“I’m sorry I asked.”

“No, it’s no problem, Tee.”

They stayed silent for a few moments.

“How long do we need to drive?”

“For 5.5 hours. We should stop soon to eat something…”

They drove for another hour, talking and eventually even laughing.

—-

They were very close to Tina’s old house. Tina was so nerves she could barely breathe. She tried to hide it but Bette picked it up.

“Baby, relax… It is bad for the babies and your heart. It will all be okay…”

“It will not be okay babe. They will resent me, hell, they will hate me.”

“Just please try to relax a little…”

Tina took a few deep breaths. After a few minutes, Tina saw the house/farm.

“There it is.”

She pointed at a big white house. They drove in the long driveway. They stopped in front of the door. Bette leaned in and placed a small kiss on Tina’s lips.

“It’s going to be okay, baby.” She whispered before getting out of the car and getting the kids. Tina did the same, walked to the front door, and rang the bell. Her Father opened the door with a big smile on his face.

“Christina!” He pulled his youngest daughter into a big bear hug.

“Hi, Daddy.” She said. Nathaniel and Patricia ran to the front door with Bette behind them.

“Bompa!” Nathaniel yelled.

“Grand pa!” Patricia followed.

He released his daughter and lifted his two little grand-children of the ground.

“Hello, sweethearts!” He said hugging the children tight. He put them back on the ground.

“Go inside and find Grannie.” He said. The kids ran inside yelling.

“You must be Bette.” He said, holding his hand out to Bette who took it.

“I am. Nice to meet you Mr. Kennard.” She said.

“Call me Christophe. Come inside you two. Christiana is dying to see you Chris.”

They walked behind Christophe into the living room where Christiana was sitting on the couch listening to her grandchildren.

“Christina!” She let out once she saw her daughter. She got up and hugged her.

“Hi, mamma.” Tina said hugging her tight as if it was the last time she would ever hug her. They released one another and they all sat down on the couch.