So, Bette answered her own question. Yes, this trip had been very much worth it. Bette knew that once she presented what she knew to the others, that there would be peace that would accompany any remembrances of her dearly now departed father.  And that was a something she never thought she would achieve.

Checking out of the hotel and returning the car went as smooth as clock work. Bette was right about the early Sunday morning traffic at the airport. It was rather light. By the time they boarded the plane and got settled in their seats, the steward was ready to serve the first-class passengers a beverage. Bette and Tina decided they wanted some coffee and water. They both prepared to listen to their tapes again. Bette would listen to one and while Tina listened to the other. Then they would swap. By the time lunch was served, they had both listened to one tape. Both had taken notes as they listened. Hearing it the second time felt strange. There were subtle messages had been given by each speaker which neither of them caught the first go round. The final hour of their trip they compared notes and discussed what they heard. They were amazed at the number of points which they simply missed the first go round.

Bette thanked Tina for recording the sessions. Things really seemed clearer the second time around. Bette knew that a review of the document packets would also bring more things to light. They already knew that they supported the stories as told by Gabriel and Harriett. Bette also told Tina that it was not as emotional the second time through. She reasoned that she now knew where the story was going and it was not as much of a surprise as when she first heard it.

Bette got out her cell phone and search for the perfect basket of fruits and cheeses to send to Gabriel and to Harriet as thank you for their time and hospitality. She wanted it to be full of the best California fruits, nuts, cheese and crackers. She also included two bottles of California Chardonnay. She also included a smaller basket to Julie Hanson, the clerk who helped with the documents.