“Kaitlin enough of the sarcasm” Bette said

“Well I’ve nothing else to do you two are boring” Kaitlin said with attitude

“You’re close to being grounded for 3 weeks young lady” Bette scolded

Kaitlin huffed and sat back on the chair.

Bette’s computer signalled a new email.

“I don’t believe it!” Bette said putting her head in her hands

“What” Shane said going over to Bette’s desk

“Please tell me we don’t have to go” Shane said

“Im afraid we do” Bette replied

“Go where?” Kaitlin asked

“A convention for 7 days in London” Bette said

“Mums going to love that one” Kaitlin said sarcastically

“Kaitlin Im sick of your wise cracks now go in the TV room NOW!” Bette scolded

Kaitlin left smiling.

“When do we have to leave” Shane asked

“Two weeks this Sunday” Bette answered.

“Carmen is going to freak” Shane said

“So is Tina 4 kids to look after and Kaitlin is being a handful the now”

Bette reached over her desk and picked up the phone. She dialled Tina’s number.

“Hey babe can you do lunch we need to talk?” Bette said

“What’s Kaitlin done” Tina replied instantly

“Nothing. Can you?” Bette asked

“Sure I’ll meet me at the hospital at 1” Tina answered

Bette agreed and hung up the phone.

“I’ll keep an eye on Kaitlin that way you can tell Tina alone” Shane said

Bette watched the clock tick all the way till it was 12:30 then she got up and grabbed her jacket and keys. She told Kaitlin where she was going and to be good for Shane then left.

When she arrived at the hospital she noticed Tina standing outside. She got out the car and walked over and kissed Tina. They walked to the hospital cafeteria and sat down.

“So what’s up you don’t look too pleased” Tina said

“I have to go on a convention with the work” Bette said looking at Tina

“What’s so bad about that?”

“Well…It’s for seven days and it’s in London” Bette said

Bette studied Tina’s face looking for a reaction

“Oh right” Was all Tina could say but she was thinking oh shit. She knew she let the kids off with a lot and she knew the kids would take full advantage off it whilst Bette was gone.

“Baby im sorry I really am but I don’t have a choice but to go… Neither does Shane” Bette said apologetically

“Don’t be sorry babe if it has to be done then we will manage” Tina replied smiling. “I’ll take the week off work…When do you leave?” Tina asked

“Two week on Sunday” Bette answered

“Ok I’ll book that week off”

They changed the subject and eat lunch before they both had to return to work.

The Two weeks went in fast and it arrived to the day Bette and Shane had to leave.

Tina drove them to the Airport with Carmen and left Malaci, Miley and Lisa to look after the twins.

They walked to the terminal not saying a word. Shane had her arm round Carmen’s waist as they walked and Bette had Tina’s hand.

They got to the Terminal and stopped.

Bette turned and looked at Tina. This was the first they had ever been apart.

“Baby it will go in fast and I’ll call you every night” Bette said reassuring herself as well as Tina

“I love you and I’ll miss you” Tina said kissing Bette softly on the lips.

Carmen was hugging Shane.

“Stay safe Babe and make sure you call me every night” Carmen said

“I Will I love you” Shane said looking into Carmen’s eyes

“I love you too” Carmen replied

Bette and Shane walked through the terminal. Tina had tears in her eyes as did Carmen. They hugged each other then left the airport.