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Tina in a white dress, Bette in a red one they were sitting in the living room waiting for the first guests to arrive.

“So, Bette, my grandparents, especially Wilma and John, will feel the need to make some stupid comments and some aunts may think they are funny by making jokes about us, please stay calm and ignore it.” Tina pleaded.

“Of course, honey.” Bette said and kissed Tina sweetly on the lips. Just then, the bell rang. Paul opened the door and they heard some voices. Bianca, Chris and their 16-year-old son Grayson walked in.

“Hello.” They said. Lena, Grant, Tina and London hugged their aunt and uncle. They also said hi to Grayson. Then Grant introduced Charlene. She also said hi and then it was Tina’s turn to introduce her girlfriend.

“Aunt Bianca, Uncle Chris, this is my girlfriend, Bette Porter. Bette these are Bianca and Chris and that is their son Grayson.”

“Nice to meet you.” Bette said and chook hands with them.

“Hello.” They said, polite but cold. Bette swallowed and held Tina’s hand. This was pretty much how every introduction went between Bette and the uncles and aunts of Tina. Bette found it extremely annoying. She didn’t know the worst was still to come. John and Wilma walked in and Bette could feel Tina tense next to her. John and Wilma hugged all their grandchildren… except for Tina. They just chook hand with her. Bette’s hart broke for Tina.

“Uhm, grandmother, grandfather, this is my girlfriend Bette Porter. Bette, these are my grandparents Wilma and John.” Tina said, knowing what would come next.

“Are you still… a les… livin’ in sin, Albertina? You are a shame for this family and you know it.” Wilma said. Tina was on the verge of tears. “And don’t you go cryin’ now. The Lord will punish you for your sinful deeds and I feel ashamed that I have to call you my grandchild. You are disgustin’.” John added. Tina had tears in her eyes and something in Bette snapped.

“Excuse me, Ms. and Mr. Kennard, but nobody asked you anything and this is Tina’s life. If she wants to live it as a lesbian, that’s the word for what you say is living in sin, than what does that have anything to do with you? She lives in L.A. you don’t even have to watch her with me if you don’t like to see her happy.” Bette said determent.