When Leo had moved her to her car, she didnt respond. When Leo drove her to her house, she didnt react. When Leo asked her if she was okay, she didnt speak.

Leo tucked her into bed and watched her pass out from exhaustion.

Calling Kit, Leo waited for Bettes sister to come over.

Kit arrived anxious about Bettes condition and was only placated when she saw Bette asleep or at least unconscious and knew that she could rest for a while at least.

Looking over at Leo she let her anger surface. Verbally lashing out at Leo she felt justified at her response to todays episode.

With a blank face, Leo let the words wash over and merely retreated to Bettes room before slipping out the door.

Bette, lost in her unconsciousness, felt the soft alto voice wrap itself into blanket of warmth around her as she fought her cold subconscious mind.

Tina stayed in Alices bedroom unresponsive to Alices comforting and her words.

Dana watched Alice rant as Tina had fallen asleep after awhile.

Shane just sat there trying to forget the days events and block out Alices voice as she ranted.

Shane had been surprised at Bettes reaction but seeing Tina and Bette outside, both of them hurting, just hurt.

She saw their bond, their connection even during there fight but felt little hope at the moment for the happy return of their friends relationship.

Dana didnt want to think of what happened and tried to put it out of her head only to hear Alices voice rant on and on about how unfair Bette was and how mean she could be and how she couldnt believe her actions.

Sighing she blocked the noise and tried to concentrate on something else.

Hearing the waves hit the shore; Leo stood watching, as always, the waters churn and move. Feeling someones presence, Leo waited and heard Marina ask
Are you ok?

Turning Leo felt Marinas hand gently touch where Bettes hit had landed. Flashing a crooked grin Leo bantered
Takes a little bit more to knock me down.

Nodding slowly Marinas and dropped only to be captured by Leos looking into the deep blue eyes, Marina heard Leos soft assurance
Itll be ok, you all will. Leos tone serious, Marina stayed and they watched the sun dip behind the waves and gave way to the darkness that would begin.

tbc…