The nightmare was over. After five more days, the doctor finally allowed Bette to come back home. There were no reasons for the brunette to stay there since everything was going pretty well, despite the trauma. Her left eye was still sore and her sight still blurred, but with the right cures she was going to have her sight back. The only thing left was to testify against Eric, in court. But it wasn't a big concern, since the lawyer was sure they were going to close that awful chapter really soon without any difficulty.

Tina helped her wife to get out of the car, she was still a little weak and she wanted to make sure nothing would happen to her. She was being a little too apprehensive, actually, but would you blame her? She just had her lover back and she was going to do anything to take care of her. Putting an arm around Bette's waist for support, she sweetly guided her to the door steps. Before entering the house, both of them shared a glance - all the love concentrated in one little glare. Then the two women smiled. And their smiles grown even brighter when all their friends popped out yelling 'Surprise!'. The house was festooned with balloons and a huge banner hanging from the roof said: 'Welcome home Bette'. Plates and trays full of sweets and pastry were accurately placed on the table. But the most beautiful thing was the smiles on their friends' faces. You could feel the love they all felt for each other.

"Oh my God, you guys! This is- this is so cute" Bette said, wiping her eyes "Thank you"

"When did you do this?" Tina said, joyful. "You guys, are the best!"

"Let's say we are a great team!" Alice uttered. "We managed to do it this morning, when you went back to the hospital to bring Bette home"

"I love you so much, guys, really" Bette added, hugging everyone.

The day went on smoothly. The gang spent a couple of hours with their two friends, showing their joy of having Bette at home again. But then decided to leave, since the brunette was still weak and she needed lot of rest. It was later evening and the blonde was preparing a genuine and healthy dinner. She missed cooking in their home, she almost forgot how it was to cook for her family, since she spent the last few weeks eating take outs or even without eating at all. The brunette was laying on the couch, taking a nap, when she felt the amazing smell. She opened her eyes and smiled. It was so good to be back home. Trying to avoid any effort, she got up slowly and approached the kitchen. Sitting at the table, she stared at her beautiful wife.

"Hi, gorgeous… it smells amazing" Bette whispered.

"Why, thank you! How are you feeling, baby?" she asked, still handling with the stoves.

"I'm okay, just a little dizzy and I think the effects of the pain killers are diminished. My right arm is starting to hurt" Bette said with a grimace on her face.

"Oh baby" the blonde got closer, and hugged her, kissing the woman on the forehead "We'll eat our dinner and then you will take another pain killer. After that, we can crawl up in bed together. Let's call it an early night. What do you say?"

"I say that I am the luckiest woman on earth" Bette stated with her, still sleepy, eyes full of love.

The lovely family dined together and Angelica spent the whole time talking with her mommies telling them what she did with her aunties earlier that day. She was becoming a chatterbox, just like her earth-mother: Alice. She was a hoot and Bette and Tina couldn't help but be amused by their little girl. As soon as they finished their plates, Tina suggested Angie to go pick up a book so she could read it with Bette, while she cleaned up.

Bette and Angie where on the couch, when Tina finished cleaning. Mother and daughter were sleeping like a log. Bette was on her back, holding Angie that was laying on her abdomen, with her head rested on Bette's heart. The baby fell asleep lulled by her mother's heartbeat. Tina almost felt guilty waking them up. But it wasn't a good thing letting them sleep there.

"Bette, baby" Tina whispered.

"Mm?" Bette moaned.

"Sweetie, you and Angie fell asleep on the couch. Wake up and let's go to bed"

"Mm-mm" she hummed again, slowly waking up. Tina couldn't hold back her chuckle. Bette was too cute when someone woke her up in the middle of her sleep. She looked like a grumpy child( grumpy in a sweet way though).

"Come on baby, I'll bring Angie to her room, take your time to wake up a little bit more. I'll be back in a minute and we'll go to our bedroom together, okay?"

"'Kay" the brunette uttered in a sleepy voice.

The two of them were finally in bed, together. After two long and interminable weeks, Tina could, again snuggle against her wife's body. In their bed. In their beautiful house that was now a home again. Without Bette it felt like an empty building. They were there now, together, and nothing could tear them apart again. Whatever the cost.

It was several minutes past 4 a.m. when Bette woke up, due to her arm. It hurt and sadly that wasn't much to do about that. She had to be patient and just wait until it recovered. But the hurt in her arm wasn't the only thing that brought her out of her slumber. She could feel Tina's breath go heavier. It was like she was having a nightmare. And, indeed, she was. She decided to gently wake her up when she realized Tina was starting to sob.

"Babe" Bette said weakly, slowly pushing the blonde's shoulder "Tee? Baby"

"No, no" Tina cried, "NO!" she finally woke up, soaked with sweat.

"Shush" Bette hugged her tightly, whispering love words into her ear. "Shush, baby, it's okay. It's okay"

"Don't, don't leave me, please?"

"Baby, I'm here and I'm fine. I'm not going anywhere. I swear, baby. I am fine"

Tina lifted her eyes to look into Bette's eyes. The brunette could see the fear and the hurt. And she could realize how much the accident affected her. Despite the fact that Bette was the one who's been harmed and she was now dealing with the physical pain, Tina was the one who had to deal with her wife on a hospital Bette, without knowing is she was going to wake up. It must have been awful. She thought. As bad as being hurt physically may be, psychological pain is way stronger. And, above all, it is even more difficult to fix. If someone is hurt physically, as long as you take medicine and wait for the wound to heal, everything is gonna be fine. But, if the pain is psychological it may takes a while to make sure it is left behind. And Bette was going to do anything for Tina and make sure she wouldn't leave with the constant fear of losing her.

Without pulling out, she kept whispering soothing words until she fell asleep again. Hopefully no more nightmare were going to haunt her beautiful wife's sleep that night. How wonderful it was to be back home and be able to hold the love of her life. Cherishing this little moment for several minutes, hearing to Tina's breath that was now finally steady, sleep finally claimed her.