“Where you going she said? Dana just chuckled. There on their way to Italy, remember.

“Oh right,” Alice laughed. By guys, love you queerly and dearly she started laughing harder. Beware of those Italian Lesbians, I’ve heard things. She then bounced out the backdoor, feeling a bit tipsy and playful. Dana grabbed her hand and demanded she be quite.

“Al you can be so obnoxious when you drink,” Dana said with embarrassment.

“Good night ladies, we’ll be sure to keep our eyes open. Bette and Tina stood together at the back door and watch Dana and Shane struggle with Alice to the car.

“Have a great time,” Dana called back. Goodnight!

Once the girls had left and thing’s settled down, Bette was happy knowing everything was going as planned. Kit was unpacking; she had everything she would need for the ten day visit. With the luggage she brought, Bette and Tina were not sure if she was coming to care for Angelica or moving in.

As it drew closer to midnight, Tina found herself not able to sleep. She sat with the baby for many hours before finally putting her down and going to bed. Bette sat in the bedroom going over their itinerary. She wanted to make the visit as pleasant as possible. When Tina finally came into their bedroom, she noticed the look in her face. But, for the life of her she couldn’t find the right words that would make her feel any less worried about leaving their daughter. So, with out a word Bette took Tina in her arms and held her.

The next morning 7am sharp, Bette was on her feet and ready to get moving. Tina on the other hand was not quite as willing. However, she moved along making sure they had packed all that was needed. Making lists and checking them over and over. There was nothing left undone.

“Tee,” Bette said, if we forget something, it wasn’t supposed to come with us.

Tina smiled at that comment and pick up the bags and carried them into the living room. Bette was going over the flight plan again with Kit.

“Okay once more,” she said. Our flight leaves this morning at 9:30 from LA. We’ll fly to N.Y. JFK. Form there we have 40min layover. We’ll call you then. We fly to Brussels. Once we are there, another layover for 3hrs 40mins. We’ll call you from there too, Tina spoke up. Kit just laughed and continued to listen. Finally we’ll fly from Brussels Belgium to Florence, Italy. We will arrive in Florence at 1:30pm tomorrow. It’s a 19 hr flight. But, not straight through thank god. They all laughed. So, is there anything I forgot to mention?

“No,” Bette, Kit said with a little constraint to her voice. I have your itinerary and phone numbers. Tina has gone over everything I need to know for Angelica. And Thelma is just a phone call away should I need any help. I got it, now relax have some coffee and get ready to enjoy yourselves. You two deserve this vacation she added. There was still about a half an hour before they were to be picked up. Bette used this time to be with her daughter. She went into Angelica’s room took her form the crib and sat with her in the rocking chair.

“Mommy and I are going on the trip I told you about,” she said. We’re leaving today. She held Angelica up so she could see her face. Now, Auntie Kit will be here with you. But, if you should need us for anything, we’ll be right home, okay Sweetness. The baby smiled and babbled something to Bette. She squeezed her tight and held on for what seemed like ever. Tina then came in and stood behind the chair. Bette got up and handed Angelica to her. And while standing there saying goodbye to their daughter the horn sounded. It was time to go.    Coming Soon, Bette and Tina arrive in Italy!!!!!