Kit and Bette were in Kits office playing with Angelica.  Bette had filled Kit in on what she knew of Caroline.  And she just showed up? Kit asked.

            Bette shrugged.  Thats what it looks like.

            The door opened and Tina entered, followed at a small distance by Caroline.  Tina smiled.  Um, I hardly feel I need to do this but  Bette, this is my sister, Carrie.  Carrie this is my partner, Bette.

            Bette smiled and shook Carolines hand.  Its nice to finally meet you.  Carolines grip was firm and reassuring.

            It is about time, Bette.  I, uh, Im sorry about everything.  I should have been around years ago, she apologized and Bettes respect for her grew just a little bit.  That had to be difficult.

            Youre here now.  Lets start there, Bette answered.  Carrie, this is my sister, Kit.

            I know, sort of, Carrie said shaking Kits hand, the one that wasnt holding the baby.  I didnt get to say this before, but Im a huge fan.  I swear I have all your albums and I loved the Slim Daddy song.

            Kit was flattered.  Wow, thank you.  I didnt know people your age had any concept of who I am, especially white people your age.

            Carrie laughed.  I have to admit it was Slim Daddy that led me to you, but I found my way from there.

            Kit nodded and looked at Tina who pointed at Angelica.  Well, then, Carrie, this is our niece, Angelica, she said, shifting the baby so she cradled her like a football.

            Carrie stepped closer leaning over the baby.  She was pudgy with baby fat and healthy.  Her skin was olive colored, like Bettes with Tinas big brown eyes.  It was the eyes that told Carrie that her sister had given birth to the baby.  She looked like a baby, though, any other baby, adorable.  Hi, gorgeous, Carrie said softly.  Im your aunt Carrie.  Im sorry it took me so long to get here, but I promise I will make it up to you.  She took the babys tiny hand between her fingers and Angelica closed her tiny fist around Carries index finger.  I can already tell youre the smartest baby ever, she continued softly and the other women in the room laughed.  Please, like you dont agree with me, Carrie said dismissively.