Chapter 10

Tina: '' Bette I love you with all my heart, I meant what I said in the planet. I haven't forgiven you. When I say WE, I mean that we are this baby's parents and we have to concentrate on that. I'm not saying that we as a couple have no future, I'm not sure yet. What you did really did break my heart and I can't put the pieces back together just like that. Please just give me time. Ok?

Bette felt her heart deflate as she took her hand away from Tina's and Whispered. ''Ok''

Their meals arrived and they ate most of it in silence, they made small talk with Bette Filling Tina in with everything that happened while she was away, which wasn't really much as the most part of it, Bette never left the house. Just Shane and Alice popping round almost every day making sure that Bette was ok and to check if Tina had called.

Tina: '' I should really call Dana and apologise to her, I kinda pushed Past her when I left.

Bette: '' I'm sure that Tanya would have filled her in, making out that she is the victim. Don't worry Tee she knows you well enough now to know that you were pretty upset to leave like that.''

Tina: '' Have you noticed that there's something going on between Alice and Dana?''

Bette: '' No! why what do you mean?''

Tina: '' I'm not sure, I mean I think that Alice is a little jealous of Tanya, in an ex girlfriend way. Do you know what I mean?''

Bette: '' Tee, those two are always biting at each other, you know that.''

Tina: '' Yeah I know, but this is different. I think Alice has a crush on Dana.''

Bette almost choked on the drink that she was sipping.

Bette: '' urgh..... No way, can you imagine them together?'' Laughing.

Tina: '' I think they'd be really cute.''

Bette: '' Mmmm....... I'll reserve judgement on that.''

They spend a little more time at the restaurant as Tina has an urge for some ice cream. Her cravings are starting to come as Bette realises that Tina is starting to blossom with her pregnancy.

They make their way back home and Bette is feeling a lot more confident that just maybe there is a future for her and Tina and she is going to do everything in her power to make things right with Tina.

Bette is up preparing breakfast as Tina is not up yet when she hears her laptop go indicating that she has a message. She's just about to look when Tina walk's into the kitchen, looking a bit rough.

She's just about to look when Tina walk's into the kitchen, looking a bit rough.

Bette: '' Tee are you ok? You look like you haven't slept.''

Tina: '' I'm really not feeling well, I've been up half the night throwing up. I don't think this little one likes ice cream.'' Trying to make a joke, but she's a little nervous that something might be wrong.

Bette: '' Shall I call Dr Wilson and schedule a check up?''

Tina: '' Yeah, that would be great.''

Bette heads off toward her bedroom to call Dr Wilson. While Bette is on the phone, her laptop goes off again and Tina goes over to see what it is. She opens it up and is devastated to see an e-mail from Candace. She opens it up and starts to read.

Hey Bette Babe,

I miss You, Please call. X

C.

''How Fucking dare she call her babe. She's lying to me all over again. I can't do this.'' Tina starts to well up and hears Bette coming down the hall finishing up her call to Dr Wilson.

Bette: '' Hey Tee, we can see Dr Wil............

She stops when she sees Tina standing behind her computer and the look of hurt in Tina's eyes.

Tina: '' You fucking liar.''

Bette: '' What!........ What are you talking about?''

Bette walks over to her computer and sees the e-mail.

Bette: '' No Tina, this is not what you think.''

Tina: '' What is it that I'm thinking Bette?''

Bette: '' Tina I have not seen or heard from her since the night of provocations, I swear.....................Welllllll!''

Tina: '' Well What Bette?''

Bette: '' Well, James did say that she has left several messages for me at the CAC, but I never read them, I told him to throw them away and under no circumstances is he to put her through to me. That's why I'm not doing the dismantling of the show.

I swear Tina that it's over.

Tina sat down on the chair behind the desk and started to cry, Bette knelt down and held Tina's hands.

Bette: '' Tina, please I'm sorry, this e-mail has just come through, just before you came in. I was just about to see what it was, when I saw you and I saw how ill you looked. Come lets have some breakfast, if you can stomach it. We can see Dr Wilson first thing this morning.''

They both go into the kitchen and eat breakfast, although Tina ate very little. They get dressed and head out to see Dr Wilson.

Dr Wilson: '' Well good morning you two and congratulations, ooh Tina your looking a bit peaky this morning, come let's get you in here and see what's going on.''

They enter the room and Tina changes into a gown and lies down on the bed. Dr Wilson comes in with the ultrasound machine and boots it up. She lifts Tina's gown and puts jelly on her belly.

Dr Wilson: '' This maybe a little cold.''

Bette positions herself at the side of Tina and holds her hand.

Dr Wilson then place's the scanning device onto Tina's swelling belly and they immediately see the little heart beat beating on the screen. Bette and Tina let out their breaths that they had been holding and Bette gently squeezes Tina's hand and they look at each other. In that moment you could see the love that they have for each other but still a mountain to climb.

Dr Wilson: '' Well everything seems to be fine with this little one. I think it may be a case that this little one didn't agree with something you ate yesterday. I'll give you something for the nausea............ Would you like a picture?''

Tina: '' Yes Please.''

Dr Wilson: '' Sure, You know you've reached Three months and if would like I can tell you what the sex is if you want?''

Both Bette and Tina look at each other.

Bette & Tina: '' Yes please.''

Dr Wilson: '' Let's have a little look, well......well there is no little tail, so ladies it looks like you're gonna have a little girl.''

Tina: '' Now I'm in trouble.''

They all laugh and Tina gets up to get changed. As she's doing this Dr Wilson pulls Bette aside.

Dr Wilson: '' Listen Bette I know that you two have had your ups and downs and well Tina is obviously anxious about the baby, so please look after her and try not to put her in any stressful situations ok! She needs plenty of rest and make sure she eats healthily.''

Bette: '' I know and I will look after her I promise Dr Wilson.''

They both thank the Dr and leave, as they get into the car Tina pulls out the picture and opens it up.

Tina: '' Bette, this is our baby.''

Bette leans over and takes hold of it with Tina.

Bette: '' There she is.''

They both lean their heads together just looking at the picture of their beautiful daughter. For that brief moment all their troubles were gone and they are the perfect family.

Tina: '' Here, you take this and put in your wallet.''

Bette: '' No Tee, You Have it.''

Tina: '' I already got mine, I asked for two copies, so here you take it.

Bette: '' Thanks Tee. Do you wanna go somewhere for coffee?''

Tina: '' Yeah, can we drop by the planet?''

Bette: '' You sure?''

Tina: '' I'm sure, we have to face them at some point.................Bette?''

Bette: '' Mmmm.''

Tina: '' I believe you.......... You Know that you haven't been in contact with her, but please don't keep things from me . If you are to gain my trust again, I have to believe that you are honest with me and you tell me everything.''

Bette: '' Thank you Tee and I promise I will tell you everything from now on.''

They arrive at the planet and the parking lot is full. They find a space and Bette asks Tina if she's sure that she wants to go in.

Tina: '' Yeah.''

They both exit the car and just as they are about to enter Tina grabs hold of Bette's hand. Bette stops as she's a little stunned but squeezes Tina's hand and smiles to reassure her that she's there with her. Together they enter and the place is packed and nobody notices that they have entered, they scan the room to see if they can spot any of the gang and see Shane and Alice sitting at their usual table.

Bette: '' You go sit with Shane and Alice and I'll get us our drinks.''

Shane: '' Hey TK, you alone?''

Tina: '' Bette's here getting us our drinks.''

Alice: '' Hey TK. So you ok?''

Tina: '' Yeah Al, listen I'm sorry for yesterday guy's.''

Shane: '' Don't sweat it Tee.''

Alice: '' so, how are you and Bette?''

Shane kicks Alice under the table.

Alice: '' Ow Shane, What! I'm just asking?''

Tina laughs at Shane's action.

Tina: '' It's ok Shane, we are still working on it Al. I've been back a couple of days. We've got a lot of things to sort out, but we're ok.''

Just then Bette arrives with their drinks and top up's for Shane and Alice.

Shane & Alice: '' Thanks Bette.''

Bette: '' So what did I miss?''