Hello Bette Oscar says as he came up to the counter.
Oscar you have really done an awesome job with this placeIm very impressed.
Bette says.
Well the hard part is done now we are just waiting on a few other things. Oscar says
as he heads back to his office.

Hey dont run in the hall Joey and James Tina yells
But Ms. Kinnard .Maria is chasing us. James yells as he speeds around the corner.
Maria.stop teasing those kids.How can I tell them not to run if you are chasing them. Tina fusses and laughs at the same time.

Im sorry .Maria says as she flashes her smile and eyes Tina.
You know youre a sucker for the Porter eyes! Maria jokes with Tina.
Well you ready Maria? Bette asks.
I guess solets go to the coo-coo doctor. Maria said with a laugh.
Bette hits her in the back of the head playfully.
Tina just watches them walk out and smiles.

Hi I need to check in for my appointment with Dan Foxworthy. Bette tells the receptionist. Bette Porter.
Also Maria has an appointment with Sandi Mershalls Bette adds.
You ladies may have a sitthey should be with you momentarily.
Thank you. Bette and Maria say as they go to sit down.
Excuse me Ms. Since this is your first time here could you please fill out these sheets.
The receptionist said as she went to answer the phone.
Maria sits down next to Bette who is skimming a magazine.
Maria fills out the sheet. Dan Foxworthy comes outand waves for Bette to come in.
Hi Bette Dan says.
So that must be your sister who was sitting with you. Dan implies.
Yes it is. She is here to see Sandi Merchalls. Bette replies.
That should be a good match. Dan says as he and Bette start their session.

A woman dressed in dress pants with a nice blouse comes out and whispers to the receptionist. which one is Maria. The receptionist tells her without making it obvious.

Sandi a woman in her late thirties, light colored hair cut in a bob comes out and motions to Maria.
Maria gets up and heads her way.
Maria right? Sandi inquires.
Yes.Sandi? Maria asks
They shake hands and Sandi escorts Maria to her office.
So Maria just sit where ever you feel comfortable. Sandi states
She read some rules to Maria.Then they begin their session.
So tell me about Maria what brought Maria in here today. Sandi asks.
Oh my day has been okMy older sister forced meI guess you could say encouraged me to come here. Maria implies.
Tell me about you Mariawhat has been happening in your life. Sandi asks
Well my grandmother Nina passed away. She had raised me ever since I was four years old.
My mother had taken off and left me with my father. He felt he didnt have the time or skills to raise a little girl. So I moved in with my grandmother. Maria says as she gets a little teary eyed