“Well we kind of need a donation “

“I know and we have it so when we need it we can start trying for our own baby. That will be wonderful

“And we know which one of us is going to carry the baby and everything. That really is proof that you and I are adults about to embark on a life together. “

Tina kissed Bette

“And you know one of the best things about it all is that no one knows what our plans are so no one has butted their noses in “

“That has been a good part of the operation – -why don’t we do the same thing with the wedding  – make sure that everyone doesn’t have an opinion by planning it in secret “

Tina grinned “ I like the idea “

“Thought you might  – so how about a wedding on the beach Ms Kennard “

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Tina really hoped that when they arrived home her father would be out but from the sound of raised voices when they climbed out of her car that was unlikely.

“Showdown at Big Sky ?” Bette said dryly. She felt in a much better mood to deal with Tina’s family and anything that was thrown at them. All the same she would be delighted if this row  – and it was definitely a row – meant that Niall went back to Carolina and Sarah went and did whatever she was planning to do with her stud farmer boyfriend from way-back when

“Sounds like it – I will handle this “

“We will handle it together “ Bette replied “Like we will plan our wedding and raise our children “

Tina smiled – Bette seemed in a much better mood and Tina liked it when she talked so openly about starting and raising a family. Gripping Bette by the hand they went into their house. Predictably Sarah and Niall were in the sitting room having an argument

“Oh this reminds me of the old homestead “ Tina said sarcastically .

“This does not concern you Tina “ Niall said

“This is taking place in my home so yes it does concern me – both of you sit down. Lets try and not show me up in front of my posh neighbours – one raised voice and I throw both of you out. No arguments – as you are acting like kids – get used to me treating you like kids. Sit down dad “