Tina didn’t know what to say so she sat down on the bed and pulled Bette into a tight hug, “Baby…you won’t lose me because I won’t let you. We are together forever…remember, you are my destiny.”

Bette just nodded, losing herself in Tina’s scent and her warm body so close to her.

“How’s Kit?” Bette asked after a moment of silence, still settled tight in Tina’s arms.

“She’s in critical condition but we don’t know anything about her injuries yet nor the details about the accident. Dr. Taylor has to talk to you since you are listed as the next of kin. She’s in the Emergency Room right now and as soon as you feel better, the good doctor will tell us more about Kit’s condition,” Tina replied softly, holding Bette close and trying to sound optimistic.

“Oh, I’m okay. I’m feeling much better, Tee, especially with you here. Would you please ask the doctor to come in and talk to us?”

“Are you sure, baby?” Tina asked worried more about Bette’s emotional state than physical.

“I need to know how bad Kit is hurt…please, Tee,” Bette pleaded desperately.

“Okay, just stay here and I’ll be back,” Tina said, kissing Bette on her forehead and going outside to look for Dr. Taylor.

“How are you feeling, Bette?” Dr. Taylor asked, checking Bette’s pupils and a huge lump on her head.

“I’m feeling fine, Doctor. Please tell me about my sister, Kit Porter. How is she?” Bette replied nervously, afraid to hear unpleasant news.

Dr. Taylor looked at Tina and the blonde made a move to leave to give them privacy but Bette grabbed her hand and motioned for her to stay, “I want Tina to be here, Doctor. Please tell us.”

”Okay, all I can tell you right now is that your sister suffered a closed head injury and she is still in a coma and probably will remain so for several days. She also suffered a fractured collarbone, bruises to her internal organs, and fractures to both legs, among some other minor injuries,” Dr. Taylor replied, checking his notes.

Bette began to cry and Tina pulled her into a tight embrace, “What are her chances, Doctor?” she asked quietly, caressing Bette’s shoulders.

“I’m not going to lie to you,” Dr. Taylor said gently, “Some of her injuries are minor and treatable. Our main concern right now lies with her head trauma and leg fractures. She will have to undergo surgery for nerve damage to her feet and to correct a leg length discrepancy and we can’t guarantee full success. She’s still in a coma as I said and after she awakes we will conduct more tests to determine the extent of her head injuries and will be able to give you a more definite answer.”