“Manatee, Bumblebee and Angie’s,” said Angie as she looked at Tina incredulously.

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“I heard there was an excellent exhibit at the ChiMu,” Bette said as she buckled Angie into her car seat and got into the car.

“Bette, I don’t know about taking a 3-year-old to an art gallery,” said Tina. “Where did you say? The ChiMu? I’ve never heard of that, is it new?”

“It’s not what you’re thinking, and no, it’s been there for awhile now. You know, the Children’s Museum.”

Tina laughed.  “Bette Porter at The Children’s Museum? Leave it to you to try to make the Children’s Museum sound pretentious.”

“Laugh all you want, but I’ll have you know, that ChiMu is a cultural hub, full of young artists.”

“Chi-Mu! Chi-Mu! Chi-Mu!” Angelica chanted from the backseat, seemingly having her own little rally.

“It’s not pretentious T. Angie couldn’t say Children’s Museum, so thus ChiMu was born. I think she is showing her propensity for language and an appreciation for the arts.”

“Yes, I am sure that is exactly what she is doing,” Tina said gently rubbing Bette’s back. “So tell me about this exhibit.”

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They spent the day as a family making memories and enjoying each other’s company. The exhibit was called, “Entertainment and Art,” and it featured a movie making experience, and a painting workshop. Bette glowed and made it a point to gloat as Angie ran to the painting exhibit first, only to pretend to sulk when Angie spent more time in the mock movie studio than in the painting lab which elicited a look of pure bliss from Tina.

Even Angelica knew that something was different with her moms as they were walking back to the car. As Bette and Tina both reached out for her hand as they left the building, Angelica ducked, putting their hands together instead as she took Bette’s other hand. Tina just raised her eyebrows and smiled.

“So what now?” Tina asked.

“Well I was thinking, Kit is having a family night at The Planet. Maybe we could stop by there for dinner. There will also be a little dance afterward.”

“Only if you promise to save me a dance,” Tina answered.

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As Bette and Tina walked in with Angelica and joined their friends at a table right in front of the stage Alice gave them an excited smile as she got up from the table and gave them a hug from behind.