Back at the hospital.

Everyone has moved up to the Surgery Waiting area. Dana told them that Tina was on her way. Bette should be coming out of surgery in a few hours. Then she would be in recovery for another hour or so. It was going to be a long day. Just then a nurse came in for the Porter family. I’m sorry what did you say Ms. Porters wife name was? Tina, Shane said as she stood up. Tina Kennard. Thats odd because there is a woman down stairs that says she is her wife, but the name doesnt match. Shane walked over to the nurse and ask her. Is the name Candace Jewel? The nurse nodded yes. Shane looked over at everyone and said Ill handle this and left the room.

Shane went downstairs to find out what the ***** Candace was doing here. More importantly why was she telling people that she was Bettes wife? That was the second time today that Shane had heard Candace referred to as Bettes wife and she was pissed.

Tina was arriving at the hospital when she saw Shane coming out front lighting a cigarette. She noticed her talking to someone. As Tina walked closer she saw it was Candace.

What the ***** are you doing here Tina screamed and floored Candace with a right hook. Shane ran over and grabbed Tina. Candace you should leave Shane said. Before I let Tina finish what she started. Candace walked away holding the side of her face.

Tina turned around in Shanes arms. She was so shaken up and unable to get any words out. Bette! Is Bette ok Shane? Shane just hugged her friend tightly and said I’m not sure Tina. Its bad. We need to get upstairs and then Ill explain everything, OK.

Just then Dana came running outside to find Shane when she saw Tina with her. Shane, Tina hurry. Its Bette. They cant get her off of the lung machine. The doctor is with Kit now. Come on.

They raced upstairs to the waiting area. Kit saw Tina and just grabbed her and began crying even harder. Shes dying Tina. Alice couldnt stand up to great her friend. She was crying too hard to even look up at Tina.

Tina turned to look at the doctor. I’m Bettes wife Tina Kennard. Dr Bruch extended his hand. I am one of the surgeons for Ms. Porter. The surgery went well and we were able to remove the brain tumor. However, when we went to remove Ms. Porter from the Respirator she was unable to breathe on her own. She is going to be in recovery for a while and then we will try again. If not she will remain connected until we are able to wean her off of it. Do you have any questions Ms. Kennard?

Tina looked at the doctor in shock. Shane moved closer to her and placed her arms around Tina. Doctor Bruch, Tina just got here and she didnt know about the brain tumor yet. Well fill her in and if she needs to talk to you Ill have the nurse let you now. With that the doctor left.

Shane turned Tina around to face her and said, Tina we have a lot to tell you about Bette.