Bette: Did you ever think shed beat the ***** out of you even if provoked? One thing is certain I have to take this threat seriously.

Denise: Bette what do you plan to do?

TBC

Bette sat in silence as she let Denises recount of Simones past wash over her. Bette realized betrayal can and does bring out the absolute worse in everyone. She immediately realized theres never a reason to betray anyone. If you are unhappy either commit yourself to dealing with your partner or leave. Under no circumstance is it ever ok to destroy someone elses life because youre selfish or cowardice. Bette was once again reminded of how fortunate and grateful she was that Tina had found the capacity to forgive her for her indiscretions, and to think they had moved on to the point where they were starting a family now too. Bette was overcome with gratitude and thankfulness. Bette vowed she would keep her T out of harms way even if it meant bringing more pain to Simone who had had more than her share of pain. Bette knew Simone needed help but her only allegiance was to Tina and their family. She refused to allow anyone to break that bond.

Bette gathered her thoughts and told Denise she had to protect her family at all cost. Denise had one request, to allow her to be there to try to reign in Simone. Denise had no idea if she any influence on Simone at this point but she would hate to see her get in to anymore trouble. Denise still ultimately felt responsible for Simones downfall. After Bette explained about the portrait Simone painted Denise agreed to get to LA as soon as possible. As Bette wrapped up her conversation with Denise she felt more than prepared to go in with Franklin and Zandra to plead her case”at this point she wanted to at the very least postpone Simones show until Simone could get the help she needed. Bette was secretly rooting for Simone to get better after hearing Denises story. It all hit a little too close to home for Bette. She realized just how strong Tina was to endure that kind of heartbreak. Never again, Ill never hurt Tina like that again. Bette uttered as she hung up with Denise and gathered her files for her meeting with Franklin and Zandra.