Bette had to survive because the survival of the group dynamic depended on it. She was the one who once again brought them all together. It wasn’t the best of circumstances but it was certainly an eye opener for all of them. These were the thought the group shared.

“How long do you suppose one these operations lasts?” it was Shane’s voice shattering through the strange silent of the hospital waiting room and everyone’s sad thoughts. It wasn’t like what you see on TV. There hadn’t been any other patience or worried friends and family running through demanded for news.

“I don’t know but I wouldn’t want them to rush it. I want them to take there time and come out here and tell metell us she’s leaving here walking and talking. I don’t want them rushing and come out here telling us she’s a vegetable”, Alice told Shane. She had left Tina in the Doctor’s lounge for a few minutes to check on the girls. She didn’t have anything to say, no updates to give. So, when she arrived she simply sat down with the rest of them to think. None of them questioned her at the time because they were thinking exactly the same things.

“Yeah, man. I just wish we knew what was happening. I haven’t really been good with the whole suspense thing”, Shane said getting up pacing in front of the chairs they occupied.

“Shane, please! You’re making me nervous. Sit down or go outside or SOMETHING”, Dana said with a little more edge then she intended. Dana hung her head, “God, I’m sorry. I guess I just a little on edge.”

“No problem, Dane. I think you’re right. I’m gonna take a walk”, Shane then walked through past her silently toward the elevators.

“Shane, honey, wait a second”, it was Kit stopping Shane before she hit hallway leading to the elevator, “I need to get out of here, toostir crazyDana if you hear anything, call us.” Kit looked at Dana waving her cell phone. Dana nodded, “of course.”

Shane and Kit walked together out of the waiting room leaving Dana and Jenny behind. There was silence between them. Neither one of them really knew what to say. There was a mutual need to talk. Dana spoke first, “How are you doing Jenny? You know it’s great you’re here. I know you didn’t know Bette very well with her being so guarded.”