*BETTE*
Bette is sitting on some crates bouncing her feet off them making a thump thump sound.
She is looking at Tina wondering how in the world did she end up in this mess and how she could be so angry with this woman. This woman who has had here heart from day one. She is still so beautiful, those eyes that hold my soul. God and those lips, how they would kiss me into oblivion. To tell the truth I still love this woman with all my heart, but how can I forgive her for keeping my child away from me.

*TINA*

Why now does she have to come back into my life? She has not change much, a little older but still so beautiful. I can see the hurt in her eyes. Those same eyes that would hypnotize me when every she would look into mine or when we would make love, it was like looking into her soul. Damn why am I thinking back on our lovemaking. I have to stop. Look at her, Alex is just like her when she does not get her way. I know that is in possible but stranger things have happened. You are just like your daughter, sitting there pouting and bouncing your feet.

Bette looks over at Tina and smiles. Thank you for recognizing that she is my daughter.

I never denied that she was yours. I just never said anything. Im sorry for that.

Yeah, I know. Tina what happen to us? I mean I know I screwed up, but with everything that we been through why couldnt we work it out?

I dont know. I tried talking to you, but when I would think of what happen, I would get so angry I didnt want to be around you.

Its funny you cant even say it now.

I dont think it is funny, it still hurts Bette. During our ceremony, we committed to each other forever. I made that commitment believing with all my heart that I would be with you for the rest of my life. Did you not take our vows seriously?

I didnt mean that it was funny, funny. It is just a saying. And yes Tina I took our vows very seriously.

Then why Bette did you sleep with Candace?

Truth be told I really dont know. All I can say is that with everything that was going on, us losing the baby, you not wanting to talk about it, the Provocation show, and the stress of me thinking I need to be the strong one took its toll on me. We were drifting apart and I did not know how to deal with it. It was not that I loved her, there is only one woman that I love and that has my heart. She was just a way to release stress. She can see the word she spoke hurt Tina and that was not the point. She wanted everything out in the open once and for all. She walks over to Tina and stands in front of her. Look at me Tee, I never wanted to hurt you. But it just happened.

Through the tears, Why couldnt you just come to me? I know we were drifting, but I did not want to lose you. I felt that I had failed you when I lost our son. You were not there and I did not know how to deal with it all. I clasped and shut everyone out. not just you.

Tee, Im not everyone else I was your wife. I never thought that you failed us. I wanted to try again when we were ready, but I guess you did that on your own when you were ready.

Bette, I was going to tell you, I just wanted to wait until I was sure I was passed the critical stage of the pregnancy. Nevertheless, then everything went to *****. I am truly sorry that you missed out on the first four years of Alexs life.

Did you have a hard pregnancy?

The pregnancy was fine. The delivery was the problem. I was going to have a home birth but there were complications and I had to be rushed to the hospital. I had to have an emergency C-section. Thankfully, everything worked out. Alex was 8 pounds 3 ounces and 22 each long.

Boy she did take after Marcus huh?

Yes she did.

Tina, what happen with you and Helena? If you dont mind me asking?

No I dont mind. Well I knew from the start that she was; I was not in love with her I will put it that way. We were fine as long as I was the display wife as she put it. With hat said Tina notice the change in Bettes mood change. I admit that she was good to me, she got me everything I need for me and the baby. We had a huge argument over what I wanted to name the baby. She felt that Alex she have no part of your name because you didnt have a part in the pregnancy.

But I didnt have a chance to be involved.

I know and that is what I told her. I also told her she had no say in the naming. After that, things started to get rocky, as Alex got older, and I know it is not possible because there is no blood shared, but Alex started to look more and more like you. Her attitude, that Porter charm, oh and that smile. Shane was over at the house visiting, I guess Alex was about two or two an half, and she came out and showed Shane a picture she drew. Well not meaning anything by it Shane said look at that a mini Bette well Helena over heard it and got pissed off and stormed out.

But I thought no one knew that Alex was our child?

Bette, come on you know how Shane has that gift to be able to sniff out the truth. She is Yoda after all. Tina laughs.

Damn its be so long since I heard that laugh. Bette looks into Tinas eyes and takes Tinas hand, Tee, is there anyway that we can work out some type of visitation between us without any lawyers?

I dont see why we cant. I just need sometime to tell Alex and I dont know how she will react.

Thats fine, we can start off being friends and I will come to visit until she gets to know me. Hows that?

Thats fine.

Tina was hoping for more. Thinking to herself how could she win back the heart that she thrown away four years ago?

Bette thinking to herself, ok I will start as being her friend but I will get my wife back before I leave.

Well it looks like were here for awhile, I notice a mini-fridge over there. Lets see if there is anything in it? Bette walks over and opens it. Looks like they thought of everything.

Why, whats in the fridge?

Well we have bottled water, veggies, and some fruit. We also have a pallet with blankets and pillows here, I awesome they are for us.

I guess they plan on keeping us down here for awhile huh?

Looks that way. Oh yes, thank you Kit and Shane. Before this night is over, I will have my wife back. Bette thought.

Thinking to herself, Tina was thinking the same thing Bette was. I owe you big time Kit and Shane. Tina walked over and sat down with a big smile on her face.

TBC