Well, thank you again, and bye. Tina says and closes the door.

Bette who is that, and how do you know her? Tina asks and notices the guilty facial expression that appears on Bettes face.

Bette, could you please tell me who she is? Tina asks.

Her name is Candace Jewell, she was the contractor at the CAC for the provocation exhibit. Bette says and walks to the kitchen to get the paper towels. Tina places the pizza on the table. Bette comes back and takes a seat. Tina sits down next to her.

Bette, you are not telling me everything. Tina says and stares into Bettes eyes.

Bette bows her head down.

Bette? Please tell me now. Tina demand.

I hired her for the Provocations exhibit, and that was right after your miscarriage. And we werent communicating. She came on to me pretty strong. Bette says and looks at Tina. Tinas face gets serious and se sit up straight. She has a feeling as to where this conversation is leading up to.

What happened? Tina says in a serious tone.

I told her no, several times, I told her that I was married and I wasnt interested. Bette says and looks at Tina.

But..? Tina says waiting for the worst.

I had just gotten the message about the cancer a few days before, you wouldnt talk to me. I went to the bathroom at work. She followed me inside. She I told her no again and tried to leave, but she grabbed my arm. She then kissed me. Bette says as her eyes are getting teary.

Tina is in shock, she looks at Bette with the most hurtful look Bette had ever seen.

At that moment I zoned out, my mind went blank, it was like I fell into a big black hole. I didnt kiss her back, and when my brain returned I pushed her away and left. Bette says and looks at Tina.

Tinas eyes were getting teary.

Tina you have to believe me when I say this, I didnt kiss her back, she got me by surprise, I would never betray you and our love. That was what I told her over and over. I thought she got the message but. Bette says now almost crying.

You kissed another woman. Tina says and get up. Bette stands up also.

Tina, please listen to me, I love you, I forgot about it, I was going to tell you that night we had that talk, when you found the present under our bed. But I forgot it in the heat of the conversation. Bette says.

I please Tina, dont let this get in our way. Bette says and pleads with Tina.

Nothing else happened? Tina asks and looks into Bettes eyes. She can see if Bette is telling the truth or not.

No, nothing happened. I never saw her after that, I stayed clear of her, and then I left with the sick leave. I didnt do anything wrong here Tina. You have to believe me. I would never put our life, our marriage, our love on the line for anything. You are my life Tina, you and Angelica. Bette says not looking away from Tinas eyes once. Tears are dripping.

I believe you. Tina finally says after a little pause. She saw it in Bettes eyes that she was telling the truth. Bette couldnt help but smile.

Im sorry, I didnt tell you right away. Bette says.

Forget about it, its in the past, lets just eat. Tina says and takes a seat again. So does Bette, they eat in silence. Bette didnt know how to break the silence. Bette stands up and walks into the bathroom. Just as she exits Angelica wakes up and begins to cry. Bette goes in and picks her up. Tina heard the crying over the monitor and came after, and sees Bette with Angelica in her arms sitting in the chair, rocking back and forth. She sees that the tears in Bettes eye wont leave. She walks over and get down on her knees in front of Bette. She places her hands on Bettes knees.

Im sorry I doubted you. Tina says and looks into Bettes eyes and give her a vague smile.