Chapter 138

“Yes, they will, maybe not by looks, but your spirit and your characteristics. They will have our love and love goes beyond biology babe. You are their mother, nothing will ever change that. We are those two’s mothers.” Tina says and softly touches Noah on the arm. Tina looks up at Bette and sees still a tear down her cheek. She reaches up and wipes it away. She then put her arms around Bette and turns her so she’s facing her. “Babe, you have nothing to be scared about. You are their mother. They will look up to you and love you, just like me. We’ll be here together. Please babe, put those thoughts away.” Tina says softly and strokes her face softly. “You are their mother, okay?” Tina says. “You are just as much their mother as I am. The only difference is that I’m the one doing the breast feeding.” Tina says and smiles. Bette smiles too. Tina leans in for a sweet kiss. “I love you.” She whispers as she breaks away. Bette pulls Tina into a big hug.

“I love you too. And I’ll stop thinking about you know what. You’re right I am their mother.” Bette says as she lets go of the hug.

“Yes, you are.” Tina replies.

“But you know I have to adopt them. That way we’ll make it legal.” Bette says and looks down on Tina.

“I know babe. We’ll call the them tomorrow. Maybe they will have some Christmas spirit to share.” Tina says and smiles.

“I’d like that. I know they are ours, but that piece of paper will make it official.” Bette replies.

“I hadn’t forgotten it. I just planned on having a great Christmas and then after the holidays go ahead with the adoption process.” Tina says.

“Okay, we can wait. Just enjoy the holidays together as a family. And you need your rest. I’m sorry I brought it up.” Bette says.

“Babe, you don’t have to be sorry about that. Never, okay?” Tina says and squeezes Bette’s hands softly. She looks into Bette’s eyes and smiles, then she leans in for a kiss. “Come on, let’s finish this and go back out.” Tina says and looks down on Daniel who is lying there with his sleeping suit halfway on.