“If I could just interject for a second here, um… It wasn’t Tina who destroyed this relationship, that was you, and it’s a good thing to remember, as you’re dealing with the consequences.”

“I am dealing with the consequences.“

“Well good for you, but this moment isn’t about you, this moment is about Tina. And what she wants. Tina? Is this what you want? “

Finally Tina speaks up for herself and addresses Bette. “I – I think things need to be different.”

“Did you hear that?” Joyce once again taunts Bette who completely ignores her as she focuses on Tina. With tears in her eyes and sincerity in her voice she promises… “They will be. They will be different.”

“So why don’t you get off the floor and let her do what she wants for once, instead of you running the whole show? C’mon.” Joyce gets up from the table and walks over to Bette who is still kneeling on the floor. She forcibly grabs her arm but Bette pulls away just as forcibly causing Bert to get up in case he needs to intervene. Joyce backs off.

“Why don’t we reschedule this at a time when everyone is feeling a little less dramatic?” Bert helps Bette to her feet and escorts her out of the office. Tina stares at the table as Bette glances back at her before Joyce closes the door in her face.

***

“Tina, you want anything?” Joyce speaks into the intercom and asked her secretary to bring her a protein shake.

“No, no – no thank you.” Tina gets up in a fury and starts pacing. “God, I’m just so fucking mad!”

“Good! Good! Anger will help you change your life! Now c’mon, sit down.” Tina calms herself and takes the seat in front of Joyce.

“Okay. I want you to tell me what you need, right now; an ice cream sundae? Foot massage?” Tina doesn’t appreciate Joyce’s attempt at making light of the situation.

“I need my own life.”

“Tell me what I can do to make that happen.”

“I’m having a baby. I don’t have a place to live. I’m sleeping on my friend’s couch. Been there for a month, I know she wants me out. I should take that deal.”