Clara just stood and watched in amusement at her mother and Ms. Tina Kennard stared at each other as if theyd never seen each other before. Elbowing her mothered she opened the door wider.

Will you stop elbowing me in the side, Bette commented elbowing Clara back, I am going to have such a bruise.

I had to get your attention somehow.

You could have said hey mom.

My thing is more fun, Clara smiled

Try it my way.

What if I dont want to?

Naked.

Clara narrowed her eyes, Stutter.

Bette gasped and clutched a hand to her chest, Oh, thats a good one.

Both turned to the door to see Tina smiling in amusement at them.

Please come in Tina, where are our manners. We dont want to keep you on the doorstep.

Tina entered the large house and looked up at the large chandelier hanging from the ceiling in the foyer and turned her eyes to see the spiral staircase that went up both sides of said foyer.

This house is amazing, Tina remarked turning her appreciative gaze back on to the beauty before her and smiled

God you guys are just so freaking cute, Clara exclaimed clapping her hands together

And you are a lunatic, Bette answered back

Clara just shook her head and went back further into the house.

I love to listen to you two talk, Tina remarked

Bette smiled at this, It is never a dull moment with her around. You look beautiful Tina.

You are looking rather beautiful yourself…not that you werent before because you always look beautiful, well for the two days that Ive known you, you have been incredibly breathtakingly beautiful, Tina remarked trailing off as she realized that she had been babbling

It seems Im already rubbing off on you, Bette smiled

~I would like to see more of you rub up against me~ Thought Tina

Tina cleared her throat, This is an amazing house, she remarked following Bette further into the house, I heard that it takes a while to get into these houses. How did you manage this?

Bette turned her head slightly as they walked into the living room, I know some people, was said in all its vagueness

As they walked further into the house Tina got a chance to watch the tight ***** of the woman before her sway as Bette walked ahead of her. Looking up as not to trip on anything she saw them come into a large living room that could be called a great room. She saw Clara and Bettes sons and her other daughter.

Ms. Tina Kennard I would like to introduce you to Devon and Graham who are twelve and this, she took Shay from Devon, Is Shay.

Nice meeting all of you, Tina stated

Devon smiled, You too Ms. Kennard. Are you…

Clara clamped a hand over her brothers mouth because she knew he was going to say something inappropriate.

Remember the deal, she whispered to him releasing him

I remember Clara, he smiled, I was simply going to ask Ms. Kennard if she was enjoying this fine weather.

Sure you were little brother.

I enjoy the weather just fine thank you, Tina stated smiling, Please call me Tina.

Bette walked closer to Tina with Shay in her arms, Would you like to hold her?

Tina frowned at this, Ive never been good with small children. I dont want to drop her or anything.

Weve done that before, shes fine, Graham piped in with

What, asked Bette turning her head toward him

Nothing!

Bette narrowed her eyes at this but turned her attention back to Tina, You wont drop her Tina. She and you will be fine.

Tina carefully took the little girl that Bette held out to her and looked down into the little girls emerald eyes, Shes beautiful.

Thank you, Bette smiled

She looks a lot like you, Tina commented as Shay was staring up at Tina in wonderment, Except for the eyes.

Bette was nodding her head at this, Clara was the only one to inherit my brown eyes. Brown is so boring.

Tina looked into Bettes chocolate brown orbs and lost herself momentarily, I dont thinks so.

Clara, Devon and Graham looked at each other and smiled at this interaction.

Thank you, Bette remarked softly

Your welcome.

Bette cleared her throat and tore her gaze away from Tina and smiled, Why dont we sit down while we wait on the last of dinner to be ready.

They all did that.

What do you do here Tina, Graham asked

I work at a place called Alphaville. I read scripts and decide whether or not they should be made into movies.

The boys looked over at her in awe at this.

You actually get to pick movies before they come out, Graham asked, That is so cool.

Indeed, Bette agreed from her place next to Tina, Very cool.

Tina smiled, Thank you. Some of the movies I have picked have done really well.

Any of them win anything, Clara asks

Tina nodded her head, There was just a movie out called Trouble in Paradise…

That movie won like nine Emmys didnt it, Clara asked with a newfound respect for this woman that her mother was hot for

It did at that, Tina agreed, I was thrilled by this.

Well congratulations, Bette declares with a wide smile and hears the oven timer buzz, Excuse me. Best behavior, she speaks to her youngsters

They just smile at her and with one last look Bette gets up and goes into the kitchen. Tina smiles a little uncomfortably as she turns to see these children staring at her.

So you have the hots for our mother huh, Devon asks, Thats good. Mom really needs to get out of the house. Im mean shes not really out right now but…

I think Tina knows what you mean dorkus, Clara remarks

Yeah, well she was starting to get entirely too…cranky and…

Morbid, Graham stated

That morbid comment was interesting and Tina was just about to ask about it when Bette entered once again, Dinner is served.

Clara stood and picked up her little sister, Come on Shaylie, she entered the rather modest dining room and lay Shay inside of a small playpen

Everyone else followed her into the dining room. The boys sat on either end of the table and Bette and Clara took one side as Tina took the other directly across from Bette. Smiling Bette got back up and went into the kitchen to get the food. She came out carrying a large dish of lasagne in one hand and a salad in the other. Both of these she set down on the table.

Wow Bette that looks amazing, Tina states very much impressed by what she saw before her

Thank you Tina.

They had a pleasant dinner together and afterward everyone was sitting in the living room while Bette went to put Shay down for the night. Tina was once again left alone with the three teenagers.

Does your mother like having things cooked for her, Tina began after a moment of silence, I know some cooks are picky about that.

The three looked at one another and then at Tina.

Its not that she doesnt like to have food prepared for her because she does as much as the next person but mom is allergic to a lot of things and if she makes it she knows whats in it, Clara explained

Allergic to a lot of things you say? What kind of things, she asked in curiosity

Lets see she is allergic to grapes, which causes her to be allergic to wine, Clara started, She is massively allergic to strawberries and almonds…

Coconut, morphine, Graham started off from his sister, Pollen, dust…

Devon picked up from there, Grass, uh…garlic.

Tina raised her eyebrows as they preceded to go through a long list of things that Bette was allergic to, How could one human being possibly be allergic to so much?

All of these things dont cause the same reaction within her. With some she only gets hives or a rash. There are a few things where her throat closes up and we have to give her a shot of her medication.

I hope she doesnt have those very often, said Tina

She actually had one before she got pregnant with Shay, Graham said, When we say this allergic was massive it was downright a near death experience.


~~ Bette was watching the students in front of her dance, or attempt to as she was a chaperone at the Winter Dance. She was currently eating a very odd vegetable dip with some broccoli while watching the kids. It seemed to have a very strange flavor to it. Shrugging that off she finished and threw her plate away.

Walking around the edges of the gym she watched to make sure hands were in the appropriate places and that there was no tonsil hockey being played. After a few minutes Bette found her throat tightening and her breathing becoming more and more shallow. What was in that dip?

Across the room Clara glanced over at her mother to make sure she wasnt getting into trouble and saw her put a hand to her throat as if she couldnt breath.

Rob something is wrong with my mom, Clara said to her best friend Rob and date for the night

Rob glanced over at Bette and saw that she indeed looked like she was having some difficulty. Together they went over to Bettes side as she was sinking down into a chair. No one else had noticed this.

Mom are you okay, Clara asked

Bette shook her head as they heard her trying to get in air.

What did you eat mom, Clara asked looking toward the buffet table

Dip, she gasped out

Which one, Rob asked

Green.

Thats Mrs. Thomas famous vegetable dip.”

Mom where is your shots.

Bette made the sign for coat as she couldnt really speak any longer.

Rob you go find out what the heck was in that dip while I go get the shots, she remarked running off

Will you be okay while Im gone Mrs. PW?

Bette widened her eyes as if to say what the ***** do you think but waved him off.

Ill be right back.

He ran off to a plump woman in her early forties.

Mrs. Thomas what was in that vegetable dip of yours?

Why do you ask dear, she remarked turning her attention to him

Curious is all.

Well there are your normal vegetables but my secret ingredient is fruit.

Rob got a decidedly bad feeling about where this was going, Fruit? In a vegetable dip?

No one expects it dear and it adds such a wonderful texture.

What type of fruit Mrs. Thomas?

It depends on the season dear. In this batch I had cantaloupe, grapes…

Grapes, Rob interrupted with

Grapes, the woman agreed, A little watermelon, a good many strawberries and do you want to know the final secret ingredient?

Rob didnt see how this situation could get any worse so he made a wild stab at it, Wine?

Exactly.

Holy *****, Rob exclaimed turning to Bette to see her leaning against the wall, Mrs. PW, he yelled running over to her with Mrs. Thomas trailing, Are you still with us?

Bette lifted up her head and looked at Rob. He could tell that she was fading fast.

Where the ***** is Clara?

Whats going on dear, Mrs. Thomas asked

What is Mrs. PW allergic to Mrs. Thomas, Rob asked, It was gone over at the last school conference. If you have something out of the ordinary in your dish you need to post it remember?

The womans eyes widened at this, Grapes, strawberries and wine, she remarked softly

Bette grabbed Rob by his tie and brought him closer to her.

All that stuff was in the dip Mrs. PW, Rob stated answering her unasked question

Im so sorry Bette I didnt even realize.

By now people were starting to gather around as Clara ran over to her mother and Rob.

Mom there was only one shot, she stated holding up the syringe full of medication that would normally quell and allergic reaction that Bette may have

So not going to help, Rob stated, But it might slow down.

Clara gave her mother the shot and watched as it seemingly had no effect, What was in that dip?

Grapes, wine and strawberries.

Why would you put fruit in a vegetable dip?

Bette hit her hand off the table and waved her hand in the air motioning for those around her to pay attention to her.

Oh sorry mom. Hospital. We need the hospital.~~

I bet that was pretty scary, Tina remarked, She was okay though I gather to her being here with us now?

After rushing her to the hospital breaking several laws getting there she was fine after they gave her a massive dose of her medication.

Tina was nodding her head as Bette reentered the living room sitting next to Tina on the love seat.

I miss anything good?

We told Tina about the time you almost died, Devon stated

Which time, asked Bette

School dance, Clara declared

Oh that was fun, Bette smiled, Almost dying in front of a bunch of teenagers. Speaking of dying you three should go to bed.

How is that speaking of dying, Graham asked with a frown

If you dont leave now Im going to kill you, Bette remarked with a wide smile

All three rolled their eyes at this.

Geez we can take a hint you know, Clara stated getting up as her brothers fallowed suit, It was nice seeing you again Tina.

You too, all of you, Tina smiled

The kids all gave Bette a hug and a kiss and went up the stairs leaving the two woman alone.

Finally alone huh, Tina asked with a warm smile making Bette tingle in warm places

Clearing her throat Bette smiled and nodded turning to face Tina, Yes, we are at that. I wanted to thank you Tina.

Whatever for?

Putting up with my childrens incessant need to embarrass me.

Tina laughed at this, Thats actually quite endearing actually. I love the relationship you have with your children.

Bette bowed her head slightly, Thank you Tina.

They lapsed into a comfortable silence.

Did I ever mention that I love woman in leather pants, Tina asks after giving Bette an appreciative grin

Bette blushed slightly causing Tinas heart to go out a little more to this woman, Thank you. Did I mention I love that color green?

You dont say? I think we had a little conspiring against us tonight Bette.

I think we did at that. At least I know I did. Alice and Shane were at the clothing store earlier.

Tina laughed, So you officially met part of my crazy trio of friends did you?

I did at that. They seem very nice and loyal to you. Those kind of friends are hard to come by.

Tina smiled, They are an amazing bunch of friends. Im glad to have them. It makes a little more sense now that they were all in the closet talking on the phone earlier today.

What, Bette asked not making any kind of connection with that statement

Earlier when I was trying to find something to wear all of my friends had mysteriously disappeared. I heard voices from a closet and I opened it and they were all crowded around Alices phone and hung up as soon as they saw me.

Bette smiled at this, What did they saw?

They said that they couldnt order the naughty presents for a surprise party now because I ruined it.

Bette couldnt help but blush at the naughty presents bit. Standing up she went over to the stereo, Do you mind some music?

Tina stood and went toward Bette who watched her come with wide eyes, As long as you dance with me.

Bette could only nod her head as Tina stepped up close to her body and reached past her turning on the stereo. Soft music came through the speaker system as Tina held out her hands to Bette. Taking this womans hands Bette tried to ignore the jolt of electricity that went through her body.

Together they slowly swayed to the music looking at each other in the eyes, This is so scary for me, Bette whispered softly

I understand Bette, Tina remarked just as softly pulling Bette closer to her

Bette let out an almost involuntary moan at her body coming into full contact with this beautiful woman before her.

I dont want to pressure you into doing anything you dont want to do, Tina says brushing Bettes hair away from her shoulder

What if I wanted to kiss you right now? What would you say?

Tina felt something within her shift at hearing this. A feeling of completeness settled on her soul like she had never before felt. With this woman in her arms everything was beautiful, brighter, and more full of life.

Idask you what is keeping you from doing it, Tina remarked her voice quavering ever so slightly

Bette smiled a most beautiful smile and slowly inched forward to there faces were a hairs breath away and then went that extra centimeters to where there lips brushed together ever so softly.

Feeling a boldness that she didnt know she had Bette pressed her lips even harder against the woman before her and moaned when Tina ran her tongue over her bottom lip. Opening her mouth Bette felt Tinas tongue enter her mouth. There tongues dueled for a few minutes before they had to break away for air.

Wow, Bette remarked after her brain got back on track

Tina just smiled and pulled Bette into a tight hug where they continued to sway to the music together.

Up on the stairs Clara watched this scene with a smile on her face. That was a damn hot kiss and she was pretty shocked that her own mother, the ***** virgin initiated the kiss. She was so proud of her mom. Watching the two dance for a few more minutes she silently crept up the stairs leaving the two woman to enjoy the beautiful music together.





Ah that was nice huh? Tbc…