Bette chuckled, “Tell that to my aerobics instructer, she’s always telling us to take off a few pounds”.

Thelma checks on the meatloaf again and announces, “It’s done”, as it pulls it out of the oven.

Bette takes a look at the wonderful meal Thelma prepared for them and said, “That really does look good and smells great. My grandmother used to make the most delicious meatloaf and I haven’t had any in so long. Come to think of it, I haven’t had anything since breakfast. I’ve been so busy today, I forgot to eat”.

“Well, in that case, I don’t care who you are or how important you are, Bette Porter. You are not leaving this house until you’ve had a good meal”! Thelma scolded her.

Bette was a bit taken aback at her declaration, however she did not refrain from saying, “Fine, I’ll eat, I’ll even set the table, but I better not break a nail!”

Tina snickered at that comment as she prepared Angelica’s dinner. Thelma turned to her and said, “That goes for you too, missy”!

“Yes, ma’am”, Tina said as she smiled impishly.

Thelma added, “I thought you’d see it my way.” They all sat down to eat.

Pushing back her plate and standing up from the table, Bette exclaimed, “My compliments to the chef! Thelma, that was excellent. I couldn’t eat another bite!”

“Well, thank you, sweetheart. It was my pleasure”, Thelma replied.

Tina chimed in, “Yes, it was just splendid. If I don’t stop eating now, I won’t fit into my dress tonight!”

“Speaking of dresses, we better get moving and get dressed or we will be late,” Bette announced.

“Right behind you, B. I’m just going to clear the table,” Tina said.

“Oh no, I’ve got it. You just go get ready,” Thelma instructed.

“Are you sure?” Tina asked.

“I am sure. Now, go get dressed. Thelma waved her hand, as a way of pushing Tina out of the kitchen.

Bette and Tina make their way into the bedroom. “Tee, could you zip me please?” Bette asked as she slipped on her black Vera Wang gown, that perfectly accentuated her womanly form. Tina stepped up close behind Bette and grasped the zipper. She breathed in the sweet aroma of Bette’s perfume that now surrounded her. Slowly, she slid the zipper up Bette’s exquisite back. She felt a sensual sensation run through her body, remembering what it was like to caress every part of Bette. As she reached the top of the dress, Tina’s heart pounded, her senses overloaded. Her breath cought in her throat. The nape of Bette’s neck always had this affect on her. Tina closed her eyes and stepped back away from Bette. She need to regain her composure, then heard Bette say, “Thanks, Babe.”

Tina’s throat remained tight as she stepped over to put on her own dress, a lovely cream colored stapless gown with a matching wrap to complete the ensemble. She stepped into it effortlessly, as Bette offered to zip her up as well.

As she turned and faced Bette, she heard her say in a soft voice, “Tee, you look so beautiful in this dress.”

Tina smiled shyly. “Bette”, she said, “and you look absolutely amazing.”

They gather their purses and walked into the living room where Thelma was playing with Angelica. “Oh, my!”, Thelma said astonishedly.

“You lovely ladies look magnificent. No one will be able to take their eyes off of you two, to look at the artwork. You will be the stars of the show!”

Bette and Tina both grinned at each other and then looked back at Thelma. “Thank you very much for saying that and thank you for staying with our little girl,”, Bette said graciously. I hate to rush out, but we really need to get going.”

Thelma picked up Angelica and took her over to get good-bye kisses from her mommies. They both kissed her several times, each leaving their lipstick prints on her little cheeks.

“Have a wonderful time,” Thelma said as she walked them to the door to see them off. She took Angelica’s little hand and helped her to wave.

“Bye bye”, she said in a baby voice. They turned and went out the door to enjoy the evening ahead.

              Please stay tuned, there is more to come soon!!!!!