Chapter 26

I cant believe that Sean cut you off like that. Hes always been a family guy. The family is the most important thing to him. Emily says.
Yeah, I know, we were so close back then, and I kind of expected it from mom and dad, they have always disliked lesbians and ***** people. But Sean, that was a strike right through the heart. Tina says.
They sit in silence a few seconds.
Hey, you named your daughter Christina, I just remembered. Bette says and looks at Emily.
Yeah, it was Seans idea. Emily says and realizes and looks at Tina, who now has tears in her eyes.
Oh my He named her after you. Emily says surprised.
Yeah, my name is Christina, but I have always just used Tina. Tina says wiping away a few tears.
That sounds to me that he regret what he did. Bette says and put her arm on Tinas shoulder. Tina leans in towards Bette.
If he regret it, why havent he made any attempt to contact me for 8 years? Tina asks. Both Bette and Emily look at each other with a sad look, not knowing exactly how to respond.
Look, I will leave you two to yourself for a little while. Ill go back up to Sean to see if anything has changed. Come up when youre finished with you coffee. Emily says and smiles, she then leaves.
Are you hungry, baby? Bette asks. Do you want a sandwich or something? She continues.
No, Im good, thanks. Tina replies.
Look, it will be okay, Sean certainly has regret towards you, he obviously wants to make it up to you, he just has been to proud maybe, or afraid. Bette says as she strokes Tinas back.
Yeah, that must be it. Tina whispers.

Back up in Seans room, Emily is back. Joanna and Jeffrey are still there.
Emily is mad at them and let them know it.
Are something wrong? Joanna asks.
If something is wrong? How could you even ask that? Off course something is wrong. Your daughter is here and all you have said to her is hello. You cut her off for 8 years just because she fell in love with another woman.
You know, I feel sorry for you two right now. What kind of parents do that? If Christina comes to me in 15 years and tell me that shes found love with another woman, I would be happy for her. You cant decide who you want to fall in love with, it just happens. Tina is happy with Bette, they have been together for 8 years and they are having a baby, you two are going to be grandparents again. Do you even care about that? You should quit being so stubborn and talk to your daughter. Emily says angrily. She takes Christinas and Scotts hand and walks towards the door. She stops dead in her tracks when she opens the door. There is Tina and Bette. Tina has tears running down her cheeks.
Im sorry Tina, I just had to say something. Emily says.
Thank you, maybe theyll listen to you. Tina replies.
Emily continues to walk away. Tina and Bette enter the room, again holding hands. Joanna notices that. Her eyes are starting to fill up. Tina walks up to Seans side, touching his hand. She cries, Bette rushes to her side and place her arm around her shoulder, stroking it gently. Tina leans her head onto Bettes shoulder. Bette looks over at Tinas parents and sees that they are tearing up inside. She eases her grip on Tina and walks over to them and reaches out her hand. Jeffrey takes it.
Im Bette Porter, nice to meet you. Bette says. Tina turns and looks at them.
Im Jeffrey, nice to meet you too. He says. Joanna hesitates a little but then she takes Bettes hand.
Im Joanna. She says.
Its nice to meet you. Bette says and smiles her big bright smile, in an effort to lighten the mood. Jeffrey looks at Joanna and then speaks, taking a chance.
Would you two join us for dinner tonight? Tina is shocked, but shes smiling inside, as if a heavy weight has been lifted from her heart.
Bette turns around and smiles at Tina.
We would love to. Tina says. Jeffrey walks towards Tina and reach out his arms as he wants to hug her. She slowly leans into his arms. He embraces her. Tina breaks down.
Im so sorry Christina, I dont know what to say. He says. Tina just cries. Joanna also is getting teary. Jeffrey breaks away when he feels a gentle touch on his shoulder. Its Joanna. Tina looks at her with the saddest eyes Joanna has ever seen, and she knows that she caused it.
Theyre staring at each other then Joanna takes Tinas right hand in hers, and softly rubbing it, than Tina put her arms around her mother and hug her. Theyre both crying. After several minutes they break away and make plans to go to dinner at their house at six. Joanna an Jeffrey leaves.
Tina is still crying, but silently, Bette walks up to her.
Baby, you okay? She asks.
Can you please just hold me? Tina says as she looks at Bette with that look of total loss.