Shortly after she had arrived in North Carolina Rachel had contacted Tina’s mother to tell her that Tina had moved back to her home state and Tina could use her support at this time in her life. Tina’s mother Alison Kennard had called Tina a week later to invite her to lunch. Tina had accepted and during the course of the afternoon she had told her mother she was expecting her first child. Mrs. Kennard had naturally assumed that the father of the child Tina was carrying did not want to be a part of their life otherwise; he would have been present at the luncheon.

When Tina explained Angie’s conception was created through the help of a black sperm donor and Bette was the intended other parent Mrs. Kennard dismissed herself from the table and quickly left the restaurant. So being deeply hurt to the point that it left scars on ones soul by individuals who are suppose to love you no matter what was all to familiar to Tina and Bette knew this too.

Looking at the clock on the wall she realized it was time for Angie to come home. Getting up she put the case file back in her briefcase she headed to the kitchen to begin dinner.

That night after Angie was put to bed Tina’s cell phone began to ring. Looking at the display she did not recognize the number.

“Hello”

“Hello Tina, it has been so long since I have talked to you. How are you?”

“I’m fine Kit. How are you?”

“Oh doing great, a little older and maybe a little wiser.”

“Actually Kit Bette is the reason I called. I need a little information and I was hoping you could help me. Maybe fill in some gaps.”

“Oh Lord, what kind of trouble is my sister in now?”

“Kit how long has it been since you have heard from Bette?”

“Well Tina…I know we are sisters and when you and Bette split up we had a good relationship but after that she changed Tina. She began drinking and partying way too much. I tried talking to her but you know Bette she wouldn’t listen to me. She began to pull away from all of us. We only heard from her when she was in trouble. Then one day I went by her house and she was gone there was a realtors sign in the yard. She just sold everything and took off. I have not heard from her in a few years. She never said good bye to any of the gang. Why the sudden interest in Bette? I hope she is ok.”