“Angie, where did you get her?” Tina’s voice laced with concern and slight exasperation alerted Bette.

“I didn’t get her. Maxy is my friend. She came to me. We were playing on the swing…” The undeniable pout melted their hearts immediately.

“Ok, sweetie. But did she come here with another friend?” The little brunette pretended to think hard and then shook her head vigorously.

“Angie…” Tina’s tone showed very clearly that she was getting upset with their daughter’s plot. Bette can’t help but to smile softly at her reaction. It was obvious that the mother was still recovering from their kiss. Her flushed face showed that much and she also sensed that Tina wanted more time on their own after that very brief moment of connection they shared.

“Baby, we can’t keep Maxy. Her mama would be worried sick about her -just like we would if you were missing from the park.” She knew it was unintentional. Bette didn’t mean her, heck, she possibly isn’t even aware of the mess they made out of their relationship over the years. Tina just tensed up further thinking back once more about her action. No, it’s done. I need to focus on us. We need to move forwards from there…

“Ok…”Angelica’s small voice and drooped shoulders melted Bette’s heart even more. The little girl reached over to take her mother’s hand and slowly guided Bette towards Maxy’s waiting parent.

“Come on, Maxy…” Bette was so focus on her new found love that she didn’t recognize the parent immediately. Her eyes were filled with adoration and pure love for both Angelica and her mother by the time she looked up. As she took in the image of the beautiful reoccurring brunette in front of her, she felt Tina approaching them.

“Hey…” Bette was at loss for words.

“Hey…” Helena responded with the same reserved enthusiasm after smiling very briefly at the blonde by Bette’s site.

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“So…” She tried not to show so much interest. Tina was still struggling to find a balance between her curiosity, her jealousy, and a mild anger that Bette had already been making friends. Beautiful female friends…

“Yeah…” Angelica was asleep in the car and they were just another block away from her house. She knew what was coming up but bit back her giggle. She was thoroughly amused at the blonde’s obvious feeling towards Helena.