Tina was sitting on an empty bench and enjoying the cool weather when she noticed a woman standing in front of the chapel looking in and instantly recognized her.  The woman looked so nervous that she did not notice Tina sitting 10 feet away from her.  Tina never thought she would ever be this close to the carpenter again, yet there she was standing at the bottom of the steps looking disheveled and heartbroken.  She wasn’t sure where Bette and the carpenter stood as far as relationship was concerned, but she knew the poor woman was in for even more heartache.  Tina had to give her credit though she loved Bette so much that she would risk humiliation at Melvin’s funeral for a chance to be with her.  Tina remained seated as Candace walked up the steps and into the chapel. She decided to take a walk in the garden to clear her mind and at that moment she saw Bette dragging Candace out of the chapel and into the parking lot.

“What the fuck are you doing here at my father’s funeral of all places?”

“I thought maybe you were in pain and needed me to help you get through this”

“I do not nor will I ever need you.  I told you that I want to be with Tina”

“I know that you and I have a connection I felt it”

“I’m in love Tina!  Why can’t you understand that?”

“Because you wanted me even while you were with Tina, and you stayed with me after she left”

“Leave me alone, I will not tolerate you messing up the relationship I’m trying to rebuild with Tina”

“I know she hasn’t taken you back”

“She’s here right now, and she’s all the support I need.  I want you to leave.”

“How can you be so cruel?  You came after me”

“I did not go after you, you pursued me.”

“Well it didn’t take much to turn your head or your body for that matter.”

“Leave.”

“I just can’t let you go.”

“Tina and I are having a baby together that should be enough for you to know that I want nothing to do with you.  ”

There was a pause and then Candace spoke.