“Sure, christmas, looking forward to it?” Bette asks.

“Yeah, I am. You?” Tina asks as she takes another bite of her pizza slice.

“I’m nervous, but I am looking forward to it too.” Bette replies.

“Good, I’m nervous too, about what my extended family will say or do. But I can take it, as long as I have you by my side.” Tina says with a smile.

“I love you.” Bette whispers.

“Ditto.” Tina grins.

They went to bed early tonight, since they were getting up early tomorrow morning.

At then to seven, Bette escorted Tina into the hospital and up to the right floor. They got signed in at the reception area and took a seat, to wait for the nurse.

“Nervous?” Bette asks as she takes Tina’s hand in hers.

“Yeah, I am.” Tina says and looks into Bette’s eyes.

“I’ll be here. I’ll be waiting for you and will be in the room when you wake up. I promise.” Bette says.

“Thank you.” Tina says and leans her head down on Bette’s shoulder.

“It’s gonna be okay. After this you’ll be as good as new.” Bette says.

“Yeah, I hope so.” Tina replies with a small chuckle. Right then a nurse comes in to the waiting area with a wheelchair and calls for her.

“Tina Kennard?” The nurse asks out.

“Yeah, here.” Tina says and stands up with the help of Bette.

“You’ll be okay. Think about showing me around your home town.” Bette says softly.
“I will.” Tina says and put her arms around Bette’s neck and hug her tightly.

“I love you, and I’ll be here when you wake up.” Bette whispers in her ear.

“I love you too, so much.” Tina says as a tear finds its way down her chin.

“Hey, don’t  cry.” Bette says and wipe the tear away with her thumb.

“Okay.” Tina says as she tries to smile. “Okay, I’m ready.” Tina says and turns for the nurse.

“Why don’t you take a seat, and we’ll head for prep.” The nurse says and pushes the wheelchair forward.

“I don’t need that.” Tina says.

“Doctors orders.” The nurse says and smiles.

“Yeah…” Tina says and again turns for Bette. She leans in and kisses her. “ love you. I’ll be back.” She says in a funny voice, which makes Bette laugh.