Tina cried out again: “God Bette, it hurts!” “I know baby. Come on lets get you to the hospital.”

Tina said a silent prayer: please let everything be ok. Please let her be ok!

On the way to the hospital Bette called Kit. “Hello.” Kit replied groggily. “Kit?” Kit was fully awake as she heard her sister’s voice. “Bette? What’s wrong?” “It’s Tina!” “Is she ok?” Bette was silent. “Talk to me Bette!” Kit demanded. Bette started to cry. “I don’t know what’s happening. I’m on my way to the hospital. She’s in a lot of pain!” “Ok baby sis don’t worry, everything will be fine. I’ll call the gang and we’ll come to the hospital ok?” “Ok.” Bette replied. She sniffled and looked at Tina who was doubled over in pain in the passenger seat. “See you in a few.” Kit said. She got dressed and called the gang.

At the hospital:

Bette was pacing in the ER waiting room. They had taken Tina into an examination room and she wasn’t allowed in. The only thing she could do was wait. Bette kept pacing.

Suddenly the door flew open and her friends walked into the waiting room. Kit walked over to Bette and hugged her. Bette began to cry again. Kit just held her until Bette was calm. The rest of the gang just watched the sisters. They were all waiting to hear something from Tina.

Finally the doctor came in. “Bette Porter?” he asked. Bette got up from her chair. “I’m Bette.” “Miss Kennard wants to see you. Come on I’ll take you to her.” Bette turned around and looked at her friends. They all nodded to her as she followed the doctor to the examination room Tina was in. As she walked into the room she saw Tina was crying. She turned to the doctor. “I’ll leave you two alone.” The doctor said. Bette walked over to Tina and took her hand. She kissed Tina’s palm then she silently asked: “What’s wrong baby.” Tina looked at Bette. “They are going to do a C-section. The baby needs to come now, or she won’t make it.” Bette put a strand of hair out of Tina’s face. “You’ll be alright baby, both of you will be!” Bette said reassuringly. Tina let out a sob. Bette sat down on the bed and hugged Tina close. “It’s to early!” Tina said as Bette slowly released her. Bette took Tina’s face into her hands and gently kissed her on the lips. “Everything is going to be fine! Before you know it, we’ll be holding our baby girl!” Tina smiled. It was a small one, but it was a smile. Bette kissed her again. Then she took a deep breath. “So you ready?” Tina only nodded her head.