How do we do this? Um, should I call Dan Foxworthy and set up appointments? Bette offered.

***** Dan Foxworthy, Tina smiled, reminiscing. He wasnt much help last time, dont see why he would be now.

So someone else? I can have James get a bunch of names together”

I was thinking, why dont we try this with just you and me.

How would we do that? Bette asked, furrowing her brow in confusion.

We could just talk. Seriously. For a bit each day. Ask each other honest questions and not run away when it gets tough, Tina said. I think we can do this. You and me. If it doesnt work, then we can fall back on ridiculously expensive therapy, which I know you hate anyway.

I told you, I honestly will try this time” Bette started earnestly.

I know you will baby, Tina cut in. Bette felt her heart flutter again. But I think this might be best for us. What do you think?

Im on board. Fully on board. So what kind of questions?

Uh Tina stumbled, feeling her face heat up. Stuff about us, where we think we went wrong, the baby, the affair She trailed off.

Oh, Bette said, knowing that would be the answer. She looked down at her hands, falling into an uncomfortable silence. Had she been looking at Tina, she would have seen her doing the exact same thing. *****, Bette cursed in her head.

Well this isnt a great start to the therapy, Bette said, trying to ease away the silence. I mean, not talking at all? Thats, uh, not great. So maybe we should start with this? Give it a test run.

Now?

No greater time like the present, Bette half laughed.

OK, Tina nodded, clearing her throat. So how about you ask me a question, then I ask you one.

Yeah ok, Bette said, sitting up. I guess My first question would have to be about the baby. I have a few really Like which sperm did you use? And when? And were you going to tell me before, Bette paused, thinking of the best choice of words. That woman did? And why didnt you tell me?