«I did, and he doesn’t have a problem with that… He has one or two gay friends of his own back in New York. I’ve raised him not to have any kind of prejudice against people, whether it’s about race, religion or sexual orientation. I think I did a good job with him…», Mrs Stone had revealed proudly.

«You certainly did… Let me give you our address…», Bette had told Mrs Stone. When she’d hung up, she’d run to the bedroom where Tina was waiting to hear about Bette’s phone call with her birth mother. She hadn’t needed to say anything…

The goofy grin on Bette’s beautiful face had told Tina everything she had wanted to know. Without even a word, Bette had removed all her clothes and had crawled into bed next to Tina. They had made love over and over again, Bette finally releasing all the tension and worries she’d had in her life recently. They had fallen asleep very late, in each other’s arms, hopeful about the future…

It was a little after six when they heard a faint knock on the door. Bette quickly looked at Tina for courage and the blonde gave her a warm smile. Then she walked up to the door to find Mrs Stone and a very handsome man standing behind her on her porch. He seemed to be in his mid-thirties with light brown hair and brown eyes. He had a kind face, almost like a giant teddy-bear. Bette found herself at ease right away.

«Welcome to our home …», she said as she waved them in. She gave Mrs Stone a hug before turning her attention to Philip. «Bette, I’d like you to meet Philip…Philip, this is Bette Porter»,

Mrs Stone said as she made the introduction. Philip extended his hand, but as Bette was about to take it, he pulled her into his arms and gave her a heartfelt hug. «I’m so happy to meet you Bette», he told her, as his mother looked upon them both, teary-eyed. She had dreamed about that moment for 34 years, ever since she had given birth to her son.

Bette laughed. «I’m happy too», she replied as he let go of her. Tina came from behind and put her arm around Bette’s waist. «I’d like you to meet my partner, Tina Kennard», Bette told him. Philip gave her a smile and shook her hand. «A pleasure», he told the blonde woman. «Likewise Philip or should I say brother-in-law?». That joke made everybody laugh and the mood was set for the night.