Tina: I think that our daughter is done nursing and Im exhausted. Do you think you could take her for a little bit, while I get some rest?

Bette: Of course, Baby. Here, Ill rock her, while you rest. We can figure the name thing out later.

Bette goes over and takes their daughter from Tina as she places a soft kiss on Tinas cheek.

Bette: I love you, T.

Tina: I love you too, Baby.

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Bette takes their little girl, burps her and then rocks her to sleep. Once she is sleeping she lays her carefully in the bassinet next to Tinas bed, so she could keep and eye on both of her girls as they slept. She was still overwhelmed by everything that had happened today. She had so many questions running through her mind. Questions that she knew her and Tina would have to work through together. She was so happy that she had arrived in time for the birth of their daughter. But as she watched Tina sleep she also realized how much of the pregnancy she had missed out on.

She thought back to Tinas first pregnancy. How she had laid in Tinas lap and talked and read to the baby. The changes that took place in Tinas body. She had missed out on all of that this time. She never got to feel the baby kick or watch Tinas beautiful body change as their baby grew inside of her. All that precious time that they could have been bonding together was lost and she could never get it back. Tears fell down her cheeks as she was saddened by the thoughts. She wondered how involved Helena had been. Had she taken the time to read to her? Did she get to feel her when she kicked? Did she wrap her arms around her at night and hold them both?

Suddenly, her thoughts went to Helena making love to Tina. She got nauseated at the fact that Helena had probably kissed Tinas pregnant belly, caressed and suckled her enlarged breast and made love to her with their baby inside of her. She quickly ran to the bathroom as the bile rose up in her throat. Tina awoke when she heard the vomiting. She looked around the room for Bette.

Tina: Baby, where are you?

Bette hears Tina and quickly gets up and washes her face and rinses her mouth. Her face was all red and swollen from her tears.

Tina: Bette, Baby, is that you? Are you okay?

Bette: Im fine Tina. Ill be there in a minute.

Bette gathers her composure and goes back in and sits next to Tina and the baby. Tina can tell that she had been crying.

Tina: Baby, whats wrong?

Bette: Its nothing, T. Im fine. You dont need to be worrying about me right now.

Tina: Baby, you are not fine. Youre obviously upset about something. Youre not just puking for no reason. Now tell me what is going on, please Baby.

Bette: Tina, really its nothing. Well talk about it later. I dont want to upset you. You have been through enough today.

Tina: Baby, if you dont talk to me I will just worry more, so please come over her and talk to me.

Bette walks over to the bed and sits next to Tina. She takes her hand and kisses it and keeps it intertwined with her own.

Bette: Baby, its really nothing. As I was watching you both sleep, I just got to thinking about not being involved with this pregnancy. It just made me sad to think about all the things I missed out on that I can never get back. Thats all, Baby.

Tina: Okay, well I can understand why you would be upset about that, but I am sure that is not what caused you to vomit. So what are you holding back?

Bette: Tina, now is not the time to discuss this.

Tina: Baby, it is the perfect time. If we are going to work through things we have to be able to talk to each other. To let each other in on what we are feeling, no matter what. We cant hold things back from each other. Thats what got us in the mess to begin with. Now what arent you telling me.

Bette: Baby, like I said, I started out thinking about what I missed out on, but then I got to thinking about what Helena got to be involved in and then

Tears begin to run down Bettes cheeks as she finishes.

Bette: and then I got to thinking about Helena making love to you.

Tina: Aw, Baby. You cannot keep doing this to yourself. I am sorry about getting involved with Helena. But baby, I was just so hurt and angry. When you had the affair, I thought that I wasnt able to fill your needs. That I wasnt desirable to you any more and that you no longer loved me. I didnt realize all the internal struggles you had going on within you. I thought I had failed you and in turn you reached out to someone else. I was at such a low point, but she helped pick me back up. She made me feel good about myself again. She made me feel desirable again. She was just something I needed at the time. But Baby, she and I didnt have anything compared to what you and I share and I have not been with Helena since I watched your video.

After you opened up to me on the video all I wanted to do was find you, to talk to you and get our life back. Baby, we need to promise each other right here and right now that we are going to be open and honest with each other. That we will keep no secrets, not even for the sake of protecting the other. We have to be willing to share our fears, our insecurities, our weaknesses and our vulnerabilities. Okay, Baby. We have to share the good and the bad.

Bette: I know T, I am just so sorry that I brought all of this pain and heartache onto you, onto us. But I promise you with all of my heart that I will never allow anything like that to happen again.

Tears roll down Bettes cheeks as their daughter begins to stir.

Bette: Well, I guess we better get used to this. Ill check her. I bet she needs changed.

Bette goes over and changes their daughter as Tina watches in wonder. She cant believe at one time that she had had doubts as to whether Bette would be a good parent. Bette was totally attentive to the baby.

Bette: Hey, there little one. Its okay. Your mommies are right here. Lets see what we have going on here.

Bette changes her diaper and then picks up and cuddles her daughter who is obviously trying to find something to nurse on.

Bette: Baby, I think she needs you. I think she is hungry again.

Bette hands the baby over to Tina as Tina gets ready to nurse her.

Tina: Hey their little one. Are you hungry again? Come her to mommy and well take care of that.

Their daughter is indeed hungry and Bette again sits back and watches in admiration.

Tina: Baby, Ive been thinking about the name thing and I think it would be really nice if we would use some form of Elizabeth. I mean, I know you missed out on so much before and I really want you to feel like you are a part of this. What do you think about it?

Bette: I dont know, Baby. I havent really been such a pillar of an example. I mean who would really want the namesake of a cheater, a heartbreaker, a failure.

Tina: Baby, dont talk like that. You really need to forgive yourself. I think you have a beautiful name and our daughter would be proud to be named after you.

Bette: Then would we use some form of Christina, after you?

Tina: Baby, I dont think that is necessary. I just want to do something to make you feel closer to all of this. But maybe we could use some form of Katherine after Kit. I mean, I dont know what I would have done without her these past months. She has been my lifeline and you saw how she was in the delivery room. I think it would mean a lot to her if we included her in part of the name. What do you think, Babe?

Bette: Well, lets see what we can come up with.

Bette goes and gets the book again and they look up Katherine and Elizabeth.

Tina: Well, lets see, I wouldnt mind Kaitlyn, Katrina, or Katalina. What do you think, Babe?

Bette: I kinda like Katrina or Katalina. Theyre like a combo thing of yours and Kits.

Tina: Okay, so what do you think about Katalina Elyssa Kennard-Porter?

Bette: I like it Baby and the possibility of nicknames are endless. I mean theres Kat, Katie, Ellie, Trina, Lina, Lizzie.

Tina: Well, what do you think little one? Thats an awfully big name for such a tiny little girl, Katalina Elyssa Kennard-Porter.

Bette: I think its beautiful and suits her just fine. And you are right, Kit will be very proud. What would I do without you, T? You are always thinking about everyone else. I could learn so many things from you if I just pay attention.

Tina: Baby, Ive been trying to tell you that for years.

Bette: Well, Katalina, isnt your mommy quite the comedian today. Too bad you dont have any teeth in there yet, or you could help me out here.

Tina: Thats nice Babe, shes not even a day old and you are already scaring me. Is that how its going to be, you and her joining forces against me?

Bette: Aww, T. I was just kidding and besides she has know idea what we are even talking about.

Tina: Thats not true Bette. Just look at her. Shes the smartest little girl in the world.

Bette: Okay, and now who is being a little biased?

Tina: Are you saying you dont think she is going to be smart?

Bette: No, T, that is not at all what I am saying. Im saying that she is just a baby and babies dont understand everything that is being said around them.

Tina: Well, I think youre wrong. I think Katalina knows exactly what we are saying, dont you sweetie?

Bette: Well, I think the only thing on her mind right now is filling her tummy. She seems to have quite the appetite. Either that or she is developing bad habits already.

Tina: Aww, Babe. Are you jealous of her boob time?

Bette was caught off guard by Tinas comment. She really wasnt ready for their conversation to go in such a direction, but she had promised to be open and honest with Tina, so she did her best to answer.

Bette: No..well, maybe just a little. I just know that we have so much to talk about and I just want to get everything out in the open so we can work through things and move forward. I just love you so much T and I have really missed sharing a life with you.

Tina: Dont worry Babe, well get there. And see, she was just hungry. She is done already.

Bette: Here, T. Let me take her while you get yourself readjusted.

Bette takes little Katalina and cuddles her close as Katalina proceeds to spit up all over her.

Bette: And just what did I do to deserve that, my little precious one?

Tina: See, Bette. She does understand and shes getting back at you for not thinking she is as smart as she is.

Bette: Or maybe shes just having a flashback of the dragon lady mauling all over her.

Tina: Bette, stop, thats terrible. I think she just ate to much. I should have burped her in between *****.

Bette: If you say so sweetie.

Bette cleans up the mess as she whispers into little Katalinas ear.

Bette: We know the truth, dont we precious?

Tina: What was that Babe?

Bette: Nothing, T. I was just telling little Katalina how beautiful and special she is.

Tina: And why dont I believe that?