The two were out one Saturday playing when they came across a pet store that had baby kittens for sale. Ozzie looked at Bette with that look and soon after they rode home in a taxi, full of stuff for the care of two kittens, and a carrier with the two critters inside. Ozzie’s smile could have lit the city for a week. Ozzie’s kitten was a little gray tabby with white feet, chest and a white blaze on her forehead, which he named Hazel. Bette’s kitten was a gray tuxedo female that she named, Rascal because of her temperament.

Ozzie was in seventh heaven having the two kittens, which occupied most of his time over the next two weeks as they got to know one another. Bette recognized how much they added to their little family as the kittens loved them unconditionally and loved to play and cause fits of laughter daily. The only time they were quiet was when Bette and Ozzie watched a movie and then they would lie on their laps or up on the back of the couch and sleep.

They also went into the vet for checkups and shots and were declared healthy. Ozzie loved his mom up for this incredible gift of kittens. They both slept with him in his room on the bed curled up close to him. Bette would often lean against the doorframe watching them all sleep at night just before she went to bed herself. This was one of her moments of gratitude, as she would say a prayer of gratefulness every night for having this amazing little boy as her son.

Ozzie could hardly wait to show the kittens to Stella. When they came over for Saturday dinner, he and Stella played with the kittens instead of baking the cookies. Consequently, Bo and Bette made the cookies and laughed their way through their making and baking. They acted like crazy, happy women, pushing each other around as they covered one another with flour and other ingredients. They also drank a few beers while baking. It was a wonderful shared moment between the two friends.

An important event happened in the family’s life during the months of October and November. Bette and Ozzie were visited by a social worker six times during those two months and were given a great report. The social worker also talked with Allyn, called and talked with Mrs. Kennedy, Kit and James, visited with Ozzie, did a couple home inspection, and lastly talked with Bette. She felt that the two of them made a great fit together and had the support from family that the social worker liked to see.