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            Bette walked out of the bedroom and headed for the living room. She heard talking so she knew that Helena was there. She walked in, and Tina looked up. Helena didn’t make eye contact and kept looking down.

“Hey babe, how are you feeling?” Bette crossed her arms.

“I’m doing just fine. How are you Miss Peabody?” Tina sighed and ran her fingers through her hair. Helena finally turned around and looked at Bette.

“I’m doing just fine. How are you?”

“I’m ok, I’m just having a problem right now with something.” Helena looked at Tina and back at Bette.

“I know that you don’t like the fact with that I’m seeing Destiny, but I really wanted to see the child that could have been in my life. And I don’t see anything wrong with it.” Bette looked at Helena with disgust. Tina knew that Helena hit a sour chord.

“What the ***** made you think that my daughter was going to be in your life? Tina had this child cause she wanted to have a family with me, not you. You were just temporary until I came back into the picture. So don’t you ever think that my wife was going to have a family with you.” Tina looked at Bette and looked at Helena.

“I think it’s time for me to go. It was nice talking to you Bette. I’ll call you later Tina.” Helena grabbed her purse and headed out the door. Tina sighed and dropped her head. Bette turned around and headed for the bedroom.

“Bette wait.” Bette stopped in her footsteps and turned around.

“Why are you doing this Tina? Why? I thought that you couldn’t stomach Helena, but you’re being all sweet and generous to her. I feel like I’m losing you here.” Tina got up from the couch and walked over to Bette.

“I know where you’re coming from with this, but Helena has changed.” Bette rolled her eyes. “No, I’m being serious about it. She has looked herself in the mirror and noticed that she was a monster. She wanted to change, so she came to me. I want to help her Bette because I know she can be a good person.” Bette looked at Tina dumbfounded.

“Did she brainwash you? Where is my wife? I would really like to talk to her. Come on T, can you really believe a word that is coming out of her mouth?” Tina just stood there and looked away. “My point exactly. I don’t know what you want out of this, but I know that I can’t live here like this.” Bette walked back to the bedroom and grabbed a suitcase. Tina followed her and watched her pack.

“Why are you leaving again? You can’t, I need you.” Bette stopped and looked at Tina.

“I’m not leavingYou are.” Tina looked surprised.

“What? I can’t leave, I don’t have anywhere to go.” Bette zipped up the suitcase and dropped it in front of Tina’s feet.

“Why don’t you call your beloved Helena and see if you can stay with her. I can’t take this ***** anymore with you. We need another break, lets say another month, maybe two for you to clear your mind.” Tina became teary-eyed. She couldn’t believe how cruel Bette was being towards her, but this is what she gets for trying to bring Helena back into her life.

“I guess I’ll be leaving then.” She grabbed the suitcase and walked out of the room. She walked into the kitchen and grabbed her keys. She walked out of the front door and out to her car. Bette walked into the living room and started to pick up. Tina looked at the house one last time and drove down the street.