"You’re coming back, right?" Bette mumbled, as she reached out to clutch Tina’s hand.

"Of course I am, honey," Tina whispered, kissing Bette behind one ear.  "Where else am I going to sleep?"

xxxxx 

"Yeah… I don’t think we can fly today, Brom. Bette’s still got a fever…uh, huh, I went online last night to try to change our flights… But yes, please.  It would really help if you could get your travel agent to rebook us on another return flight…. it does look like we’ll be here still for New Year’s.  I think we could try to fly back on the third or something…yeah, a few days from now….well, Bette said you’re off the hook…she said it was her idea.  You don’t agree?  Well, one or both of you are on my list, Brom….Uh, huh, not a good list to be on to start a new year, you’re right…No, a quiet New Year’s Eve for us, then a subdued New Year.  That’s how we’d like to have it, actually…. No, I’m not just saying that to make it easier for you. It’s true.  Bette and I do prefer to stay in for new year’s….And you’re still on my list, Mr. Skinner.  Alright, you should head out now, or you’ll be late for your own flight.  Our love to Luke and Matthew.  Happy New Year to all… Yeah, we’ll call if we’ll need anything.  And thanks, again, for this unexpected impromptu ski trip. Angelica really enjoyed the bunny slope.  I know, I know. She’s a natural skier, just like Bette…. But you’re still on my list!  Okay…Have a safe trip back, and we’ll see you in the new year!"

Tina hang up, just as Angelica wandered into their bedroom.

"Mama T?," she asked, trying to clamber up the bed, but not quite able to throw a leg up.

"Good morning pumpkin," Tina answered softly, walking around to the edge of the bed to picked their little girl up, and then kissed the soft, chubby cheeks.

"Mama B is still sleeping, and we’ll need to be quiet around the room today, okay?"

"Sleeping?," Angelica asked, puzzled that her energetic other mom was curled up on her side, instead of awake ahead of everyone else, as she normally was.