I dont think Ive ever gotten out of bed that fast before. Me, Dana and Lara rushed to the hospital, more worried than ever before. Then we got there and asked a nurse if we could see Alice. She told us that only family members were allowed into her room and we had to sit down in the waiting area. A few minutes later my moms arrived and Bette tried to talk another nurse to let us see Alice. Of course that didnt work, and all we could do were waiting. Then 10 minutes later Alice came walking down the isle.

Alice?! I shouted out of surprise.

She had a cut above her left eye and her arm was bandaged, but other than that she looked just fine. She looked at the five of us and smiled confused.

hey guys, youre all here for me?

We all rose. I got a call from a nurse saying that you were here. Dana said confused.

Yea, I told her to call you. Alice smiled. You didnt have to bring the cavalry though; I wouldve been fine with just you. Alice smirked

. We were worried. Tina pointed out.

Oh, sorry. Alice looked at the five of us.

So what happened? I asked her.

Alice face turned red and she looked away.

Alice? Dana asked with a harsh voice.

I drove into a pole, okay? We all just looked at her.

You drove into a pole? I fought hard not to burst out laughing.

Yes. I drove into a pole! My cell phone rang and I bent down to pick it up and I drove into a pole!

I couldnt take anymore, I started laughing out loud. Bette gave me a strict look, but that didnt help, I couldnt stop laughing.

Dana started to laugh a little too. You are nuts! She told Alice as she embraced her.

Bette and Tina loosened up a little too and we all embraced Alice.

Ouch! Hello, youre hurting me! Alice tried to make herself heard.

Do you want a ride home? Mom asked Alice and she accepted the offer.

We all went home to my moms place to get some food, Tina promised to make something for us all to eat. I went into my room and started up my lap top while I changed my clothes. I turned on the stereo and sat down by my desk. Youve got mail popped up on the screen. I realized that it was from Emma and was about to delete it before I decided to at least read it first.

Kathy. I have no clue why youre mad at me. I really need to talk to you, and I wish you would just take my calls. It hurts when youre not around, and I really miss you. Cant we just meet so we can talk things through? I love you. Emma.

I was thinking about answer her when Bette knocked on my door and walked into my room Dinners ready. She said. And can you turn down the music? Its unbelievable youre not going deaf in here.

Why do you always say that? I like listening to music in this volume! And I dont care if you dont like it! I said angrily before rushing out of my room. I sat down quietly at the table and stared at my plate.

 Lara who sat beside me stroke my back. I looked up at her. Are you ok? She looked concerned.

Yea. I mumbled and returned my focus to the plate in front of me.

Bette came into the kitchen and sat down on the other side of the table. We started to eat our lunch, and there was a pressuring silence around the table. Bette cleared her throat. Kathy, have you ended your thing with Emma?

I just stared at her, I couldnt believe I heard what I just heard. Why do you ask? I looked angrily at her.

I just saw that you had gotten a mail form her, thats all. Bette took another bite.

I rose quickly, sending my chair flying across the kitchen floor. Youve read my mail? I yelled at her.

No, I just saw that it was from her! Bette defended herself.

You are ***** insane! I had never been so angry at anyone before. I hate you!! I wish you would just leave me and mom!

I ran into my room and turned up the music again. I was so mad that I didnt know what to do. I banged my fists against the wall before lying down in my bed. I cried and yelled into my pillow. I heard a knock on the door, but I didnt bother to ask whoever who was out there to come in. The door opened and closed again before I felt someone sit down next to me on the bed.

It sucks being a teenager, huh? I recognized Danas voice, but I didnt look at her, I just nodded my head. Do you wanna talk about it? She asked as she turned down the volume on my stereo.

I looked at her and begged. Cant you let me stay with you and Lara for a while? I need to get away from this.

Dana sighed. I dont know Kathy. Its not that we dont want to have you with us, its just that Isnt it better for you to spend some time with Bette and Tina now before the baby comes?

Please Dana, I cant stand it here, we fight all the time. I just wanna get away for some time! Ill pay and help around the house!

Dana smiled vaguely at me before she took me in her warm embrace and hold me tight. I love you like you were my sister. She said. And therefore I have to do what I think is best for you. And at the moment I think its best for you to spend time with your moms, and try to work things out.

I pulled back from her. Look, Kathy, you can come visit us whenever you want to. If you feel like you need to get out of here, just call me, and Ill be there to pick you up. But I think you should stay here.

But I dont wanna stay here. Ive seen heaven, and now youre leaving me in *****? I asked her in despair.

This isnt ***** Kathy. This is life, and you have to deal with it.

I looked at Dana, she was crying. Why are you crying? I had to ask.

Because I love you so much. She embraced me again. I relaxed in her arms and had almost fell asleep when Tina entered my room. Dana pulled back and went back out to the others. Tina sat down on the same spot Dana sat before.

Sweetie, we have to talk. She said to me as she embraced me.

Im sorry, mom, I dont know whats happening. It feels like Im loosing control over my emotions. I cried towards her shoulder.

She stroked my hair and rocked me back and forth. Its ok baby, youre a teenager. Thats whats happening.

Im really sorry. I didnt mean what I said.

I know you didnt honey. I know you love both me and Bette. She kissed the top of my head. Unfortunately Bettes a little hormonal at the moment, and I dont know if you have noticed, but shes a little sensitive and emotional right now.

Shes crying, isnt she? I asked.

Tina nodded. Shes in our room. And I think you should go there and apologize to her.

I dried my cheeks and went into Bette. She was lying on her back, crying. I snuggled up next to her in bed. I am sorry mom. I love you so much, I didnt mean what I said. Bette didnt answer me, she just embraced me hard and kissed the top of my head.

I love you so much Kathy. Youre my daughter even if we dont have any genetic bonds.

I know mommy. I know. I whispered to her.

TBC