Mom I needed you! Why mom!! Bette cried.
Please hear me out Elizabethyour father became very controlling I left late one night I thought I would get a joband get an apartment..My goal was to move you with me. Alana explained..As she held Bette tightlyBette began to embrace her back. Your father picked up and movedWhen I went back you were goneI had know idea where you wereI hired a Private Eyehe tracked you downI took a bus thereHowever he forbid me anywhere near youHe even had me arrested for trespassing. Then he filed a restraining order against me.He had connections and money.which were so strong I could even get a glimpse of you.

Bette just kept hold of her mom
Then I went back homeI wrote you every single day for two years.But your father would send the letters back. Alana shared with her daughter.

I know I heard that Marias Grandmother Nina had the letters Bette stated as she let go and walked over to have a seat on the chair. Tina sent me back in here to apologize.
Tina had read those letters when she found them in Marias room

How did Maria get them? Alana asked..
Marias grandmother told her about them before she died. Bette explained.
What???? I had no idea.Grandma Nina passed away. Alana
was stunnedShe froze for a minute.I bet Maria thought I just didnt care to come to the funeralI didnt even know!

Elizabeth I just want you to know I love you so much.. Alana stated
I know I missed the best parts of your life growing up.I just dont want to miss anymore time seeing you. Alana finished as she grabbed Bette up in an embrace.

How do I know you wont do that to me again? Bette questioned her.
Why would I.your father cant hide you from me.The is no restraining order against meI live here in the same city as you.

Look.after I lost you I had your sisterBut every time I saw her it just made me miss you evening moreYou two were like twins with different birth dates. Everything she didreminded me of you. I ran away from here because I was too much of a coward to stayI turned to alcohol..I think I was drunk for almost 5 years. Alana shared

Then I meet this nice lady you took me under her wing and helped sober me up.
I went to AA meetingsseven days a week..I also went into rehab for it.
Alana stated as she and Bette were now sitting on the couch in her office.
She put her arm around Bette..I felt so bad for what I did to you and your sister
I went back to school and finished my undergraduate workThen I got a Masters Degree. I was working out in Connecticut for five years.Then one day I just picked up and moved here. I went into to social work because I wanted to help kids like you and your sisterones who were affected by there mothers abandonment of them. I have only been here in California for six months.

You know Mom, I normally would have cussed you out by now and a walked out on you. However, with the birth of Anna Bella..I see things differently. Actually Tina has taught me to see things differentlyShe even has taught me how to forgive myself for my mistakesShe has given me a second chance. Maybe we could do that? Bette stated

Alana just criedShe could not believe the words she just heard from her daughter.
Oh Elizabeth.I will not let you regret your decision. She embraced Bette so tightly
Bette thought her mother would never let go.

Elizabeth.I know things wont be easyBut I will work so hard at this.. You have no idea how much this means to me.It gives my heart hope..I love you! Alana said.

Bette and Alana came out of the office and walked to Tinas room.
BetteAlana Tina just started to cry.I am so happy!
Alana would you like to hold your granddaughter.? Tina asked as she winked at Bette

Really you would let me do that? Alana jumped at this chance she thought she would
never have.

Wow there are three generations of you. Tina joked as she saw Bette standing and looking over her mothers shoulder.

TBC>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>