Previously…

“I’m sorry about Henry, about using Angelica against you,” Tina said apologetically.

“It’s in the past.”

“That doesn’t make it right.”

Bette thought for a moment, choosing her words carefully.

“No, but it is still part of our past; it’s what led you back to me, and if that’s what it took, I’m glad it happened,” Bette said as she stood extending her hand to Tina and pulling her up. “What do you say we go pick up our daughter and start putting our family back together again?”

“I’ve never heard a better plan,” Tina said truthfully.

“I’ll call Kit.”

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“Bumblebee! Manatee!” Angelica squealed as she ran over to Bette at full speed and clutched her leg while reaching for Tina’s leg with her arm pinning the three of them together. Bette looked at Kit who just smiled.

“Hey monkey,” Bette said as she scooped a giggling Angelica into her arms as Tina kissed her head.

Angie was squirming in Bette’s arms as Bette tickled her and Angelica put her arms out to Tina.

“What do you want to do today baby?” Tina asked Angie as she continued the tickling.

“Thanks Kit. I really appreciate you taking Angie for the night,” said Tina.

“You kidding? We had a blast together. Angie, are you going to show your mamas the picture you made for them?”

“Yah, Yah” Angie said wiggling out of Tina’s arms and taking off running down the hall. She emerged with a picture she presented proudly to her parents.

As Bette and Tina looked at the picture Bette reached over and gently wiped away the tear that had formed in Tina’s eyes. The picture was of the three of them holding hands with Angelica in the middle. There was a bright sun and a house that was obviously not Tina’s apartment in the background.

“It’s beautiful baby,” Tina said scooping Angie into her arms.

“Definitely takes after her mama B. I’m telling you T, the early artist programs are amazing and they…

Bette stopped when she was greeted by a look from Tina that advised her not to continue.

“Whose house is that?” Bette asked changing the subject as she winked at Tina and playfully patted Tina on the ass.