Margaret:  We will work out some kind of meal for all of us. That will be what eight of us?

Tina:  Yes. You two, Daniel and John David, me and Bette, Paris and Jeanette. That’s eight. Oh, and let us know if you have any problems.

Bette:  We going to say goodnight. We will see you in the morning.

Margaret: Well, if I don’t see you guys in the morning, you all be safe and take care of each other.  And have a good trip. I’ll see you when you get back.

Margaret then got up and hug them both. Mary was a little surprised at the affection which was obvious between Margaret and Bette and Tina. They had formed a family bond in the last two months and it was obvious.  Bette and Tina then hugged Mary good night and headed upstairs. Mary stayed behind to talk to Margaret.

Once upstairs, they check on Daniel, but his lights were out, so they by passed saying goodnight.

Once in the room, Bette and Tina proceeded with their night time grooming routine. Both felt rather tired.

Bette:  I don’t know about you, but I am just whopped. But I still would like to get a kiss or two from you.

Tina:  I’m beat too. Makes you wonder how on earth our ancestors managed when harvest season happened. All the food preparation to have it available for the rest of the year. And they work with a whole lot more than we are this week.

Bette:  Well, they had a house full of kids and they put everyone to work. And the women didn’t have jobs, so they worked on this from can to can’t. There were areas of America in which when the harvest came in, there was no school. Everyone had to work on bringing in crops, getting it to market and preserving that which they needed.  Hard times.

Tina: Gives me a better appreciation of what we have today.

Bette:  Yeah, me too. … Tina? Are you okay?

Tina:  Yes, sweety. Why do you ask?

Bette:  We have not had much time for each other and I’m checking on you.

Tina:  I’m fine Bette. We haven’t had much time for each other this week. Maybe next week won’t be as busy. But you have been working with me right by my side when you are not at school. You are working just as hard as I am and we are getting it done. I’m fine… So how are you?

Bette:  I’m good…. So, we are good?

Tina:  Yes, we are more than good.  We are moving right in sync with each other. Now, would you join me in bed for a few kisses and then we can get some sleep.

Bette: I would love to join you in bed. And I would gladly like to exchange a few kisses.

The turned out the light and met in the middle of the bed and kissed lovingly and held each other closely. Tina then asked Bette to turn over so she could spoon into her. The fell asleep quickly.