The Collaboration – Happily Ever After – CH4 – The Good Burger – BluJewel

Melvin looked around the pool at the mlange of people and rolled his eyes. ‘I refuse to believe I’m surrounding by a group of lesbians and a woman who thinks she’s a man,’ he thought to himself in anxious disgust. Bette noticed Melvin‘s attitude and tried to lighten it by teasing him with a tickle.

“So daddy, what brings you into this part of town really?” Bette handed him a glass of scotch.

“Well, I was heading north and I had a layover, which led to a cancellation in my flight for today, and thought it would be nice to see you in your home instead of a stuffy hotel room or restaurant,” Melvin sipped his drink. “But I didn’t think you’d have a house full of your”

Melvin stopped short as he saw Alice and Dana trying (poorly) to discretely fondle each other. He took an even bigger sip off his drink as Bette shot a fiery look at the pair. Lenore caught Bette‘s stare and got up to introduce herself to Melvin, grabbing Mrs. Fairbanks along the way.

“Oh, you have a lovely daughter Mr. Porter. Lenore, Alice‘s mother,” Lenore extended her arm to him.

Bette gave Lenore the “thanks for saving me look”.

“Pleasure” Melvin replied almost reluctantly.

Lenore nudged Mrs. Fairbanks who seemed to be a little buzzed to introduce herself.

“Oh, forgive my manners,” Mrs. Fairbanks smiled. “I’m Sharon. Sharon Fairbanks, Dana‘s mother,” she extended her arm and Melvin looked at her recognizing her face and half-smiled.

“Yes, I’ve heard your name before. Nice to meet you.”

Kit giggled and whispered to Ivan as she watched Bette‘s nervousness around their father. She thought it hilarious that even as an adult, Melvin always managed to reduce Bette to a ten year old whenever he was around and she refused to stand up for herself.

“Hey daddy,” Kit yelled. “Nice party huh?” Melvin rolled his eyes at her and nodded yes at the same time.

“He’s lying,” Kit whispered to Ivan in a laugh.

Tina watched from the window as Bette fidgeted next to Melvin. She decided to give Bette a few more minutes before she saved her from him.

Alice got up to tend to the food and put the first round of burgers out. “Age before beauty,” Alice laughed as she handed Lenore the plate. Lenore rolled her eyes.

“You can only wish to look this good when you get to be my age girl,” Lenore quickly snapped back.

Melvin looked at Bette visually questioning why Lenore and Alice spoke that way to each other. Bette shrugged her shoulders and got up.

“I’ll be right back. I’m sure Alice could use some fresh meat to make more burgers,” Bette ran into the house where Tina was standing roaring with laughter.

“Thanks a lot Tina!” Bette pouted. “I can’t believe you left me out there that long.”

Tina was still laughing, but snuck a kiss on Bette‘s pouted lips before pulling her out of view.

“I was gonna come out,” Tina hugged Bette. “I thought you and Melvin might need a moment,” she pushed Bette out of her arms.

“I didn’t need a moment, I need another drink. Lenore and Sharon introduced themselves to daddy and I thought he was gonna lose it for real. He’s probably trying to figure out why Sharon and Lenore are so comfortable with their lesbian daughters,” Bette looked behind her making sure no one was coming in.

“Stop worrying. You didn’t know he was coming so let it go. He’ll leave soon,” Tina pecked Bette again and walked out to the pool.

“Hey!” Tina turned around. “Can you take more hamburger meat out to Alice,” Bette yelled while pouring herself a drink.

“Sure.”

Sharon and Lenore were drinking, eating, and wondering why Melvin was being so aloof. Kit and Ivan laughed and joked with each other, while Dana kept making eyes at Alice who was dancing around in her big boob apron. Shane was soaking in the sun and reveling in her high.

“Melvin can I top off your drink?” Tina asked sweetly.

“Uhm, yes. Thank you,” Melvin replied trying to avoid eye contact.

“Okay, let me give this to Alice and I’ll get it for you,” Tina smiled. “Bette‘s in the bathroom,” Tina informed reading Melvin‘s face.

“Here ya go Al,” Tina handed Alice the bowl.

“Great! Needed them. Gotta feed Mr. P before he starves to death. Lenore and Sharon are eating enough for us all,” Alice tilted her head toward the two who were munching like stoners.

Tina walked away and a light came on in Alice‘s devious mind. She looked around, making sure no one was watching, and eased the bag of pills out. She poured some into her hand, ground it up, and added a wad of meat to it, grinning devilishly to herself. She put it on the grill and made some more patties, placing them apart from the ‘special’ one.

Tina went in the house, poured another scotch and looked for Bette. Bette was in the bedroom downing vodka and pacing like a nervous man outside a delivery room. “I can’t believe he just showed up unannounced. What was he thinking? Shit! I hope he doesn’t mention what he saw. Christ, this is awful,” Bette talked to herself not realizing she was now on her third shot.

“Bette, I’m here just for a minute. Melvin needs a refill. Hurry out okay?” Tina yelled and went back outside.

Feeling the vodka replace the blood in her veins, she downed one more and headed back out to the pool. The afternoon sun shone brightly in her face temporarily blinding her and making her bump into the back of Melvin‘s chair.

“Bette!” Melvin jumped up. “I’m sorry daddy. The sun was in my eyes,” Bette recovered.

“Sit down girl. Seems like it that’s not the only thing blinding you,” Melvin snapped catching the faint smell of vodka on her breath. Bette blushed and put her head down.