Come in. she Tinas voice from the room and entered. Tina sat up in bed, looking rather pale, but other than that fine. Great actually. Hi Alice! she said, smiling happily. Im so happy youre here. She lifted her arms and Alice just walked right into them, hugging her friend tightly.

Tee We were worried about you. Alice said after ending the embrace. She felt surprisingly sentimental, almost like she wanted to cry. You werent here when we came to visit so we thought something might have gone wrong.

I was just waking up after the operation. Im fine, just a little sore. Tina said, glowing with some kind of new motherly pride. Alice noticed Tina gave her the same vibe as Bette had yesterday.

Well, you look great. Youre glowing actually. Oh, and just so you know: I HAD flowers, but some ***** nurse stole them from me. Something about allergy. Alice said angrily and started to look around. Tina just smiled and shook her head at Alices outburst. Wheres da bebbe?

Angelica is with Bette. Theyre taking some tests just to be sure shes all right.

You worried? Alice asked feeling a bit worried herself. But Tina seemed as calm as mother earth herself.

No. Its just standard procedure. Although she was a bit small when she came out. Couldnt tell by the size of me though. Tina chuckled. Alice almost opened her mouth to agree but bit her tongue right in time. Some things you just dont agree with, even if you do. Like body sizes. Tina continued to chuckle. You should see Bette. Shes in such a state. I dont think Ive ever seen her so happy and so terrified at the same time. Tina smiled widely at the thought of Bette. Shes even forgot about getting fired, which should be impossible for her. Alice eyes widened when she heard the, to her, unknown news.

Bette got fired?! From the CAC? Alice was in shock.

Yeah, Franklin fired her just after Melvins funeral. Tina answered matter of factly.

What?! Alices eyes threatened to pop out of her head. What a ***** *****! Bettes done nothing but good to that ***** place! She felt the anger rising. How the ***** could anyone fire someone on the day of her fathers funeral? Tina just sighed and looked bored with the subject.