“I wouldn’t have it any other way. If anyone hurts my kids, they will hear from me too… I am looking forward to have you here with us Bette, believe me when I say that.” Joanne says.

“I believe you Joanne, I do.” Bette replies.

“Good, so, change of subject, while I have you on the phone, is there any kind of food that you don’t like?” Joanne asks.

“Well, lamp isn’t my kind of food, I love steaks and chicken and pork. I do eat almost everything, but I stay away from lamb.” Bette replies.

“Okay, good. I’m not a big lamb fan myself.” Joanne says and smiles.

“Oh, the nurse is here to take me to Tina’s room, I have to go.” Bette says.

“Okay, tell her we love her and to get well soon.” Joanne says.

“I will. We’ll call you when we know for certain which day we’ll be coming down.” Bette says.

“That would be good.” Joanne says.

They say goodbye and hangs up.

Bette follows the nurse into Tina’s room. Tina is sleeping soundly.

“She’ll wake up in an hour or so, maybe sooner.” The nurse says and exits the room.

Bette walks over and pulls a chair close to the bed and sits down. She carefully takes Tina’s hand in hers, softly stroking it. She leans closers and softly strokes her hair.

“I love you so much.” She whispers from time to time.

About an hour later, Tina starts to wake up.

“Ah…” Tina lets out.

“Hey T.” Bette says softly.

“Hi, did… everything go okay?” Tina asks, slowly opening her eyes and licks her lips.

“Everything is fine, you’ll be okay. The surgery went well.” Bette says.

“Good, I don’t want to come back here anytime soon.” Tina says and gives Bette a smile.

“Me either.” Bette says.

“Babe, can you get me some water? My lips and mouth are so dry.” Tina asks.

Bette smiles, she licks her lips and leans down and gives Tina a softly but passionate kiss.

“That will hold you till I get water. I’ll be right back.” Bette says and winks before she exits the room, to get a glass of water from the nurses-station. A few minutes later she’s back by Tina’s side, helping her drink some water.

“I’ve talked to your mother, she sends her love.” Bette says and smiles. “And I called Dana earlier about the surgery. I promised to call after the surgery. I’ll do that later.” Bette says.

Just then the doctor walks in.

“Hello ladies. Tina, how are you feeling?” He asks.

“Good, tired but good.” Tina replies.

“That’s good. Well, as you know, the surgery went well. I think you’ll be able to go home tomorrow. I just want to keep you here 24 hours, just to make sure everything is okay.” He says.

“Thank you.” Tina replies.