“Sounds good.  I will be there..food and beer sounds good to me.”  Everyone eagerly agreed with Shane.

“So is Tina’s friends gonna come too or just us?  We want to meet her buds too?”  Alice being noisy had to ask.

“Yea she is invited some, but some are just not ready to deal with Tina being with a woman.  She isn’t upset, most of her teammates, er our teammates will be there as well.  I really like Dana and Lara, they seem like good friends of hers.”  Alice smiled and grinned.  “I like Dana too, she makes me laugh.  Lara is such a good goalie.  Quick hands.  I miss playing soccer too.  Damn my knee!” 

“Al, I didn’t know you used to play soccer?  When?”  Bette was curious of her best friend.

“I played in high school did some travel ball, but then hurt my knee pretty badly.  Just haven’t gotten enough balls to get back out there.  I loved it.  Still a huge passion and I love watching you guys.  One day I will be back out there.  I can still kick a ball, just have a fear of getting knocked down again.”  Alice looked pensive and sad recalling her glory days and wanted to not really delve into details.

“Al, come back and we will cover ya.  We could use your spunk out there.”  Bette winked at Al.  Bette would like to have more friends out there.  It makes playing soccer more fun for her and Tina. 

“Shit, I have to go gals.  I have a 2 o’clock.”  Shane waved everyone.  Bette stood up and hugged her.

“Now, you promised not to say anything to Tina about the plans right?”  Bette whispered in Shane’s ear.

“Yea I will.  B, don’t worry about your family.  They love you.  Just give an inch.  I know it’s hard..trust me I do.  We are always here for you, but they have been there from the start.  K?”  Shane looked at her heroine and Bette nodded.

“I will, I will try.  Thanks Shane.  Call me later.”  Shane walked away and Bette stayed standing up, thinking about what she had to get done to get home early to see her beautiful lady.

“So ladies…this bbq, this weekend, you are all up for it right?”  Bette was so excited it was their first announcement or huge announcement about their engagement.