Through it all Bette had never left her side. She came without hesitation when Tina called for her, she was there to hold Tina’s hand and stroke her hair, offering a level of comfort and safety that Tina would have ever thought possible. Bette was supportive and patient as she was worried and protective, taking care of Tina and the baby the moment she stepped into the delivery room.

There were no words to express the gratitude that Tina felt, the appreciation she had for Bette was far beyond words. Since the kiss Tina had felt her feelings for the brunette shift in a different direction and after everything that happened during the delivery, Tina felt those same feelings grow stronger.

"You’re awake"

The voice was so incredibly soft and soothing yet it managed to bring Tina out of her reverie, the relief and happiness in the tone easily increasing her heart rate. She watched as Bette slowly got up from her seat and made her way over to Tina with the sleeping baby girl in her arms.

"Wanna meet your mommy?" Bette spoke softly to the beautiful bundle in her arms, smiling down at the baby girl before looking up to the excited new mother.

Tina beamed as Bette carefully placed the baby in her arms, instantly feeling a rush of warmth wash over her. She was overcome with emotion, love and happiness swelling her heart more than Tina had ever thought imaginable. Her own mother had once told her that there was no feeling in the world like being a mother and there holding her baby in her arms, Tina finally understood that.

"How are you feeling?" Bette asked softly, instinctively stroking the soft blonde hair.

Tina allowed the loving gesture, realizing at that moment just how much she needed it. She reveled in the feeling that only Bette’s touch brought her.

"Tired" Tina smiled softly as she welcomed the tingles that spread through her body. She looked down at her beautiful baby girl and her smile widened.

"I can imagine, it was a rough procedure . . You passed out near the end" At the last word Bette swallowed hard and Tina could see the sadness swirling in those brown irises, the tears welling up in those gorgeous eyes caused Tina to swallow the lump that had formed in her throat.