Bette and Maria entered the kitchen
Alana just was amazed that she had her two gorgeous daughters in front of her.
A site she thought she lost forever.Tina and Kit looked at each other and smiled.

Come on you guys Im starved Yelled Tina..That hospital food was horrible.
I can second that.Alana stated.. That is why I take my lunch or eat out.
They all laughed.

Bette sat down and looked at Maria.Maria was looking to sit some where far from her mom..Then she realized that they purposely left that chair open for her to sit.

Maria looked at Tina and then Kit.and just nodded her head.before she sat down.
There was a dead silence.Then Kit said Can you please pass me the salad?

Sure Tina said.So Kit when is the grand opening of the Planet.
Its Friday night. Kit shared..Do you guys think you can make it its going to be the party of the year..Big name performers.dancingfood.drinks.

Wow Kit that sounds huge.I hope we can make it. Bette stated as she passed the
pasta to Maria.

Kit you can count on us.Tina said as she smiled at Bette
Yea butTina will you be up to it?.. Bette added concerned.
Bette I had a baby Im not dead. Tina joked.

Maria just kept quiet and was eating very slowly.She didnt say much.
So Mariahow is everything at the Center. Tina asked

Its goodI got everything mailed out that you wanted..Oscar and I signed up some kids for the reading recovery programand I got Keshawnto volunteer to read to the younger kids Maria explained.Everyone sends their wishes to you The kids miss you tremendously.They made you a card.I didnt bring it home yet because they still had to get some of the other kids signatures.

They are so sweetI miss them too. Tina added with a smile on her face.

So Bettehow is the CAC doing without you? Kit asked
Its doing goodJames is such an angel.He has kept everything up for me.
Bette said
Tomorrow night I have a studio to tourof a new artist that just moved here from Italy.
Bette stated.

Bette I heard that the CAC is very unique where you work. Alana said as she added to the conversationOur chief of staff just bought some paintings from a show.

That is fabulousthe artist really need our support. Bette included.
Oh yea thanks Bette for getting me in touch with that artist she came over and I selected some of her work for the Planet. Kit stated