE- “Where is she? What’s happened?”

HELENA- “I just came from her room. They’re going to have to run tests. They don’t know what’s wrong. It’s going to be a few hours. She’s in serious but stable condition.”

ALICE- “What? What the hell does THAT mean? What’s wrong with her? Don’t they have any idea?”

SHANE- “Calm down Al, they’re trying to figure it out.”

ALICE- “Damn it. This is crazy. I’m not having this happenthis isn’t happeningnot again”

HELENA- (She grasps her by both arms) “It’s NOT happening again. There’s no way” (Dana was in Alice’s thoughts and both Shane and Helena knew it.) “They’ve got the best doctors on it. It’s going to be ok once they figure out the problem. She’s going to be fine. Listen, Alice, Shane, I think we need to get a hold of Bette.” (Shane and Alice just looked at Helena. They knew in an instant she was right but this all seemed to be happening so quickly and Alice was scared.)

ALICE- “I thought you said she’s going to be fine!”

SHANE- “I promised Bette I’d look out for Angelica. I think she would want to know.”

ALICE- “If everything is going to be fine why are we talking about telling Bette? This is serious isn’t it? She’s not going to be fine, is she?”

HELENA- “No, that’s not what I said. I justif I were Bette, I’d want to knoweven if it is just the fluI’d want to be here. This just isn’t right”

ALICE- “You’re right, this is all fucked. It’s not fair. She was fineI held her the other day. Damn it.”

SHANE- “And she’s going to be fine Al, please calm down. Helena is right. I’ll call Kit.”

(Helena and Alice sit in the waiting are as Shane goes off to call Kit.)

SHANE- “Kit? Kit it’s Shane. Not so good. Kit, there’s a problem. It’s Angelica, she’s not well. No, no, everything is alright but she’s sick and I brought her to the hospitalyes, emergencythey don’t know what’s wrong. Kit, KitlistenTina, Helena and Alice are herethey said she’s in critical but stable condition. I don’t know. I think you need to call Bette. I don’t knowthey’re running tests and they won’t know until morning at least. I think she has a fever and they said her heart was beating abnormally and her breathing wasKitplease call BetteKit, I’m worried, she doesn’t look good. Ok. I will. Yes, that’s the one. See you soon. Bye.”

(Kit froze for a moment. ‘My baby girl, my baby girl’, she repeated. Then she went into action. She ran to her room to get the phone number. She dialled but the answering machine outgoing message indicated Bette would be out of the office for a week and asked callers to speak with Justin Morneau. Kit pushed the requisite buttons and was transferred.)

ABIGAIL- “Mr. Morneau’s office.”

KIT- “I need to speak with Mr. Morneau please.”

ABIGAIL- “Who may I ask is calling?”

KIT- “Kit Porter, Bette Porter’s sister.”

ABIGAIL- “One moment please.” (She connects them.)

JUSTIN- “Justin Morneau speaking.”

KIT- “Mr. Morneau, this is Bette’s sister Kit. I must speak with Bette. It’s urgent.”

JUSTIN- “Please call me Justin. I’m afraid, while I can’t give you details due to privacy concerns, Bette is away on business and is relatively inaccessible right now. Can I give her a message? When she touches base with us, I’ll be sure and give it to her.”

KIT- “No, I really need to talk to her. Isn’t there any way you can reach her at all?”

JUSTIN- “No, at least not yet. I tried e-mailing her and her colleague. They have their Blackberries with them, but it doesn’t look like it’s working. They’re kind of far from a city location right now. I do expect them to be reporting in though.”

KIT- “Mr. Morneau, Justinit’s a family emergency. I don’t know if you’re aware, but Bette and her partner, her former partner, they have a daughter together. She’s about a year old. Her name is Angelica. I’ve just been informed that she’s been taken to the emergency room. She’s in critical but stable condition. They don’t know what’s wrong. But I think Bette really needs to know and if at all possible she should really be hereI don’t know how serious it is, but I’m really worried.”

JUSTIN- “Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry to hear that. Yes, of course. I’ll do my best to get the message to her. Kit, please give me your contact information where I can reach you urgently. As soon as I find out what’s happening and locate Bette I’ll call you right away. Yes? OkI’ve got that. Yes of course, you’re most welcome. Good luck.” (He hangs up. Kit heads for the hospital.) “Abigail!”

ABIGAIL- (She thinks it’s odd he’s yelling for her instead of using the intercom.) “Yes?”

JUSTIN- “Give me the contact information for Harold in Nunavut. I can’t seem to get through to Miranda and Bette. They’re still on route so the connection must still be bad. If Kit Porter calls back, patch her through to me. She gets top priority.”

ABIGAIL- “Yes, right away.” (She calls him with Harold’s number.)

JUSTIN- (He calls Harold Bombier.) “Harold? Hello, it’s Justin calling from the Whitney in New York. Yes, I’m fine thanks. Listen, I’ve been having trouble reaching my colleagues who are on their way to see you. When they get in, would you please have Bette Porter call me as soon as possible? Yes. That’s great thanks. Yes, Miranda is coming as well. What? A snow storm? Well I hope everything is alright. Ok, but please make sure to convey the messageit’s important business. Yes. I’ll be here. You have my number? Yes, that’s the direct line. Thanks Harold. Yes. Look forward to discussing the details with you. A toute a l’heureyes. Goodbye.”


(On the plane, things are getting worse. The plane is getting caught up in the storm.)

MIRANDA- “What the hec was that?”

BETTE- “Bad turbulence. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced it this bad.”

PLANE SPEAKER- “This is the captain speaking. We are experiencing some very rough turbulence. Please remain seated with seatbelts fastened. Please follow the stewardess’ instructions. Thank you.”

PILOT- “This is ridiculous. The instruments are going haywire.” (He contacts the Tower.) “Tower, Tower, this is flight 755, come in”

TOWER- “Flight 755, this is Tower, you are coming in too fast.say again, you must reduce speed and lower altitude. Iqluit on Baffin Island is still the closest airport.”

PILOT- “Copy that Tower, but we are experiencing difficulties with the plane’s systems. Instruments are malfunctioning. Please confirm emergency signalling and emergency protocol. We will have to make emergency landing. Repeatwe will have to make emergency landing.”

TOWER- “755, you are clear for emergency landing. Confirm that plane systems are malfunctioning. You must reduce speed and altitude. Drop 5,000 feet and head bearing 170.”

PILOT- “Copy that Tower. Plane systems fluctuating, may be malfunctioning. Will reduce speed by 5,000 feet and bearing 170.”

(Back in the cabin, Bette is getting worried while trying to calm Miranda.)

BETTE- “This is a pretty bumpy ride, but they must have a lot of experience with these conditions.”

MIRANDA- “I really wish the main air carrier had taken us all the way. Instead, we get stuck on this jalopy!”

BETTE- “Don’t worry, I’m sure these are the best kinds of planes for these conditions.” (The plane starts shaking.) “Oh my God”

MIRANDA- “Friggin Jalopy I tell you. Bette, this doesn’t look good.” (Bette takes Miranda’s hand.) “Julie is going to kill meassuming we survive this Polar Express fiasco.”

BETTE- “Don’t talk like that. We’ll be fine. I wish the cell phones worked. These small commuter planes are supposed to be quite strong.”

MIRANDA- “Bette” (The plane starts moving from side to side.) “Oh my GodBette I think you’re great and I’m so very glad I met you.”

BETTE- “Miranda, we’re going to be ok, just hold on.”

MIRANDA- “Please Bette, I love herI lover her so very muchpromise me you’ll tell her if you make it out.”

BETTE- “Don’twe’re both going to be ok.”

PLANE SPEAKER- “Ladies and gentlemen, we are experiencing greater than normal turbulence. The closest airport is our destination airport on Baffin Island. We are going to have to make an emergency landing.” (The stewardesses start giving instructions. But the plane is being thrashed about and starts to dive.)

BETTE- “Oh my God, Mirandamy daughter Angelicapleasetell her I love hertell Tina”

MIRANDA- “Hold on to my hand. You are going to make it.”

PILOT- (On the radio) “Tower, tower, this is 755, maydaymaydaymaydaywe are in emergency landing phasemaydaylosing control”

TOWER- “755755 come in 755!” (The controller gets on the radio to CFB Baffin Island.) “CFB BaffinLieutenantcome in”

CFB- “Tower, do you have them? Repeat, do you have them?”

TOWER- “CFB Baffinnegativethey’re off our screenplease verify on your end”

CFB- “Tower755 has dropped from our radar screenwe’ve lost them Towerdo you copy?” (He calls the commander.) “Commander, flight 755 is off our radarthey’ve dropped below radarcommence emergency rescue operations.”

COMMANDER- “Copy that Tower. Sergeant, we’ve lost themcommence search and rescue. All units, attention, civilian aircraft flight 755 presumed gone down. Unit A head to landing area. Units B&C commence search and rescueemergency rescue teams move itmove.”


(At the hospital, Tina hadn’t left Angelica’s side, hadn’t spoken, hadn’t looked at anyone. Helena, Shane, and Alice visited one at a time and tried to console her, but she seemed beyond their reach. She seemed like she was somewhere far away and all she could do was gaze upon Angelica. The friends gather outside the emergency room area. Kit arrives.)

KIT- “What’s happening, how is she?”

ALICE- “She’s in the same condition. Tina is in with her.”

HELENA- “The best people are taking care of her Kit.”

SHANE- “I got her here as quick as I could Kit”

KIT- “I knowI’m sure you did everything you could.” (She puts her arm around Shane.) “This is awful. I want to see her. Can I see her?”

HELENA- “You can go in through there.” (She points to the ER entrance.)

ALICE- “Wait Kitdid you reach Bette?”

KIT- “I spoke to her colleague. He said she’s away on a business trip with another colleague and they are out of communication right nowthey’re not near a metropolitan area. He said he’d get the message to her. I’m waiting for his call. Damn it she should have been here!” (Kit walks into the ER. She comes upon Tina hovering over Angelica. She approaches slowly. She comes up to Tina and moves behind her to put her arm around her as she leans down toward Angelica. Kit tears up at the site.) “Oh my baby girllittle one, I love you”

TINA- (Now with tears streaming down her face, comes out of her stupor and unlike with the others acknowledges Kit by turning to look at her, slowly. She whispers) “Kitshe’s sick, she’s really sick.” (Kit puts her hand on Tina’s face and wipes the tears, but Tina turns back to Angelica. Kit remains beside her and strokes Angelica’s foot.)

(On Baffin Island the search has begun. The rescue team is moving on land in huge hovercraft vehicles, with special air support with heat sensing devices, flying low altitudes to avoid any further accidents.)

CAPTAIN- “Lieutenant, are you getting anything?”

LIEUTANANT- “No ma’am. I think the last signal we received was coming from that direction.”

CAPTAIN- “Full speed ahead then. Sergeant, contact the York. Make sure they’re patrolling the right area of the shore. I hope they didn’t hit the water, because then it’s most certainly game over.”

SERGEANT- “Aye aye Ma’am.”

(Sounds are heard over the radio.)

RADIO- “Captain, this is the commander. The flight crew has spotted something overhead. Due north from your position.”

CAPTAIN- “Copy that commander. Sergeant, move out, due north. Let’s go.”

(The small commuter plane is off everyone’s radar, but it sits torn on a snow bank.)

PILOT- (To co-pilot) “Jim, Jim”

CO-PILOT- “Captain? Oh my God, we’re alive.”

PILOT- “Careful, move slowly in case your injured.” (The co-pilot lets out a moan.)

CO-PILOT- “I think my leg my leg is broken.”

PILOT- “Stay put. I’ll go search the cabin.” (He slowly unhooks himself. The windshield of the cockpit has several cracks, and there are no lights visible on the instrument panels. The pilot moves toward the cabin. As he enters it, he sees some passenger seats damaged, and part of the wall of the fuselage has caved in, where the two women passengers were sitting. The male and female stewardess are already there trying to help, along with the two male passengers.) “Are you ok? John, Diana, what’s the status?”

JOHN- “Captain, thank God you’re ok. Is Jim alright?”

PILOT- “Yes, I think he has a broken leg though.”

DIANA- “Captain, one of the women is seriously wounded. It doesn’t look good. The other passengers are battered and bruised. One of them has a broken arm and the other has a twisted ankle. This woman here has a gash and a lacerated arm.”

PILOT- (He moves in to examine the seriously wounded woman.) “John, please go and help Jim with his leg. Diana, check the emergency gear, might as well get it out here. I’m surprised the plane is as in tact as it is.”

DIANA- “We hit hard, but you managed to find a half decent spot. The snow must have cushioned things.”

PILOT- “Dana, we’re just lucky this wasn’t a huge airlinerI don’t think the impact would have had the same result.” (He bends down to look at the woman and speaks to the woman passenger holding her who is upset and stroking the unconscious woman’s head.) “It’s ok ma’am, I’m just going to administer basic first aid.” (The woman is in shock and hasn’t spoken a word. He feels for a pulse on the seriously injured womanit’s faint. He checks the head injury.)

DIANA- “Captain I’ve got the gear. The radio is operational.”

PILOT- “Thank God. Hand me the blanket. Sir, can you assist?” (The passenger nods. The pilot covers the injured woman.) “Ok, you both stay here with these ladies. Diana I’m going to go check on Jim and try to make radio contact. You stay here and see if you can make everyone as comfortable as possible.” (She nods. He goes into the cockpit.) “Jim, the emergency radio works. John, you go out therethat woman is really hurt. I don’t see any serious lacerations but looks like there’s internal injuries.” (John leaves and the pilot sits next to his co-pilot.) “My God Jim, I can’t believe we’re not all gone.”

CO-PILOT- “Mike, it’s a miracle we didn’t end up in the water let alone land without anyone getting killed. How’s the woman though?”

PILOT- “It looks bad. She’s unconscious, but I don’t see any serious external injuries. We’ll have to get her to the hospital asap. I’m hoping they’ve got the military rescue teams in full gear by now.” (He uses the handheld radio.) “This is Captain Smythe, flight 755, does anyone copy? We have crash landed.” (Radio interference noise is heard. He repeats the message several times.)

(Near the crash scene, the rescue team is moving ahead.)

SERGEANT- “Captain, I think I got something.” (He turns up the radio. They hear the faint transmission of the pilot.) “Oh my God, they’re alive.”

CAPTAIN- “This is Captain Kramer of Canadian Forces Base rescue team Alpha, do you copy flight 755?” (There’s silence over the radio noise.) “I repeat, Captain Kramer of CFB Baffin Islandflight 755 do you copy?”

PILOT- “This is Captain Smythe, flight 755. Captain it’s a Godsend to hear your voice. We’ve crash-landed on a snow bank. All crew and passengers are alive, but one of the two female passengers is seriously injured and unconscious. The other is in shock. Need medical attention and transport asap.”

CAPTAIN- “Roger that 755Captain Smythe we’re so happy to hear your voice. We’re picking up your signal. We’re on our way. It’s going to be a while, but we’ll get there as soon as we can.” (Turning to her comrades) “They’re alivemove it. Sergeant, get a message to base. Given weather, ETA to crash site should be within 3-5 hours.”

SERGEANT- “Yes ma’am.” (He gets on the radio.) “Home base Igloo 1, this is team Alpha. Flight 755 made radio contact. We are on route, ETA within 3-5 hours. All crew and passengers alive but one of two female passengers seriously wounded. Prepare for emergency medical transport to mainland.”

HOME BASE IGLOO 1- “Copy that Alpha.” (The radio operator calls out to the commander) “Commander, they found them. They’ll be there within 3-5 hours. They all survived but one of the two women passengers is seriously injured.” (The commander calls the Premier’s office, which in turn notifies Harold Bombier.)

HAROLD- (He’s in a somber mood. They couldn’t tell him the identity of the injured woman. He picks up the phone and calls Justin.) “Justin, hello, it’s me Harold.”

JUSTIN- “Hi Harold. My ladies finally arrive?”

HAROLD- “JustinII have some bad news. I’m sorry. There was a storm. We didn’t expect it to come this far west. The change in direction of the storm was sudden. Their planeJustin their plane got caught in the stormthey made it through but”

JUSTIN- “Harold, I don’t understandwhat’s happened? Where are they?”

HAROLD- “I’m sorry Justin. It went downthe plane crash-landed but there is good news. The military rescue team has located the plane and made radio contact. They’re on their way to the location and should be there within a few hours, but I just got news that one of the only two women passengers on the plane is critically woundedwe don’t know which one yet. The other woman is in shock and not communicative, but she’s otherwise ok. There are emergency teams awaiting them at the military base. I’m sorry Justin, I don’t have any more information. I will call you as soon as I hear anything. My friend I will do anything in my power to make sure they are taken care of. I’m so sorry. Justin?”

JUSTIN- (He’s stunned and he can barely speak.) “II don’tHarold call me as soon as you knowyes, thank youBye.” (Justin hangs up and his hand rests on the receiver for a moment. He then brings both his hands to his face, rubbing his forehead.” “Oh my God.” (He doesn’t know what to do. Does he wait to find out which one is seriously injured? Does he call both Julie and Kit now? He realizes he has to. He picks up the phone.) “Miranda, hi it’s Justin. Would you please come to the museum when you get this message. I want to chat with you about something and it would be very helpful if you can just come by. Please call me if you can’t comecall me as soon as you get this message.” (He hangs up and dials again) “Ms. PorterKit.this is Justin Morneau. Would you please call me back as soon as possible. Thanks.” (He hangs up and places yet another call) “Lily, please call me. Better yet, come by the museum as soon as you get this. Call me.” (He sits there in shock. He puts his hand over his mouth and cries quietly, intensely, and briefly.)

(At the hospital in LA, Kit leaves Tina, stroking her arm as she steps out. She heard the vibrator go off on her phone. She walks out to join the others.)

KIT- “I’m just going to check and see if there’s any word from Bette. Why don’t one of you go in and stay with Tina?” (Helena goes. Kit gets her cell phone and checks messages. She calls Justin.) “Justin, hello, it’s Kit Porter, I’m returning your call.” (Shane and Alice are standing near Kit and looking at her for signs of Bette.) “What? Nono no nowhen? No, it can’t be. Is it her? Pleasebutoh my God” (She is getting upset and her free hand is on her forehead. Shane and Alice are getting worried and moving closer to Kit.) “PleaseI don’t know what to doyes, okplease. I want to come thereI have to go to my sister. Where? Oh my God. Pleaseas soon as possible. Yesok” (She hangs up and as she shakes her head and tears start flowing.) “Bettemy baby sisterOh my GodI can’t” (Alice and Shane take hold of her.)

ALICE- “KitKit, what’s wrong? What’s happened?”

KIT- “Alice IAliceplease I can’t”

ALICE- “Here, siteasyit’s ok.” (They sit her down.) “Kit, what’s wrong? Where’s Bette?”

KIT- (Kit turns and looks at Alice, tears streaming down her face) “This can’t be happeningnot nowmy God, not both of them”

SHANE- “Kit, pleasewhat happened? Please tell uswhat’s wrong with Bette?”

KIT- “Sheshe was on a business tripon a commuter plane, in the Canadian norththerethere was a stormit wentit went” (Alice’s eyes start to reflect the lump in her throat. Shane is going numb.) “her planeher plane went downbut the rescue people are on the waythey all survived but one of the only two women passengers is critically woundedthey don’t know which one. The other one is in shock and has some injuries. It’s going to take a few hours to get to them.”

ALICE- (She shakes her head) “Nonoit can’t” (Helena had joined them and heard the conversation. Alice looks up at her) “My God HelenaBettewhat are we going to do?” (Helena bends down to console Kit.)

HELENA- “Kit, everything is going to be ok. Even if f Bette’s the one that’s injuredI’m sure the military up there will do everything in their power. I’m going to move heaven and earth in any event.” (She gets on her phone.) “Mothermother it’s me HelenaI need your helpwait, stoplisten to meBette Porter is on a plane that crashed in the Canadian arctic” (Helena steps away to explain to her mother what’s happened.)

SHANE- “Alice what do we do about Tina?”

ALICE- “We can’tnot nowwe can’t tell her now. What are we going to say? Bette might die and Angelica”

KIT- “Nothis can’t be happening. If Bette’s injured she has to pull throughthis just can’t be. It’s not possiblefirst Dana, then Angelica, now my baby sisterthis is NOT happening.”

TINA- “Kit?” (Tina had come up behind them and heard most of the conversation. All her senses now feel to her like she’s moving and hearing in slow motionshe didn’t want to believe what she overheard) “Kit? Where is she? Kit”

KIT- (She stands) “Tina it’s going to be ok” (But Kit starts crying and Shane continues)

SHANE- “Tina, we’re awaiting word. Bette”

TINA- “No” (she shakes her head) “Nono” (Alice goes up to Tina) “AlAlwhere is she? Al is she the one? AliceAngelicaAngelica needs her mothershe” (As Alice and Shane reach for her, Tina faints and collapses in their arms and they break her slow fall to the floor. Helena, seeing this from afar, runs to the group.)

KIT- “Tina “

ALICE- “Tina” (A nurse runs over. They wake Tina and lift her to the chair. Kit and Alice hold her as Helena, on bended knee, comforts her and Shane kneels next to her. They all sit there in silence, each of them lost in their thoughts. Angelica was asleep and they could do nothing. Bette was injured and far away from them and they could do nothing. All they could do was sit there, together, with each otherso they sat there, held one another, and they waited.)

(A couple of hours later, at the museum, Julie arrives after receiving Justin’s message. She thought it was odd that he would ask her to attend there. She was worried. She hadn’t yet gotten a call from Miranda, which was unusual, though she knew the trip was to the arctic. Julie had a bad feeling when she spoke to Miranda on the phone as she was waiting to board. Julie thought to herself how she wasn’t good with goodbyes either. Abigail motions for her to go on into Justin’s office.)

JULIE- “Justin, hi.” (She looks at Justin who was caught off guard. He stands, with an indescribable but solemn look on his face. Julie is frightenedshe had sensed that something was wrong but now she feared what he was about to say.) “Justinhave you heard from Miranda yet? She hasn’t called.” (He moves from behind the desk and approaches her.)

JUSTIN- “Julie, there’s been an accident. Everyone is alive, but the plane went down in bad weather. Everyone is alive. The military is on its way to the site. The reports are that one of the only two women passengers is seriously wounded and the other is in shock with some injuries. It’s going to take a few hours for them to get there.” (Justin grabs hold of Julie.) “It’s going to be ok.”

JULIE- (She stares at Justin, swallows and shakes her head) “Noit’s her. I can feel it. It’s her. I knew something wasn’t right. My God Justin, what am I going to doif anything happens to her”

JUSTIN- “Julie, even if it’s her do you really think she’s going to leave you alone? You know how stubborn she isshe’ll pull through.” (He hugs her. Julie sits on Justin’s office couch and he sits next to her as they await news.)

(About an hour or so later, the rescue team finally approaches the crash site. The crew had placed flares outside the fuselage.)

CAPTAIN- (She makes her way into the plane with her troops.) “We’re the Canadian military, we’re here to help. Captain Smythe? I’m Captain Kramer. It’s good to see you all. Sergeant get the stretcher here. Medics move it, this woman looks bad.” (To the pilot) “We’ll get the wounded on our vehicle.” (She moves to where the two injured women are being comforted by the other passengers. As the medics work on the seriously injured woman, the Captain addresses the one in apparent shock who still holds onto the seriously wounded woman’s hand.) “Ma’amI’m Captain KramerSara Kramer. That’s a pretty nasty cut you got there on your forehead. The medic here is going to treat it. Can you tell me your name?”

INUJRED WOMAN- “IImy head hurtsplease look after herplease help her”

CAPTAIN- “We’re going to help her as best we can. We’re going to get you out of here. Can you tell me your friend’s name?”

INJURED WOMAN- “Mirandaher name is MirandaMiranda Dobbs.”

CAPTAIN- “And your name?”

BETTE- “Porter, Bette Porter.”

CAPTAIN- “Ok Ms. Porter, it’s going to be ok.” (She gets on the radio as she stands away from the injured women.) “Home Base Igloo1 this is Alpha team, Captain Kramer herewe have reached crash site and tending to wounded. Repeat, we have reached crash site and tending to wounded. Critically wounded female is most serious of the casualties. Her name is Miranda Dobbs. The other woman is in a bit of shock, possible head injury, and arm injury, but conscious and coherent. Her name is Bette Porter.”

(Miranda begins to stir a bit. Bette leans in to her.)

BETTE- “Miranda? Miranda?”

MIRANDA- (Whispering) “Bette? SeeI told you you’d make it. Make sure you deliver my message to Julieplease”

BETTE- (Tearing up) “No, you will deliver that message in person Ms. Dobbs”

MIRANDA- “Promise me”

BETTE- “II promise”

MIRANDA- “Promise me you will deliver your message to your own family tooif we get out of hereit’s your missionunderstood?”

BETTE- (She strokes Miranda’s head.) “Understood. Miranda”

MIRANDA- “Bette, Iit’sJulie” (She loses consciousness.)

MEDIC- “Ma’am, please you’ll have to let go so we can help her.” (Bette lets go and the medics do all they can.)