Yes? whispered Tina, her voice barely heard.

This is Sonoma Valley Hospital, we have one Miss Bette Porter hereyour name is in her card the voice said, hitting Tinas lungs with each one of his words.

Bubbles and cold water running down her naked shaking body, Tina stood up..

Yes? She mumbled, not seeing Shane helping her out of the bath.

As the voice was talking, Tina, nodding, was shaking under Shanes hands.Shane was listening to every word the hospital was telling Tina.Noticing the lost look in her eyes, hearing the news Shane taking her cell dialled without losing sight of Tina.

Bette had an accident, she is in Sonoma Valley Hospital, call the others oksee you thereno AlI dont know how bad she is! she finished, her voice cold as ice.

Shanes words brought Tina back to reality. Hitting her hard she started shaking again.

She. .. shewe have to go Tina mumbled, walking in the nude to the bedroom, the water leaving a path full of doubts and fear.

Get dress Tee, I will get the babies Ordered Shane, already in command.

Shane checked on the babies, taking the babies carriers out. Seeing that Tina still naked was looking around for some clothes, Shane walked to the closet, took a pair of slacks, a t shirt and some underwear and gave it to Tina.

Cmon Tee, get dress

Tina did as ordered, sitting on the bed, feeling something under her. Standing up, getting the slacks up, she looked on the bed, noticing the envelope with bug written on it.

Tee, cmon, put this on said Shane, handing her one of the baby carriers. Without noticing it, Tina put the envelope in her pocket while getting the carrier Shane was handing her.Then, fasting the carrier on she walked to get Jamie, placing the girl in.

Shane, already carrying Jules, looked around before saying,

Ok, lets go

***

Alice was frantically dialing her cell with one hand while driving with the other.

Dane!! Thank god! Dane, DaneBette had an accidentwe have to go to Sonoma Hospital now

What?, what? Dane mumbled, sitting on the ground, sweating from the training, feeling dizzy.

Ill pick you up Dane, be ready in ten minutes ok Alice said, taking a quick turn.

Alice, in her frenziness picked Dana up in 5 minutes, leaving a burned road behind them. She parked the mini in the middle of the hospital parking lot, not even looking behind once they started walking towards the Er doors.

Pushing the doors hard Alice walked in running towards the reception desk.

Nurse?, Nurse! she demanded, waving at the reception nurse, looking around trying to find Shane or Tina.

Yes? The nurse politely answered, walking towards a very agitated Alice and a very pale Dana.

Bette Porter? She had an accident Alice said, her words urgent, leaving a trembling sound.

You are friend or family? Asked the receptionist, checking Dana up.

Excuse me? Asked Alice, confused.

Friend or Family? Asked the nurse again, looking at her computer screen.

She is my friend and YES am Familynot that that is any of your business Alice said, killing the nurse with her look, getting angrier by seconds.

Al, I think she means if you are a relative whispered Dana, caressing Alices arm.

Missif you are not family you will have to wait said the nurse, looking at Dana.

Wait? WAIT? Are you nutslook missyam a reporter and am Bette Porters friendI want to know how is sheyou hear me? asked Alice, leaning on the counter, her eyes ful of fire, her heart breaking apart.

Miss if you dont low your voice am going to call security answered the nurse, not even rising an eyebrow.

Feeling her insides boiling, Alice leaned again, mumbling,

You know, youyou.. she was using her finger to point at the nurse, unsure of what to say.

Al Shane said, pushing the doors, sighing at her friends sight.

Thank god! Dana said, rushing to Tinas side, taking Jamie in her arms.

Tina, not even greeting her friends ran to the counter.

Breathless she whispered,

Am Tina Kennard, you called me, my patner is here with each word a tear quietly running down her cheecks.

Sure Miss Kennard, if youd come with me the nurse said, waving at a tall doctor that was talking on the phone at the end of the hall.

Tina followed the nurses steps shaking like a leaf. The tall doctor met her in the middle of the hall. Taking her hand he leaded Tina inside a closed door.

What happened? asked Dana, looking at Shane who was still staring at the closed door.

I dont know Shane whispered, looking down, checking on Jules.

***

Tina waited. Waited for a miracle but nothing happened. She stood still, unable to move a muscle, her body bloodless, her senses frozen. It was not true, It couldnt be true. So many pictures, so many memories. It wasnt happening.

Miss Kennard? Whispered the tall Doctor, placing his hand on Tinas shoulder.

Mm? mumbled Tina, unable to move her eyes from Bettes figure.

The doctor talked and talked, explaining Tina, Bettes injuries. Tina quietly nodded, unable to move her eyes from Bettes figure.

The cold silence in the room brought Tina back to reality, hitting her hard. Turning, she looked at the tall doctor that was looking at her, waiting. As if knowing what Tina was thinking, or not thinking, the doctor said,

Next 36 hours are essential

The doctors words echoing in Tinas mind, trying to breae the walls protecting her heart, the walls covering her senses. The Doctor left the room leaving Tina alone with Bette.

Slowly, very slowly Tina moved her hand closer to Bettes. Trembling, as if doing the most difficut thing in the world Tina moved her fingers till she felt Bettes soft scrached hand. Her eyes still glued to Bettes face. A shiver ran through Tinas body. Bettes hand was so cold. Without even knowing what she was doing Tina put Bettes hand under the sheet, covering it sweetly.

***

Alice was pacing the waiting area up and down. Looking at the floor, shaking her head. Shane and Dana, holding the babies were trying not to move much, sweetly cradling them.

What is taking Tina so long?, whats wrong with her? Why is nobody talking here? Said Alice, her eyes full of fear, her body weakening by minutes.

I need to know, I need to do something! she added, looking helpless to Shane and Dana.

We have to feed the babies Al calmy said Shane.

Right, what you need? asked Alice, walking closer.

We forgot everything at home, we need diapers, the feeding bottleswe need their bags Shane words followed by Danas nods, holding Jamie tight.

Ok, Ill be right back nodded Alice, straightening her clothes.

And am going with you added Greta, appearing from the hall.

What?…How when did you get here? Asked Alice, looking around, confused.

Shane called me, I used the wrong entrance Gretas accent harsh, showing her emotion. She walked closer to Shane and placing her hand on Shanes shoulder, she asked, her words sweet and soft,

Any news?

Dana shook her head feeling tears running down her face.Kissing the babys head, she whispered,

Tina is still in there, no one tell us anything

Just then, the ER doors fell wide open, letting a very pale Helen walked in. She was breathless, holding Tina tight.

How is she? She asked to no one in particular.

We dont know, ok?, we dont knowno one says anything..Tee is still in there answered Alice, her words full of fear, losing hope.

Ok whispered Lady Penelope, taking the empty seat at Shanes side, smiling at lil Tina.

Alice, shaking her head raised her hand, saying,

Ill get the bags, call me with any news ok

Dana nodded, mute, watching Alices pace towards the door followed by Gretas.

Hey beauty whispered Shane, winking at the little girl.

Hi shyly answered Tina.

Shane sweetly looked at her trying to find something to say to her. But then, lil Tina asked,

Can I hold him? Pointing at Jules.

Sure babe answered Shane.

Wait Tina, sit properly said Helen standing up, giving her seat to her daughter.

OK, you ready? Asked Shane, noticing the excitement in the little girls eyes.

Nodding, Tina extended her arms.

Ook, how you feel? Asked Shane, placing the baby on Tinas tiny arms.

He looks like Bette Tina said, noticing Jules skin colour.

Nodding, Dana held Jamie even tighter.

Is he too heavy? Asked Shane, noticing Tinas frowning.

Yes nodded Tina, shyly smiling again.

Ok, let me Lady Penelope said, taking Jules in her arms.

Letting her mom get the baby Tina noticed somebody walking towards them.

Tina! she mumbled, pointing at Tina.

Shane, Dana and Helen all turned in unison facing a very pale, emotionless Tina.

Jumping, more than standing Shane walked towards her.

Tee..?

Taking her hand Shane leaded Tina to the chairs.

Nodding, Tina opened her mouth but no words came out. Shaking her head as if trying to find the strength she didnt have, she looked at them, noticing little Tina for the first time.

Hi sweety she said, her words trembling, her hands white.

Hi mumbled little Tina, taking her moms hand.

Tenderly smiling at the little girl, Tina said, her words barely a whisper,

She is in a coma, has some ribs and her left leg broken. They say she is ok, apart from thatbut she is in a coma

Closing her eyes Dana leaned backwards, supporting her head on the wall. Helen nodded, gulping, squeezing her daughters hand. Shane, looking at Tina said,

Ok.. she wanted to say much more but words were dying on her lips, unable to fly free.

He said she should wake upnext hours are essential Tina whispered again, standing up.

Am going to go get a cup of coffee, anyone want anything? She asked, looking for the coffee machine.

Ill go Tee said Shane,

NO Shane Tina said, stopping Shanes pace, surprising every one with her tone Ill go

Ok Shane nodded, caressing Tinas arm.

OK Tina whispered, sadly smiling at Shane.

Dana saw Tinas walk in between tears, shaking her head, hopeless.

Whats wrong with her? She whispered to no one in particular.

She is in shock Dane said Shane, caressing Danas arm.

Noticing little Tinas face, Shane said, leaning closer.

You want an ice cream? Shane asked, her words drawing a smile on the little beautys face, erasing all her fears.

You mind? Shane asked Helen.

No, not at allthanks lady Penelope said, smiling at Shane.

Cool, lets go Shane added, offering her hand to liitle Tina.

Am going to call Al Dana said, standing up, taking her cell, holding Jamie tight.

Ok, Ill wait here nodded Helen, watching Tina at the end of the hall getting the coffees.