Bette walked into the kitchen to find Tina making a late lunch.

Bette: Geez, What time is it? I cannot believe I slept the day away.

Tina: Its after 1:00. I tried to wake you, but you rolled over begging for 5 more minutes. That was 4 hours ago. You were so exhausted so I let you sleep. Do you feel better?

Bette: Yeah, I do thanks. Well, a cup of coffee might help shake these cobwebs. I really have a lot of work to catch up on, but I think from my exhaustion my brain is on strike.

Tina: Baby, why dont you just take the day to recover? I know its been a few weeks since your last chemo. But that doesnt mean your body isnt still tired. Plus staying up late typing and the babys waking us up every few hours. You really havent slept much.

Bette: I know honey and youre probably right, but if I dont get some of this stuff written up. Well, I just know of several people that are going to be frantic.

Tina: Did you forget you have your appointment with Stacey this afternoon?

Bette: Yeah actually I did. I wonder if she would let me reschedule.

Tina: Isnt this for blood work and your last scan? Id really rather you not put that off Bette.

Bette: I know. Its just that. Well I I’m just worried about the results. I mean this is make it or break it time. What ever the results it doesnt just affect me and you. We have a family now. I guess I’m just more afraid than I am optimistic.

Tina: Honey, remember what I told you when our children were born. We will make it through this together. No matter what the results are. I wont let anything happen to you.

Embracing each other tightly. I know you want to protect me, but at some point I have to get me back. Bette whispered into Tina ear.

Tina: Bette, its not so much that I want to protect. Well it is and it isnt. Thats what couples do Bette. They share good and bad. When one is not able to give 100% the other will carry they extra. Its how it should be. Its how I need it to be. I need you to let me in and keep me there. Please dont push me away.

Bette: I know, I know. Its just that Well, my arm still hasnt come back right. Sometimes I feel so inadequate. Like I’m not complete. No matter how long its been I still get embarrassed about my arm.

Tina: Honey, I really do understand. I hate that you feel this way, but I do understand. Maybe now that chemo if finished youll be able to build up more strength in your arm. With PT you may find that it will get better.

Bette: I know that I have compensated with my left arm, but I I still get so scared sometimes that I am going to drop one of the babies.

Tina: Baby, I have watched you. You are so careful and so loving. I know that would never happen. I see you when you are tired. You know when to sit to hold them and let me hand them to you. You have never put them in danger of being hurt. Please baby dont think that way.

After lunch it was time for Bette to leave for her appointment. She kissed Tina good bye and would be home Later.