Tina lay in her bed with a million questions in her mind. Sleep did not come easy the remainder of the night. But one thing was certain in the morning she would talk to Bette and seek answers for her many questions.

The next morning Tina’s eyes popped open when she felt the weight of her child land solidly on the bed beside her and a small hand reach out to brush her cheek with a…wake up mommy…I’m hungry not voiced any louder than a whisper.

Grabbing her daughter around the waist and kissing her on the forehead she pulled her into a hug while whispering softly…baby watch some TV in mommy’s bed while I take a quick shower then I’ll go to the kitchen and fix you some breakfast.

As she headed into the master bathroom off of her bedroom with clothes in hand she turned back toward her child and said, “Boo don’t have the TV to loud. Bette is asleep on the couch and we don’t want to wake her yet o.k.”

“O.K. mommy. Just don’t take too long…I’m really hungry this morning.”

Bette woke to the sound of soft voices and the smell of coffee coming from the kitchen. Taking a moment to take in her surroundings she grabbed her clothes that were neatly folded on the arm of the couch at her feet and quietly got up and headed down the hall to the bathroom.

Entering the kitchen was a scene from one of the movies Tina had produced years ago. Both Tina and Angelica were at the table enjoying what appeared to be a light and delicious breakfast.

Upon seeing Bette enter Tina got up and said, “Good morning…sit down Bette I’ll get you some coffee. Would you like something to eat as well?”

“No…Tina coffee is fine…I’m kind of in a hurry this morning. I got some things I need to take care of before heading to Denver.”

“Good morning Angelica.” Bette said as she sat down across from the child at the table.

“Good morning Bette. Mommy are we still going to the museum today? You promised…remember? Bette you want to go with us?”