Helena (picking her up; trying not to laugh at Bette’s blush; she would be in for it later): Oh no you don’t. That is not the way you talk to your mother’s, ever.

Angie (batting her eyelashes): Sorry…

Tina (kissing Angie): I can see it now, as she gets older her reply will be, my aunts say it so why can’t I? (Kissing Bette) I’ll call you later on. I’ve got a distribution meeting at two and then at four if I have time I’m going to sit in on an audition unless Alex gets those resumes together. (Kissing Helena on the cheek) send me an email on that script when you get a moment.

Helena (returning the kiss and lingering on her lips): Sure. Take no prisoners T…

Angie (waving): By momma love you…

Tina (giving her another kiss): Love you too (looking at Bette and then Helena.)

Bette (getting dishes out and making their plates): You are in for it later Hels (winking.) What are your plans today?

Helena (settling Angie in her booster seat; making sure Angie couldn’t see her flipping Bette off): I need to go over that script then go over to the Hit Club and set up some VIP function. I’ve got inventory too since Kit did it last week and then I think we’re having a staff meeting. And you?

Bette (setting their plates in front of them): Two potential artists and a sculptor. Which would be huge? Then see if I can get over to The Planet to help with the lunch crowd. And possibly have lunch with the love of my life.

Helena (taking a bite of her eggs): I can pick up Angie from school…

Bette (shaking her head): No (seeing disappointment in Helena’s eyes) sorry honey but today Carmen is picking her up and then meeting Shane for ice cream. (This is one of the many things she loved about their family, each of them taking Angie places and doing things with her to make sure she had a balanced, well informed, educational upbringing. Sometimes, though she wondered just how informed and educational it was. She needed to talk with the girls on the use of language around Angie. Or else Tina would be making sure Bette Porter wouldn’t be sitting comfortably for a week.)