Forever I Promise: Chapter Six

Previously

Hi Bette, its nice to meet you. Bette sorta stared at Carmen for a moment. Then she grinned at Shane. Damn Fine! Everyone busted out laughing. Shane grinned at Carmen and said yep thats the word I told you about.
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With the gang all gone. Tina was excited to have some time alone with Bette. They had a long road ahead of them. Some things Bette had learned to do on her own. Other times she still needed Tinas help. Are you hungry Tina ask? Uhh Huh Bette said with a grin. What do you what to eat? Bette smiled. Frosted Flakes Cereal for dinner? Bettes that not good for you. Dont you want something else? No, Bette lowered her head and pouted. Ok lets go fix you a bowl but I have got to get something more in me. I’m starving. You sure you dont want anything else. Nope Bette said as she fixed a bowl and jumped up on the counter to eat it. Bette what are you doing? Eatin. Tina couldnt help but grin watching Bette eat her bowl of cereal swinging her legs back and fourth. Bette honey, stop kicking the cabinets ok. Bette just looked up and grinned. Damn Fine!

Getting Bette ready for bed Tina noticed Bette was a bit shy and her mood had changed. She seemed sad, but didnt say anything. Hey baby, whats wrong Tina ask as she was buttoning up Bettes pajama top? Bette kept looking at the bed. Will you stay with me Bette asks with a sad face? Tina hadnt even thought about how things would be once they got home. She remembered what the doctor said about Bettes memory. Some things may fall back into place. While others may take more time. Some things Bette might have to learn all over again.

Tina couldnt help but feel her heart break just a bit. The fact that Bette didnt seem to remember they were married made her take a step back. At the same time she felt so overly protective of Bette. I would love to stay with you if thats what you want Tina said. Bette seemed excited that Tina was going to stay with her as she landed on the bed bouncing. Tina started to giggle at this. Bette looked up at her and said what? Nothing, you just seem to be having fun bouncing on the bed. I’m going to go lock up and get everything ready for bed ok. Ill be back in a few minutes.