Alicia: Well, Sam talks about this friend “jelly”, now I know who he means. She really is adorable.

Bette: Thanks, Sam is a cutie too.

Alicia: Yea, he is my little dumpling. Maybe we can get them together for a play date sometime. Do you live near here or is this just close to work?

Bette: Actually, it works out to be both. I work a few blocks away at the Whitney, but we live close enough that I walk to work too.

Alicia: Oh that must be so nice. We use the subway most of the time. The school is close to work, but not as close to home.

Bette: Well maybe we can do the first play date in this area. It’s getting nicer and staying light longer, maybe we can just take them over to Central Park. Angelica loves the carousel there, but it would be nice to just let them play in the park of playground.

Alicia: That sounds great. Wear him out in the park so he’ll fall to sleep earlier. Give me your number and I’ll call you to give you mine. I’m Alicia Parker.

Bette: Bette Porter and my partner is Tina Kennard. We’re relocating here from Los Angeles. I’ve been here about year, Angelica’s been here full time about a month and Tina should be all moved here by June.

Alicia: Well congratulations on getting everyone under one roof. Sam’s Dad passed away right before he was born. I fell in love with an older man and he had a heart attack that killed him. Fortunately he loved us both and had made financial provisions for us even though we hadn’t been married for long. Sam is his first child. He was one of those guys that worked hard, played hard, but hadn’t taken time to focus on love and family. But then he met me and his world changed.

Bette: I’m sorry for you loss, but love your outlook and sense of humor.

Alicia: Yes, I’m a single parent, but I have it better than so many others in my position.

Angelica: Momma!

Sam: Mommy!

The kids come running to their parents for hugs, say good bye to each others and the families head their separate ways home.