Tina sees it and looks at it for a few moments, then up at Bette.

“Bette? What’s going on?” Tina asks, demanding an answer.

“Tina, I can’t.” Bette says and walks further away.

“You can’t what?” Tina asks following her. “I’m not leaving now, so you might as well tell me.” Tina says. After a long break, she continues. “Bette, this is not you, please open up to me.” Tina asks as she reaches for Bette’s shoulder, but Bette pulls away. “Please say something.” Tina pleads.

Bette looks up at the sky and takes a big sip of her bottle.

“I can’t, not tonight.” Bette says and starts to run, leaving Tina a little shocked. She picks up her cell phone and dials Josh’s number.

“Hey, it’s me. I’m going home, I’m tired. Sorry guys. I’ll come next time.” Tina says.

“Where did you go?” Josh asks.

“I saw someone I know. I’ll see you later. Have fun.” Tina says and shuts the phone.

She starts walking home and all the way there, she’s thinking about Bette, what is it with this woman. What’s wrong? She needed to find out, she wanted to comfort Bette last night, but she wouldn’t allow it.

The next day, Tina spends at home, working a little on her project. No school today. Around 7 at night there’s a knock on the door. She wasn’t expecting anyone. She’s surprised to see Bette standing there outside her door, looking lost. She quickly opens the door and look at Bette. She’s wearing worn jeans, vans and t-shirt.

“Are you busy?”  Bette asks, softly.

“No, come in.” Tina says and moves to the side, to let Bette in.

There’s an awkward silence for a few minutes.

“About last night…” Bette starts.

“You scared me Bette.” Tina interrupts.

“I know. I scare myself, when I am like that. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean for you to see me like that.” Bette says.

“Can I ask you why?” Tina asks.

“Caitlin and Isaac.” Bette says and looks down on her feet.

“Oh, is this when they… passed away?” Tina asks carefully.

“Yeah. I don’t mean for anyone to see me like you did last night. No one knows. One day every year I disappear, I disappear into myself.” Bette says, Tina points to the sofa. They walk over and takes a seat on the opposite sides of each other. “I get drunk and I zone out the pain. I forget. For one day I forget. I hate myself for it, but I have to do it. I need one day where I’m not thinking about them.” Bette says as tears starts to fall.

“I’m sorry Bette. I don’t know what to say.” Tina says. “I can’t imagine what it must feel like.”  She adds.

“I understand if you don’t want to get involved with me in any way after last night.” Bette says as she looks down on her hands.

“I’m not scared or anything Bette. You have a past, I have a past, everyone have a past, your is just a little more complicated. But it’s a part of you. All though it’s sad and devastating, it has formed you to who you are today. I really like today’s Bette. It’s an incredible loss you’ve had Bette, and it’s not really my place but, don’t you think you should move on?” Tina asks carefully.

“I agree with you, and I try, I want to do what I did yesterday everyday for the rest of the year, except for the drinking off course. I want to forget, I want to move on, but it’s hard.” Bette says as she quickly wipes away a few tears.

“Bette, you don’t have to forget them, just learn to live with their memory, I guess. I’m not a psychologist.” Tina says.

“You are  really grown for your age.” Bette suddenly says. “I like that about you. I can’t promise anything, but… I’ll try. Am I forgiven about yesterday?” Bette asks, biting her lip and looks shyly at Tina.

“Yes, I was never mad at you, just worried.” Tina replies.

They sit in silence for a few moments. “Do you want a cup of coffee?” Tina asks.

“Yes please.” Bette replies.

“Okay, I’ll be right back.” Tina says and walks into the kitchen.