Helena (slurring and slipping out of Bette’s arms): Right that. (Picking up the discarded bottle) see here’s the thing I don’t fit in so I’m not going. No dynamics with the group…

Bette (shaking her head): Yes there is. You’re family to all of us. That’s what’s important (reaching for her and feeling Helena’s hand on her hip. Helena’s scent, close proximity and naked skin made her head spin and she vaguely wondered if this was Helena’s attempt to drive her completely out of her mind.) Let’s get you in the shower and try and sober you up.

Helena (sipping from the bottle): Take a shower with me…

Bette (flabbergasted): Helena…

Helena (pressing her body closer): Why, don’t you want me?  

Bette (brushing back Helena’s hair): Honey, you’re drunk and I won’t and neither will Tina do that to you. Come on in the shower with you. (Guiding Helena into the bathroom and setting her on the stool by the tub. Turning on the water she checked the temperature and then helped Helena in.) Call me if you need help. I’ll get you some clothes okay. 

Helena (nodding): Sure…

Bette (opening her cell phone and calling Tina): Hi! Yes make a detour she’s been drinking and I looked for her pills and cant’ find them. Stop giggling she’s making a pass at me it’s not funny she’s drunk. Yeah you just wait to I get my hands on your ass fine bye. (Hanging up the phone she ran upstairs to change her shirt and opted for a long sleeve black t sheet. Walking back downstairs she opened the closet in the den and pulled out a pair of jeans and a baggy sweater for Helena. Walking back towards the bathroom she knocked and went in) hey! Tina’s on her way home and (puling back the curtain she found Helena curled in the corner crying) oh baby come here (reaching over and shutting the water off she grabbed a towel and wrapped Helena in it. Getting her to her feet and grabbing another towel she braced herself and picked her up, cradling her in her arms) relax I’ve got you….