The sky was blue. All the English fog was dying under the clouds. Bette was enjoying the view when a sudden deep sigh got her attention. At her side the little girl was grabbing the seat arms tight. She was awfully quiet, her big blue eyes trying to hide her fear. The plane was smoothly taking off.

Dont you like planes? Bette asked, not sure how to talk to a four year old.

Shaking her head, mute, Tina looked up to Bette. Those eyes, the shape of the beautiful little face.

My father once told me that planes are the safest places in the world Bette said.

Tina arched an eyebrow, showing how little she was buying Bette words. The gesture, so honest, so clear..so funny drew a smile on Bettes face. God, that eyebrow, the Kennard touch there was no doubt about it. But then, watching little Tina grabbing her hand Bette noticed how, she had her mother hands, Helens long thin fingers, her mother legs, long and slim and, looking carefully Bette also noticed that not counting the smile, the eyebrows, the shape of the face, little Tinas eyes were Helens, all her moves resembled her mothers. How was that possible?.

Just then a phone rang. Confused, Bette looked around, not sure what to do. Smiling, Tina said,

Is for you. Pointing to the phone placed in between the two seats.

For me? Mumbled Bette, feeling silly.

Its always for grown ups nonchalantly added Tina, unfasting her seatbell, walking to get her bag from the couch.

She has been here before thought Bette, taking the phone.

Mr Branson would like to talk with you Miss Porter a voice said.

Sure said Bette, watching Tina.

***

Shane pushed the glass doors with her boot, holding Tina who was not easily walking. Helen, Dana, Alice and Greta all greeted them with concern look on their faces.

Finally! Alice said, still grabbing her stomach, pale as a ghost.

Dude, you ok? Asked Shane stopping her pace, forgetting about Tina for a second.

Al you dont look very well softly said Tina, smiling at the nurse that was already at her side with a wheelchair.

Simpathy labour pain nodded Dana, smiling so cute she added to herself, nodding.

Bette is on her way Murph Helen said, placing her hand on Tinas shoulder, before Tina could even ask.

Thanks Tina said, bitting her lips, turning to look at them as the nurse was already driving her inside.

Wasnt that? Asked Alice, sitting on a chair.

Yes nodded Dana, smiling Nurse from *****

Looks different today mumbled Alice, in between heavy breaths.

Dr Wilson was walking towards them, making Shane and Dana to stand up.

Shane? Dr Wilson asked.

Yeah Shane said, taken a step closer to the Doc.

“Tina needs you inside the doctor said, looking at Alice.

“Sure nodded Shane walking towards the closed doors.

“You ok?” The doctor asked to Alice.

“Yeah she is nodded Dana, caressing Alice cold bare arm.

Taking Alices wrist Doctor Wilson nodded.

I want somebody to look at you, wait here she said, walking back towards the doors Shane just entered.

“Al, cmon. You are taking this too far Dana said.

Its not funny Dane, this is ***** Alice mumbled, then, looking at Helen, smiling, added sorry

I get that all the time Hene said, smiling, crossing her long legs.

Am gonna get some coffee, anyone wants something? Greta asked.

Dana nodded, while Helen, standing up said,

Ill go with you

***

Tina was quietly drawing on a notebook while Bette was subtly trying to look at her. After talking with Mr Branson she called Shanes cell. Not getting an answer, she called Alices but Dana informed her that Alice was been checked. Dana gave Bette the hospitals number and after a few tries she finally talked with Tina. She could tell by the tone of her voice how scared she was but after talking with her for a few minutes she knew that both of them were feeling much more relax.
The pilot told her that it wasnt going to be such a long flight so with a little bit of luck she was going to make it on time.
Dr Wilson informed Bette that everything was going fine, there was time for her to arrive. The babies were ok.

Much more relax Bette turned her attention to the little mistery that was quietly drawing in front of her. So well behave, she noticed.

“Can I see it? Bette asked, standing up, moving to the couch.

Nodding, Tina showed Bette what she has been drawing. Taking the notebook Bette studied the painting. As she was not saying anything, Tina said,

“This is you (pointed to a brown stick with what it looked like messy hair) and those are Nemo and Snape she added, pointing to what it was clear now were the two beautiful dogs.

Of course Bette said, giving the piece of art back to the artist, its beautiful

Tina yawned, unable to hide it even when she tried with her mouth.

Sorry she said.

Bette, smiling, nodded, looking at the time, realizing that maybe for the kid it was nap time or something.

You want to sleep?, maybe we can arrange the seats she said, trying to help.

Shaking her head, Tina said, smiling.

There is a bed back there, uncle Richard always let me use it

Ok added Bette, still amazed.

Following Tinas little steps Bette found the giant bed waiting for them. As it was a bit high for the little one Bette helped her up.
Tina looked at Bette, quiet, waiting. Bette looked back at her, lost. Then, as if a thunder hit her, she asked,

You want me to help you put your pjs on?

Yawning again Tina nodded, shyly smiling.

Ok Bette mumbled, looking around, noticing the small suitcase that was besides hers. Cocking an eyebrow she wondered when her bags were put there. Noticing Tina standing on the bed she shook her head and taking the small, pink fairy princess suitcase she opened it.

It only took Bette a minute to help Tina in her pjs. It surprised her how sweet it all was, how well behave the little girl was. Opening the bed for her, Bette helped her in.

“If you want anything, Ill be there, ok she said, smiling from the door.

“Ok Tina said, grabbing her small security blanket tight.

The moment Bette touch her seat she heard the small voice shyly calling her name.

“Yes?” She answered, walking back to the bed.

“Will you lay with me till I fall asleep?” Tina asked with the sweetes softest voice. Her accent melting Bette.

Sure she said, seating on the bed, rolling to the girls side.

In less than a second both of them were deeply asleep.

***

Tina, profuseling sweating was caressing her tense belly, biting her lips. Shane at her side was caressing her arms, removing some wet lock of hair from her bright face.

breath Tee, breath she whispered, carefully.

I am , ok! Tina yelled.

Ok, again Shane said, nodding.

Sorry whispered Tina, looking at Shane.

Shhh, is ok, lets focus ok Shane said, grabbing Tinas hand.

Agggg Tina screamed, tighting Shanes hand.

As on cue Dr Wilson appeared, in full OR clothes.

Lets see how its going she said, removing the sheet that was covering Tinas bare legs.

Shane, smiling at Tina, cleaned her sweaty face.

Its time, we have to go the doctor said, emerging from between Tinas legs.

No, No Tina cried, trying to cross her legs. Bette is not here

I know Tina, but the babies are here and they cant wait

No, NoI cant do it, No Tina said, crying.

Sure you can Shane said

No, no, stop it! Stop it! I dont want the babies, I dont want themI dont! Tina yelled, scare.

Tina, honeyis going to be ok dr Wilson said, patting on her legs, nodding to a pale very confuse Shane who was looking at Tina.

They all say that she mouthed to Shane.

Shane let the air came out, not reazling she has been keeping it.

I want Bette, I do, I need her Tina cried again, sobbing.

She is almost here honey said the Dr.

Two nurses entered the room to drive Tina to the Er. It took Shane only a second to recognize Dr Wilsons beautiful nurse.

Hey, hihow you doing? She asked, smiling, in her full nonchalant flirting mood.

Shane!! Tina yelled, bringing her friend back to reality.

Eh, yeah, sorry Shane said, shyly smiling at Tina.