“I’m sure she’s fine, everything’s okay.” Josh says.

“Yeah, hope so. I don’t like to argue with anyone, and especially my girlfriend.” Tina says.

“It will happen more than once, believe me. Every relationship has minor and major fights. It’s bound to happen to you too.” Josh says with a smile.

“I don’t want that.” Tina replies.

“No one wants that. Your love is strong, you can survive anything, just have to believe in the love you have.” Josh says.

“You have some experience?” Tina asks.

“Yeah, after three months of our relationship, Kevin and I had a major fight. But we came through it, stronger than before. We still argue and fight, but we both know that we love each other and we made a promise to always communicate with each other and if we do that, we’ll be okay.” Josh says and smiles at Tina.

“Yeah, I guess we’re still in the startup then. I’ll talk to her tonight.” Tina says as she opens her cellphone and quickly writes a “I love you” message to Bette before turning her attention to the teacher.

Later that day, Bette parks her car on the cemetery parking lot. She takes the flowers from the passenger seat and exits the car. She slowly walks over to the spot her beloved family is resting.

“Hey Cait, hey Zack. Just stoping by to wish you a Merry Christmas. I’m sorry I can’t be here on Christmas eve this year. I’m going with Tina to meet her family.” Bette says as she crouch down and place the flowers close to the stone. “This is the third Christmas without you, I miss you guys. I hope you’re doing okay. And Zack, listen to your mommy, she knows best.” Bette wipes a few tears. “Caitlin, I envy you, for being able to be with him. To see him every day… Oh well, I miss you guys, have a good holiday. And I’ll see you on your birthday Zack. Love you guys.” Bette says as she places a soft kiss on the stone and then leaves.

Walking away from the spot is always an emotional walk and she’s always having a hard time holding her tears back. She looses the battle everytime. And she knows that that feeling will probably never go away. She gets into the car and drives home. She picks up some take out on her way.

As she takes a seat on her couch, ready to eat, she checks her cell phone, which she hadn’t checked since earlier that day. She sees one unopened message from Tina. She opens it and smiles. “I love you too.” She whispers as she closes it and starts eating.

Tina was worried, the whole afternoon had passed and she hadn’t gotten a reply after the last message she sent. She and Josh and Callie are finishing off an exercise in the VideoLab.

Tina is the first one to finish.

“I’m gonna go to the bathroom. Can I get a ride from you Josh?” Tina asks.

“Off course. I’ll be ready to go when you get back.” Josh says.

“Thanks. I won’t be long.” Tina says and makes her way out into the hallway and then the bathroom.

10 minutes later she walks back into the lab.

“Ready?” Josh asks.

“Yeah.” Tina replies.

“Okay, see you tomorrow Callie.” Both Josh and Tina says as they exit the room and walks out to the parking lot.

“Still haven’t heard anything from Bette?” Josh asks.

“No, I’m getting a little worried. She always replies to my messages.” Tina says and looks out the window of the car.