Tina took Bettes hand and led her into the house.  They found Danny making Angelica dance on the dining table.  Youre good at this, he was saying as he swayed with her.  You have a cousin who could show you a few things.

            Carrie was sitting in one of the chairs at the table, watching them.  She looked up as Bette and Tina entered and nodded at her brother.  Good luck prying her out of his arms, she commented.  We couldnt get him to put Jessie down for six months.  And he says I spoil them, my *****, she added sarcastically.

            Im a sucker for a beautiful woman, Danny shrugged.  And can you blame me? he cooed to Angelica.

            Bette approached Danny and reached for her daughter.  Ill take her.  Well put her in her chair for dinner.

            Danny handed her over, reluctantly.  Here, mom, he said to Bette.  Bette caught his eye and smiled, grateful for the recognition.  She reached out and rubbed his arm before heading off to grab the babys bouncy chair.  She set it up on the table, right next to where her Uncle Dan would be sitting.

            You wont mind eyeing her while we eat, right, Dan? Bette asked, winking at him.

            He smiled.  I would be honored.

            Meanwhile, Tina bustled in the kitchen.  She pulled the shells out of the oven and put the salad on the table.  When everything was set up, everyone sat down.  Danny sat next to Tina and throughout the meal he poked and teased her as he always had.  Ok, ok, Danny announced after the main course was served and he complemented his sister.  Ill bet that Tina has never told you any of the embarrassing stories of her childhood.  Has she, Bette?

            Bettes face brightened.  No, she has not, Dan.

            Carrie chuckled, shaking her head.  Here we go.

            I knew there was a reason I didnt miss you, Tina muttered, hiding her face.

            Would you like to hear some, Bette?  I have thousands and I havent gotten to tell them in a long time, so I would really love to.  The look on his face was absolutely devilish.  He was offering to indoctrinate Bette into their family, share their secrets, their past.