Tina held onto Kits hand as the nurse lead them to Bettes room. As they entered they both gasp at the sight of Bette. She was breathing, but only because of a respirator and she had all these other things hooked up to her. Her head bandaged from the surgery with just a little bit of blood still showing. Her skin was so pale. Tina walked over to her bedside and took Bettes hand in hers. Kit walked over and stood beside Tina. Afraid that she might collapse again.

Tina leaned down and gently kissed Bette on her cheek and whispered I love you Bette.

The rest of the girls came and went for the next several weeks taking turns with Kit and Tina staying with Bette. Shane had made sure that Candace was never allowed any where near Bette. Seems that Shane had pulled her charm on the entire nursing staff in the ICU and the all looked after Bette extra special for her.

Tina was resting her head gently on the bed next to Bette holding her hand. She must have fallen asleep dreaming because she swore Bette was running her fingers through Tina hair. Tina raised her head up to look and Bette. Looking back at her with tears falling down her face. Bette was awake. Oh my god baby, youre awake. Tina jumped up and hit the nurses button. This must have frightened Bette because she started trying to talk and grabbing at the hose connecting her to the only way for her to breathe. Tina tried to calm her and stop her hind from pulling on the tubes. The nurse entered followed by Dr. Bruch.

Well Ms. Porter its so nice of you to join us. Everyone has been waiting a long time for you to wake up. Now dont try to speak ok. Just nod your head for me. I’m going to take this tube out of your throat. When I tell you to blow, I want you to blow real hard ok. Bette nods at this. Ok Blow Bette, blow hard. Bette started coughing as soon as the tube was out. The doctor said again dont try to talk just yet. Lets get some ice chips and a water sponge first to help your throat ok. Bette nodded again. After a short time with the water and ice Bette was able to speak with just a little discomfort. The first sound out of Bettes mouth was a bit slurred but she plainly said, T.