Chapter 4

 “Ok, this is what I have so far.” Helena started. “She has breakfast at a place called The Planet with Alice. Except for Sundays it’s usually to go. Um, on a Friday night and sometimes Thursday night she hangs out there or at club called Milk.” She watched as Bette perused the document.

“It says here she has a son. He’s eight. But the father go sole custody of him.”

“Does it say why?”

“Yeah, said she was unfit. Not much details though. Apparently she got married her first year of college and got pregnant. Her husband was some hotshot lawyer. She filed for a divorce four years into the marriage, irreconcilable differences. He then sued for custody of their son and won.”

“Wow.” Bette’s heart sank as she thought about the pain Tina must have gone through during the whole divorce and subsequent custody battle. “I can only imagine what she went through.”

“Yeah. I don’t know what I would have done.” Helena added. There was a period of silence, both women deep in thought about Tina’s situation. Helena was the first to talk. “Well let’s deal with the matter at hand, Tina and breakfast at the Planet tomorrow.”

he next day Helena and Shane were awake and had already gone for an early morning jog. By the time they got back Bette and Dana were dressed and ready to go for breakfast at the Planet. After about forty-five minutes they were ready and on their way. They arrived within minutes. Bette was particularly nervous. She stood at the car and checked herself in the windows once more before heading to the door. It was busy as usual. Some staying in while others made orders to go while rushing off to work. When they entered, they scanned the floor for any sign of Tina, when they didn’t see her they found a table near the back but in good view of the entrance.

“She’s here.” Shane informed Bette who was busy going through the menu.

“She looks different from the last time I saw her.”

“Yeah, her hair is longer. And if memory serves me right she also added some highlights. Her skin seems a bit lighter as well and she looks like she’s lost a few pounds. She’s…”