Bette sat nervously on the cool leather couch that sat almost dead center of the doctors office. As she waited for the doctor to enter the room she habitually began to twiddle her thumbs.

On the other side of the hard wooden door sat a little old lady behind an antique style desk. From behind another door appeared a stunning woman in a power suite not that different to the one Bette had on.
Rachel, Bette Porter is waiting for you in your office
Bette Porter?
Yeah, you know, tall, dark hair
Yeah, I remember her, how could I forget, I just didnt expect to see her back here again so soon.
Here is her file
Thank you Kay

Rachel Dickson was known through L.A. not for her ability to get into womens pants but to get into their heads. To her credit she had a PHD in Psychology majoring in marital counseling and homosexual studies. In Bettes mind, if anyone was going to be able to help her it would be the woman who had just entered the room.
Bette, I wasnt expecting to see you here so soon
Well, I need
My help
Yeah
Well why dont you start with why you are here, I can only assume that there has been some kind of development?
Yeah you might say that. I spent last night with Tina, like all night
Well thats a good thing Bette, whilst it may not be the best thing to start sleeping together so soon
We didnt sleep together, we just slept together
As in an extended nap
Yeah
Ok, did this happen in your home?
Yeah
Uh ha, and I take it you slept in the bed? Bette simply nodded, as she understood where Rachael was taking her.
Ok, now I see why youre here, this has to do with that last night you to were together in that room
Bettes head hung as her mind was swamped with images of that night; of the look on Tinas face just before she hit her. Of the complete lack of love involved in that display some call *****. Of the way she had felt as she heard Tina leave the house they had made a home. Bette inhaled deeply in an attempt to prevent her welling tears from falling.
Ok, Bette. Bette didnt move.
Bette Bettes slowly lifted her gaze to meet Rachels.
Ok, I can see that this is a painful topic for you so we are going to take this slowly ok?
Ok Bette said weakly.
First I am just going to shoot a few questions at you that I need answers to so that I can get an idea of the full story ok?
Again Bette simply nodded.
Firstly, after Tina left the house, what did you do? Rachel quizzed.
I sat at the table in our kitchen for hours
You didnt move
No Bette confirmed
Ok, next, did you ever try to stop Tina from leaving?
No
When she hit you, open or closed fist? Rachel asked bluntly.
Open
Ok, and finally, did you ever consider lying to Tina about the affair?
Never
Why?
I knew that she already knew
How? Rachel asked curiously.
You dont live with some one for seven years and not know Bette explained.
Ok, I know that that was hard but, so you know, although from the details it sounds really bad, it could be worse.
How?
Usually if they hit you with a closed fist it means they are REALLY pissed at you, so it could be worse. Rachel said trying to lift Bette spirits.
So where do go from here?
Alright, I will make this quick and simple as I have another appointment soon, but, the fact that you two simply spent the evening together is a real high point, it means that you are taking this whole thing slowly and are prepared to take the time to reconnect properly instead of a band- aid affect. Secondly, although that room doesnt hold happy memories at the moment, try not to dwell on them, they are only going to make this whole thing seem like an up hill battle, deal with the problems that you have and do it together, you told me that you two stopped talking after a while, so start talking to each other again, not about work but about the two of you, that all for the moment but I will get Kay to make you another appointment some time soon, and if you can, get Tina to come as well, you dont have to do this together but you shouldnt do it apart either.

Batte sat and took it all in, attempting to completely comprehend all that Rachel was saying, finally she nodded that she understood.
I will talk to her about it Bette said standing up. She picked up her jacked and made her way to the door.
Ok, good, I will see you again soon then. Rachel stood and observed her body language.
Oh and Bette Bette turned to face her You did a good thing coming to see me, I know this isnt a lot of fun but remember it could be worse
Bette smiled and opened the door to exit the office.


As Bette made her way t6o her car she dug into her jacket pocket to reveal her cell phone it read that she had one missed call and two messages.

Message one: Bette, its James, I am just letting you know that Franklin is looking for you, I told him you had an appointment but yeah, he wants you to give him a call when you can.

Message two: Bette, its Franklin, we have a meeting tomorrow at eleven with the board of directors, dont worry its not bad, see you then.

Missed call, was from Tina. Bette quickly dialed Tinas number as she climbed into her car and turned it over.
Hello
Hey T, its me
Oh, hey I left a message at the house, where were you? Tina asked trying not to sound like she didnt trust Bette.
Actually I have something I need to talk to you about so
Are you able to come here coz I am to tired to drive? Tina stated trying not to sound cold.
Yeah, sure, just give me fifteen minutes Bette said knowing what was going through Tinas head.
Ok, Ill see you soon
Bye T