Bette frowns and nods as she takes this in.

(Bette) OK

She sits up in the bed and looks to the bedside table.

(Bette) Is my phone here? I need to call my wife

(Nurse) Some of your possessions from the car came in with you, I’ll track it down

Bette nods as she again brings her hand to her forehead and closes her eyes.

(Bette) Sorry, I feel a little lightheaded

The nurse places their hand on Bette’s shoulder and guides her back to the pillow.

(Nurse) It’s to be expected. You should try and rest, it’s the best thing for you right now. And while you’re doing that I can talk to your wife. What’s her name?

(Bette) Tina Kennard, you’ll find her details in my phone

(Nurse smiles) OK, I’ll call her and I’ll send her right in when she arrives

(Bette nods) OK, thank you

A short while later, Tina is standing in a hallway of her office building and places a call on her cell. She makes eye contact with someone through a window to the meeting room she has stepped out of and holds up her index finger to them as she waits on her call.

(Alice) Hey Tee, what’s going on?

(Tina) Alice, I can only talk for a minute but I got a call about Bette. She’s OK, but she’s had a minor car accident by the sounds of it. She has a concussion and they need someone to pick her up

(Alice) Oh Jesus, she’s OK?

(Tina) Yes, they said she’s fine, but she knocked her head so they don’t want to discharge her on her own

(Alice) Why did they call you?

(Tina) I guess my name must be listed in their system from years ago

(Alice) Yeah right

(Tina) So, can you go? I’m sure she’d appreciate it

(Alice) Yeah I can do it, I’ll leave now

(Tina) Thanks Al

Later, Alice arrives at the hospital and finds her way to Bette’s room. She enters the room and Bette frowns at her as she approaches.

(Bette) What are you doing here? Where’s Tina?

Alice stops and looks at her.

(Alice) Thanks for coming? No? For dropping everything and rushing to your side in your hour of need?