“Can I wait somewhere? And can Bette wait with me?” Tina asks.

“Off course. I’ll get a nurse to show you a private waiting room. And then I’ll have her get Bette. Is she in the waitingroom?” He asks.

“Yes.” Tina replies.

The doctor leaves and some minutes later, she’s shown into the waiting room. The nurse leaves to get Bette from the public waiting room.

Bette walks in and looks at Tina who’s sitting looking out of the window.

“Hey.” Bette says softly as she kneels beside Tina.

“Hey.” Tina replies just as soft.

“What’s going on?” Bette asks worried.

“They’re prepping for surgery.” Tina says and looks at Bette.

“WHAT?” Bette ask, Tina sees the tears right away.

“Babe, it’s just a little procedure. It’s a blood clot. They just going in to open it up.” Tina says as she takes Bette’s hands in hers and softly squeezes it.

“A blood clot isn’t little Tina, it’s dangerous. It could be dangerous.” Bette says seriously.

“I know babe, please calm down. The doctor will be in shortly to explain it to us. Please wait with the panic attack, okay? I’m fine.” Tina says, she leans in and kisses Bette’s cheek.

“I’m sorry, I’m just scared.” Bette says.

“I know babe.” Tina replies just as the doctor enters.

“Ladies. We got an OR. We’ve scheduled it for 8 tomorrow morning. I’m sorry we couldn’t do it sooner.” Dr. Trager says.

“Is it safe to wait? I mean, if it is a blood clot, couldn’t that get more serious fast?” Bette asks.

“By the size of it, and the location, it’s not risky to wait. It’s safe. But if we wait much longer, then we could have a problem.” Dr. Trager says.

“You sure?” Bette asks, just wanting to make sure.

“We’re sure. I know you’re worried Ms. Porter, but there’s nothing that serious to be worried about. What I suggest, is that you take Tina here home. Keep the leg up as much as possible. Only walk when you have to. No eating or drinking from midnight tonight. Get her back here tomorrow at 7. So we can prep her for surgery.” Dr. Trager says.

“Okay, I’ll do that.” Bette says.

“If there’s by any chance that her condition worsen, get back in here. But I’m sure tomorrow at 7 is good enough.” Dr. Trager says with a smile. “Do you have any other questions?” He asks.

“No, thank you. We’ll be here bright and early tomorrow.” Bette says.

Tina reaches for Bette’s hand and smiles. They walk out of the hospital and to the car and drive to Tina’s apartment.