Just then Tina said everything on her end was ready.
Bette was just finishing the burgers and placed them on a pan.
The all gathered around the tableand dug in
This is a really nice place you have here..Joseph said as he looked at Bette and Tina.
Thanks Tina and Bette said.
So Joseph.what do you do here in LA? Alice asked.
I have been trying to break into the acting fieldbut right now Im the night manager of a hotel. Joseph shared.
Oh back in Ohio Joseph was always pulling pranks on people Maria shared the stories of them back in Ohio. .The gang laughed and ate.
Everyone started to head out.
Maria offered to stay back and help clean up.

Good night everyone Tina said
Joseph would you like us to give you a lift back to your place? Alice asked.
Sure that would be great..Hey Tina and Bette thanks so much for including me in on the cookout. Joseph said as he gave each of them a hug good bye.

Bette wouldnt let Tina clean upYou need to get your feet up and rest a whilewe have it under control.
Maria and Bette shared small talk as they worked as a team to get the place cleaned up.
Wow .thats the last dish! Maria said
Awesomethat is great.I dont like how my hands are turning into dish pan hands.
Bette shared.
Thank god I only have your eyes and smile Maria joked.
Bette cracked her with the end of the towel.
OUCH! Maria screamed.
Hey you two. Be quiet out thereIm trying to watch this movie! Tina shared.
That was like giving those two an invitation to intrudeTina thought to herself.
Just then she looked up to find both of them standing in front of hergetting ready to
steal the remote.
Oh no you dont! Tina screamed as she grabbed the remoteand held on for dear life.
Bette took a seat next to Tina..and placed Tinas legs on her lap.
Maria took a seat in the chair.

Tina turned down the sound of the television.MariaIm so glad you were able to open up to me todayI think its going to be great to have you in the family.
Bette just smiled and patted Tinas leg.
Thanks TinaI really appreciate everything you have done for me today.
Maria stated.
So Maria do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?? Bette inquired.
Nogo ahead. Maria said openly.
Firstdo you know that Tina is my wife??? Bette questioned her.
WHAT! Your *****? Your one of those Lesbos!? Maria shouted.
Bettes eye got so big.
Tina just covered her mouth to hold back her laughter.
Im just joking BetteI might be young but Im not blind. Maria said sarcastically.
Im cool with that.I am one of those people who doesnt believe someone should put a label on someoneI think if you are open minded you maybe able to find your soulmateSoulmates can come in any kind of packages.or sexes.
I personally think the two of you make a great couple..You have such chemistry togetherIts a good thing youre my sister Bette.Or I would have had to steal Tina from you. Maria said jokingly.
Wow you are a flirt just like your sister use to be Tina shared as she patted Bettes leg.
You knowMaria.so how long do plan on staying at Josephs? Bette asked
Umm.. until I get the money saved to move out on my own…Which I hope will be soon because the sofa is killing my back..
You have to sleep on the sofa? Tina asked.
I mean its not that badthings could be worse. Maria stated I mean Im so lucky that they offered me a place to stay.
You know we have an extra bedroomthat isnt being used.You should move in here.Tina suggested.
Yea but isnt that the babys room? Maria questioned.
No we have third bedroom here. Bette added. You know that would be a lot of help for usWith the baby coming dueIt would be nice to have another person herewith Tina when Im not home.
I dont knowyou guysyou have done so much for me already..Its not fairto you.
Maria said sadly.
Its not fair to me that my kid sisternever got to live in the same house with me while growing upAt least this can help us get closer. Bette added.
Maria got a huge smile on her face.She couldnt believe what Bette just said.
Its a done dealYour moving in here with us ..I dont want to hear a thing about it!
Maria got up and hugged Tina and Bette..Wow thanks
Your welcomeTina added.
So Mariawhen was the last time you saw Elania? Bette asked.
GodI can tell you the times I never saw herlike at my high school graduation,
college graduation, and my graduation from grad school. But the one that hurt the most is when she didnt show up for Grandma Ninas funeralI really needed her..but at least my dad came to that one. Maria shared you could hear the hurt in her voice.