“Oh I’ve missed you guys.” She says.

“We’ve missed you too sis.” Michael says.

Megan sees Bette and stops hugging Tina.

“Who’s she?” Megan asks Tina shyly.

“Oh guys, I have something to tell you. Come on in.” Tina says.

“Hey, let me just grab the bags. Be right back.” Michael says and runs back to the car. “Oh sis, can you call mom and tell her we’ve arrived safely?” Michael asks.

“Yeah.” Tina says. She takes out her cell phone. She smiles over at Bette. She dials her mom’s cell. She quickly tells her mom that Mike and Megan arrived safely. Then she walks over to Bette and turns towards the door as Michael enters through the doors. He set the bags down right inside and closes the door.

“So, sis, what did you want to tell us?” He asks.

“This is Bette… and… she’s my girlfriend.” Tina says and holds her breath for her brother’s reaction.

“You’re what?” Michael asks, not sure if he heard her right.

“My girlfriend.” Tina says again.

“So… you’re a lesbian?” He asks.

“Well, yeah, I guess I am.” Tina says and glances quickly towards Bette who smiles.

“Damn, please let me be there when you tell mom and dad. They’re gonna flip.” Michael says and walks over to them and stops in front of Bette.

“Hi, I’m Michael. Nice to meet you.” He says and holds out his hand.

“Nice to meet you too. I’m Bette.” Bette replies and smiles at him.

“So you’re okay with it? You’re not freaked out or anything?” Tina asks.

“I’m okay with it. It’s a little weird I guess, but I’m okay with it.” He says. Tina gives him a hug.

“What is a lesbian?” Megan asks looking up at Tina.

“Well, a lesbian is a girl who likes another girl, like mom like dad. You understand?” Tina asks, hoping she was, even though the explanation wasn’t the best.

“So you love her and want to have a family with her?” Megan asks.

Tina smiles at Megan’s summary.

“Well…” Tina looks up at Bette, not sure what to say. Bette joins Tina’s side and takes over.

“Hi Megan. It is like that. But me and Tina, we’re still early in our relationship to know if we love each other yet. We’re dating, getting to know each other. But hopefully, we’ll love each other and want to have a family together. But that’s still some time ahead.” Bette says and strokes Tina’s back softly.