Wow Alana you had perfect timing on that one. Tina joked.
Im sorry I just walked inbut the door was unlocked.. Alana shared.
You girls better start locking your doors. Alana added.

Bryanna walked in through the back door.
Aunt Bette, Aunt Tina.. She yelled.
Hey munchkin what are you doing? Tina asked
Mommy was still sleeping and Im hungry. Bryanna stated.
Come here sweetie Aunt Tina will fix you something. What do you want?
Tina asked.
Pancakes! Bryanna cheered
I can make those for her Alana added Anyone else?
Sure if your making them we all want some Bette said with a smile.
Oh I didnt forget it was your birthday Alana said as she reached in her purse and pulled out a wrapped box.
Mom, you didnt have to do that. I mean you are watching Anna Bella for us this weekend. Bette said in a grateful tone.
Please open it. Alana said as she smiled at Bette.
Bette opened the box. It was a diamond bracelet.
Momthis is too much. Bette said.
Bette that was your grandmothers.I wanted you to have it. Alana stated.
Bette got tears in her eyes. Thanks mom it is so beautiful.I dont even know what to say.
That is stunning Tina added.
Let us see Mom Anna Bella said as her and Bryanna were looking at it.
Bryanna where is your mother? Alana asked
Mommy is still sleeping. Bryannan replied.
Can one of you go over and wake her up? Alana asked.
I will Tina offered as she walked out the back door to the guest house.
Tina went upstairs to find Maria in her bedroom. All the shades where drawn.
Maria was watching a dvd of her and Bryan in Italy.
Maria had a box of tissues next to her.
Her eyes were all puffy.
Knock knock Tina said as she entered the room and opened some of the blinds.
Maria hid her face in her pillow. Oh Tina please dont.
Maria its time for you to get out of bed and do something. You cant sit in here and feel sorry for yourself anymore. Have you talked to Bryan? Tina asked.
NoI dont want to talk to him! Maria said.
Look honey you have a child by him so you will have to talk to him sooner or later.
Tina added.
Tina sat on the bed next to Maria. Look Maria I can totally relate to what you are going through..I dont know if you knew about when Bette and I had broken up.
Tina stated.
I heard something about it but Bette didnt seem to want to give any details. Maria added.
You and I both know that Bette loves me.almost more than she loves herselfwhich is scaryShe cheated on me. When someone cheats we automatically think they dont love us or they dont want us anymore. Tina shared.
I know that is how I feel. I am so angryDid you have that anger? Maria asked.
Yes actually I slapped Bette. It isnt something Im proud of though. Tina added.
Bette was very confusedI had closed her off. We werent working on our relationship. We were too busy trying to hide our pain from the miscarriage. Tina said as she started to tear up.
Im sorry Tina. Maria added.
Its ok.counseling and time has helped the wound heal. Plus I know Bette loves me. Its weird it kind of mad our relationship stronger. Tina shared.
When I get hurt I try to hurt back. Maria said I hate the personality flaw in me.
Its just from when I was younger I never felt I was good enough. So I get angry when I lose trust in someone close to me. I dont know if that makes sense or not. Maria said.
It makes sense to me. Tina said as she hugs Maria.
Look I dont want to be a preacher or anythingbut you have a beautiful daughter that needs you. You need to give her more attention. Try to channel your energy into her.
I know your work takes a lot of time away from herbut dont let your anger at Bryan hurt your daughter. Tina said as she gave Maria a tighter hug.
Tina I really appreciate you being so honest with me. It means lot to me. I know I can be stubborn. Maria adds.
Hey when I committed myself to your sisterI committed myself to her family. Tina said. I love you Maria, youre the sister I never had.
Maria started to cry.
Hey dont do that Tina added as she started to cry.