Magic In The Air Ch 20

Callie leaned against the window seal looking out over the city with her arms crossed deep in thought. Bette walked and shut the door behind her. 

“That was nice of you to do for Will.” She said. 

“Yeah well at least one of us deserves to have friends.” Callie said without breaking her gaze out the window. 

“I’m sorry you are having such a hard time adjusting.” Bette said. Callie didn’t respond. 

“Your Dad says he’s ready to go eat.” Tina poked her head in the door. Callie turned and walked out the door grabbing her coat on the way. “What’s wrong with her?” Tina asked. 

Bette walked to the window looking for what had captured Callie’s attention. What she saw almost broke her heart. There was a group of kids down at the park across the street. They all looked to be about Callie’s age. 

“Babe are you okay?” Tina walked up behind Bette and wrapped her arms her. 

“I am but I’m not so sure about the kids.” Bette said. 

“What are you talking about? They are fine.” Tina said. 

“Do Callie and Will have any friends?” Bette asked. “What am I saying I should know the answer to that question.” Tina pulled away a little. 

“You’ve been busy. I think they understand.” Tina said. 

“Regardless this is my last trip.” Bette said. 

“Really!?” Tina was excited. 

“Yes. It’s time for me to be home with my family.” Bette looked at Tina. 

“Can we go eat I’m starving?” Will yelled from the other room. 

“We better go.” Tina said. Bette kissed her. 

Callie carried Jack downstairs following her grandfather and Will. They piled into a car and waited for Bette and Tina. Callie fastened Jack into his car seat and then sat back in her own seat. She put her headphones in and cranked it up. 

Bette and Tina got into the car. 

“Finally let’s go.” Melvin said. 

Bette couldn’t help but watch Callie all through dinner. Tina could help but notice how quiet she was. Callie hadn’t made a single teasing comment to Will all night. 

Later that night Callie and Jack sat on the floor playing with his new trains. Bette, Tina and Melvin were in the other room talking, and Will was carrying on a conversation with the guinea pig. Tina walked out of the other room. 

“Bedtime.” She said. 

“Come on we don’t have school tomorrow.” Will argued. 

“No arguing you all are already up way past your normal bedtimes anyway.” Tina picked Jack up off the floor. 

“Come on Wills, you and Jasper can have the second bed. I’ll sleep with Jack.” Callie said. 

“Yes!” Will jumped up and went into the bedroom. Callie started to follow him. 

“Sissy.” Jack reached for Callie as hard as he could. When Tina didn’t put him down he blinked into Callie’s arms. Callie looked at Tina.

“It’s okay. I’ll come say goodnight in a little bit.” Tina said. Callie nodded and shut the door behind them. 

Bette walked into the little kitchenette and pulled a bottle of water from fridge. 

“What’s wrong?” She asked. 

“The three of them are so close. Jack doesn’t even want me anymore. Sometimes I swear it’s like I’m not even in the room if Callie and Will are.” Tina said. Bette pulled Tina into an embrace. 

“It’s all going to be okay. We’re going to work it all out. I promise.” Bette said.