She let out a low growl as the plastic broke into pieces when it hit the floor…She looked at the picture she held in her hand still, looked at the crease from years ov viewing, and ripped it in half, she felt a tear slide down her face and land quietly on their smiling faces….She was furious at herself for even trying, for even thinking there was hope. She made a silent vow in that moment, that, that was the last time.

First time she spoke to Candace the next day she would ask her to move in.

Bette then proceeded to the living room, in tears and in anger gathered all the pictures, threw them in the box and threm them in the back of her closet, she owuld ahve shane dispose of them later, but she for sure never wanted to see a single one of those pictures again.

7:30 A.M.

Tina awoke and was staring directly into Dora’s deep brown eyes, and behind Dora was Kasey giggling. Tina rolled over, the bette look alike was not something she needed first thing in the morning. Kasey gigled more and jumped on the bed.

Tina: You do know it is way to early to be up

Kasey: Now I do

Kasey laughed again and snuggled in close to her aunt. Tina hugger her niece close, just her presence eased Tina and made her feel comfortable

Kasey: So what are we doing today?

Tina: I’m really not sure sweetie

Kasey: Can we call Bette?

Tina took her pillow and playfully hit Kasey with it, to her surprise Kasye didnt want to play. Kasey had propped herself up sp her head eas leaning on her hand and she was gazing intently at her aunt. Tina smiled and mimmicked Kasey’s position so that they were eye to eye

Tina: Whats on your mind little one?

Kasey: I want to see her

Tina: You have pictures don’t you?

Kasey: Your not funny

Tina: Why such a serious mood this morning?

Kasey: I dont know what that means

Tina: Ok…wheres the Kasey I know that would be laughing and jumping on the bed right now, why do I have a very calm and sad little girl in front of me

Kasey: I can’t tell you

Tina: Why not?

Kasey: You won’t believe me

Tina: I might, tell me whats wrong

Kasey: I couldn’t sleep last night because of you

Tina looked perplexed

Tina: Was I snoring?

Kasey: Nope

Tina: Did i sleep walk?

Kasey: Nope

Tina: Ok I give up, what kept you up then

Kasey: You kept saying Bettes name in your sleep

Tina: I don’t think so

Kasey: I told you, you woulnd’t believe me

Tina: Well if it was bothering you why didn’t you wake me and tell me to shut up

Kasey: I’m not allowed to say shut up…rememeber!

Tina smiled…

Kasey: Plus…

Her voice trailed off and she began fidgeting with the edge of the blanket

Tina: Plus what?

Kasey: Never mind…

Tina: Just tell me , I believe you

Kasey: Well, um,,,

Kasey picked up the pillow and threw it at her aunt, then jumped off the bed and ran away. Kasey had clearly ended the conversation and Tina didn’t feel right pressuring her anymore on the subject. Tina got up and found kasey and tickled her until they were both breathless. While they lay on the hotel room floor breathless, almost in tears from laughing so much, Bette was already making phone calls to have Candace move in to her house…..