Tina
drove. That gave Bette and I time to talk without being distracted by the road.
We talked about her dad, his relationship with our mother as best as she could
remember. Sometimes she smiled and then other times she was sad. I wished
somehow things were different. I missed out on having a relationship with Bette
and she missed out on being with our mother. But like the saying goes, it
happened for a reason. I am here and I have given the chance at a family with
her.

We pulled
up to the house a few minutes later. Its not far from where Shane lives. Ah
yes, Shane. Note to self. Never look her in the eye again. She can pull you in
before you know it. Anyway, we pulled into the driveway and got out of the car.
My new shadow was close behind.

You have
a beautiful home. I said as I looked around.

Come see
my room. Angelica tugged on my hand, before Bette can comment. I excused
myself and went with her to her room. I played dollhouse until it was time to
put her to bed. Bette and I stayed up talking. We lost track of time and before
long, the morning sun was peeping over the hills. Bette decided to take the day
off, so we can catch up some more. I know there isnt much more to talk about
but for now I think she just wants to be with me. And the feeling is definitely
neutral. We dropped Tina to work and then we took Angelica to school before
heading to the Planet for breakfast. I met Kit there. She is a dead ringer for
the US Attorney General. I am sure she hears that all the time. I love her
personality. We talked for a bit. She has come a long way too.

We spent
the day out mostly site seeing. She took me to her gallery, we went to the
beach. You dont get to see the ocean where I came from. She took me
Alphaville. We surprised Tina with lunch, and then we went down to the centre
where Tina does volunteer work. Tina is amazing. She has such a big heart. I
can see why Bette loves her so much. When you look at them its hard not to see
it.

Later that
afternoon on our way to pick up Angelica I asked her if she could came back
with me to New York for a day or two.

I would
love to. She replied

Yeah?
Thats great. Then she got this look on her face. Whats wrong?

Ive
never spent a night away from my family since Angelica was born.

Its ok, I
understand. I was disappointed but I really did understand.

I mean its just two nights right? It shouldnt
be too hard? She was really trying and I didnt want to push her. I would love
for her to see my home where I work, you know, let her into my life in New
York. Ill talk with Tina and Angelica tonight.