At that Lucy jumped up onto Bettes knee and and faced her. Bette was a wee bit surprised at Lucys affection for her but she placed her arms around her and smiled at her wee face.

Bette: (whispering)so Lucy what is going on heretell me

Lucy was beside herself.. Emma sat quietly on her mums knee and smiled at everyone.

Lucy:

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Lucy: Bette when you go to New York on Fridaymy mum is taking us to the Disney park and we are going to see.

Bette looked at Lucy and tears filled her eyes. However just then Emma and Tina butted in

Emma: Lucy thats not all..

Bette looked at Tina and looked like a wee lost soul.

Tina: Bette, when you left I told everyone what had happened and Alice and Kit came up with a plan..

Bette turned and looked suspiciously at Alice and her sister. She then turned to Tina and raised her brow.

Tina: Bette dont be like that..on Friday morning we, the girls, Alice and Kit and I are driving to the Park. We are going to spend the day there and then stay over night. On Saturday you are going to fly back here and Alice and Kit are going to pick you up at the airport, you can drop them and then come on and meet us.

Bette: Tina baby, I have to stay there until Sunday..

Kit: nope nope nope..James is now going with you and will take care of everything after Friday nights meeting. During the wee hours of Saturday morning you are getting on a flight home..to your family who desperately want to be with you .ok?

Bette turned to look at Tina and almost gasped out loud. Tina moved to her side and hugged her. She was followed closely by the wee onesthen Alice joined in and blew a raspberry on Bettes cheek to indicate that she loved seeing Bette happy, in love and with the wee ones.

The bbq was soon over and everyone had left except Bette. Bette explained to Tina that she had better head home and get some sleep as this was going to be a fast week. Tina walked her to the front door and they kissed a slow goodnight.