“We did,” he states, “Several times in fact.”

“Oh yeah.”

“But we kept coming back to the conclusion that you are right and we need to do this.”

“I am right about most things.”

I hear him laugh at this, “Is this a bad time? You sound tired.”

“I just got out of the hospital.”

“Everything is okay I take it?”

“I should have called you. Must forgive me for it. You and Maureen are now the grandparents of two beautiful baby boys.”

There was silence on the line.

“Laurence.”

“You had the twins,” he says softly

“A little over a week ago. We all just came home today. There were some complications delivering the second baby, but were all fine now.”

“Im glad to hear that.”

“I told Tina that I talked to the two of you.”

“Couldnt keep it to yourself any longer huh?”

“No.”

“I understand that Bette. Were actually just entering LA now.”

“Really,” I ask shifting a little

“Yeah. Maureen had some business to take care of there and we deemed it fate. So were coming in.”

I smile at this, “When is this business going to be done?”

“Should be done by five. Then were going to check into a hotel.”

I was going to suggest that they stay with us but if all does not go well I dont think they should be staying with us.

“Were having a little get together now. I think they should all be gone by then. Ill kick em out if they arent. I think you should see Tina alone.”

“I think so too,” he says, “What did you name…my grandsons.”

I smile brightly at this, “Lochlain and Gabriel.”

“Those are beautiful names Bette.”

“Thank you,” I say into the phone, “When you are ready just give me a call and Ill give you directions to the house.”

“I will do that.”

He goes silent.

“Laurence?”

“Thank you Bette,” he says softly

I swallow hard, “Your welcome.”

I close my cell phone and lean back closing my eyes. I hear one of the boys making cooing sounds over the monitor. I do believe it is Lochlain. He is the more vocal one. I feel the couch dip and I know my love has just sat down next to me.

“Who were you talking to on the phone,” Tina asks

“Werent eavesdropping were you,” I ask not opening my eyes

“No,” she says and I know she is smiling, “I saw you through the window. I thought Id let you talk to whoever it was.”

“Doesnt matter T,” I say opening my eyes

“Everyone is gearing up to leave.”

“Im sorry Im such a party pooper.”

Tina kisses me on the head, “Babe you just got back from the hospital after spending a week in their after giving birth to our children, where there were complications. No one expects for you to be the life of the party.”

I smile, “Thanks T.”

She laughs, “Your welcome.”

I look at my still huge stomach and frown. Tina sees where Im looking and places a hand on my stomach.

“Youll get it back babe.”

“I know T. I just miss my old body.”

“I miss it too,” Tina says with a leer

I laugh at this, “With that bigger pool I can do more laps.”

“There is an upside to everything my love.”

Tina leans against my shoulder and takes the monitor pulling it up to her ear listening to the cooing.

“Is that Lochlain,” she asks

I nod my head, “Yeah.”

“Thats so cute. I love you so much,” Tina says lifting her head and kissing me softly

“I love you too.”


TBC…