Like you! Chapter 12

Previously:

“Baby, our family’s here and they’d like to meet our baby girl.” Bette stepped aside and let everyone in. They all gathered around Tina’s bed. Bette sat next to Tina and Tina handed her their daughter. “Well everyone, I would like you to meet our baby girl Angelica Kennard-Porter.”

While the baby was being held by everyone Bette and Tina just stared at one another. Bette leaned in and kissed Tina on the lips. “I love you baby, you and Angelica. I promise I will do everything for the two of you!” “I love you too baby, and I know you will!”

Everything was right in the world.

Meanwhile in NY:

The cops knocked on the door. Sarah opened it. “Can I help you officers?” she asked. “Sarah Kennard?” “Yes, that’s Me.” The officer bowed his head before looking up. “I’m afraid we have some bad news Miss. You’re mother was in an accident. She didn’t make it.” Sarah slumped back against the door and started to cry. “We’re really sorry Miss.”

In NY a week later:

Bette was lying on her side and was looking at Tina, softly stroking her hair.

It had been a tough day. They went to Jacky’s funeral. Tina was devastated by the loss of her sister. So was Bette, but she was trying to stay strong for Tina and Sarah. Especially Sarah. Poor kid, thought Bette. Losing your mom at the age of 19 is really hard. Well it’s always hard, thought Bette as she remembered the day her mother died. She was only 6 years old. (That probably isn’t right, but this is my story so!)

And on top of Jacky’s death, there was the problem of Tina’s parents. They had refused to come to the funeral if Tina would be there with Bette. Bette had offered to stay at home to watch Angelica, but both Tina and Sarah had told Bette to come. Tina needed her, and so did Sarah. Sarah had told her grandparents that if Bette couldn’t come, then neither did they! They came, but never said a word to Bette or Tina.

Then after the funeral they had made a scene at the house. They wanted Sarah to come and live with them, but Sarah refused. Of course Sarah’s grandmother went mad and blamed this on Tina and Bette. When Sarah couldn’t take it anymore she kicked her grandmother out of the house. Her grandfather apologised to the three of them and then left. Sarah just broke down and cried. While Tina was feeding Angelica Bette had helped Sarah into her bedroom where she put her to bed. She stayed with Sarah holding her until she was asleep. As Tina was emotionally drained, Bette and Tina decided to also take a nap. They put Angelica into her crib and went to bed.