Family Tradition Ch 2

Bette waited nervously outside of the school. She had already gone by the nursery and picked up Angie. Within minutes of the early bell ringing teachers began leading their students out of the building. The students sat on different colored benches. Bette watched Peyton, trying to read her face. The line of cars slowly progressed as the students were picked up one or two at a time. Peyton’s face lit up when Bette pulled up in front of the breeze way. 

“Name?” A woman with a microphone said.

“Bette Porter.” She said. 

“No what is you Child’s name?” She asked. 

“Oh sorry Peyton Kinter.” She said. 

“PEYTON KINTER” rang out through the speakers. Peyton got up from her seat and hurried to the car. The woman opened the car door and Peyton climbed in Bette’s SUV.

“Hey Baby did you have fun at school today?” Bette asked. The woman buckled Peyton’s seat and shut the door. 

“Yeah. I got to color a lot.” She relaxed in her seat.

“What did you color?” Bette pulled out of the school parking lot.

“A kitty and a rainbow.” 

“Did you like your teacher?” Bette dug around in her pocket book for something.

“Yeah she’s pretty and nice.” Bette pulled out a pacifier from her bag and sat it in her cup with a little water in it. She wasn’t going to give it to her unless she asked for it but wanted it to be ready just in case. 

“Where’s Nene?” She asked. 

“Nene is at work. She’ll be at home later.”

“Can we go see her work?” 

“Not today baby. Don’t you want to go see Aunt Helena and Auntie Kit at the planet?” 

“Binky.” Peyton reached for her blanket that Bette kept tucked in the pocket in front her. Bette reached back and handed it to her and then handed her the pacifier. 

“Did you take a nap to day?” Bette asked. Peyton signed no. Bette knew in that instant that there would be trouble ahead. 

“Uh Oh Somebody is sleepy.” Helena said looking at Peyton who was clinging to Bette.