Bette and Tina were shocked as they watched the scenario played out in front of their eyes.

What in the world is going on?

I have no idea. But Mikela was in a hurry and the police car led the way, so it must be serious.

Bette, I think we should go to the hospital. It must be Candace and Im sure Mikela is scared. We should go and give her some support.

Fifteen minutes later they had arrived at the hospital, parked and made their way to the emergency room. They saw Mikela sitting in a chair, tears running down her face and her hands worrying the wad of tissues they were clenching. The pair walked over to her and Bette placed her hand on Mikelas shoulder and said, Mikela, can we do anything for you? How is Candace?

Mikela looked up at Bette, the lack of recognition evident in her eyes. Im sorry, do I know you?

Bette Porter. We met at the museum for the Provocations opening. My partner and I were just coming to Candaces house to see her. As we arrived, we saw you rushing from the house and getting into the ambulance. We thought you might need someone with you while you waited.

Thats very kind of you. I dont know what is going on. They wont tell me anything or let me go back and be with her. They just took her insurance card from me and told me only family was allowed to be with her! I should have said I was her sister.

Are they contacting her family? asked Tina.

They asked me if I was Yolonda. Candy still has her listed as the emergency contact on her medical records. They are trying to get in touch with her.

What happened? How bad is she? asked Bette.

Well I moved in with her this past week and she was hanging up some of my pictures. I had my arms full and came around the corner and crashed into her ladder. Mikela was crying harder now. She was hammering a nail into the wall and when I walked into her ladder, it jarred her and she fell backwards. Her head hit the coffee table and she was knocked out. There was blood flowing from this big gash on the back of her head. I couldnt stop the bleeding. I pressed towels against the wound, but I was afraid to move her neck too much. She was still unconscious when we arrived here.

Tina put her arms around Mikela and rocked her while rubbing her back. Bette was sitting beside them patting Mikela on the back when she spotted Yolonda entering the hospital. Yolonda saw them, her eyes assessing the three of them as she approached.

Mikey, whats going on?

Mikela jumped up and threw herself into Yolondas arms, all the while crying and relating the story. And they wont tell me anything! They wont let me see her!

Ill find out whats happening and Ill make them let you see her!

Yolonda walked over to the admittance nurse. After conversing for a few minutes, she was taken into the back. The trio sat back down to wait.

Bette observed, You and Yolonda seem to be pretty close.

Yes. Lonnie has been like a sister to me for years. We knew each other before she and Candy ever got together. When they broke up and Candy asked me out, I was afraid it might wreck our relationship. But Lonnie was great, and we have all stayed friends.

Tina said, She looks great. Hows the baby?

Mikela smiled. Hes a sweetheart. I never saw such a good baby. Candy and I have watched him a few times when Lonnie needed us to and he never cries. He just gurgles a little and then smiles when you go to him. I hope I can have one just like him one day.

They managed to keep Mikela occupied and about a half an hour later, Yolonda came back out. She asked to talk to Mikela privately. They walked over to the corner and Yolonda related, She has had x-rays and theres not even a hairline crack in that hard skull of hers. Mikela smiled knowing that the hardheaded one was Yolonda, not Candy. They have stitched her up and she is starting to come around. They are going to move her into a room for observation for at least a day or two. They said you could see her briefly before they move her to the room. Just go on back, the admittance nurse will let you in.

Mikela hugged Yolonda, Thanks Lonnie!

As she went back to see Candace, Yolonda walked over to Bette. What are you doing here? Dont you think you have caused enough trouble? You played with her emotions and then left her out in the cold to run back to the little woman! Thankfully, she has Mikey, who is very good for Candace, and by the way knows nothing about your sordid little affair! Why dont you just go back to your perfect little life and leave them alone.

Bette could feel Tina tensing up beside her and put her arm around Tee, and gave her a look. Tina relaxed a little bit and kept quiet.

At that moment, a smiling Mikela came back out. Candy is awake. They are moving her to a room. I told her you were here Bette. She wants to see you once they get her settled in her room.