Bette: Actually we—

Tina nudged Bette before she could finish.

Tina: We were just packing up the bedroom. What brings you guys here?

Alice: Well since it’s your last night here; we thought we’d come by and hang out with you guys; and see if you needed any last minute help.

Shane: And we brought dinks.

Tina: Great; well there’s not really anywhere to sit inside; so why don’t we go outside by the pool; the chairs and table are still set up.

Kit: Okay.

Alice, Shane, Jenny, Kit, and Angus went outside. As Bette and Tina walked out to join them Bette whispered to Tina:

Bette: You’re way too nice T.

Tina smiled at Bette and wrapped her arm around Bette’s waist as the walked out to sit with their friends. They spent most of the night laughing; and reminiscing to all of the parties and gatherings they had at that house. By the time they had left; Bette and Tina exhausted and decided it was best that they went to sleep; the movers were coming early that next day.

The Next Day…

The movers arrived at 9:00 am sharp. Angelica was staying with Kit and Angus over night; so that Bette and Tina could set up in the new house quickly. They had gotten up around 7:00 am and taped up the rest of the boxes and made sure they had everything they needed. The movers immediately started loading up the trucks.

Bette: Excuse me; please be careful with those boxes.

Tina: Don’t worry Bette; there fine.

Bette: Yeah well those are my favorite paintings in those boxes.

Tina: Bette; there fine. I think they can read those letters that spell out FRAGILE in bright red on the box.

Bette looked over at Tina.

Bette: Smart ass.

Tina laughed. They went through the house one last time together. The movers had finished loading up the truck and were on their way to the new house.

Bette: We better leave now.

Tina: Yeah.

Bette and Tina looked at their empty house that they had spent nearly nine years together in; it was heartbreaking leaving it. That house had so many memories in it; good and bad. They walked out the house and closed the door behind them. Shane and Jenny were standing on the lawn.

Jenny: We’re going to miss you guys.

Shane: Yeah; it’s not going to be the same without you.

Bette: Guys were not leaving the country. Our new house is only ten minutes from here.

Jenny: I know; but it’s sad to see you go. You were the best neighbors.

Tina: I don’t know what we’ll do without you guys next door to us.

The four of them laughed. Then they hugged one another goodbye.

Bette: We better go; the movers are probably already there and they don’t have a key.

Tina: We’ll call you guys later. When we are settled in we want to have everyone over to see the new house.

Bette and Tina got into the Saab. Shane and Jenny waved goodbye as Bette and Tina started driving to their new home.

TBC…