Tina (looking up as Bette came in the room; her face red and her fist clenching the phone): calm down. They’re looking out for us. And Angie is with her family. Relax.

Bette (looking at Tina then Helena; in sleep Helena looked so vulnerable and innocent): Dylan’s back.  

Tina (grimacing): I interviewed her for the Director for The Lost Tribe. She swore she wasn’t here to hurt Helena. I believe her, for now but one wrong move and I’ll tear her in two.

Bette (kneeling in front of her): You and me both babe. That bitch can fuck off. She does her job stays away from Hels and she can walk away breathing.

Tina (nodding and brushing back a lock of Bette’s hair): She’s sleeping, poor thing. It’s one thing after another. I’m seriously worried about her safety and her sanity. Maybe we should call Peggy see if…

Bette (shaking her head): No, Peggy left Helena with us to help her and frankly I think we’re the only ones who can. She’s not only broken but floundering in so much hurt. The drinking is a way to dull the pain (looking at the floor.)

Tina (cupping Bette’s face in her hand): Part of me…

Bette (leaning into the touch): No. It’s behind us it’s just I know. I know what it feels like to try and break that cycle. Drinking to get up in the morning, drinking just to be able to move and go to work. Drinking to get through the day. Drinking for every reason under the sun cause it hurts so much to be breathing.

Tina (rubbing Helena’s arm as she whimpered in her sleep): You used too…

Bette (ashamed): I was using coke and alcohol just to numb things. I’m not proud of it and I’m glad Kit and Shane stepped in before it got out of hand.

Tina (brushing Bette’s lips with her fingers): Shit, I almost…
 
Bette (understanding): The way things were it was no less than I deserved.  

Tina (caressing her face): No you didn’t. You didn’t deserve the way I treated you. (Thinking) but you have no problem walking away now if it’s offered.