«Oh God, baby no…». Bette sat next to Tina and pulled her into her arms. «What did your father say ?», Bette asked.

«She’s unconscious and the doctor is running some tests. I have to go to Seattle and be with her». Tina burst into tears. «I can’t lose her baby, I just can’t», she said. «Do you think… maybe what I did…», Tina started to say but Bette cut her off. She cupped her face in her hands and looked her straight in the eyes.

«Don’t baby… You don’t know what happened or what caused this so there is no need for you to feel guilty», Bette told her, hoping her words would sink in. She kissed her softly and stroke her hair. «I’ll make the arrangement for your flight sweetie», she offered.

«Can you come with me ? I really need you to get me through this», Tina pleaded, clinging to Bette’s arm.

Bette didn’t think twice. «Of course I’ll go with you. I’ll talk to Phyllis, I’m sure she’ll understand. I can stay at a hotel and you can stay at your parents’ place», Bette said.

Tina shook her head. «My parents live in a one bedroom apartment so I can’t stay there. I’ll stay at the hotel with you». Bette stood up and turned her computer on so she could make the reservations.

«Babe?»

«Yes T?»

«The letter you wrote… That was the most beautiful thing I ever read. Thank you for doing it, it means a lot especially now…», Tina said, holding the letter in her hand..

Bette gave her a loving smile. «Your mother will be all right baby, you have to believe this…», she told her softly.

Bette made a reservation for a six o’clock flight out of L.A. to Seattle and booked a room at the Hilton. She packed their bags and called a cab to take them to the airport. She also talked to Phyllis who told her to take as much time as she needed to be with Tina.

Bette had to be strong for Tina who looked like she would fall apart any second. Tina tried to call her dad again, but she was unable to reach him. Once they got on the plane, Bette took Tina’s hand and held it the entire flight, trying to comfort her as much as she could.