“She’s just fine, the surgery were problem free. She’s being wheeled into her room in a few minutes. You can see her then. She’ll probably be asleep for another hour or so, but you can stay with her.” The Doctor says.

“Thank you Doctor. Which room is it?” She asks.

“I’ll have nurse come and get you.” The doctor replies.

“Okay, thank you.” Bette says and sits back down. The doctor leaves. She takes out her cellphone again and dials Tina’s mother. She picks it up on the second ring.

“Bette, how did it go?” Joanne asks before Bette is able to say hi.

“Joanne, hi. I just spoke with the doctor and he said that the surgery were problem free and that she’ll be just fine.” Bette says.

“Oh thank God. Have you seen her yet?” Joanne asks.

“No, they are wheeling her into a room now. I’ll get to see her soon.” Bette replies.

“Okay, that’s good. Oh I’m so releaved that she’s okay.” Joanne says.

“Yeah, I am too.” Bette says.

There’s a few moments of awkward silence before Joanne speaks.

“So, have you decided when you’re coming down for Christmas?” Joanne asks.

“Well, I think Tina said that school was over on the 17^th or 18^th, so she talked about maybe going the day after school ends.” Bette says.

“I see, okay. I’ll get Michael out of the garage by then. He was happy to move out for the holidays. So at least that won’t be a problem.” Joanne says. “Bette, I have to warn you though, some of our family members are worse than me and Paul. I’m sorry to say, but I just want you to know that, and maybe prepare somehow. You know we welcome you, I know how happy you make my girl. And you are becoming a member of our close family, but our other relatives doesn’t know you, they will only see you as the lesbian that took Christina and led her into sin.” Joanne says.

“I know Joanne, and I am prepared for it. I’ve been a lesbian all my life. I can handle it, because it’s who I’ve always been, I’m sure of myself. What I’m more worried about is Tina. She’s new at this. I will do anything in my power not to see her get hurt. But I also know that I can’t protect her from everything.” Bette says. “There will always be someone who’s a bigot and, I’m sorry to say, assholes that will not approve of this, but frankly I don’t care about them, all I care about is Tina, so if anyone is trying to hurt her while we’re there, I won’t hesitate to speak up. I’m warning you now.” Bette says.