Bette doesnt know

Doesnt know? What could it be? Tina thought as Leo seemed to comeback from wherever.

Leo bolted up as the words sounded, looking wide eyed at Tina, all that could be seen was confusion and curiosity.

Apologising for the lapse, Leo walked out of the hospital trying to forget the long buried memories and guilt at keeping such secrets from Bette.

Tina went down to the cafeteria and forgot about Leo strange behaviour even as the words haunted her.

Days passed as found Tina busy juggling her work and visiting Bette in hospital, but she was to be released within the next few days so she wondered who was going to be staying with her when she was released. Wanting to help Tina resolved to ask Bette about it on her next visit.

Walking into Bettes room Tina was surprised at Bettes visitor, there sat Peggy Peabody having a lively discussion about art with Bette who seemed to be relieved of the boredom that seemed to plague her whenever Tina or her friends werent around.

The conversation stopped as Tina walked in and captured Bettes attention.

Hey, Tina! Bette greeted cheerfully

Peggy watched intrigued at the couples interactions,

Hi Bette! Tina said as she moved to Bettes bedside and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

Ms Peabody, its nice to see you again.

Its Peggy and its delightful to see you again. Well, I should get going.

No, Peggy, please dont leave Im sure that Bette would love to continue the art discussion.

Tina felt bad for disrupting Bettes fun. But Peggy quickly quashed that by saying

Im sure that she would but for now I must leave. Well hopefully continue this at another visit. Besides Im certain that a visit from you would be a lot more entertaining.

Walking out of the silent room, Peggy felt satisfied at her words.

Tina stood surprised at the words but Bette began shaking with silent laughter, Tina moved loser and half-heartedly scowled at Bettes reaction.

Helping Bette get more comfortable on her bed, Tina sat next to her and asked