Helena-I figured that Angie could enjoy this as well, I almost got Thai food.

Tina-no this great, she loves mashed potatoes-they have the skin on, side salad, fruit for dessert.  Helena, this looks like it came from the local supermarket. 

Helena (smiling)-yes Tina I learning how to shop for myself, I must say that I am truly enjoying it.  Let’s eat.

Tina begins to set the table, looks at Carlton and Carlisa; “Shane, Alice, Kit, Bette and your mother are having dinner at the planet; I am surprised you guys didn’t go.

Mom said that this dinner was for grown folks only, because Cousin Bette was going to rip them new one stated Carlton.

Yeah, Cousin Kit stated Cousin Bette is worse than mom; when she gets started, we’re okay hanging out with our little cousin Jelica stated Carlisa.

Helena (smirking)-I guess that’s a Porter trait. 

They all sit down and enjoy quiet dinner; across town, that was not the case.

Kit had dinner served in a reserved room that was away from the other patrons of the restaurant.

They had just brought Bette up to date on the situation with Tina.  

Bette: WHAT AND I AM JUST HEARING ABOUT THIS-WTF-DID YOU THINK YOUR WERE DOING-MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WAS IN A SITUATION AND YOU ALL FAILED TO INFORM ME.  I OUGHT TO KILL YOU ALL, BUT THAT WILL HAVE TO WAIT, I GOING TO KILL HENRY FIRST. 

Grabbing her purse, Carol nods her head at Shane and Alice who secures the door.

Carol-this is the reason, why I did not tell you.  If I would have handled the situation any differently it is possible that your wife and your daughter would not be here.

Bette-what now you are Tina’s superhero, you never cared for my wife any way, why the concern.    

Carol-like I told you before I never had anything against Tina, I just didn’t think that she was ready to handle a “Porter” and what did you want me to do; let your wife and daughter stay in that situation until you saw the signs.  The minute the MF came into your house you should have started an investigation on his ass.  I was just doing a routine check because of MDG Enterprise and Jelica to make sure this SOB was on the up and up.

Bette-Yeah, maybe you wanted Tina for yourself, this was your chance.

Carol-I know that you are upset, the bottom line was that a Porter was in danger-I did what I needed to do.  Let the shit go.

Bette-you were always a little envious of Tina and my relationship, now you can move in on her.  I can’t help if you lived a lie all of your life.

Carol-you see, that one reason why I did not go for you and Tina relationship, that girl has always had your nose so wide open that you couldn’t see straight, shit you what I have lived a lie all my life-I don’t regret it, I have four beautiful children.  Which I might have had anyway, but nooo-you had to come out first, therefore putting a strain on your relationship with your father my uncle Melvin and me living a lie so I wouldn’t disappoint him.  Hell I want to know why your ass punk out.  You let the MF come in your f@#%king house.  Shit you right maybe I will step to Tina.

Bette turned and charged Carol, Carol turned and charged Bette-all hell broke out.  Alice and Shane didn’t know what to do; Kit advised don’t worry, it won’t last long.  They both ended up on the floor but equally match neither one of them could get an upper hand.  They finally settle down, and then begin to laugh.  

Carol-for the record, I never saw Tina in that way was I envious of your relationship, sometimes, I often wondered about how Nada and my relationship would have turned out.  Are you ready to become part of this plan and get your life back-which includes your daughter and your wife?

Bette-yeah, I sorry, I don’t think straight when it comes to Tina.  I am sorry if I would have waited maybe you and Nada would be together.

Carol-don’t be everything happens for a reason.  Let take care this.

Bette (thinking I have a surprise for my cousin-maybe she will get a chance to be happy).

All was well-the plan was now complete-everyone knew what do. A change is going come.       

tdc