“No, stay. It’s ok. Just say what you need to…” She grabbed onto Tina’s arm just as her other hand reaches the doorknob. Kit closed her eyes and took a deep breath trying to erase the sleep in her body language. Obviously Tina had something up and it concerned Bette so, the least she could do is listen.

“Do you want something to drink?”

“No, it’s ok.” Silence for a moment. They both think about where this awkward conversation is taking them. Six months ago before the whole mess, such courtesy would not have been present between them because… They were still a family. Now, they were just… people with barely enough in common. Only Bette and maybe Angie…

“I don’t know how to put it but-“ The blonde became uncertain over how her intention would be received. Kit was becoming more defensive over her sister, understandably so, but it pained Tina that she was the one that Kit felt Bette needed protection from.

“Just say it, Tina.” Her exasperation was showing in her body language and tone.

“Why are you lying to Bette? About me? I mean I know that we weren’t in a very good place before… before it happened but why are you-“ Kit didn’t let her finish.

“I’m only protecting her, Tina. She doesn’t need to take more shit from you.” The truth sliced her heart regardless of its authenticity.

“I understand but… I know I’ve been so wrong but we’ve both made mistakes too…” Tina trailed away thinking how to turn this conversation to what she really wanted to discuss with Kit.

“She didn’t use her baby as a weapon, at least.” Kit spat back in anger. The heat from her stomach suddenly sneaking up to her entire being, giving life to her words she had kept within her for so long.

“She didn’t intentionally used Angie to hurt you-“

“She took Angie away!” Tina still couldn’t let it go no matter how much explanation Alice hammered onto her head.

“Because you threatened her! What else could she have done?” The exasperated woman walked away for a moment. They were both breathing deeply. Anger and tension took over their bodies.