Angelica began to fuss.  Ill take her, Shane, Bette said, reaching for her daughter.  Come here, baby girl.  Once in Bettes arms the child calmed. 

            Carrie leaned over them.  You love your mommy, huh? Carrie asked, dropping a kiss onto Angelicas head.  Who could blame you?

            Stop, youll make me blush, Bette joked.

            Hardly my intention, Carrie feigned innocence.  Unfortunately, mom, I have to go.  I have a book signing in LA and then I have lunch with some chick who already wants to buy the rights to my book.

            Well, well, Bette chuckled.

            Thats incredible, Carrie, Alice commented.

            Im not selling yet, Carrie answered.  Im talking to a lawyer first.

            Smart girl, Lara commented.

            It was nice meeting you all, she said.  Especially you, she told Bette, and you, she said caressing Angelicas little head.        

            Will we see you later? Bette asked.

            Count on it, Bette.  Ill be in touch with Tina later on.

            Wait, Bette said, standing up.  She placed the baby back in Shanes arms.  Come here.  She took Carrie in her arms.  It was great to finally meet you.

            Carrie hugged her sister-in-law tighter.  Bette, she said and sighed heavily.  Bette pulled away to look at Carrie who wiped the tears from her eyes.  I feel like Ive missed so much.

            Not to worry, youre just in time, Bette said gently.

            Ok, Ill see you soon, Carrie said, pulling herself together.

            Bette kissed her cheek and then wiped it where she had left a lip gloss print.

            Wow, Carrie said.  We really are family.

            Bette chuckled.  Get the ***** out of here.

            K, she said with a smile that showed all of her teeth.  She reminded Bette so much of Tina in that moment it caused Bettes throat to close as tears welled up.  Instead, Bette bit her lip and smiled as her sister-in-law walked away, stopping to call out her good-bye to Kit.

            Bette sat back down, receiving a fussy Angelica.  Shh, baby, shh, she soothed.  She settled the baby into her arms.  Do you like your Aunt Carrie? she asked quietly.

            I think she does, Shane answered for her.  She seems really cool, Bette.