Chapter 116

Tina smiled at Bette. Thank God theyre all finally gone.
TBabydo you think we could get the babies fed and changedand then take a nap for a few hoursbefore you have your way with me AGAIN? I really am pretty exhausted.

Sure Babyyou do look very tired. I must have gotten my third or fourth wind – but yeah – some sleep sounds like a nice plan. Im really wearing you out huh?

Yeahbut please dont ever stop wearing me out like thisits a veryhmmmm..content kind of exhausted. Bette pulled Tina toward her. You know – I love you Bette gently kissed Tina.

I know Baby.come onlets go get the twins changed and fed.and then lets go to bedTO NAP! Cross my heart BabyCROSS MY HEART – just a nap – promise. But when you wake upWATCH OUT! Heycan you go get started? I need to go talk to mom for a minute.

Sure TIll be in the nurserywaiting for you

Bette went into the nursery and picked up Taylor. How is my little T? You are just sooo cute. Bette kissed Taylor on the cheek. You know – youre mommy is trying to kill me – she is going to wear me out- and Ill either go insane – or just die! But I love her very much. And you and your brother – youre just such a special gift. You were a gift to me from your mommyPromise me something… will you? That youll always be kind to your mommyshe went through an awful lot to bring you into the worldshe loves you two very much. Guess what – were going to have two more babies. Isnt that greatI know what youre thinking. Taylor looked at Bette and smiled. You dont really want to share your toys – do you? Taylor smiled again. Bette smiled back at her. You are just so preciousI love you Taylor Bette changed Taylor’s diaper and put her back in her crib and went to Dylan’s crib and picked him up.

“There’s my best boy!” She held him up in the same way she held Taylor. Bette studied Dylan’s face. “You are a handsome boy….you look just like me. Listen….us beautiful people need to stick together. You’re going to break alot of hearts one day.” Bette kissed Dylan on the cheek. “It’s going to break my heart when you come home with your first girlfriend – or boyfriend. But I guess you’ll always be my little boy – even when your 50. You heard me mention the two new babies that are coming right?” Dylan stared at Bette and smiled. “I hope at least one of them is a boy – for your sake. If not you’ll be in a house with six women – eeek – I wouldn’t blame you if you became a serial killer! That’s an awful lot of female hormones to deal with. You’re getting so big – don’t grow up too fast – ok?”

Bette didn’t know it but Tina had heard most of the exchange with Taylor and all of Bette’s exchange with Dylan. She stood in the doorway smiling.

Bette put Dylan on the changing table and changed him. “No peeing on me …better learn to control that thing now – while you’re young. If you don’t – it’ll get you into big trouble later.” Bette smiled down at Dylan. “You need to be nice to your mommy too. I love you Dylan.” Bette kissed Dylan and she picked him up and turned to find Tina looking at them.

“Baby…that was so sweet. So…you two are beautiful people huh? What does that make the rest of us?”

“Incredibly, adorably, cute people. That’s what you two are!” Bette grinned at Tina.
Tina winked at her and walked over to Taylor and picked her up. “Ok – feeding time! Where do you want to do it Babe!”

“Do you mean – do it – as in feed the babies? Or do you mean DO IT – as in DO IT!?”

“I mean do it – as in feed the babies.”

“Oh!””How about we do it here T…saves a trip to the bedroom and one back to the nursery.”

“Good idea – I’d hate to walk that extra 50 feet! It would wear me out.” Tina raised her eyebrow.

“Shut up Tina! And I say that with the utmost affection for you.” Bette smiled at Tina.

“Ok Sweetie…let’s sit over here. Now who’s first?”

“Dylan …I guess.” They switched babies. Tina began feeding Dylan. “This is nice Baby….I think I might dose off. How about you sing all of us a song -to keep me awake and help them sleep.”

“Ok….hmmmmm…..I’ve got one.” Bette began singing.

The love in you and the love in me, is all that matters
All the rest is vanity
That time will shatter
The only treasure in the life we live, is the measure of the love we give
All that matters in the end will be
The love in you and the love in me, thats all that matters

Every heart must change its shape
To fit the space a lifetime makes
Some regrets and some mistakes
We touch happiness but we cant hold her
Feelings come and then disappear
I know the laughter, Ive cried those tears
I should know better after all these years
But Im no wiser, Im just older

Its all a question of priority
Weve got so much that we just dont need
But if it aint got love then its luxury
We can learn to live without it
The love in you and the love in me, is all that matters
All the rest is vanity
That time will shatter
The only treasure in the life we live, is the measure of the love we give
All that matters in the end will be
The love in you and the love in me, thats all that matters

“That was beautiful Baby….does it mean we’re getting rid of the Saab?”

“***** no…I LOVE that car!”

“Vanity – thy name is Bette Porter-Kennard.”

“Tina…please….”

“Time to switch babies Babe!”

“Ok.” They exchanged babies.

When the feeding was over, Bette and Tina went to their bedroom for a nap. Tina snuggled into Bette – resting her head on her chest.

Tina let out a sigh. “Sleep now Babe…when we wake up – we’re going for a walk in the park.”

“The babies will love that T.”

“They’re staying home with grandma Babe!”

“Really – and what do you have planned?”

“You’ll see Babe…go to sleep….”

They fell asleep in each others arms – so in love and so content, So vulnerable and so safe.

TBC