The B Word Chapter 20 Believe

The story takes place with Maria playing basketball at the Center with some teenagers.
Oscar comes in to tell her she has a phone call.

Maria has just made a jump shot over the boys.
I think that is another two points Maria joked
You are so lucky Maria One of the teenagers joked.

Hey Maria you have a phone call in the main office. Oscar yelled
I guess that is game..Um thats another W for my column. Maria said as she grabbed her stuff and headed to Oscars office.

She picks up the phone in Oscars office.
Hello Maria says a little out of breath
MariaTina is going to come home this afternoon. Bette says in an excited voice.
Really..What time do you need me to pick you up? Maria asks

I think 3:00 pm should be fine. Bette states
Ill be out front waiting. Maria says Is there anything I should pick up at the store?
Um yes .. Bette reads off some items And can you get me two bouquets of flowers..Lillies?
Sure .I will see you at 3:00 Maria said as they ended the conversation.

Meanwhile back at the hospital Tina and Bette are making over their baby.

She said she would pick us up out front at 3:00pm. Bette stated Im so thrilled we get to take her home today. Bette was grinning from ear to ear.

Alana comes back into the room..So you guys are getting out of here this afternoon. .I see?
Yes we are! Tina said I cant wait to get home.
Bette is packing up Tinas things
Would you like to stop by our house tonight for dinner tonight? Bette asked
Tina nodded and smiled at Alana.
Umm sure I would love too.. Alana stated Is there something I can bring?
No just yourself Tina requested

Bette your are a very lucky girl.Tina and the baby are so precious. Alana said as she
went to hold Anna Bella
Tina hit Bette on the butt and smiled.
I know Im very lucky. Bette grinned as She grabbed Tina in a bear hug.

Tina wrote down their address for Alana. We will probably be eating at 7:00pm-
I included our phone number incase you have any trouble.
Alana was smiling from ear to ear. Tina looked at Alana and then at Bette—Wow you two have the same trade mark smile
Alana gave Bette a hug and said Thank you honey this means so much to me. Then she gives Tina a hug.
I will see you at 7:00pm Alana said as she left the room.