Shane had never given any thought as to who was sending her those comforting words.

But she was glad that Leo was here now because that meant that everything would be ok.

Staying in the comforting and safe embrace Shane wasnt aware when Kit came down and clear her throat to get there attention.

Quickly dropping her arms Shane looked at Kits mildly amused features and felt relief run through her.

All three of them ran towards Bettes room. Only to be stuck in the crowd in the hallway. Looking around confused, Shane was caught in Alice and Danas embrace as they celebrated their friends awakening.

Seeing Tina hugging Cassie and Marina tightly, she heard the words preliminary exam and relaxed into the hug.

Tina had held Cassie tightly and stared unseeingly at the wall consumed by her thoughts when she heard Cassie squeal , holding on to the squirming child, she looked over at Bette only to be captured in the deep warm gaze. Letting go f the child and moving slowly the bedside, Tina felt tears run down her face as relief poured through her. Picking up Bettes hand she gave it a quick kiss before leaning down and brushing her lips against Bettes.

Cassie tugged at the tall persons leg wanting to see her mommy, as she was lifted up she scrambled on to Bette, being really careful not to move anything and was supported by the tall ladys hands.

Mommy! Cassie warbled, holding on tightly to her mom.

Bette was disorientated, she didnt know where she was but had opened her eyes to the most beautiful sight, Tina was cradling Cassie gently and tenderly. Peace and contentment filled her at the sight even as confusion held her in its tight grip.

Feeling Tinas lips on her assuaged her as she felt the love that the actions showed. Hearing Cassies voice she sunk into the peace that she felt and ignore the slight pain that movement brought on.

Dr. Kayson hated to ruin this family moment but had to check on her patient, she had been paged by the nurse as soon as Bette awoke but had waited to let Tinas fears recede by seeing that Bette was awake and whole.

Quickly but swiftly moving Tina and Cassie outside, she began her examination.

Hi, Im Dr. Kayson and Im just going to check on a few of your injuries and then let your family back in. ok?

Bette nodded and focussed on the doctors words and requests, before relaxing once the exam finished. Making a few notations on Bettes chart Kayson looked at her patient before she gave her a few cautions on movement and such about her injuries. Seeing Bettes eyes widen at her numerous wounds, Kayson quickly wrapped up and sent in some family and friends.

Telling the nurse to page her when necessary and about what time she will be back to make rounds, she also added for the nurse to allow for longer visitations. Nodding to Leo as she passed Kayson headed to her other patients.

Tina and Cassie went in first, followed by everyone else as they gathered around Bettes bedside and expressed their relief.

Bette felt her world level out once more as her friends and family gathered around.

But seeing Leo move away as Tina and Cassie hugged her tightly, Bette felt a little sad at what would inevitably happen.

Sensing Bettes mood dampen Leo moved closer and whispered in her ear before giving Cassie a quick kiss and hug then leaving citing an unexpected case had come up.

Ill always be here.

Leos words echoed in Bettes mind even as she focused on Tina and their future together.

She watched her friend amused at their antics and saw that although things had changed they would be alright sometime. Squeezing Tinas hand she promised herself that she would do whatever it takes to fix their relationship and to show Tina how much she loved her.

tbc…