Another affair, my mouth runs away again. Alice doesnt look as surprised. Why am I ALWAYS the last to know?

Tinas cell phone ringssaving me from her wrath.

Hello? Tina rolls her eyes as she answers the phone. Was that meant to make me feel better about what I said? I hope so. This is she, she begins the conversation, Yes I do… Is something wrong with Bette? I feel my eyes widen with her question. Is she okay? Did she ask you to call me?……… Consent? Consent for what?……………Okay, Ill be there in ten minutes. Tina hangs up the phone and turns to Alice and myself. Bette was taken to the emergency room this morning. They need me to come down there and give consent for something.

Oh my God, I saydumbfounded as to what to say, is she okay?

I dont know, Tina responds, they wont tell me anything over the phone. Alice stands up and hugs Tina then walks with her to the front door. Where are they going? Duh, Danato the hospital. But they cant go without me. I hurry behind them and follow them to Alices car. On our way out, Alice makes two phone callsone to Shane and one to Kit.

We pull up to the emergency room entrance and let Tina get out in front of the doorsI want to get out too, but Alice quickly drives to an open parking spot. I hurry out of the car and begin my rush to the doors when Alice calls after me to slow downsomething about not getting hurt because Tina needs us.

I was told shes a patient here. Tinas already talking to the receptionist.

Are you family, the woman asks.

Well, uhyeskind of. Tina tells her.

Kind of? Thats what she said you moron.

Yes, Tina answers. Shes my wife.

Right. The woman answers

Excuse me, Tinas getting angry. Why is Tina getting angry?

You have to be a blood relative or legally married to be considered family. Oh, THATS why Tinas getting angry.

How dare you. NoTinas not getting angry.she way beyond angry now.