She smiled and thanked me promising that she would make sure she did not get hit and I hugged her. She was a part of the family now another youngster to keep an eye on but as I looked at them all laughing and dancing I could not have asked for a better family and the new additions were no exception to the love in my heart.

———Dana———

God this night had been amazing. Everything hand been beautiful and now we were all relaxing and having some fun I watched as Kit spoke to Andy and then stepped back to look at everyone the smile she wore was reflected on all of the night had gone so well everyone was relieved to have done their part without messing it up and now the rest was up to Andy she had been running round L.A. all day pulling strings to get what she needed and had not been totally specific about what that was but if the rest of the night was a gauge then Rachel was still in for some more surprises before the night was over.

I joined the rest of my family and enjoyed the night every one was drinking and laughing and I felt good for the two women that tonight had been about. They had a real chance now and they would not be without family again.

———–Tina———-

The night wore on and everyone was getting a little drunk but all were having a good time. That was When Andy who had somehow remained sober came and told Bette and I that it was time for them to leave. We knew what she had planned but had been sworn along with Peggy to secrecy and so helped to get them out without to much fuss from the other who were rapidly losing their grip on sobriety.

As I watched Andy help Rachel into the car I felt my heart lift at the knowledge that I had of what was to come for them. Once they had turned the corner I felt Bette grab me and pull me back inside where the party carried on into the small hours and we all drank enough to ensure serious hangover before having to call cabs to get us all home.