“I wanted to say that I’m sorry for your loss and that if you ever need anything I hope you can call on me”

“Not a chance, now go.”

“I’ll wait for you Bette, however long it takes because I love you”

“Just go, and stop calling me or sending me emails.”

     As soon as Candace got in her car to leave Bette turned around and went back in the chapel oblivious to Tina’s presence.  Tina was surprised to find that as she watched the rejected woman drive away she didn’t feel relief of hatred toward her.  She felt sorry for Candace and hoped that she would be okay one day.  What concerned her is that if she felt absolutely toward Candace, is that a sign that she has truly let go of her feelings for Bette?

     Bette drove Tina home and followed her in.  After the events of the day she didn’t want to be alone tonight, especially in the house where she had last seen her father alive.  The memories were still fresh in her mind.  Tina changed into her maternal sleepwear and Bette thought she looked so beautiful.  She thought that the pregnancy suited because it made her glow and this aroused a lot.  No wonder Helena was instantly attracted to and went in pursuit of Tina.  The thought of the two of them together made Bette’s stomach turn.  The sound of the blowing whistle kettle snapped her out of the nightmare.  She poured them each a cup of tea and passed a steaming cup to Tina.

“It was a nice service”

“It was, I was so happy David was there, it’s been so long since I’d seen him.  He looks just like Daddy at that age.”

“I saw Franklin earlier, that was nice of him to come by.”

“Believe me his visit was anything but nice.  He came by to inform me that the CAC will not be renewing my contract at the end of the year.”

“What!?”

“They’re letting me go”

“They can’t do that not when you’ve done so much for them.  Those fucking bastards!”

“Well according to Franklin it wasn’t enough”

“How could they decide something like that and then tell you on the day of your father’s funeral?”