Maybe I should find a counselor or someone like that to help me in understanding what it takes in character and abilities to do this right with you. I’m in no rush as quality is more important right now and truthfully, I believe that a good friendship creates a much better intimate relationship. That much I’ve learned in all my conversations with others regarding relationships. So, I guess what I’m saying is that I agree with you in taking this relationship slowly and working on a good friendship with each other first.

Besides, we have a lot to do in figuring out what we need to do for the boys in getting them ready for being family with us and in getting them into school. I guess we need to find a pediatrician to get them checkups and update their vaccinations so they can go to school.

Maybe we need to find a nanny to assist us as we both have jobs that we’re responsible for. Then we have everyone’s schedule that we have to coincide and oh, my gosh, can I really do this?” Bette asked herself suddenly feeling a bit overwhelmed.

Tina giggled and placed her hand gently on Bette’s cheek. “Hey, you’re not alone with this, I’m right here.”

Bette smiled and placed her hand upon Tina’s. It was her smile that melted Tina’s heart, as she could see love in Bette’s eyes and it thrilled her.

“Yes, of course, I guess I’m getting too far ahead of myself. We can do this together. Thank you… So, where do we begin?” Bette asked and Tina beamed at her. They walked over to the table together and began the discussion.

When they had a chance to talk, Max, Tina and Bette chatted about school for him and decided that he needed a tutor to catch up with his schooling, being as he was only five, and he’d never really been to school for very long. Then, after he caught up, he could join a regular kindergarten class. They went by the neighborhood school to check things out and the family liked it a lot.

It was a multi-cultural school that went from preschool through middle school and what it had to offer the kids in education impressed the moms. Since it was a private school it would cost them but Bette wanted the boys to feel safe and protected as well as get the best education. Tina agreed with her wholeheartedly. It was also within walking distance, about ten blocks from the apartment.