“What about Paul?” Robyn asked

“He’s a lovely man and hasn’t been
damaged by your father”

“Lucky him”

“How long have you known Jacqui?”

“Since she was 18 so 12 years”

“Wow how long have her and your
daughter been together?”

“10 years” Bette smiled

“Wow that’s a long time” Robyn
sighed “Your daughter seems cool”

“She is very cool” Bette laughed

“Jacqui scares me” Robyn admitted

“Why is that?” Bette asked

“Because she seems so nice and
genuine and I’ve never had that before, I don’t want to get it then lose it and
I don’t know if that makes sense”

“I think you’ll find that won’t be
the case, once Jacqui is in your life you’re stuck with her” Bette smiled “Just
talk to her for me”

“I think she’s pissed at me” Robyn
said

“She is a little, I won’t lie to
you, but that’s because you put yourself at risk and her wife”

“I didn’t ask her to do what she
did”

“No Amy does what she likes,
always has always will” Bette laughed “Jacqui’s nearly lost Amy a few times”

“Really?”

“Yeah Amy was really sick, and
then was in a major car accident leaving her in a coma” Bette explained

“Wow okay that’s a good reason to
be protective” Robyn said “Isn’t Amy like a musician I’m sure I’ve seen her on
TV”

“She is but at the minute she’s at
university training to be a teacher”

“How boring” Robyn said rolling
her eyes

Bette laughed “What’s that supposed
to mean?”

“Teachers irritate me!”

“Student irritate me so were even”
Bette smiled

“Who’s this Ashley character?”

“Ashley is in charge of this
hospital, she’s also Jacqui’s best friend!”

“She’s such a pain in the…!”

“Language please” Bette warned “She
had that effect on Amy too, she’s very good at her job”

“I preferred Jacqui as my doctor;
she’s got a better bedside manner!”

“Ashley is very protective of
Jacqui, Jacqui also nearly lost her wife after a suicide attempt, And Amy also
did what you’re doing just now and refused to talk to anyone, so Jacqui is re-living
a painful memory”

“Oh”

“I need to get home, I have a 15
year old son who’s favourite words are “What’s for dinner?” and he should be
home from basketball practice soon”

Bette stood up lifting her bag and
keys “Think about what I said”

“I will” Robyn said “Thanks for
coming Mrs Porter”