What about Jackie?

Nomy parents were from the Kennedy eraI heard enough about Jackie Owe are not naming our daughter Jackie.

Okay okayjeez Bette calm down. Its not our fault you were born way before all of us and your parents had to bore you with all that stuff.

Bette gave Alice a look of amusement as Alice thought of other names for the baby. It was two weeks after Bette and Tina found out they were having a baby girl and they finally told everyone what ***** the baby was. They were keeping things as much as they could to themselves because they didnt want to jinx anything. Tina finally thought they should tell everyone since Alice seemed to be awfully inquisitive about everything concerning the pregnancy lately. She had threatened to write a story on it but Tina and Bette quickly talked her out of it. They loved Alice to death, but they didnt want her hanging around all the time and asking embarrassing questions. Shane and Dana were preoccupied with a baby name book while Tina, Bette and Alice sat around the table discussing possible options.

What about something exotic?

Like what?

I dont knowsomething ethnic

Ethnic? Okay I appreciate the fact that this baby may be biracial, but lets not take it too far.

The three of them laughed at Bettes last comment and Tina looked at her with a cute smile on her face. Alice rolled her eyes at the glances those two were sharing and she looked over at Dana and Shane who seemed to be very interested in the book they were reading.

So what do you guys think?

I dont know Al, but dont you think its kind of up to Bette and Tina?

They asked us for help Shane.

Actually we didnt but you volunteered anyway.

Hey were just giving you guys options.

Dont listen to them Aliceyour suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Alice smiled at Tina and gave Bette and Shane see I told you so looks. Dana looked up and had a confused look on her face.

So what are you going to do about the last name?

Well we were thinking of maybe hyphenating it, or a combination of our last names.

Like Porter-Kennard or Kennard-Porter or

Wait wait waitPORTARD?

Alice was laughing so hard she nearly fell of the chair and Bette and Tina rolled their eyes at each other. After already having this discussion once and after Tina pointed out how that would sound they both agreed to stay away from that combination, but Kentor was still very much a possibility.

We know Alicebut we were thinking more like Kentor.

That sounds nice you guys.

Thanks Dana. But we havent really decided yet.

Bette and Tina looked at each other and smiled again. Things had been going great for these past two weeks and Bette finally felt totally secure in everything about the pregnancy. Tinas morning sickness had passed completely and she had her energy back. She had been paying extra special attention to Bette as to not make her feel left out of anything and Bette had noticed. They would spend many nights going out to dinner or to movies or just talking like they used to. They were really enjoying Tinas pregnancy and Bette had never seen Tina happier. Bette had also noticed that Tina was much more responsive to her sexual advances than she had ever remembered. It wasnt like Tina was horny all the time, but Bette could remember many nights in the last two weeks when Tina was ready and willing, no matter how tired she seemed. Bette smiled to herself as she remembered one day in particular:

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Bette had been at work and she knew Tina was too. It was a hectic day for Bette and she didnt know what time she was going to make it home. Bette was in the middle of trying to handle a crisis over the phone and get through the mountain of work on her desk when there was a knock on the door.

***** shitnow what? COME IN.

The door opened and Tina walked in with a big smile on her face. Bette immediately thought something was wrong and got off the phone in about two seconds flat. She stared at Tina who shut the door behind her and made sure it was locked before walking over to her desk and stopped when she was sitting in Bettes lap.

Baby whats wrong?

Nothing.

Tina smiled sweetly at Bette before leaning down and giving her one of the most arousing kisses Bette had ever received. When Tina let her up for air Bette had a small smile on her face and was completely speechless. Tina laughed a little at this and leaned down to kiss her again. Bette unconsciously ran her hands along Tinas hips and thighs, momentarily forgetting that she was in her office, and when she ran her hands across the front of Tinas pants she found that they were undone. Tina didnt say anything as she reached for Bettes hand and directed traffic so to speak and before Bette could comprehend the situation Tina was moaning softly into her ear before her whole body shook and Bette felt Tina contract around her fingers. Bette was so blown away by Tinas behavior that she hadnt noticed Tina undoing her pants and sliding them down a little along with her panties. Bette had a shocked look on her face but that quickly turned to a relaxed smile when she felt Tina run her tongue along the inside of her thigh. Bette couldnt believe Tina was going down on her in her office but she was thankful there were no windows in it. Tina had Bette moaning and pleading very quickly and Tina took her over the edge faster than Bette thought was possible. After she was done Tina helped Bette put her pants back on and she gave her one last deep kiss before telling her she loved her and breezing out of the office leaving Bette sitting at her desk still trying to comprehend what just happened.

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Tina saw the far away look in Bettes eyes and the smile on her face and she had a good idea as to what Bette was thinking about. Tina smiled herself when she remembered how surprised Bette had been and how turned on Bette was when she got home later that night. Tina could feel the difference in her body and how it was responding to the hormones and she kind of liked it. It was like everything was so new and she couldnt seem to get enough of anything, let alone *****. Tina smiled up at Bette and gave her a kiss on the cheek before getting up and dragging Alice into the bedroom with her. She wanted to ask Alice something but she didnt want to do it in front of everyone else. It was something that her and Bette had discussed very thoroughly and they had both reached the decision without any hesitation.

What Tina? Man for a pregnant lady you are strongyou nearly pulled my arm off.

Sorry Alicethere was just something I wanted to talk to you about.

Okay.

Wellokay youve been friends with me and Bette for a long long long time now and we really do consider you part of the family.

Tina are you going through your weird-hyper-sensitive-hormones-are-out-of-control-ultra-emotional phase?

Just listen Alice

Okay sorrycontinue

Tina rolled her eyes a little at Alice and gave her a small laugh. Alice could really be a pain sometimes but she had a good heart.


Anyway as I was sayingwe really do consider you part of the family and we know you would be there for us in case anything happenedand you would be there for the baby

Of course.

Good because Bette and I would like you to be her godmother.

Alice was speechless for a second and that actually started to worry Tina. Alice quickly got over her momentary quietness and gave Tina a big smile and pulled her in for a huge hug.

Of course Tinaoh my godwowIm honored really.

Well we figured you were the right person for the job. But could you try and not say anything for at least a little while?

My lips are sealed.

And we all know how well you can do that.

Hey

Tina and Alice laughed a little bit more and soon went back in the living room. Shane and Dana were cracking up about something and Bette was laughing with them. Alice went over and practically jumped on Dana causing her and Shane to laugh harder and Tina just stayed in the entrance way smiling at the scene in front of her. This was her family and even though they had another one on the way, Tina knew these people were the ones who made her life complete. Tina let out a soft sigh causing Bette to turn and look over to where she was standing. Bette gave Tina a loving smile and Tina beamed back at her. Bette couldnt help but just stare at Tina and take in how beautiful she was and she noticed that Tina really did have the pregnant glow everyone was always talking about. There was nothing really different about her, but she just seemed to be so peaceful and happy that it made her look even more radiant than she normally did and it made Bette so happy to see her this way. Bette felt her heart melt every time she saw Tina smile and she knew Tina was extremely happy as well. The gang stayed for another few hours before heading out to Milk so Bette and Tina climbed into bed after an exhausting day of doing absolutely nothing. Tina snuggled up to Bette and Bette gently wrapped an arm around Tina making sure not to put too much pressure on her abdomen.

Babe?

Yeah?

What do you think her name should be?

I dont know. But we have a while to decidedont you think we should just wait and see if we come up with anything that we like?

I kind of want to know now I guess.

Well lets seewe cant really do a combination of our first namesthat would just be weird

YeahTinette or Betnahahahahthat would be weird

How about something simple like Jennifer or Samantha?

EhI dont know.

I got ithow about we use both our names but we just change the nickname?

What?

Like Christina Elizabeth but instead of calling her Tina we can call her Chrisor something like that

Tina smiled at Bettes suggestion and thought about it for a second. She did like the fact that they were compromising on the name thingbut for some reason she didnt think she wanted to raise a Chris so she offered an alternate suggestion.

I like itbut how about Elizabeth Christina and we call her Liz?

Really?

Yeahit would be perfectLiz Kentorsounds good to me.

Sounds perfect baby.

Tina smiled and kissed Bette softly before snuggling down into her arms again. Bette sighed contentedly and soon both women were fast asleep. They both had dreams that night about what their lives would be like in the future but they were a little different. But one thing was certain, they both couldnt wait for little Elizabeth Christina Kentor to step out of their imaginations and into their lives forever.