Tina was startled out of her deep thoughts by the announcement that the plane had started its descent.  She had pulled out her computer to take a look at a few emails before she arrived in hopes it would settle her nerves.  She scrolled down and noticed a header from someone from USC.  She opened the email and to her surprise, a professor from USC was inquiring about Lez Girls.  She had not thought about that movie nor the book in years.  She quickly emailed the professor back, letting her know that she would be in town for a few days and was willing to speak to her about the film.  Tina responded to a few more emails before the announcement was made to put all electronics away. 

Tina decided that she would drive straight to Bette’s house before she checked into the hotel.  She had checked social media and learned that the media had camped out in front of Bette’s house.  Tina thought Bette had made a good decision to have Angie stay at Jordi’s house.  Tina knew that Bette would step in front of a bullet to protect Angie and was sure this situation came from that mind frame. 

Tina parked around the block to avoid dealing with the media as much as possible.  She saw Alice leave and how they swarmed around her.  Tina didn’t need to have her name drawn into this mess, but she was determined to get to her family.  If that meant fighting off the media, then so be it.  Tina had hoped Bette had not changed the locks as she still had keys to the house that she only lived in a short time.  Tina walked through the the crowd of news reporters with her head slightly down and slipped the key into the slot.

”Thank God,” Tina thought to herself as she entered through the gate. 

Tina could barely hear the voices on the other side of the door as she approached, but it was clearly Bette. She sounded very upset.  Tina knew that tone and the determination that went with it.  Bette was a lot of things, but when it came to her family, her decisions were always based on what she thought was in their best interest. 

Tina reached up to ring the door bell when the door swung open and there in front of Tina was the women she left almost two years ago. 

Tina hesitated before she spoke, ”Angie called me,” she said cautiously.

”Tina,” was all Bette could say as a multitude of emotions crossed her face. 

The two women stared at each other.  They may be estranged but Tina new this women intimately and there was little Bette could hide from her. She knew in that moment, coming was a good decision and silently thanked Angie for calling.