Once again, it is 2009, 5 years after the break-up:

Bette woke up and felt an arm draped over her stomach. She looked over at the woman next to her and studied her for a few minutes. Brown straight hair down to her waist, young, probably 25 tops, toned athletic build. She started replaying last nights events in her head. She was on a 2 day business trip to Seattle to meet with a few up and coming artists that she wanted to book into her gallery. The meetings had gone quite well and she had managed to sign 3 of the 4 artists. Last night was her last night there and she had decided to go out and have a few drinks after dinner at the hotel. She had been to Seattle many times before so finding a bar that catered to lesbians was not a problem. When she walked into the bar she immediately noticed this woman. She ordered herself a drink and downed it quickly to help her relax and build her confidence. Bettes days of picking up a different woman each night were long gone but she needed a release every so often and usually indulged herself on business trips. At home she never wanted to impact the children by bringing home anyone, nor did she want to stay over at someone elses and not be home for them in the morning. So, after another drink she wandered over to the woman and asked her if she wanted to dance. One thing lead to another and she and Bette had ended up in Bettes hotel room, not falling asleep until well past 4 am. Bette smiled thinking of the night. The woman had been voracious and a good match for Bette who had not had a business trip in 4 months.

Bette stretched, feeling the ache in her thighs. God, I really need to get laid more often she thought.
With that the woman stirred and opened her eyes.
Good morning, how long have you been up staring at me?

Not long. You were wonderful last night. Thank you.

Im sure the pleasure was all mine. The things you do with your tongue. I cant even begin to describe the pleasure. What are your plans for the day?

Ive got a plane to catch in about 3 hours

Mmmm, time for a quickie?
Bette reached over and pulled the woman in for a kiss. Mmmm, I think so.

Just as Bette flipped the woman onto her back and leaned down her cell phone went off.
Ive got to get that. Hello.

Hi mommy.

Bettes face lit up like a christmas tree, a smile emerging from ear to ear.
Good morning Jacob, I miss you! Have you had your breakfast?

Yes, mommy, I had cereal with banananas. It was good

Are you being a good boy for nanny Carol?

Yes mommy. When you coming home?

Ill be home today by 5. How about we go for a swim, just you and me tonight?
Really? I cant wait Yippy.

Okay, put nanny Carol on the phone

Hi Bette, sorry to bother you but Jacob insisted

No, thats alright. I should be home by 5 the latest. Will you be at the park?

No, actually we are going over Maddies house to play. Will you stop by to pick us up?

Yes, great idea. Dont tell Jacob I want to surprise him. How is Alexis?

She is fine as always. She almost crawled yesterday but couldnt quite get the hang of coordinating her arms and legs. Soon though, then we will have to watch out

Ouch, I was hoping it would take her a bit longer. Looks like will be running after her and Jacob soon. Ill see you later on Carol. Thanks for taking such good care of the kids. Bette hung up the phone and turned toward her lady friend.

Now, where were we Bette asked.

You have 2 kids, one just crawling

Yes, is that a problem?

No, Im just surprised, youve got an unbelievable body for someone your age.

Hey, whats that suppose to mean, someone my age?

Ooooh, dont get bent. Did I hit a nerve?

Bette just looked at her and smiled. No, but I guess youre younger than I thought.
Ill be 22 in a month.

Yikes, I could be your mother.

Well, my momma never kissed me like you did last night. Come back to bed

No, I think Ill hit the shower. Maybe I can catch an earlier flight and surprise the kids.
The woman sat up and pouted.
Hey, dont even try that. Why dont you order yourself some breakfast. You can stay here if you want after I leave.

No, Ill get going. She stood up and reached for her jeans and shirt. Let me just use the bathroom real fast.

Bette watched her close the bathroom door and thought, 22 ***** years old. What the ***** am I doing? I really need to find someone I can have a serious long-term relationship with. Its been 5 years; Ive got to move on.

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As Bette pulled into the driveway she noticed no other car and wondered if Maddies mom was still at work. She rang the bell and when no one answered went around back. There she found the 2 nannies watching Jacob and Maddie trying to play catch. Carol was giving Alexis her bottle. Jacob noticed her immediately and proceeded to run right for her and at the last moment he jumped into her arms.

Hey big man, whatya doin

I pway ball catch with Maddie
Oh, can I play too

Jacob yelled yes as he jumped back down and grabbed Bettes arm and dragged her towards Maddie.

The 3 of them played for more than an hour, with Bette simultaneously playing and trying to teach them how to throw and catch better. Jacob had just thrown the ball over her head and when she turned to run and get it she tripped on a doll that was laying in the yard and fell softly to the ground. She winked at the nannies to let them know she was okay, and then pretended to be asleep. The two kids came running over, Jacob getting there first, leaning down next to Bette saying mommy alright, wake id up mommy.
Maddie came over to her other side and before she could say anything Bette grabbed them both and started to tickle them. They in turn tried to tickle Bette and soon all 3 were laughing and screaming rolling around in the grass.

Tina had gotten home and pulled in behind the Honda Odessey in the driveway, wondering whom it belonged to. Then she remembered that Jake was coming over to play with Maddie. Good she thought, Ill get to meet Jakes mom. She left her car behind the Honda, put her briefcase down in the entryway and made her way towards the sliding glass doors that lead out to the backyard. Once there she took in the scene before her. Her heart started to beat faster, her stomach did a flip-flop and her legs started to shake. There before her was Bette Porter. Her Bette, in a t-shirt and shorts, wrestling on the ground with the kids while the nannies looked on laughing. She swallowed hard and stepped out onto the deck.

Well, well, what do we have here? Is everyone having fun? Tina said laughing.

Maddie managed to untangle herself from Bette and went running towards Tina, who had stepped down from the deck and was now standing on the grass.

Mommy, meet Jake and his mommy, come. Maddie pulled Tina towards Jake and Bette.

Bette had managed to get herself into a sitting position and Jake had jumped up to run and meet Tina. Bette couldnt believe her eyes. There was Tina, her T, not 20 feet from her. God she was still the most beautiful woman Bette had ever laid eyes on. Bette just sat there with her mouth open, unable to speak. Thank goodness for Jake.

Hi, Im Jake Jake said and extended his hand to Tina.

Tina shook his hand and said, Its nice to meet you Jake, are you and Maddie having fun?

Oh yeah, mommy playing with us and she is funny

Tina arched an eyebrow and finally looked Bette in the eyes and said really?

Tina walked over to Bette and extended a hand. Hi, Im Tina Kennard, nice to meet you. Can I help you up?

Bette smiled, extended her hand and said sure. Im Bette Porter by the way and its nice to meet you too, Bette paused, again, after all these years.

With that statement Bette took Tinas hand and instead of getting up she pulled Tina down to the ground with her and yelled for the kids to come over and tickle Tina. The kids came over and jumped all over Tina, as Bette sat back and watched wondering how this surprising turn of events would change her life.