“Bette, Alice is here.” Shane softly says. Bette opens her eyes and sits up straight.

“Hey Alice, thanks for coming over.” Bette says giving Alice a smile.

“Hey Bette.” Alice says and takes a seat next to Bette, Shane takes a seat on the table in front. “Please, what’s going on?” Alice asks again.

“I got some test results back today. I went in to do a biopsy last week and the results came today.” Bette starts. “There is a reason that I haven’t been joining you out to dinner and drinks for a few months Alice. I’ve been having headaches, experiencing dizziness, nausea, mood swings, fatigue. So Dani made me go see a doctor, and they found something. I have been telling people that my attitude and mood is because I’m heartbroken that Tina is marrying Carrie. While that is true, and probably will be for the rest of my life, there is another reason also.” Bette says as Alice is following every word that is coming out of Bette’s mouth and she knows that the reason is not good, not good at all. “What they found, was a tumor… in my head.” Bette finally reveals.

Alice is shocked, she knew that it would be serious, but that serious, was not on her radar at all.

“Oh my God.” She says as tears starts to roll down her face, she covers her mouth with her hand to silence the cries.

“Yeah, I know. It’s a shock. I will get the date for the operation tomorrow.” Bette adds and looks at Alice, then at Shane. “How was Angie?” Bette asks and looks at Shane.

“She’s okay. I told her that if she needed to talk, to let me know. And I asked her if she wanted to stay with me for a little while, while you’re in the hospital. She’s thinking about it.” Shane replies.

“Okay, good.” Bette says and looks back to Alice, who still is in a kind of shock. “Alice, do you have any questions?” Bette asks, softly putting her hand on Alice’s shoulder.

“I don’t know what to say really. How are you doing? Are you in any pain?” Alice asks.

“No, not right now. Right now, I feel physically fine.” Bette answers. “It’s after the operation that I will need help from you guys. I know you have your show Alice and you have Nat and the kids, but…” Bette starts.