Do you want to sell the rights to Helena? Bette asked.

            Not if it would upset Tina, Carrie answered without skipping a beat.

            Well, then just tell her.  I dont know.  I think now that youve told me you have to tell her.  I wouldnt want her finding out, through Helena, who you can bet is going to tell her, and then thinking that you and I were keeping it from her.  If I learned anything from losing Tina, its that I dont ever want to be without her again.  Bette shrugged.  She looked for a moment at Angelica.  I almost didnt have her.  I almost wasnt a part of her life.  Tears welled in Bettes eyes.

            Carrie scooted closer to Bette, putting a hand on her back, supportive.  I think that I can understand that.  Bette turned to Carrie, and, automatically, they hugged.  Carrie pulled Bette as close as she could.  She left everything for you, Bette.  Thats how much she loves you.  Love like that, I hope I see it some day.

            Bette clutched Carrie, noticing something strange, one of those things that can only be shared by family.  She smelled like Tina.  Thank you, she whispered to Carrie.  She pulled away.  Tina is so happy youre here.

            Tina is a forgiving and amazing person.  Im concerned about earning you.  Youve been kind of this, I dont know, myth for me.  Carries admission came with an adorable blush.  I know how much I hurt someone you love very much.  If I were you I would have hated me.

            How could I hate someone I never met?  Bette said, moving to catch Carries eye as she dodged her gaze.  Frankly, meeting you now I cant believe anything Tina said went on was actually true.

            Meet my father.  Youll believe it, Carrie said with a heavy sigh.  Bette brushed the hair out of Carries face, as she would have her sister.  I see why she loves you, Carrie said simply.

            I could say the same for you.  When do I get to read the book? Bette asked, changing the subject, lightening the mood.

            Now there youre in luck.  In my infinite arrogance I have three signed copies in the car, Carrie laughed.