Bette explained everything to Tina. That Tate was actually the biological father since Bette bared closer resemblance to Dom; it had made more sense to use Tates sperm so that the baby would look like both of them. When Dom had died and Tate left without saying so much as a goodbye or go to ***** to Bette, she tore up the documentation waving all parental rights. The two of them now lay facing one another on their bed not being able to sleep and thinking about being reunited with their son in the morning. Youre sure that you didnt sign any other papers besides the ones you destroyed right? Tina asked quietly as she rubbed the arch of Bettes eyebrow with her thumb. Tinaof course I didnt, Im not stupid, I got rid of it all specifically to avoid something like this happening. With all those Lifetime movies you used to make me watch, I knew better than to leave things like that around. Bette replied. Tina chuckled a bit. See? And you said that they were stupid. Bette grabbed Tinas fingers and kissed them. Tee, baby, they are stupid. Theyre all exactly the same. Some womans husband beats her and she kills him. Or some wacko husband tries to steal the kids after a divorceyadda yadda yadda. See what I mean? Rolling her eyes Tina tried not to smile and Bette seeing this broke into a huge grin which in turn made Tinas eyes sparkle and dance over her lovers features. Been a while since Ive seen that. She said running her index finger over Bettes bottom lip. Well I havent really had enough energy to smile lately. I know baby, get some sleep, we have a ***** of a big day tomorrow. Yeah. Night Tina. Bette said snuggling her head into Tinas neck. Threading her fingers through the dark mass of smooth curls Tina replied a Night babe, before following Bette into sleep. _______________________________________ The night passed and Bette awoke with the sun. She found in increasingly difficult to keep herself in bed knowing that in a few short hours Wey would be safe and sound at home. No longer being able to lie there next to Tina who was sleeping so peacefully, Bette got up and began her morning routine from before Wey was taken from them. Moving to the kitchen she put on a pot of coffee and then proceeded to take a quick shower. Stepping out when she was finished she entered the bedroom to change and found Tina sitting up sleepily rubbing her eyes almost like a two year old would do upon waking. Morning beautiful. Bette said as she crawled on her knees to give Tina a peck on the lips. Mmm. Morning to you too. Youre up early. The detective told us to meet him at 10 I thought? Yeah thats what you told me last night. I just couldnt sleep anymore; I made coffeeso you can go get a shower if you want. Bette said getting up from the bed with one last kiss from Tina and dropping her towel on the way. Tina looked away quickly, she didnt want to feel herself being over come with the down-low tickle, but she missed Bettes body so much that just hint of flesh could send her head over heels with lust. She didnt want to push Bette into doing something that she couldnt put herself into. With Weylend being missing Bette could barely function from hour to hour let alone come up with enough energy to make love with Tina. So Tina just put it on the backburner and went along her days burning to physically express her love for her wife, and yearning for their son to be returned safely to their home. But today was the day, and Tina was so happy that they were getting their baby back that she bounded out of bed and got into the shower. When she was finished she slipped into a pair of gray track pants and a black tank and went to the kitchen. When she saw what Bette was wearing as she walked from the hall into the kitchen she almost spit out her coffee, not that it was provocative, or anywhere near *****, well at least it probably wouldnt be to anyone else but Tina. Bette was wearing an old pair of jeans that fit her every curve perfectly and an Aerosmith t-shirt that was a little snug in the chest area, and a pair of black boots. The look in itself, was very old-school Bette Porter, the young vibrant gallery owner that Tina remembered going to concerts with on the weekend when they were first dating. She took in the light amount of makeup her wife had applied and her almost straight hair, and she swore right there that she had died and gone to heaven standing there looking at what could only be described as ***** on legs. Damn babe, you havent dressed like that since we first started dating. Bette chuckled, I did after I left, and when I came back, I guess LA brings out the power suit wearing Bette Porter. I went for comfort and not style. Tina arched and eyebrow. I think its very stylish, you should dress like that more often. Its very hot. Bette looked down at herself and then back up at Tina. Yeah? Shaking her head Tina handed her a cup of coffee and they sat down to eat until the time when they could leave to finally repair the void that had been present for the longest week in either of their lives. An hour or so later Bette was running around like a chicken with her head cut off. Tina! Where the ***** are my keys? She said jogging from place to place, throwing the cushions off the couch and lifting magazines off the table frantically. Tina just walked over to the key ring holder that was on the wall, lifted the key ring and then turned to the door and opened it holding out the keys and waiting for Bette to look up. Tee, I asked you if you knew- She stopped when she looked up mid sentence and found Tina standing at the open door with her hand outstretched and the keys dangling. Funny babe, you couldve just told me. Bette said walking over and taking them while ushering her wife out the door and shutting it behind them. Within twenty minutes they were at the police precinct and as Bette pulled into a parking space she felt herself begin to shake. Tina caught Bette trying to calm herself, Babe, theres no need to be nervous okay? ***** be fine okay. Everything is going to be okay. She said as she rubbed her shoulder. Bette just nodded opening the car door and stepping out as Tina followed suit. Waiting for Tina to catch up to her, Bette grabbed the blondes hand and gave her a weary smile which Tina returned. Walking through the doors Tina approached the desk. Were here to see Detective Sikorski. Bette Porter and Tina Kennard. The secretary buzzed the detective and told them of their arrival and they were sent to the back offices where they were met with the detective they had come to know too well. Hello ladies. Please have a seat. Bette and Tina sat down in the old chairs placed on the other side of the desk. As you know, weve found who kidnapped your son, I have a team at the hotel Mr. Mariano is registered at, they should be back an moment. Now what I need to know is what exactly your connection was to this man Ms. Porter. Well, I had lived in Antiguilla for the past few years and I met a guy and his partner there who I had become friends with. They asked me to be the surrogate mother for their baby and I agreed. Uhm, well my friend Dom was killed and his partner, Tate, took off. I ripped up the papers and I kept my son. And is there any legal way he could claim Weylend as his son? Which man is the biological father? Bette used her hand to rub the bridge of her nose. Tate. They heard the detective let out a long burst of air. Well. Im sure that Mr. Mariano will be in lock up for quite some time for kidnapping. But when he gets out there is a chance that he could file for some sort of partial custody. Tina was beginning to get worried now that the person she considered her son would be taken away from her. Can he do that? How could they let him after all that hes done? Weys more my child then histhats not right. Ladies, we can cross that bridge later. Lets get your son home first and put this guy where he belongs. If he decides he wants to try and get rights over him, them we have a case. A case in which Im sure any judge and jury would side with you. For now, lets concentrate on the present. Both women nodded and almost immediately the phone on the desk in front of them rang. Detective Sikorski. YesThank you, well be right there. Hanging up he looked into two beautiful and extremely hopeful faces and couldnt help the smile that graced his tanned face. Theyve got your boy downstairs and Mr. Marianos in custody. He said while standing up, followed by Bette and Tina, the three of them walked out the door and down the steps to the interrogation rooms and waiting area. He led them down a long hallway, Bette found her heart racing and she was on the verge of tears, she felt Tina grasp her hand and looked over into her wifes own teary eyes. As the were coming to the end of the hallway the detective opened a door to his right and excused the officer that was waiting just inside. Bette and Tina finally got to the doorway and both Bette and Tina felt their hearts jump. Wey was sitting on a chair inside the small waiting area with puffy tear-salted cheeks kicking his feet wildly like only a child could do. Bette rushed through the door followed by Tina. Wey! she said, her voice breaking as the same tears that had been covering her face for the past week made their reappearance. Only this time out of happiness and not grief. When the boy heard his mothers voice he jumped out of his seat in disbelief, eyes wide and mouth open he ran to her with his arms stretched out. Momma! he said colliding into a kneeling Bette. Hey little man! Bette said happily as she wiped her tears and wrapped her arms around her son. Tina kneeled beside them and caressed the boys head, who looked up and was shocked yet again. Mommy Tee?! He said as he jumped from Bette to Tina who kissed his little ear as they hugged. Hey there kiddo. After they hugged for a long while, they found themselves again waiting to take their son home. Weylend was taken to be questioned, and they didnt want him to be distracted by the fact that he was with his mothers again, so they separated them once more. When they were finished he was brought back into the waiting room and the detective went about telling them what he was told by their three year old son. Im going to just start off by saying that you have a very smart boy. Tate picked him up that day in the park by saying that he was a friend of yours Bette, and when Weylend didnt believe him Tate showed him a picture of the two of you together. He said that Tate told him both you and Tina went away for a while and he was going to watch him until you returned. When he asked Tate why Tina didnt tell him when they were at the park Tates boyfriend told him that it was because it was a surpriseapparently after that Wey believed them. From what we have managed to get from your son he wasnt hurt, or touched in anyway that was inappropriate. He seems to be physically fine, but we I recommend that maybe you take him to see a child psychologist. Bette once again burst into tears and Tina gathered her into her arms and calmed her down. Once calmed down Bette went to pick up Wey who was sitting in a chair with a coloring book one of the officers had brought in for him. Come on cutie. Lets go home. Bette said as he jumped up into her arms and she adjusted him on her hip. Thank you Detective, we owe you so much Tina said shaking his hand. Please you can call me Micha, and I think you owe me a little bit more. Bette and Tina looked confused. Tina you had a warrant out for your arrest. They were looking for you because you left the scene of a crime. Tinas face turned bright red as she blushed in embarrassment and Bette laughed at her joined in by Micha. Dont worry though I fixed it up, wrote a report, and you can pick your car up from the police lot anytime. He said with a smile. Before they left Bette shook his hand and gave him a peck on the cheek. Thank you so much for finding him. I dont know what we would have done if we lost him. Micha just shook his head, Thank your wife, she found him really. Bette shook her head. I hope I dont see you again anytime soon. The detective just smiled and nodded. Same here. Walking to their parked car, her son on her hip, and Tina holding her hand; Bette found her peace and home. And later she planned to thank her Tee, just like Detective Sikorski told her. Because without Tina, she wouldnt have gotten through the past week, and now she wasnt sure she would have gotten through the past 10 years without the radiant blonde. Looking into the rearview mirror she saw Tina with her eyes closed, head resting against the cool glass of the window and her arm wrapped around Wey, who was snoring slightly and snuggled against Tinas side. Smiling she turned into the driveway of their home. And the only word that flashed through Bettes brain looking at the scene in the backseat was exactly that. Home.