Hearing this Tina’s mother smiled a knowing smile and took her daughter’s hand leading her behind the curtain.  With a certain amount of anxiety Tina submitted to her mother’s poking and prodding.  Finally her mother finishes and takes Tina’s face in her hands, smiling all she says is “Yes I’m going to be a Grandma!”

This brought Tina a joy that filled her heart.  If she had been honest with herself she already knew that she was pregnant but having her mother’s confirmation made her feel more confident about it.  So it was with a light heart and a huge smile that both the women rejoined the men who now had both Mary and Rachael sitting with them.  Bette immediately knew something was up, he was just so in tune with Tina.  Seeing the smile he cocked his head questioning Tina with his eyes.

Tina not wanting to make the announcement to the world until Bette had been told waved for him to come over.  But Bette failed to rise fast enough for Tina to inform him before her mother told all gathered “Tina’s pregnant!” Her announcement was followed by a joyful cry of excitement for all those present.

Tina’s father was immediate in his joy at the announcement, hitting Bette on the shoulder.  “Excellent my boy, Excellent”

Bette’s eyes never left Tina’s demanding that she confirm the news.  Tina nodded her confirmation, watching Bette anxiously for his reaction.  Bette’s initial impulse was anger that Tina shouldn’t inform him first but this emotion was soon crowded out by the joy at the news.  They were soon to have their own child, a tangible product of their great love.

Bette closed the distance between them first placing a one hand gently on Tina’s belly and the other on her cheek.  The brightness of Bette’s eyes along with the smile on his face telling Tina of his happiness.

Finally the visit came to an end.  Tina and her parents bid each other goodbye.  The next time they would all meet it would another joyous occasion.  Tina and Bette would be bringing their first grandchild.

Upon returning to their yurt that night Bette made sweet and tender love to Tina.  He was so happy about the gift that she was about to bestow on him.  He couldn’t think of any other way to express the treasure that she was to him.  Tina felt cherished and loved.  Bette was her everything and the fact that he was so excited to be a father only made her feel more connected to him.