Tina: Sure. What is it?

Bette: I . . . hmmm . . . how do I put this? T, I want you to know that I know that one of our problems before had a lot to do with me. Too many times in the past I put myself and my needs before you and your needs. I know I have a tendency to get a little wrapped up into myself . . . actually, a lot wrapped up into myself. My sessions with Dan Foxworthy have been helping me to see this side of myself. It is not a side that I am proud of. I am sorry if I have not been giving you and the baby my attention these past several days. I dont want you to wear yourself out worrying or trying to take care of me. I dont know how I would have survived this far without your support and love. T . . . thank you for giving me a second chance. I know I dont deserve it so it means all that much more that you have given me this gift. I love you, sweetie.

Bette embraces Tina and they passionately kiss.

Tina: Bette, I know you have had a lot on your heart and mind. But, you know what? This time it feels different. Before, you would be so wrapped up in your thing, that I often felt like a stranger who just happened to share the house with you. You would not let me in to your world. I started to believe that you didnt trust me, since you werent willing to share your hurts, burdens and emotions with me. Oftentimes I just saw the anger and frustration that you spewed on the outside. I wanted to know what was going on inside of you. I wanted to help you carry those burdens, but you shut me out. Thank you for making yourself vulnerable with me. Thank you for trusting me. The difference this time is, you have let me in. I am sorry that it has taken all of this to get us to this point. I guess that old clich, You have to take the thorns with the roses, is true for us. Even though you have been consumed with grief these past few days, you have not been wrapped up in yourself. I know you are worried about me and the baby. I know that you would do anything for me.

Bette: (Bette interrupts) I do worry. And, I would do anything.

Tina: Baby, I know. I know. We are going to get through all of this.

Bette: We are and we will.

Tina: Bette, come here and let me help you finish drying off.

Bette: T, I can do it myself. Its okay.

Tina: I know you can, but I want to do it. Would you just grant this very pregnant and hormonal woman this one wish?

TBC . . .