"How’s the house?"

"Uhh, great actually. I’m really enjoying it. I’ve been using that repairman you suggested so he keeps up with the maintenance for me. And Carmen’s already moved her studio into the spare bedroom so.."

"That’s great Sweetheart. But you know we’re moving back to California in like 3 months." Shane nodded her head yes. "And now that we’re married the property belongs to both of us." Tina saw how Shane’s body was now shifting uncomfortably as they sat down on the bench in the City Hall. "Bette’s about to own her home and I already own mine. It just doesn’t make sense to have two properties between the two of us that are so close to each other. So as a gift, we want you to acceot the house from us." Tina saw Shane’s jaw drop.

"Tina you guys can’t be serious?!" Shane looked at Tina’s unwavering face. "I can’t take that from you Tina. It’s your dream house."

"My dream house has my wife in it. And that can be wherever. We talked about it, alot actually, and it just makes sense. You’re already so grounded there and we really want you to have it. So…" Tina pulled some papers from her briefcase, "If you’ll just sign a couple of papers and wait until these are notarized and filed, you’ll be an homeowner."

"Tina… Bette, I can’t afford to pay you for that house." Shane was still a little wary of what was being offered. This kind of gift was not something that was usually offered everyday.

"Shane we’re no asking you to pay us for the house. Why do you think we waited so long to get married? I could’ve married Tina weeks ago, she was pregnant then. We wanted to share this with you, our family. We both love you and we would never dream of asking anything else from you other than your unconditional love and friendship. Which you’ve given us whole heartedly. Please accept this gift from us." Bette finished, still holding Shane’s hand. Just like so many nights when Bette was practically passing out from her drinking and Shane was always there to comfort console her through to another day. Shane had no idea how many times it was her words and unfaltering faith in Bette that made her just a little stronger than the day before.