In the middle of Bette’s dinner attempt the phone rang. She hurried to it not wanting the noise to wake Tina or the baby, “Hello.”

            “I’m calling for Bette Porter.”

            “Speaking.”

            “Oh Bette this is Karen at UCLA.

“Hello Karen it’s good to hear from you.”

 “I wanted you know we are looking forward to having you as one of new professors. The new semester starts in three weeks. Is that enough time?”

“That sounds great.”

“Good. We are going to give you two classes of art history three times a week to start out. When you’re ready we can add to it if you’d like.”

            “Perfect.”

            “Great. I’ll be giving you another call in a couple weeks to work out the specifics.”

            “Thank you very much, Karen. I’m looking forward to it.”

            When Bette hung up the phone she was so excited she could hardly contain herself. She couldn’t wait to tell Tina the good news. She went back into the kitchen smiling wide. She was going to be a college professor. Who would have thought?

            After more than an hour in the kitchen Bette finally decided enough was enough. She set the table then headed to the bedroom. She looked and Tina was sleeping soundly. Bette couldn’t help but how lucky she was to have such a beautiful and caring soul sleeping just feet away from her. Her musings were interrupted by Angelica waking up.

Bette went into the nursery, “hello little one. Do want to come with me to wake up mommy? Come on.” She picked up the baby walked across the hall to Tina and sat on the bed. “Mommy, someone is here to make sure you get some dinner”, Bette said softly. Tina slowly opened hers to see her two girls sitting next to her. “Hi Baby”, Tina said smiling at them. Bette spoke, “She just woke up a couple of minutes ago and I thought she may want Mommy to feed her.”

Tina sat up then took the baby from Bette’s arms, “hello little one.” Angelica cooed and gurgled. She pulled her blouse up exposing her bosom then helped the baby find her nipple. Bette was in awe at the beautiful sight of mother and daughter.

When Angelica was finished Bette took her then put back down. Tina came up behind to her arms around Bette waist then kissed the back of her neck. “Hi”, Bette said.

“Hi, she’s beautiful isn’t she?”

“Yes she is. So are you hungry.”

“Famished”, the happy couple left their baby to sleep.

When Tina saw the dinner Bette had prepared she said with wonder, “this looks spectacular babe.”

“Just do me a favor and don’t go in the kitchen yet.”

“What did you do?”

“Nothing”, Bette told her innocently.

“With a face like that there’s something.”

“I got in a little tiff with the chicken and things got out hand.”

“A tiff with the chicken? Okay, I won’t ask but this does look great.” Tina laughed.

“Thanks T. Hey guess what?”

“What? The dish ran off with the spoon.”

“You weren’t supposed to find out about that”, Bette said jokingly then said, “actually I got a call from Karen Wyatt at UCLA.”

“Really.”

“Yes, she wants me to start in time for the new semester in three weeks. I’ll be doing two classes three times a week.”

“That sounds great, Baby.”

“I think so, too. I’ll be able to spend a lot more time with you and Angelica. At least until they more classes but this is perfect for us right now. I want to be here for Angel’s first word and first step. I don’t want to miss anything.”

“I wouldn’t want you to miss a single thing.”

They talked through dinner about the baby, Bette’s new position UCLA, and Tina going back to the center. They were a family and it was the best feeling either of them could imagine. It was a good night. It was a perfect night. It was one of many more to come.