Tina saddened. She too had
been missing those things out of her life too since not being with Bette.

Kit: She didn’t care about
anything or about anyone. She was lost. I had all of this (raising her arms for
effect – referring to The Planet) so I couldn’t give her as much help as I
could. The gang abandoned her and daddy – well it’s not like he acknowledged
your guys’ relationship to begin with. She couldn’t even turn to her best
friend and talk with her about it. You had made it clear that she would have to
deal with it all on her own.

Tina: I (Breath) I was
hurt. I didn’t know how to deal with it all myself. I wanted to forgive and
forget, but I just couldn’t. Kit – I’m still trying to figure out how to cope
as it is.

Kit: I know, I know. Just realize that it was just as difficult
for her. She’s finally getting back on track with everything. I know Bette is
hardheaded, stubborn, and – at times – condescending, but she is still my baby
sister and I would do anything for her. Let’s face it – she’s done more for me
than anyone else in this world and I wasn’t going to let her go down that same
path that I did. But you know Bette – it’s not like you can tell her what to
do. She had to figure it out on her own. I was just there to help pick up the
pieces.

Tina knew all too well
what Kit was talking about. She and Bette had had many arguments about Tina
wanting her to change or see Tina’s perspective. It was never an easy process,
but eventually Bette could change her point of view and see from where Tina was
coming.

Tina sat there thinking
about all of the fights, arguments and disagreements they had had. But then she
remembered all the good times – the romantic interludes, vacations, hanging out
with each other and just being goofs. Those times, by far, outweighed the bad.
They had been through so much together and Tina didn’t want their relationship
to end – if it were to end – with this riff between them.

Tina: Kit – what is she
plotting? Can you help me find her?

Kit finally spoke after a
long pause.

Kit: All that I can do,
baby girl, is give you a name. What you do with that is up to you.

Tina let her
disappointment show as she let out a big sigh. As much as she wanted more
information from Kit, she had to commend Kit for her resolve in trying to
protect her sister.

Tina: I understand Kit.

Kit: She left here to go
see her friend Amanda.

Tina: Amanda O’Brien?

Kit: Yeah, that’s the one.

Tina’s mind started to race about what Bette was
conspiring. She figured her best bet was to just go see Amanda O’Brien herself
and possibly catch Bette there. It had been years since she and Bette had seen
or talked with Amanda. She was optimistic that Amanda would be willing to help
out Tina fill in the missing pieces to Bette’s master plan.

Tina looked at her watch.
She would have to hurry and not get caught in traffic in order to make it to
Amanda’s office at the bank. Tina stood to make her departure from The Planet –
again grateful that she and Bette had family like Kit on their sides.

Tina: Thank you so much
for everything. Bette’s lucky to have a sister like you. *****, I’m lucky to
have a sister like you.

Kit: Awww Baby girl,
you’d do the same for me. Now go find that sister of mine and patch things up.

Tina: I plan on it Kit
(Wink).

Tina pulled Kit into a hug
and then exited The Planet. She made her way to her car and called ahead to
Amanda O’Brien’s office to see if she could set aside some time to meet with
Tina. While the phone was ringing, Tina was thinking to herself.

Tina:
I don’t know what you’re up to Bette Porter, but I intend to find out.

TBC…