“No – why would I ? it would make sense “

“You don’t think we would evict your mom and build houses ?”

“Unlikely “ Finn said chuckling “Look -if you want my opinion Willow is just pissed that she cannot afford to buy dad out  . She would love to be in a position to do what you and Tina are. I think its cool “

“We are just trying to help both of them “

“I know – look – I am cool about the idea – I can see the snags but I am sure that the two of you have talked it through and its not as if you are going to be doing this any time soon “

“No – no we are not – I have suggested to Tina that we leave it a year – see how things develop between your parents “

Finn nodded “I think he might decide a few months down the line that he is meant to be with mom “

Bette looked at her future brother in law “You think ?”

“its possible – its probably more possible than any of us are thinking at the moment. If a woman throws herself at me I am not interested – but if a woman is cool and disinterested  then it’s a challenge and a matter of honour that I want to get to know her better “

Bette considered Finn’s words “Wow – so if your mom had fallen apart Niall wouldn’t have been interested -but because she is doing very well thank you very much it might be a different story

““Possible ““But “ Bette said drinking her beer before she spoke “He is in danger of coming back all determined to change and find out that she doesn’t want him back . Your mom is a very attractive woman and she knows it “

Finn drained his beer and opened another two cans and handed one to Bette. Bette drained her can and accepted it

“Thanks “

“Do you think she is seeing someone else ?” Finn asked

“Not yet but yeah – its possible “

“I hope she does – Willow would flip “

“And how would you feel ?”

Finn scratched his nose “I want mom to be happy  – she and dad haven’t been happy in decades “

“You know for a man you are pretty decent “

“For a dyke and a city girl you are pretty cool as well “

They clinked beer cans and grinned at one another.

"After we have a beer we will go find some creepy crawlies to put in Willows bed – that will make you feel better "