Everyone took in what she had said and again I was surprised as it was Bette who spoke.

“Well it sounds as though you have thought it through, I am proud that you have not panicked and I feel your reasoning is good. If it is ok with your mom then we will make you an appointment at a clinic this week, on the condition that when they offer you counselling you take it. This is going to be tough and your body will react strangely your hormones will be out of balance and I think a counsellor will help you deal with that, and both of us will want to be with you. Also I think you should let us tell your aunt’s they will want to know what’s going on and they will be able to be more supportive if they know.”

I sat and watched as my wife and child discussed what was to come, Rachel and Andy left us alone and it was then that Angie finally started to cry I went over and held her until she calmed down. Bette sat and watched, I was nervous as to what would happen next. The two of them loved each other more than anything but had always had a somewhat volatile relationship I hoped that this would not go badly it was a make or break moment for them both. Bette having to let go of her image of Angie as a little girl and love and accept her as a woman and Angie to have the faith that Bette would love her no matter what all they needed to do was talk.

Angie pulled herself from my arms and walked over to Bette. She looked terrified I think she had trouble not shaking.

“I am so sorry mama I know I was stupid and that I have to face it now but I am just so scared!!”

Oh god Bette say something Please.

“I know baby girl but you will have us there with you the whole way. I love you and I will make this as easy for you as I can.”

She opened her arms and Angie fell into them as Bette rubbed her hair and laid a gentle kiss on the top of her hair, Angie cried as she clung to Bette apologising and thanking her telling her how much she loved her, As when Angie had been a baby Bette was the one that could sooth her and she rocked her until she fell asleep.