Bette rolled over and looked at the clock. 6:30.

"T. Baby its 6:30." She said kissing her on the cheek.

"I know but I don’t want to get up. I want to stay right here with you." She said without opening her eyes.

"I do like the sound of that, but I am starving. I tell you what. You stay here and I’ll bring us some food." Bette said.

"Okay." Tina said sleepily.

Bette slipped out of the bed and out of the room. She passed by Gillian’s room. She heard soft music coming from the other side of the door. She started to knock but figured it’d be better to wait until she was sure Gillian had calmed down. She headed down the stairs and into the kitchen.

Bette started to make some sandwiches when she noticed Gillian coming up the drive on the security monitor.

"What the. . . ?" She said. She headed for the front door. She waited by the stairs for Gillian to come in the door.

Gillian opened the door slowly to avoid an creaking or squeaking that might come from it. She closed the door just as slowly and quietly. Gillian turned to see Bette standing next to the stairs.

"Oh Shit." She said.

"I may be wrong but I thought you were grounded." Bette said.

"And?" Gillian said as she headed up stairs.

"And where were you?" Bette asked.

"The mall." Gillian said.

"Why are you lying to me?" Bette said.

"Who says I am lying." Gillian said.

"It would take you 4 hours to walk to the mall from here." Bette said.

"Maybe I ran." Gillian said.

"You don’t look like you ran." Bette said.

"Whatever." Gillian said and went upstairs.

"Just think of a better excuse for your mother." Bette said.

Bette dreaded telling Tina, but she knew she had to. She headed back to the kitchen and finished the sandwiches. She grabbed a couple bottles of beer and headed up the stairs.

Bette sat the tray down on the bed. Tina sat up with a smile on her face.