Knowing that Bette was ok, that she was going to be ok they all went back home. Tina let Shane drove her home. She took a shower and after kissing the babies goodnight she drove back to the hospital.

Tasting the awful coffee Tina sighed, loving seeing Bette asleep. For the first time since the accident she noticed Bettes body. The blue marks around her beautiful closed eyes. Her leg in a cast, held in the air. Her beautiful thin long arms full of scratches peacefully resting over the sheet. Watching Bette lying there, knowing that she was going to be ok, finally erased all Tinas worries.

Sighing, feeling the tiny cold tears running down her cheeks Tina nodded, quietly moving the chair close to Bettes bed.

I so strange. here with youis the first time in almost a month, since the babies were born that I have a few minutes to myself. To stop the world rolling and just take a look around. I know there is no excuse for my moods, for my doubts but I just felt overwhelmed by everything, by you, by the babies, by Tinaand Helen it just scared menow I see itthe moment Helen told me everything I ran towards herot thought about it, well.it was not really a thought, but it was thereline an ideabut it wasnt because I dont love youiswas because I do love you that I was looking for an exitseeing the babies every day, watching you loving them, loving meeven loving Tinais so strange God what am talking about?… what the ***** am doing talking by myself sighed Tina, leaning back on the chair, closing her eyes, caressing her forehead.

III guess you read my letter whispered Bette. Her words opening Tinas eyes.

Bette! Tina yelled, stading up, looking down at her.

Shyly smiling Bette nodded, holding Tinas stare.

You ok? Tenderly asked Tina, caressing Bettes arm.

Yeah nodded Bette, closing her eyes briefly.

You need anything? asked Tina, concerned.

Tee…Tee I love you whispered Bette, gulping, feeling the knot in her throat.

I know, I love you too whispered Tina, leaning down to place her lips on Bettes.

No Teelisten to me said Bette, shaking her head, taking Tinas hand.

Yes? Tina asked, raising an eyebrow.

Tee I love youI know you know but I need you to hear me saying itTee I love you Bette repeated, her words slow, pleading.

I know, Bette Tina mumbled, feeling her lips trembling again, the air evaporating, her lungs closing.

I love you, you dont have to be scared to love me, to love the babiesit wont happen againyou wont be aloneam going no wherethis is realI love you TeeI love Jules, and JamieI think I even love little Tinayou dont have to run away to feel safe Teeam going nowhere ok?

With each word Bette said Tina felt her body relaxing, the knot in her stomach vanishing, the constant headache evaporating.

Crying, unable to speak, Tina nodded, leaning down, lying on Bettes bed, closing her eyes, resting her head close to Bettes.

Ouch Bette mumbled, Tinas body pressing hers.

Sorry Tina said, moving to jump off the bed.

No, stay begged Bette, looking at Tina.

Does it hurt? Whispered Tina, caressing Bettes torso, her broken ribs.

Yes it does, but I like you here, with me smiled Bette, nodding, encouraging Tina to lay closer.

Tina laid down, facing Bette. She looked at her for a few seconds before start caressing her face, the cuts on her forehead, her dry lips.
With her eyes closed, loving Tinas proximity, her touch, her tender soft fingers, her scent; Bette whispered,

Bug, I want us to go back to Dan

Dan? asked Tina, stopping her fingers, looking at Bette again.

Yeah, I want us to go back to therapy said Bette opening her eyes, holding Tinas look, waiting.

Ok nodded Tina a few seconds later, sadly smiling, leaning slow, kissing Bettes lips.

And then I want us to go on vacations Bette mumbled in between kisses.

Us? vacations? asked Tina, feeling the smile growing on her face.

Yeah. You and me. Alone. Somewhere far away Bette explained, unable to stop the smile on her face.

That sounds great Bette nodded Tina, kissing Bette.

You and me, we need a rest finished Bette, giving in Tinas kisses.

You think? I dont know what makes you say thatour life these past months have been boring to say the least nonchalantly said Tina, stretching her legs, looking at the ceiling.

Come here Bette commanded, mischievously smiling, clumsily pushing Tina closer, kissing her hard


and then, a few days later.

So Porter, when will you hit the road again? Alice asked, nonchlalantly looing at Bettes charts.

They said Ill be able to leave in a couple of days happily answer Bette, stretching the sheets.

Cool smiled Dana, turning the page on the In style magazine issue she was looking at.

Just then Tina opened the room, her face showing the biggest smile.

They are finally asleep she sighed, sitting down on Bettes bed.

So Teeno more breast feeding, eh? Asked Alice, not very subtly nodding at Tina.

Smiling, Tina nodded.

How you know? Asked Dana, closing the magazine, looking at Alice.

Dane, Danemy sweet Daneisnt it obvious? Said Alice, rolling her eyes, walking closer to Tinas side, pointing to her v-neck t-shirt

Al! said Tina and Bette in unison, pretending to be mad.

What?,.. what?…is not like is not obvious to anyone with eyes (mimicking to Dana) answered Alice.

Its easier to feed them with bottles, and that way Bette can do it too said Tina, smiling at Bette.

Yeah well, am sure am not the only one whos gonna miss them added Alice, shrugging.

Yeah wellso you leaving in two days, eh? Said Dana, trying to change the topic.

Yeah nodded Bette, smiling at Dana, noticing Tinas glare to Alice.

What? What was that? Asked Bette, pointing to the two of them.

What? Asked Alice, playing the innocent.

That look, you two answered Bette, looking from Tina to Alice and back.

Nothing, is just(taking a few seconds) is your car Porter said Alice, walking closer to Bettes bed.

What? Was it that bad? Bette hopefully asked looking at Tina.

No is not that bad ansnwered Alice, taking her purse.

Good sighed Bette, looking at Alice.

Is not that bad if you can replaced the missing partsso far we have these nonchalantly said Alice, getting some screws, the shift *****,and some dirty broken muffler from her purse.

What? asked Bette, moving her eyes from the car body parts that Alice just placed on the bed to Tinas face, who was hardly hiding the goofiest smile on her face.

That was cruel Al! Tina said, bursting out laughing, shaking her head.

It wasnt! smiled Alice, her face was priceless she laughed.

Its not funny Al snorted Bette, pouting.

Sorry Bette but it is nodded Alice, cleaning the tears in her eyes.

How bad is it? Asked Bette looking at Tina, pityingly begging.

Honey, the important thing is that you are ok tenderly said Tina, caressing Bettes arm

That bad? Whispered Bette, closing her eyes.

Bettes words made Tina and Alice laugh even harder.

Bette, you can always use Tinas or even Shanes sweetly whispered Dana, trying to help, driving Tina and Alice to histerical laughter.

Yeah right, Shanes!! said Alice in between laughs, hugging her stomach.

Ohh that was good sighed Alice again, finally composing herself.

Cool, am glad am amusing you all pouted Bette, looking towards the opened window.

Is not that babeis just(throwing a killer look to Alice) thatwe know how you are with the car but insurance will payyou will get a better and cooler one ok? whispered Tina, moving closer to Bette, taking her chin, turning her face to look at her.

And you will be the coolest chick in West Hollywood again Tina added, leaning to place her lips on Bettes.

Bette kissed Tina for a while, making Alice and Dana roll their eyes, amused. Breaking the kiss, looking at Tina, Bette said, almost whispering,

Maybe we could get a SUV

Oh God! Call the doctors, she hit her head hard and no one noticed oh God, this is serious!! teased Alice, waving her hands in the air, pacing the room.

Giggling, Tina leaned down again, whispering,

Ill get the Suvyou can get another sports one.

Ok Bette said, easily giving in, kissing Tina hard

an hour later Alice was walking besides Dana to her mini when Dana asked,
So you knew she was going to ask about the car?

Alice, stopping her pace took a good look at Dana for a few seconds before saying,

Dane, is Bette we are talking aboutof course I knew

Oh, ok said Dana shrugging, starting her pace again.

It just surprised me how much time she did need Alice added, following Danas steps.

why, what you mean? Dana asked again, looking at Alice.

Ive been carrying those things in my purse for almost a week now

Ohh, ok nodded Dana.

yeah (chuckled Alice) but it was worthy she finished, opening her precious minis door.


(Authors note: Liz and all of you car lovers, are you happy now?..lol (..and me that I dont even drive…lmao…but I find extremely ***** to watch a beautiful woman driving thou..oh well )