Babycome onyou have to calm down said Bette as she held Tina in her arms
I cant Bette..I mean.I lost our babyand now.someone just leaves a childnamed Jack.on our doorstep.
I understand Tinabut we did the right thing said Bette trying to reassure her wife
Are you really sure about that? I meandidnt you see the coldness in that womans eyesand little Jack will be staying with her?
I know.I saw the coldness that you are speaking of..but it is out of our hands baby.I meanshe is the caseworkershe has authority over anything we say or dowe are just the middle people here.
I knowbut he is sooo cute.and he even looks like you a little.
Aww..come on Tinathat is impossible.I mean..he didnt look anything like me..and I sure as ***** didnt just have a baby and surprise you by leaving it on our doorstep.
Tina laughed a little. I just felt a connection to him, Bfor some reason.I cant explain whybut it felt as if he was the child we lost
Thats crazy.he cant be the child we lost, Tour child is in heaven.
I know but I want himI want that little boy.I cant explain the connectionbut it was sooo strong.it felt like he was my own child.
Look ***** been a whilewhy dont we go to the Planet and get some coffee?
I dont really think I want to get out right now said Tina. Unless we are going to get him back
He is Not Ours said Bette We have absolutely no rights to him.he was dropped off herewe dont even know who his parents are
I knowbut the caseworker said that if they dont find his parentshe will go into foster care.babyI had a friend once that was shifted from home to homeand it took a lot to get her straight.she had such a hard time.she had people that cared about herbut noone to love herand noone to look up to
Tbaby.its out of our hands said Bette. Now come onlets go get that coffee
Bette finally got Tina motivated enough and out the door.to the Planet.the walked in and sat at their usual tableit wasnt long before the gang had entered and sat down.
Tina, whats the matter? asked Alice
Nothin said Tina as she looked over at Bette
AlrightI am not god and I dont know everythingbut I know when something is wrong..so spill. said Alice as she looked from Tina to Bette
Its nothing really said Bette as she picked up her coffee and took a sip.
OKwhateverI will find out later.. said Alice as she looked over at Shane and nodded a yes
Leave it aloneAl.if they wanted you to know, they wouldve already told you. said Shane as she stood up.. I have an appointment in 10…so Ill see you ladies later and Shane turned to leave.
Everyone said their goodbyes to her.
Tina got up to go to the restroomand Alice immediately begin to question what was going on..
Bettecome onjust give me a hint..she didnt ***** up again.did she?
NoAldamn
Oh my goddid you ***** up? asked Alice
No.you are very ***** persistantarent you?
Bette Porterhow long have you known me?
Too long it seems said Bette.
And what do I do for a living? asked Alice
You are a writer/reporter.you know allhear all.see all.and then you tell all. said Bette smiling as she took another sip of her coffee.
Then why did you act like you didnt know that I would do what I could to get it out of you? Nowwhat is wrong with Tina?
Someone dropped a baby off on our front door step said Bette
Oh my godshe is pregnant Alice yelled.
NNNOOOO said Bette
But you said.
I know what I said.I said that someone dropped a baby off on our front door step and that is what I meant..just that
Wait a minute.someone left a baby on your porch.for real?
Um..yea
So, where is the babyand how about the stork that dropped him off? CmonBette quit pulling my leg.you are about to break it.
Im serious.we called the lawand they called the Dept. of Family and Children Servicesand a caseworker came and got him.
OH MY GOD.you are serious.
*****.Alice where have you been?
So what happened then?
Well, his name is JackTina got very upset..and I didnt meantion this to herbut he looked a lot like Marcus Allenwood. said Bette..
Thats the donor that you two used for Tina to get pregnant isnt it?
Yea.it was weirdI dont know
So Tis freaked about it
It brought back a lot of feelings for her..the loss of the babyeverything
*****.I am sorry
Tina was walking towards the table..and Bette stood to greet her
Are you okay, baby? asked Bette
Yeaumcan we go home now? I dont feel so good.I wanna take a hot bath
Yea babyyea said Bette as she rubbed her hand along the small of Tinas back. Anything you want to doCome on Bette turned to Alice. Well catch you later ok?
Alright.if you guys need anything said Alice as she pulled her phone out of her pocket. I am only a few finger pushes away
Thanks.. said Bette
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Once at home, Bette took the liberty of running Tina a hot bath..a hotbubble.bath.
Come on Tinayour water is ready
Thank you baby said Tina as she held her head down and walked passed Bette
Baby said Bette as she stopped her and turned her around now face to face.. Everything will be okay
Ya. and Tina went into the bathroom, undressed and climbed into the tub
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A week went by and Tina was miserablethinking about Little Jack day in and day outdreaming of him.24/7…and Bette took notice to this..she finally decided to do something about it
She dialed the number..
Department of Family and Children ServicesThis is KateHow may I help you?
Um yes started Bette. My name is Bette Porter and I am calling about a little boy that was picked up from my home a week ago.he was left abandoned on my doorstepand my wife and I called the police.and they called you guysa caseworkerum.what was her name?umKaren.I cant remember her last name
I happen to know the woman you are talking about.hold on just a minuteand I will put you through to her.
Thank you said Bette as she let out a long sigh.
Tbc…………………