Chapter 16

Still, Tina’s parents helped Tina and Bonnie inside. Bonnie leaned against the tall counter while she checked back in. She made sure to show the paperwork they’d gotten at the courthouse, to explain that Tina was her wife now, and that she was the one who would be responsible for making decisions about Bonnie’s care anytime it turned out that Bonnie couldn’t.

After the scene at the parking lot, it was a tremendous relief that the woman behind the counter simply nodded and took the information without displaying any particular emotion about it. “The nurse will be with you in a few minutes,” she said finally.

Bonnie let her body sag, let Tina hold her up for a moment. “Is there any chance…Is Willa working?” She hoped the request wouldn’t seem like a pain. She just really wanted the comfort of a familiar face, of a person who would have some idea about what they’d gone through that day, and who also might enjoy seeing their rings and sharing their happiness.