TINA
Thank God shes available. I really cant think straight right now. Oh Bette. Whats wrong with you? You used to be so strong. Any news being told to you, you could accept it. I guess this is too much for you. I didnt mean to do this either. She looks so fragile now. Oh how I miss her soft skin. Theres a knock on the door. Shes here! I struggled to the door with my belly which is not making this any easier for me. Hey! Youre here. Thats fast! Alex just smiled. This girl is fascinating. Always has a smile on her face. So, what is it that you need? she asked as she took off her helmet. I pointed to the couch. Alex looked to where I was pointing. She looked kind of stunned. Who is that? Is she is she dead? I let out a nervous laugh. I grabbed her hand and led her to the couch. Alex bend down on her knees and looked at the woman lying on the couch. Oh this is? she asked. Thats Bette. Youve always wanted to meet her dont you?

ALEX
*****! Bette? Here?! Oh this is so not good! Eh? Yeah! Always wanted to meet the amazing Bette Porter! I laughed nervously. *****! What had happened here? So what happened? Did she found out? Tina nodded. Poor Bette. It must have been a real shocker to her. Why dont you try to wake her up? I tried but she wouldnt wake up, said Tina, with tears in her eyes. Why dont you try again? Come on. She sat at the edge of the couch. She touches her face and remove stray strands of hair from Bettes face. Bette, wake up. Its ok now. Bette, baby, wake up, said Tina softly. This is sad. So sad.

Then Bette opened her eyes. She looked up and saw the person she had longed for. Oh Tina! Im so scared! said Bette as she sat up and hugged Tina tightly. Tina started to cry. Im sorry. Im so sorry! I didnt mean to do this to you! Bette hugged her even tighter then realizing that her wife is pregnant, she loosen the hug. Im sorry too! Its just its just too much for me! Knowing that youre pregnant and you didnt tell me. I just lost it. Its all my fault! No! Dont say that! pleaded Tina. As the two of them were in a tight embrace, Alex just stood there, watching. She didnt know what to do. Shes obviously dont want Bette to see her there. She stepped slowly backwards, towards the door. As she was about to open the door, Tina called out. Hey Alex! Where you going? Alex stood stunned for a moment. She turned around and smiled awkwardly.

BETTE
Alex? Where have I heard that name before? Oh my god! Dont tell meoh no! It is her! What is she doing here? Alex, come here. I want to introduce you to someone said Tina. Alex walked towards us. I looked at her. She looked at me. Obviously she was nervous. I gave her a look to make sure she understands that Tina mustnt know that we already knew each other. Bette, meet Alex. Alex, finally, you get to meet Bette! Hi! Nice to finally meet you, said Alex, stuttering. I shook her hand nervously. Hi. We let go of each other hand quickly. Look, Alex, what I need you to do me a favor is to send Bette home, explained Tina. What? No. Theres no need. I can go home by myself. Really. I pleaded but Tina being Tina, was being persistent. No. Obviously you are unstable. I wished I could send you home but I dont think its a good idea now. But, I ride a bike, how am I supposed to Before Alex could finish, Tina interrupts her. Dont worry. You can drive Bettes car. You do drive do you? Alex nodded. Oh no. This so awkward. Come on then. Bette, I know you would want to talk about this right now but you need to get some rest. I will talk to you when youre stable enough. I dont want this to happen again, said Tina. But But No buts, just go. Alex will send you home. So when can we talk about this? I asked. Tina sighed. I will call you. Then I will be waiting. I got up from the couch and left the apartment without saying goodbye to Tina. Im angry at her but at the same timedamn it. I dont know what Im feeling right now. Alex is still inside the apartment. Come on! I aint got all day! Then Alex came out. Hey, she said. I turned around and said, Just take me home. I have enough for today.

TBC