Bette just follow her, trying to play cool, she talked to Alice on the phone but for some reason never agreed to see her in person, something about trying to escape her past, her physiologist had explain, she just chalked to lack of time. That was as good excuse as any.

Is Dana around? Bette asked waiting to see another familiar face

Nah shes at a masters tournament abroad

Oh, right Bette said a bit ashamed by the total dissociation You look good she added

Alice smiled ya think she asked with a gleam in her eyes

totally, you seem happy

I am, completely and I have great news she said not able to keep it to herself anymore

is that so..

Well Dana and I, we finally got accepted and two weeks from now we get our baby, we gonna be moms, we are adopting

Wow Alice thats awesome, am really happy for you guys congratulations Bette said, not daring to pull Alice into a hug but sincerely happy for her and Dana

Yeah were hectic, and Tina you wouldnt believe it, shes like the third mom or something

yeah she always love kids Bette said in a softer tone

Alice fell silent, she didnt know what to say, maybe there was nothing to say.

She didnt want to see me, right? Bette asked unable to withhold anymore her train of thought

Well as I heard it, it was more like you didnt want to see her Alice stated. ***** Alice thought you were better off shut Alice she cursed

Bette chuckled you could always count on Alice to put the BS aside.

Can you blame me Alice? Bette honestly asked, really needing a straight answer

No Bette, not for a second I can pretend I comprehend, approve or disprove whats going on your mind, no one can, only you…. But the same goes for Tina you know, it isnt easy for her, never has been

Is she happy? Bette asked

Are you Bette? Alice countered

Bette looked away and sipped her coffee, that was a stupid question she shouldnt have asked, but in her own answer there was a response to many of the swirling thoughts in her mind.

They look happy, though Alice said referring to the girls God she looks so much like Candance, am sure is not easy

No, nothing like that Bette said She is the easiest thing in my life

Alice looked back at her wondering if this woman was the same one she had known so long ago, and wished to be able to reach her and chase away all of the wrongs, although she had no idea if in fact there was something wrong, she couldnt even dare to imagine what must Tina had felt, there was a vulnerability in this Bette Porter sitting next to her and Alice wished more then ever that this two could finally found their way, in her mind this two were meant to be, of course she had a pretty twisted mind so…

am gonna take a little walk, my knee is kinda hurting

Do you want some company Alice said standing up

Nah, I would rather that you keep and eye in those two trouble makers

Okay, Ill be here Alice said

Bette walked four steps forward and then turn around Alice could you tell me where she lives?

Alice just smiled and nodded. Yeah there was hope.