So how do you two know each other? Tina asked
Elizabeth is my oldest daughter. Alana saidholding her breath to Bettes reaction.
Well I wouldnt go that far..She gave birth to mebut the mother thingI dont think that name refers to you. Bette said harshly

BETTE! Tina yelledPlease dont be like that around your daughter.
Bette shot a look at Alanabut didnt say anything.
Alana didnt know what direction to take.no class she took for social work prepared her for this meeting with her daughter.
Im sorry Tinawould you like me to get another social worker? Alana asked
Yes that would be niceone that knows what it takes to be a real mother! Bette sarcastically stated
Alana turned to walk out.NO Tina said as she glared at Bette.
But if you could give us 10 minutes that would be great. Tina said.
Sure ..I will do that Alana said sadly as she turned to walk out.

Alana. The nurse askedAre you ok
Alana was trying so hard to hide the hurtand the tears
I just need to go to my office do you think Sally can cover my afternoon?
Alanastated
Sure I think she is bored anyway her clients all went home this morning. The nurse stated.
Thanks so much she said as she rushed to her office and shut the door.
Alana just criedshe couldnt hold it back.Oh ***** why didnt Dominic tell me she was here! She thought to herself.

Bette I know you have had somewell a lot of anger at the abandonment that your mother causedbut the only good way to be a mother is to forgive hertalk to her
Babe I know its not easy.but nothing is easy that is worth fixing. Tina said as she motioned for Bette to join her on the bed.

The nurse came in.Tina Im going to take Anna Bella to weigh her and take some vitals..I will have her back to you in a flash.
The nurse left with the baby.
Bette honey come here.Bette was in tears nowbut trying to be tough..
Tina just embraced her and encouraged her to let it all out..She stroked her back..
And cuddled with her..

A lady walked in.And Bette jumped up.Sorryto scare you but my name is Sally ..
Im going to be covering all of Alanas clients this afternoon.
Tinas jaw droppedand Bette seemed relievedThat figures she ran as usual.
The nurse came back in with the babyIm sorry Sally .you must have misunderstood me.Alana only wanted her afternoon clients covered. She is still working on this one. The nurse said

Im sorry Sally said as she excused herself.
The nurse left too.
Bette I want you to go an apologize to your mother. Tina demanded.
What are you crazy..! Bette said
No but they are going to think Im crazy when I jump out of this bed and drag your ***** to her office! Tina said forcefully
Tina? Bette replied
Bette please.I read those.letters she wrote you.I read all of them! Tina shared
Im sorry I was cleaning and saw them in Marias room.
Tina Bette said
Pleasehoney.she loves you so much. Your father is the one you should be mad at ..
he forbid her to have any contact with you! Tina.. So go find her and talk to her. If not for yourself for your daughter. Tina shared I think she has paid enoughnot having the joy of having you in her life for the last 25 years.
Bette hugged Tina and kissed her.Then she said Your right
Bette left to find her mother.

She went to reception desk. Could you tell me where Alanas office is?
Surejust go down that hall and turn left its the first one. The nurse said.

Alana..was trying to get a hold of Dominic.Dominic this is AlanaPlease call me ASAP.
Alana heard a knock on her door. She tried to ignore it thinking they would go away.
Bette started to walk away and then turned around..She knocked again.
Come in Alana stated while drying up her eyes with tissue.

TBC.