“I know you don’t find a lot of doctors saying this, but what I’m trying to say and shouldn’t be saying this, but I am a lesbian myself and I’ve been married to my wife for twenty years. I know how hard it is to see your wife suffer and want to be with her as much as you can, so what I’m going to do is release you Tina as of today, but you must promise me one thing.”

Tina asked,

“And what is that, Dr. McKenzie?”

Dr. McKenzie replied,

“First, you must take care of yourself and not move around that much. Your collarbone and leg needs to heal properly. Second,

Please keep me updated on your health and well being, both of you actually.”

Bette smiled and said,

“That is very nice of you to say that, the other doctors were not helpful or nice at all.”

Dr. McKenzie looked at Bette and responded,

“You do not need to be concerned about Dr. Frankell; he is on probation for behavioral problems.”

Tina said softly,

“Thank you, doctor.”

Dr. McKenzie replied,

“You’re welcome and I am glad that you got through this accident ok without any serious damage to your body. Your wife, Mrs. Porter needs you and you need her too.”

Tina and Bette smiled at one another and said in unison,

“We sure do.” 

After saying that, Bette kissed Tina and Dr. McKenzie smiled at the display of affection.  Then she said,

“Now before I release you, I’m going to take your vital signs and make sure everything is good.”

Dr. McKenzie took Tina’s vital signs which was well and she said,

“As of now, you are released, Mrs. Porter.”

Bette and Tina were thrilled by the news and she helped Tina get dressed and everything. Then Bette helped Tina into a wheelchair and she said,

“This is it, baby.”

Tina replied,

“Yeah it is and I am happy to be going home with you.”

With that, Bette wheeled Tina out of the room and headed off to the elevator where they bumped into Alice and Shane.  Alice and Shane got excited that Tina was finally leaving the hospital.  Shane was holding Angelica and said,

“I am so happy that you are getting out of this dump!”