With that, the group dispersed and the agents moved to their respective positions. Bette scanned the area and saw no sign of suspicious activity. She was aware of where all the other agents were based, but was thankful that they had heeded her words and remained out of sight. Once she had watched Alice move into place she took out her phone and dialled Tina’s number.

"Bette? Is everything ok?" Tina asked hurriedly as she answered the phone.

"Babe it’s fine, I was just checking that you got to Peggy safely"

"Yeah, got here no problem. I’m safe now. I just…" Tina lowered her voice to a whisper, making sure Peggy was out of earshot "I just can’t help but worry about you"

"T I’ll be fine, ok? You know I can take care of myself. And the whole team is here, I’m in good hands" Bette tried to reassure her.

"Ok" Tina didn’t sound convinced.

"Babe trust me ok"

"I do. I just don’t want you getting hurt for me"

"I’m not gonna get hurt baby. And for the record, I’d do anything for you"

Tina blinked back tears "I’m so glad I met you" she whispered.

"So am I T, so am I. Now I want you to do me a favour" Bette said gently.

"What is it?"

"I want you to go sit in the next room so that you’re away from the operation. There’s no need for you to get worked up. I want you to try and relax as best you can"

"Ok, I’ll try"

"That’s my girl"

Tina smiled. Bette never failed to have an effect on her, even over the phone.

"Babe, I’m gonna have to go. But I’ll see you as soon as this is all over, ok?"

"Ok. Bette?"

"Yes?"

"Take care, please, for me?"

"Of course I will sweetie. Speak to you later"

"Bye" Tina hung up the phone and sighed.

She slowly made her way to the next room, not wanting to go against Bette’s wishes. She tried to think of something else, but her mind couldn’t seem to move away from the operation that was taking place.

Meanwhile, Bette focused her mind completely back on the job in hand. She picked up her radio to check in with the other agents.