“That would be nice.” Tina replies. “Can you get info on it? Who I have to contact and so on?” She asks.

“Sure. I’ll do it tomorrow.” Joanne says and smiles at her daughter.

“Thank you mom.” Tina replies.

“Christina, about earlier, no hard feelings?” Paul asks.

“No hard feelings dad, but I hope you change your attitude towards people.” Tina replies.

“What do you mean?” He asks, looking at her.

“I mean, what you said about Michael, if he had been gay. And also other times when you’ve talked down to black people.” Tina replies.

“I do not want to discuss that now.” He replies.

“Well, I do. What would be so wrong about having a child who’s gay? And what about if Michael came home with a black girlfriend or Megan cam home with a black boyfriend? What would you do? Not let them come in?” Tina asks.

“Why discuss it? I don’t have gay children, neither are any of them dating black people.” He replies.

“That could change in the future.” Tina says. “What then?” She asks. She looks over at her mother. “What about you mom? Would you deny them or me love, despite of color or sex?” Tina asks.

“You are all my children and I love all of you.” Joanne replies. “But I can’t predict the way I will be reacting if this hypothetical situation came up.” Joanne says.

“Well, then… II’m going to bed.” Tina says and gets up. She says goodnight and then leaves the living room and walks upstairs to her old room.

Four months later.

Tina got the job at the after school progam. She’s been helping the kids out. She was on her way home at seven. She parks her car and sees Michael running out to her.

“Hey sis. There’s a letter for you from Art Institute.” He says and hands her the letter.

“Where’s everyone else?” Tina asks.

“I got the letter when I got home from school. They doesn’t know it’s here. And they are over at Pete and Wendy’s house tonight. Megan is with them. It’s just you and me.” He says and smiles.

“Okay, is there any pizza in the freezer in the house?” Tina asks.

“I think so. Shall I get it?” He asks.