“Where are you going?” Tina asked.

“To get the controllers. Even if it is just a stage she has to learn that she can’t talk to us or any other adult that way.” Bette said.

“Why don’t you let her cool down first?” Tina said.

“Because I don’t want her to forget what she did to lose it.” Bette said leaving the room.

She walked into Jess’s room. Jess was sitting in the window seat pretending to read.

“Will you get me all the controllers please?” Bette asked.

Jess didn’t say anything. She walked over to the TV and unplugged the controller from the Nintendo and wrapped the cord around the controller and handed it to Bette. Then pulled out the basket from beside the TV and handed Bette the other 3 controllers. She walked back to the window seat and looked out of the window.

“You can have them back in a month.” Bette said. Jess didn’t answer. She just shrugged her shoulders. Bette walked out the room.

Bette put the controllers in the top of the closet.

“So how did it go. I didn’t hear any screaming.” Tina said.

“She didn’t say anything” Bette said sitting next to Tina on the Bed. Tina put her arm around her.

“I think this is a sign out little girl is growing up quicker than we would like her to be.” Tina said.

“I know I just wish that she would stay that little girl who used to jump into my arms every time I walked into the room.” Bette said.

“She has to grow up some time. She and Kelly are the only ones on the team that aren’t teenagers. And they spend everyday all day with the older girls so our little sweet angel that we have sheltered is going to grow up fast” Tina said.

“You are right.” Bette said.

“We need to just be prepared she is probably going to get worse before she gets better.” Tina said.

“You know I never had the opportunity to fight with my mom, and I never fought with Daddy. Kit did enough fighting for the both of us.” Bette said.

“One of the reasons I love you Bette is that you are a lover night a fighter.” Tina said kissing Bette not giving her a chance to respond. Bette kissed Tina back pushing her back on the bed. She looked up just in time to Jess climbing down the lattice on the side of the porch.

“OH NO She’s not!” Bette said running to the door.

“What?” Tina asked.

“Our Angel turned Hellion is trying to escape.” Bette said going out of the door.

“Where do you think you are going?” Bette said.