“I think we should stop, I can’t drive in that smell, besides it’s uncomfortable for him too I would imagine.” Bette says, smiling over at Tina.

“Yeah, I know, and it seems that he’s a little hungry too. Just stop on that gas station there. I’ll feed and change him in the backseat. It’s fast and easy, and we don’t have to leave that car.” Tina says.

“Okay. Fine by me.” Bette says and pulls over and into the gas station lot. 15 minutes later they pulled on to the road again and continued the last two hours down to Chapel Hill.

Bette had called her brother yesterday to tell them that they would be taking the trip down, and if they could use the guestroom for a night. And off course that was not a problem, they were always welcomed to stay.

***

They pulled into Michael and Maryann’s driveway after over 9 hours on the road. Both tired and exhausted. Maryann and Megan heard them coming and hurried outside to greet them.

“Someone’s happy to see us.” Bette says as she turns towards Tina and smiles.

“Yeah, but we’re happy to see them too, so. Come on, let’s get out. I long for the sofa and some good food.” Tina says as she softly squeeze Bette’s hand before exiting the car.

“Hi there, how was the drive?” Maryann ask as she walks up to Bette and give her a hug.

“It was good, but we’re both pretty tired and exhausted, so a quiet evening on the couch sounds perfect.” Bette says and hugs her back.

“Hi aunt Bette.” Megan says as she also leans in for a hug.

“Hey, Meg, how’s school?” Bette asks.

“It’s good.” Megan replies.

“That’s great. T, you need help?” Bette asks and looks over at Tina who’s struggling with Evan and the car seat.

“Yeah, the buckle isn’t coming loose. I might need an extra hand here. Hi guys.” Tina shouts over the car roof with a smile.

“Hi, Tina.” Both Maryann and Megan replies.

After a few minutes, Bette and Tina are finally able to unbuckle Evan and exit the car. Bette takes Evan from Tina as Tina grabs their bags and Evan’s diaper bag.

Tina set the bags down as she stops in front of Megan and Maryann, she give both a hug.