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Friday

Two cars pulled up in Tina and Bette’s drive way. Tina rushed to the door; she could not wait to see her sister. She opened the door, her face fell when she saw her Father standing on her doorstep.

“Hello, Christina.” He said with no emotion in his voice.

“H… Hello, Christophe.” She still did not want to call him Dad. She saw her mother getting out of the other car and walking towards her. Christiana smiled at her and hugged her daughter tight.

“Hello, baby. How are you?”

“Hi, Mama. I’m fine. How are you?” She asked while her Mother released her.

“I’m very good.”

“Uhm… come in.” She said. Her parents walked in.

“How did you know where we live?” She asked her Mother, refusing to look at her Dad.

“Christa told us. She also said there was no room to stay here, which we understand, and we are staying in the hotel a few blocks away.”

“Oh, okay. Do you want to eat or drink something?”

“Oh, I would like some water.” Christiana said with a smile.

“Christophe?” She asked the man standing next to her Mother that she didn’t see as her Father anymore.

“A beer if you have it.”

“Okay and please, sit down.” She said and walked to the kitchen. Her parents sat down. She walked back to the living room with the drinks. She handed them over and then took place on the sofa.

“The kids will probably wake up in about an hour.” She told them.

“Oh, that’s great… This is a very beautiful house, Chris.” Christiana said.

“Thank you, I love it here…. Why did you come with two cars?”

“I’m only going to stay to see my five grandchildren and then I’m going home again.” Christophe stated.

“How long are you staying, Mama?” Tina asked.

“As long as Christa stays.”

“When would she arrive? I mean, she said she would be here a little before noon.” Tina pointed at the clock. 12.20AM.

“I don’t know, but Christa is always late.” Her mother said, rolling her eyes.

“Yeah, she is.” Tina said. Suddenly the bell rang. Tina walked to the door and opened it. Gerard, Christa, Amy and Lucy were standing in front of the house. Tina immediately hugged Christa.