The B Word. Barbeque
Chapter 6—The Cook out!

Hey Maria.Bette said with a smile on her face.
Yea? Maria turned to her and smile.
Hey why dont you ride with your big sister? Bette asked.
Marias 1000 watts smile lit upSure.. anything for an old lady
Tina and Shane just laughed.Oh Ms Porter.I think you are going to have a run for your money with this sister!
Maria and Bette both turned and smiled at TinaOh my gosh.,.. those smiles are exactly alike! Tina shared as she pointed to Maria and Bette.
WowI cant believethis..Jenny said
Yea but I would give up my smile to have Jennys crystal blue eyesWow Jenny
Maria added.
Are you flirting with me Maria? Jenny asked as she rubbed Marias arm
Ummm no its just a complement. But you are welcome to take it anyway you want.
Maria stated as she winked at Jenny.
Lets goIm straving.. Tina suggested.
Last one there has to do the dishes.. Tina added.
Everyone flew out of Josephs apartment.

Meanwhile back at Bette and Tinas house.

Carmen is going there the cd collection and arranging the music.
Dana and Alice are sitting next to each.flirting with each other.

Damn.what was that! Dana screamed.
Just then.Bette and Maria coming running in the back doorLaughing and out of breath.Hey it looks like we dont have to do the dishes! Bette stated as she gave Maria a high five.

Hey you two are cheaters! Tina screamed with Joseph, Jenny, and Shane.. walking in behind her.
Come on Maria Come outside by the grill with meyou can help me get things started. Bette said with a smile.
Sure.but should I know the drop and roll technique? Maria said jokingly.
Yea Maria be careful.Everyone who has been next to Bette while she was working the grill have lost there eyebrows. Alice screamed.
Yea there is like a cult following of eyebrowless people..because of Bette.
Dana shared.
Everyone was laughing.Bette just shook her head and looked over at Maria.
And smiled because she saw how happy this new member of the family was.

Joseph helped Tina in the kitchen while everyone else retreated to the pool area.
Shane was passing out the beer..

Bette started the grill and begin putting veggie burgers on it.
Maria Im glad you found your way here.I happy that you are here.
Bette said.
Thanks Bette.you dont know how much this means to me to have finally found you and met you. Maria shared.
Bette had a confused look on her faceIt sounds like you just wanted to meet me?
No.NoBette that is not how I meant itI mean my goal was to meet you
but this has turned into to such a fantasy.I mean to meet you after all these yearsand then have you want me to be around you and accepting me. Maria.said I mean that means so much to me. Maria said as she was holding back the tears.
Wow that is really deepShane added.
They both turned around and looked at Shane and smiled as they were holding back the tears.
Should I leave.. Shane said gesturing with her hands.
No ..ShaneIts ok. Bette stated.