So Bette and Danielle are going to have twins?

Yeah, a boy and a girl.

Wow, theyre going to be pretty busy?

The three of them were eating dinner at the house.

Becky, dont hit the spoon on the table, youre getting the food all over the place honey.

Me and momma had fun at the park.

Yes sweety you did, but remember we went today? She was wiping her face.

Kelly dismissed her question and went along with what she was saying because she always talks about anything, no matter when it happened or if it happened at all.

Did you meet any new friends?

Johnny

Thats great, you always make a new friend when you go to the park.

I miss Johnny, hes funny. And momma made a new friend too.

Oh really? Kelly a little curious.

Thats great sweety but can you finish your mashed potatoes please?

Becky ignored her.

Her name is Candace. The moment Tina heard that name she dropped her fork in shock. She hadnt seen her since that night. What is she doing talking to Candace? Could it really be her though? I need to call Bette.

Excuse me, Ill be right back. You finish your food young lady.

Are you okay babe?

Yeah, I just need to go to the bathroom. She went into the bedroom instead and called Bette.

Hello? This is Bette Porter.

Hey Bette.

Oh, hey Tina whats up?

Are you busy? I need to talk to you about something.

Uhh not at the moment, Im just getting ready to leave for another appointment.

Oh, well I guess Ill call you later when you have more time.

No, its okay, what do you need to talk about?

Oh okay. She was a little surprised that Bette made time to talk. Well I was having dinner with Becky and Kelly and

And?

Well you know how Becky can just talk about anything, well she was talking about how she made a friend at the park the other day when you took her. Bette knew where this was headed. Well she just happened to mention that you made a new friend by the name of Candace, which is surprising to know that she actually remembered her name, is this friend the Candace Jewel?

Bette sighed. Yes, yes it is.

Bette, how could you do this again? And to Danielle who is going to have twins?

What?! How could you even think that something happened?

What do you expect? You did it before.

Tina this is crazy, I will not have this conversation with you.

Why? Because youre hiding something?

Of course not, I just hate trying to explain situations when nothing happened or even came close.

So what did she say?

God, you arent going to give up are you? No answer. Fine. She said hi and wanted to know where Ive been, but I didnt tell her. She just told me she was back with Yolanda and they were taking care of their son. I didnt tell her anything about me, I was trying to look for Becky when she was talking to me, and when I did, I grabbed her and we left. Becky kept bugging me about her name and so I told her. There, thats the story.

It was silent.

Hello?

Thats it?

Tina thats it. There is no way I would do that again.

Good, well I uhh better get back to dinner.

Sure

Take care of Dani.

I will.

They both hung up. At that moment Tina noticed that she had great respect for Dani, and how did she know? By calling her just that, Dani. She would always call her Danielle before. Dani and Bette were happy so now she knew it was time that she be happy too.

TBC…

Preview…

“So have you thought of a name yet?”

“I thought we were going to make separate lists’?”

“And I did”

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“Bette, my water just broke.”

“Baby, it’s time”

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“Dee, you’re doing great. Just push one more time”

“Mmmm, Aaaahh”

“I see the head”

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“They’re beautiful, baby, just beautiful.”