The womans face lit up, and Kit realized this woman wasnt a woman at all.  She was barely more than a girl, probably in her early to mid twenties.  The girl bit her lip and turned around, looking toward the door.  And there were Tina and Bette negotiating Angelica and her accoutrement through the line – that, being who they were, Tina and Bette did not have to wait in.  Bette was automatically heading for her sister and Tina was following behind, keeping one eye on Bettes back while she looked for something in Angelicas diaper bag. 

            Morning, baby sis, Kit said.

            Hey, Kit, Bette smiled and allowed Kit to take her niece from her arms.

            And hey baby baby girl, Kit cooed, kissing Angelica.

            Babe, Tina said to Bette, her head still in the diaper bag, I think we forgot Angies giraffe.

            Bette chuckled.  I think shell survive a few hours.  Shes three months old.  Well give her a plastic spoon and shell be entertained.

            Tina looked up.  Youre righ and she saw her sister.  What are you doing here?

            The girl had watched the whole scene unfold and she had gotten a picture of her sisters life.  Tina looked happy.  Tina had a baby.  She had a niece.  *****.  Hi, Tina.

            Caroline? Bette asked, recognizing the girl from pictures Tina kept.  She had never met her.  Tinas family rejected her relationship with Bette.  They disowned her when she chose to be with Bette. 

            The girl acknowledged Bettes recognition.  Yes.  Bette, its just she paused searching for the right word, wonderful to finally meet you.

            Tina let out a sharp laugh.  Carrie? she asked.  What the ***** is going on?

            I, um, can we talk? she asked, biting down on her lip, shy and embarrassed.

            Are you in trouble?  Are mom and dad dead?  What? Tina asked, still not understanding what the ***** was going on.  She couldnt imagine what would bring her sister all the way to LA to find her.

            No, no, Im not in trouble.  Im great, actually.  Mom and dad are the same as ever.  I just, I wanted to see my sister.  From the look of disbelief on Tinas face, Carrie knew her answer was insufficient.  Tina, mom and dad cut you off eight years ago, almost nine now.  I was fifteen.  I didnt know any better.  I didnt know how much I would miss you.  I didnt know that your choice wasnt a choice number one and wasnt to hurt any of us number two.  I was wrong.  I was so wrong.  I miss you.  I miss my sister and I want to know her.  As Carrie spoke, a few tears slipped out of her eyes.  Im so sorry for how much we hurt you, for how much I hurt you.  I swear to God I didnt know any better.  I understand if you dont care and if you tell me to leave right now I will.  I just had to try.