“You’re thinking about quitting?”

“No I just don’t feel very talented”

“Well I think you’re very talented after reading some of your essays”

“Thanks Alice that means a lot coming from you”

“Yeah a columnist writing a story about knitting”

“Fuck you Dana!”

“Well I’ll see you guys later”

“Where are you going T?  I thought you didn’t have to be in to work until 10:30”

“Doctors appointment”

“Is everything okay?”

“Oh yeah, it’s just a sonogram.  The first one for this pregnancy actually”

“Cool!  Call and let us know what you’re having”

“I will Shane, bye guys”

     Tina was about to get in her car when she felt someone touch her shoulder.

“Hey I was wondering would it be all right if I came with you to your appointment”

“Um, I don’t mind but don’t you have to be at work?”

“I do but I can call in and”

“Sure get in”

     After the doctor informed that she was having a girl, she let them watch the baby on the monitor for a few minutes.  It was a surreal experience for both of them.  For Tina it was a first glimpse All Star who would be scoring goals with her bladder.  For Bette the introduction to the little miracle was bitter-sweet.  Looking back at the life she fucked up beyond repair and beautiful creature from that wreckage.  From that point Bette let go of the guilt she felt around Tina and replaced it with the love for this child.  Now, she has 2 loves in her heart.  Even if her role in this child’s life would be that of an aunt, she would gladly take it and be happy.  Bette couldn’t resist the urge so she reached over and took Tina’s hand in her own.  The gesture made Tina turn her head to look at Bette as she gave her hand a gentle squeeze.  Their bliss was short lived as reality called and each had to go to work.

     Tina was reading a horrible script and had a few pages left when Helena knocked and popped her head through the door.