Elizabeth was finishing up the surgery when she looked at Bette and said, "Can I see you in my office after the procedure Bette?" Bette nodded and continued to suture the wound before her. She became nervous in wondering what had been so worrisome on Elizabeth’s mind to not to say a word and now she wanted to speak in private, she could feel the beads of sweat gather at the front of her forehead. She hated that she had no scruples when it came to women and one night stands, she hated that Alice had convinced her with a simple phone call to be so callous with Elizabeth’s feelings. What was she hated was the impending conversation that was about to occur. As Bette was thinking what she could say or do, her pager went off and Elizabeth looked at her and allowed her to go to her page. Bette was so grateful for Alice’s impromptu pages, her timing was impeccable. Bette quickly exited the OR and ran to the nearest bathroom to splash some water on her face and take a deep breath as she looked at herself in the mirror. "I wish for a life partner", she said with all her heart. Alice came in through the door dressed in scrubs and a huge smile on her face. "Come here Porter and give me a physical!" Bette smiled and they entered a bathroom stall to make out with Alice. 

Tina was bothered all day long with her distraction and wanted nothing but to go home, but she had to go see Elizabeth and try to to speak with her to know where she stood. Elizabeth was in her office looking out her window and seeing the city scape below her. She had wondered how she became involved with two women on the same day, when she had been alone for so long. She missed her deceased partner Lisa, she was the catalyst behind her career and behind her strength, her reason in completing med school. She had been her teacher, her mentor and the 20 year age gap never bothered her, until Lisa died. Here was Elizabeth at 38 and all alone, when she thought she would have her lover with her for the rest of her days. Tina must be young, perhaps 23 at the most and a first-year student, while Bette was 30 and finishing off her residency. How could she be so clouded in her judgement, how could she be so careless. She loved every minute with Bette, the rawness and the sheer sensuality of her was undeniable. She was a beautiful woman with striking features, her mocha skin, her beautiful hair and those eyes captivated Elizabeth along with the additional assets that Bette possessed physically. They were able to connect on an intellectual level, discuss cases and be able to work together, a benefit in their career as medicine took no mercy on a personal life. But, then there was Tina, she felt emotionally connected to Tina. She had felt in Tina a softness, that Bette did not possess. She was beautiful in her own right, the blond and hazel eyed girl with a slight southern accent that made Elizabeth pay attention. While Elizabeth thought further, a knock came upon her door. "Dr. Kraft", said Bette.