NEW YORK MINUTE

Chapter 12

　

Tina, like all mothers had a sixth sense about her daughter – so when the bedroom door opened she didn’t think that it was a naked Bette Porter coming to claim her again as her lover. She waited and sensed someone coming towards her – she opened one eye and sure enough the small figure clad in warm navy blue pyjamas was Angie – not Bette.

“Morning Boo”

“Momma – I thought you were asleep “

“You thought wrong”

Tina propped herself up on one arm and looked at Angie – she was getting to be so tall. Considering the

genetics of her father it was odds on that she was going to be taller than Tina and Bette. Her new pyjamas made her look so cute – a gift from the devoted Bette to her.

“Can I have a cuddle ?”
“Of course you can “

Tina rolled over so Angie had room to get into bed and snuggle up to her mother. Tina glanced at the clock – 9am

“How long have you been up ?”

“Since 7:30 – I have had tea and toast with Bette”

“Has Bette gone to work ?”

“Yes – she says if we go over at lunchtime she has a treat for me “

“She is spoiling you “

“I like that “

“You would – Bette is a very kind person “

“She’s lovely “

“Yes – yes she is “

“I liked that school we saw yesterday”

Tina had started the task of looking for a school for Angie if they decided to stay in New York and make a fresh start with Bette. It was becoming less likely that LA would have them there as permanent residents for much longer. Bette wanted them in New York, Angie loved the city and Bette and Tina loved the city and Bette and the effect both had on her daughter.

“We have another one to see this morning – in fact I better get moving – I don’t think turning up in my pj’s and Bette’s second robe would make a good impression do you ?”

“Have you told the school in LA that I am not going there ?”