“Morning I hope you slept well.”

“I slept surprisingly well thank you considering the sorts.”

“I did not.”

“Tina, my apologies I know with Bette away weighs heavy on the heart.”

“You know when I first laid eyes upon your sister, “she says placing tea on the table, “I found her to be enticing yet full of self.”

“She emerged from the womb full of self my poor parents she drove them both mad, “she says smiling.

“Kit, it’s been but a few days since her departure and already I’m driving myself mad.” The worry in Tinas voice was prevalent however Kit could sense a more pressing matter behind her sadness.

“Your voice I hear it struggle to obtain.”

“I don’t understand your meaning?”

“Bettes absence is not all that troubles you.”

“No it is not, “she answers hesitantly.

“There is no greater love than what I feel for my sister but do know I love you just the same please break head open and share, “Kit says grabbing her hand. Kit wasn’t granted a warrior instinct by the Gods like her sister in her they saw another purpose wisdom. Both Tina and Bette confided in her welcoming her knowledge, advice, and words of truth. With Bette their conversations centered mainly on seeking advice on her marriage. She was as stubborn as a bull which always prevented her from recognizing or admitting when she was wrong. Talks held with Tina centered on other matters, like cooking, gardening, and general conversation. She never spoke to her about Bette a topic presumed to be off limits.

“The worry for Bettes safe return to me and our home is in no comparison to the worry I feel in the possibility she may seek affection in the arms of another while gone.”

“Tina, Bette would not risk all to———-.”

“You don’t see the longingness in her eyes as we pass families and their children at play she says nothing but her eyes tell all.”

“If not having children proved problematic she would never offered you her hand in marriage.”

“The love I have for her surpasses all she’s given me everything that one could possibly desire and what have I given her in return a tainted womb incapable of bearing her a child, “as she spoke tears began to form in her eyes. “You make a fine attempt but your words fail to put my mind at ease.”