“Are you worried ?”

“About her

– not for about there being any resurrection of you and her – that’s not on my radar – you know that – we have been through it a lot of times. This isn’t easy for anyone Tina “

“I invited her to take Ella out

– I should have spoken to you first”

“I am fine about her taking Ella out

– she’s probably got more time and she is nearer than our family. Maybe we could get Alice and Lucy to take her out before they go flying off to see if they can start world war three”

“I want to do the right thing Bette “

“I know that

– but she was wrong as your Chief of Staff and we don’t know for sure but she could still have feelings for you. As much as I love Helena – we come first in my mind “

“I agree

– I just think that this is so huge for her – I don’t think she knows how hard it will be “

“She can get a couple of nannies “

“Its not just that though Bette. I had you who told me every day how desirable I still was even when I didn’t feel it

– I had my mom and dad and Lucy and your family “

“Millions of women cope with being single parents “

“I know and I think they are amazing

– Helena – as much as I care for her – well “

In the end I don’t finish my thought

– it would come out harsher than I mean it to. I just shrug and take another bite of my meal. Bette smiles

“Lets just play it by ear eh

– see how she handles things – so did the two of you talk about anything other than baby things ?”

“Shane “

Bette shakes her head “I don’t think I have thought about much else all day. I have talked to Alice and CJ about it

– I am pretty close to getting JJ involved and seeing what she thinks from a head doctors point of view”