“You know what Bette. Maybe I should go home. Suddenly I’m not in the mood for dancing.”

“Neither am I. I’ll walk you to your car.”

“I didn’t drive my own car. I came from the studio. I had a driver drop me off. I thought I could catch a ride with Valerie.”

“Well she and Leigh are nowhere to be found. I don’t think she’ll be leaving any time soon. I’ll drive you home.”

“No Bette. It’s fine. That’s too far out of your way. I’ll grab a cab.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. I insist. Besides it will give us a chance to talk.”

“Fine.”
***

They walked to Bette’s convertible Saab which was parked close by in one of the reserved spots.

“You must really have some clout here.” Tina smirked as she got into the passenger seat.

“What are you talking about?” Bette didn’t have a clue where this came from.

“I mean at the Planet. You have a reserved parking spot. You know the combination to the employee restrooms. You get a VIP table at a sold out concert. I guess knowing the owner has its perks. Marina takes really good care of you.”

“Yes she does. She offers me all these perks so I’ll keep coming back.” Bette was glad to be having this lighthearted conversation. “You know I used to eat almost all my meals here. Now I only do Sunday brunch and an occasional take out. I’m really enjoying cooking my own meals and it helps having someone to cook for.”

“I still can’t believe you are going to be a mom in two months.”

“You don’t think I would be a good mother?”

“No. I didn’t say that Bette. I think you’ll make a great mom. You are a very loving caring person Bette and you have a lot to give a child. I’m not doubting your ability or desire. I’m just trying to get used to the idea. I mean just a few weeks ago we were debating Marcus as a donor and here you are adopting his baby.”

“I guess he was destined to father my children. I didn’t expect that it would be from an unplanned pregnancy but it is. Tina I want this baby more than anything else in the world right now. You should have seen him on the ultrasound. He was so well formed and so beautiful. Francesca thought he looked like he was waving at us. Seeing my baby on that monitor was one of the most emotionally satisfying experiences of my life. I can’t wait to hold him.”