Are you awake…?

Tina slowly opens her eyes. The light glares into her eyes and she quickly closes them again.

Are you alright…?

Tina gradually opens her eyes. Where am I?

Im glad you are alright now. Gosh, you have been unconscious for the last 46 hours. Youre involved in a car accident and youre in hospital now.

Tina tries to recall but the pain in her head is killing her. She slowly looks up and sees a woman. She gasped and for a moment, she just stares silently at this woman standing in front of her.

The police have recorded statement, I was the witness. I hope they wont come here again, I told them that you still need a lot of rest..

Im sorry Tina suddenly realized she has not been listening. Sorry, and you are?

Are we having an official introduction here? the woman jokes as she gives Tina an electrifying charming smile. Okay then Hi, Im Helena Peabody. She stretches her hand to Tina.

Tina can feel her heart aching. This woman in front of her – the way she portrays, her tone of voice and god, even her smile. are so damn similar to Bette. For an instant, Tina thought she sees Bette standing in front of her. She realized how much she misses Bette and how she longs for her now. Does Bette know Im here? If yes, wheres she now? But what if Bette doesnt, will she be worried? What if she couldnt find me? The questions start to gather in Tinas mind.

Er do you need a rest? Helena asks as she withdraws her hand, feeling a bit embarrass that her handshake was rejected. Ill call the doctor.

No. Tina suddenly realized what she is doing. No thanks. She paused for a second and swallows. Im Tina, Tina Kennard.

Tina hmm, I can see that youre unwell. Let me get the doctor. Helena walks out before Tina could say another word.

Tina closes her eyes. Not long after, the doctor comes in.

Hello, Miss Kennard. I see that youre looking better today. The doctor smiles as he checks her drip.

Thanks, doctor. Tina replied as she touches her stomach. Hows my baby?

The doctor looks at Tina and suddenly, there is this silence in the room. The doctor goes up to Tina and holds her hands. Listen, I was going to tell you this.. Im very sorry. Were so lucky to have you alive. You have lost so much blood and

Tina does not wish to listen anymore. For a minute, she turns blank. Oh god! Are you doing these to me?? Tina cannot believe what she has just heard. She tries to get up but is pinned down by the doctor.

. let go of me! Tina cries as she struggles to break free. The thoughts of her baby Bette and her baby her only hope – the only tie left to Bette and her. Oh god. youre taking away everything everything from me! Why dont you take me away too take me! Tina screams as Helena and the doctor try hard to retrain her.

Nurse! Bring me the needle, quick!


(Will Bette get to know this in the next chapter..?)