Bette: Taking Tina into her arms …Now I know why you love them so muchthey are really nice people

Tina: YeahThey are great arent they

Amanda: Hey you two coming

Tina: Right behind you Mom

As they all walk out and enjoy breakfast

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Meanwhile back at the Kennard House

Lisa was now coming down the stares drying her hair…Hey where did Bette and Tina go

Lynn: Away from heredo you know

Lisa: What happened

Lynn: Your sister turned *****

Lisa: Yeah so what

Frank: You know

Lisa: She told me Wednesday when I got thereSo whats the problem

Lynn: Whats the problemwhat is the rest of the family going to say

Lisa: Getting really upset.Who gives a *****

Frank: Hey watch your mouth

Lisa: What now youre going to throw me out because I said FUCKWELLFUCK. *****. *****

Lynn: Lisa please

Lisa: You dont even know BetteShes smartcaringloving. thoughtful and she loves Tina and Tina loves her.

Lynn: Its not natural

Lisa: No better she goes out with a MAN because now thats NATURAL But you two should know somethingMon Dad I was with them all weekthey adore each other

Frank: They didnt try any funny stuff with you did they

Lisa: You know Im not even going to answer that fucked up questionIm out of herewalking away. then turning back. you two are crazyThink what you just saidDAMITTina is your daughter and up until about 1 hour ago you both loved herAnd now you dont have a daughter TinaSo if I told you something you didnt want to hearlike I wanted to live with a guy without marring him you would disown me too

Frank: You are not living with anyone without getting married first

Lisa: See you two are so old fashionedWake up or you will lose a daughterBut remember this I will NOT lose a sisterIn fact I just got another sisterBette.It will be your loss

As Lisa walks out of the houseLynn breaks down and starts to cry

Lynn: Frank I dont want to lose my daughter

Frank: Taking his wife into his armseither do I

Lynn: So what are we going to doNo I know what we are going to do

Frank: What

Lynn: Accept her and BetteBette was rightwe raised her to be an independent woman. Capable of making her own decisions Her own womanSo we have to accept and respect her choicesIts her life

Frank: Tell me somethingHow did the women in this family get so smart

Lynn: Well this woman needed to be kicked in the ***** by her youngest daughterSo lets go

Frank: Where

Lynn: You know where she went At least I hope she ran to Amanda

Frank: Lets go

Outside Lisa is waiting

Lisa: Its about time So where are you two going

Lynn: As if you didnt know. Please Lisa come with us

Lisa: Come on Ill drive

Lynn: Lisa do you think she will forgive us

Lisa: Mom you raise usWhat do you thinkTina doesnt have a mean bone in her bodyof course she will forgive you

Lynn: Hurry upI cantno I wont lose my daughter

Lisa: Now youre talking

At Amandas House

Knock Knock

Amanda: opening the doorFrank, Lynn and Lisa are standing there.Hey come in we were just having something to eat at back

Lynn: Amanda are they here

Amanda: YesPlease come in

Lynn: (As Lynn gets closer to Amanda she stops and hugs her) Do you think she will forgive us

Amanda: I have no doubtShe loves you very much

George walks into the kitchenHe shakes hands with Frank

George: Hey babe Ill take the boys to the movies

Amanda: Good idea HonIll get Chrissy so you can leave

George: Ill have my cell on if you need something.Hey guys come on .Movie timeKissing Tina and Bette goodbye..Bye ladies dont be strangers

As all the boys say goodbye.

Tina: (Puzzled as to why the fast departure)Dont worry Georgewe promise to visit(and then she sees her parents and Lisa walking into the back yardshe takes Bettes hand into hers and they both look up)

Bette: Dont worry babyIm not going anywhere

Tina: You bet your sweet ***** your not

Lisa runs ahead to Bette and Tinahugs them both. whispering to TinaIts ok really

Tina: What happened

Lisa: I gave them a wake up call

Lynn: Sitting next to TinaTina honeysometimes parents say things without even thinkingStupid thingsTina we love you and we dont want to lose youCan we start over from this morningPlease baby

Tina: Oh Mom I love you too

Frank: Me too

Tina: Yeah you tooas she hugs her parentsMon Dad I want you to meet someone who is so special to me. Who takes my breath away. Who I love more and more each day and who loves me even moreThis is Bette PorterBette these are my parents Lynn and Frank Kennard

Bette: Its a pleasure to meet the parents of this remarkable woman

Lynn: Its also a pleasure to meet you Bettewelcome to our family

Frank: Yes Bette welcome to our familyAs the four of them all hug each other

Amanda: Hey Lisayou did good

Lisa: Yeah I didits getting harder and harder to raise parents these days

Amanda: Shaking her headI guess your right

Lisa: Give Chrissy to meshe fell asleep in your arms.Ill put her in her bed for you

Amanda: Thanks

Everybody sits downcoffee is served and they talked for hoursAmanda called George and he came home with enough Pizza to feed an armyIt turned out to be a beautiful day..
No more tears were shed only sounds of happiness
By 6:00 Bette and Tina said their goodbyes and everyone was leaving

Tina pulled Amanda over to the side

Tina: Hugging her(I love this) Thank you for everything Mom

Amanda: Anytimeyou know you both are always welcomed hereI Love You

Tina: I know Mom…. I Love You Too


TBC