A Single Mom Meets Someone New Ch 114

“400 dollars for an hour and her only advice was to make a pro/con list.” Tina complained. Bette sat quietly next to her on the couch. “I mean really.” 

“I don’t know how we are going to make a choice even with a pro/com list if we don’t tell Gillian.” Bette said. 

“I know I’ll call her tomorrow.” Tina said. 

“I think we should go see her. I know I didn’t help raise her and all things considered we really haven’t spent that much time together…” Bette started. 

“But she loves you and thinks of you as her mother sometimes more than me I think.” Tina said. 

“So do you think we should wait on the list or do it now?” Bette asked. 

“Now. I think we should tell Gillian before we make a final decision but she isn’t the only person we need to worry about. As much as I don’t want to admit it, Gillian doesn’t need us. She may want us near by but she doesn’t need us. The sooner we accept that the better off we will always be. We have three other kids who do need us and need us to be happy.” Tina said. Bette looked at Tina with more love for the woman who had come along way in the past couple of months. 

“You’re right.” Bette said. 

“I know.” Tina said smiling. 

“So in the pro list.” Bette said looking down at the pad of paper. 

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Gillian sat on the couch in the team house with her geology book open in her lap. Jaime walked in and sat next to her. 

“What are you doing here?” Gillian asked.

“I’ve got connections.” Jaime teased.

“Figures.” Gillian smiled. 

“So what are you studying?” Jaime asked. 

“Geology, but that isn’t what you came in here to talk to me about.” Gillian said putting her feet in Jaime’s lap. 

“I heard a rumor that you broke up with Grace this afternoon.” Jaime said frankly. Gillian just looked at her. “Is it true?” She asked. 

“Yes, and no.” Gillian answered.

“Yes and no?” Jaime asked. 

“Yes we broke up no I didn’t break up with her.” Gillian said. 

“Are you okay?” Jaime asked. 

“Yes, it was amicable. She got that scholarship to in Paris and she’s going.” Gillian explained. 

“Did you tell Skylar yet?” Jaime asked. 

“No, but Grace put in her notice she’s leaving at the end of this term. Which is only 3 weeks away.” Gillian slid her feet toward Jaime until they were touching. 

“Oh.” Jaime said. 

“If we beat Arizona again this weekend we’re going to the world series. That’s what I’m worried about well sort of. I knew Grace and I weren’t forever and so did she. Its okay really.” Gillian said. 

“I believe you.” She said. 

“Good. Is that why you came over?” Gillian asked. 

“That and your dad wants you to video call him when you get a chance, but mostly I just wanted to make sure you are okay.” Jaime explained. Gillian closed her book and sat it on the floor. She moved closer to Jaime and kissed her on the cheek. 

“Thank you. Out of everyone in my life you are the one I’ve always been able to count on. It means a lot.” Gillian kissed her on the cheek again.

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“So we’ve decided.” Bette said looking at Tina.

“Yep.” Tina said. 

“We’re staying at least for a year, and then we will revisit moving.” Bette said. 

“If it’s still an option.” Tina added.

“Okay. I suddenly feel relieved.” Bette sat her stack of papers on the table. 

“MaMa! MaMa!” Zach yelled. Bette started towards the twins room. 

“Let me go.” Tina said. “I’ve missed being able to hold them after a nightmare.” She kissed Bette and hurried off. Bette watched her leave the room. She had always loved the Tina’s butt wiggled when she walked and that had not changed.