Bette was on the phone when Tina woke up the next morning. Bette saw a flicker of movement from the corner of her eyes and turned to her partner, smiling. «The other proud mother is awake Irene, you want to talk to her?», Bette asked, standing up.

«Good morning sweetie», Bette softly told Tina before handing the phone to her. «Hi Irene», Tina said.

«Congratulations dear… Bette tells me that your babies are gorgeous and in good health»

Tina chuckled. «Yes they are… You have no idea how happy I am right now to have in this room the woman I love and my two precious children», Tina replied, wiping the tears from her eyes. Bette sat next to her and stroked her hand very tenderly.

«You are one very lucky woman Tina and Bette is pretty lucky to have you too… How are you feeling ? My God, when Bette told me about you giving birth in an elevator, I almost fainted…»

«It was pretty scary, but Bette kept me calm throughout the whole delivery. What a story we’ll have to tell to Angelica and Matthew when they grow up», Tina reflected.

«I bet they will have a kick out of that… Well, I’ll let you rest now. Tell Bette that I’ll call Philip and tell him he is a proud uncle. Take care Tina», Irene told her.

«I will and please come down as soon as you can. We can’t wait to introduce our twins to you, Irene», Tina replied before hanging up. Bette took the phone from her and put it on the night stand. She was still stroking Tina’s hand.

«How are you this morning ?», Bette wanted to know.

Tina smiled at her and Bette thought this was the most beautiful sight ever. «I’m fine baby… Did you sleep well ?», Tina asked, glancing at the cot. Bette smirked. «It was OK, but the bed had nothing to do with it… I just kept getting up to stare at our angels. I wanted to make sure they were real and not a dream I had»

«You are so sweet babe… And what about me ? Did you check to see if I was a dream too?», Tina teased. Bette leaned closer. «Let’s see if you are here…», she said before gently pressing her lips against Tina’s. Her kiss always gave Bette this elated feeling of joy that filled her heart and soul. «Mmmm you are very real Miss Kennard», Bette told her, gently caressing her cheek with the back of her hand.