Shane was sitting on the couch as Tina walked in. She looked up and smiled pathetically. “You feeling better?” she asked. “Yeah, thanks for taking care of Angel.” “Hey, no problem. You now I love her right?” Tina walked over to the couch and sat down. “I don’t mean to be rude, but why are you here?” Tina asked looking at the floor feeling ashamed. Shane grabbed Tina’s hand and that made Tina look up at Shane. “I’m here because I care for you. You are my friend Tina. And so is Bette.” Tina hugged Shane close to her, grateful to have a friend like her. Shane, who was surprised by this action, hugged her back. After they let go of each other Shane looked at her watch. “I better get going.” She said. “If you need anything, just call me ok!” “Thank you Shane. You’re an amazing friend.” Tina said. Shane just smiled and went home.

Tina turned of all the lights and locked all the doors. She took the picture of her and Bette and walked to the bedroom. She looked down at the crib at her baby girl. She leaned close to her and kissed her on the head. She got into the bed and looked at the picture. “I really love you Bette and I’m going to prove it to you!” she whispered as she closed her eyes and drifted of to sleep.

Bette was tossing and turning in bed. She couldn’t catch sleep. She could only think about Tina and Angelica. She wanted to hold them close to her and hug and kiss them. She got out of the bed and went to her suitcase. She rummaged through it and finally found Tina’s t-shirt. She got back into the bed and hugged it close to her. Finally sleep took over her.

When she woke up the next morning Kit was already there preparing breakfast. She walked into the kitchen. “Good morning baby sis, how are you feeling?” Kit asked her. “Like shit!” Bette replied as she grabbed a cup of coffee. She sat down at the table and grabbed a piece of toast. Kit turned away from the stove and looked at her. “Is there anything I can do?” “No, but thanks Kit.”

There was a knock at the door. “I’ll get it.” Kit said. She walked to the door and opened it. “What are you doing here?” she asked coldly. Tina just kept looking at the ground, even when she spoke. “I, uhm, I’ve got something for Bette.” She handed Kit the envelop. “What makes you think she’s here?” Kit asked. “Her car.” Tina replied. “Please Kit, I didn’t come here to fight with you, or her. I just want you to give this to her.” Tina looked at Kit with pleading eyes. “All right. I’ll give it to her.” Kit finally said. She looked at Tina and felt a little sorry for her. She looked like shit! “Thanks Kit. I’ll, uhm, be on my way then.” Tina turned around and walked away. As Kit turned around and closed the door she found Bette with tears in her eyes sitting on the couch.

“What’s that?” Bette asked pointing at the envelope. “This is for you!” Kit replied giving it to Bette.

Bette studied it and opened it. She looked at the papers and started crying. She let out a loud sob. Kit walked over to her and sat down on the couch next to Bette hugging her. “What are those?” Kit asked still hugging Bette. “The adoption papers.” In her hand Bette had the adoption papers for Angelica. They had finally been approved. On the papers was a post-it from Tina. It read: ‘if you still want!” Bette cried even harder now, not because she was sad, but because she was happy. She was going to be Angel’s mom after all.