We should tell the others, we shouldnt keep this from them. Bette says after a few seconds.

Youre right. Tina replies, just then theres a knock on the door. And at the same time Angelica started crying. They both smile.

Ill get Angel and you get the door. Tina says. Bette nods and walks to the door. She opens and there is Joanna and Jeffrey.

Hi, come on in. Bette says and smiles, trying her best to cover up the sadness in her eyes.

Are you okay? You seem a little out of it. Joanna asks. Just then Tina enters with Angelica in her arms. She heard her moms question.

Actually, were not completely okay, please sit down. Tina says and takes a seat in the sofa and pulls Bette down next to her. Jeffrey and Joanna take a seat on the opposite side. Tina looks at Bette and smiles and then takes her hand.

Mom, dad, I dont remember if we told you this, but little over a year ago, we found out that Bette had cancer. Tina says.

Joanna and Jeffrey listen carefully.

But she pulled through it and we thought that it was over, but last night after you guys left, the pain in her leg came back. We didnt take any chances so we left for the hospital right away. The tests came back negative. It is a tumor but its benign. She still has to have surgery to remove it. And that happens on Wednesday. Tina says.

You youll be okay? Joanna asks, looking at Bette.

Yes, Ill be okay. Bette says and smiles. Angelica has been in and out of sleep, but she is now definitely awake. Tina lifts her up to smell her diaper.

Aha, I think someone needs a change. Tina says.

Ill take her. Bette says. Tina hands her over gently and Bette walks into the bathroom and bathes her,

then puts on a new diaper and clean pjs.

She then walks back into the living room with Angelica in her arms.

I changed into her pjs so we dont have to do that later. Bette says as she takes a seat next to Tina. Angelica is sitting on Bettes lap, leaning back onto Bettes stomach. She holds on to both of Bettes index fingers with her hands, and shes giggling and smiling.