Amelia came over and patted Bette’s shoulder.

”Sorry, I had to say hello before I took my tests, we haven’t seen each other in months, right?”

”Dr. Porter gave me these special playing cards, she always beat me at card games.” The little boy explained to Amelia.

”That’s why I gave them to you…for practice.” Bette giggled, winking under the amused gaze of her parents.

”Bette is very competitive.” Tim’s mother laughed, stroking the little boy’s hair.

The boy smiled at Tina, his face was delicate, the bridge of his nose was slightly more pronounced than normal, this made him different, but definitely unique, his eyes were dark green and round like a little deer. From what Tina could see, the previous operations had served to make him as normal as possible, the surgeon had also been really good Tina thought.

”How are you feeling Tim?”

”Good no pain and no nosebleeds, just like Dr. Porter wanted.”

Bette and Amelia both giggled.

”Very good young man…then we can supplement something to eat, as long as it’s not very hot stuff that could corrode your nose, at least for now.”

”cold pizza?” Tim said enthusiastically

”His passion.” Bette affirmed.

Tina melted in that Bette way that she recognized as familiar to the one she had with Angelica, sweet, maternal, Bette was really born to deal with children, that was unquestionable.

Tina remained aside listening to Amelia talking to her parents and Timothy in the meantime played von Bette with the new playing cards, even though the brunette remained attentive to Amelia’s words.

”so boy, I’m going to get checked, you think about being well ok? as soon as I can we’ll continue our trip.” Bette said leaning gently towards the child.

”will you operate on me next time?” Tim asked bravely, with those big eyes holding on to Bette’s elbow who was getting up from the chair next to the bed.

Tina looked at her, Bette looked at her for a second biting her lips ”we’ll see…” Bette answered with difficulty ”if I’ll be well too, yes .. I promise.”

With that Bette took her leave and left the room, followed by Amelia and Tina.