From across the parking lot, the Kennards had seen Bette walking out crying, then Alice walking out right after. They feared the worse, but when they saw Alice buy her food and coffee, they knew they still had a daughter inside. They stayed watching.
“Mommy, why are we parked here?” Megan asks.
“I want to see Christina again, we can´t leave. We´ll go in soon.” Joanne says. She looks at Alice comforting Bette.

“Bette, Tina will be okay. I just know it.” Alice says.
“Her heart stopped Alice, right in front of me, she died right there.” Bette says, starting to tear up again.
“But they got her back. Come back in, Tina is going to need you with her when she gets out of surgery.” Alice says.
“I can´t go in there Alice. Please, I wish could, I´m sorry.” Bette says. “I love her so much, I don´t want to be in there again, if the news are not positive.” She says as she continues to wipe the tears.
“Where will you go?” Alice asks.
“I´ll stay right here. On this bench.” Bette says.
“What is the difference between here and ten feet away, inside the building?” Alice asks.
“Alice, I lost my wife here, this exact same hospital, in the same wing, same floor. Please understand.” Bette pleads.
“Okay. I understand. What shall I tell Tina when she asks about you?” Alice asks.
“Call me on my cell, tell her I´m right outside.” Bette says, looking briefly into Alice´s eyes.
“Okay, I can do that.” Alice says.
“And call me with every new detail, please?” Bette asks.
“Off course I will.” Alice says and rubs Bette´s back. “I´ll go in again.” Alice says and stands up. She looks towards the entrance and sees Michael walking towards them.
“Here comes Michael.” Alice says and walks away.
Bette looks up and smiles briefly at him. He takes a seat next to her.
“You okay?” He asks.
“Yeah… I´m sorry I ran out so abruptly.” Bette says.
“It´s okay. The doctor came in, after you ran out.” Michael starts.
Bette looks up quickly at him.
“And?” Bette asks.
“She´s out of surgery, she´s alive and will hopefully be okay.” Michael says and smiles.
They sit in silence for a few moments.
“I´m sorry about what mom said to you.” He says.
“Yeah, me too.” Bette agrees.
“I´m not defending her or anything but, I really think she just was nervous about Christina and, the uncertainty surrounding her current state. She was calm before we got here, and even when we waited outside the station. I just think it all got to her, and then at the same time, hearing that her daughter is a lesbian…. I´m just thinking that we should give her a second chance?” Michael suggests.
Bette thinks for a second.
“I agree, the moment was too much. We should´ve waited to tell them.” Bette agrees.
“Okay… so, you want to come in again? The doctor said that Tina would be in her room in a few hours.” He says.
“I´m sorry, I can´t. I just can´t go in there again.” Bette says.
“Why?” He asks surprised.
“I know Tina told you about my wife and child. They died in there, same floor, same wing. I just can´t go in there, not until I know that she´s a 100% okay.” Bette says.
“Okay, I understand.” Michael says. “Well I should go in again… Can I just say something?” He asks.
“Sure.” She replies.
“I think you are the best thing that could´ve happened to my sister. I´m really glad she met you.” He says.
Bette smiles and pulls him into a tight hug.
“Thank you, thank you for saying that. And she is great, she´s the best. I really love her.” Bette says and smiles. She eased up on the hug.
“I´m gonna go inside again, I´ll come out if there´s any news.” Michael says.
“Alice is calling me, so you don´t have to do that, unless you need any fresh air.” Bette says with a smile.
“Oh okay. I´ll see you soon.” He says and walks inside.