Bette and Tina went upstairs to change before going to the clubwith Melanie and Lyndsay
Bette, I like them boththey are very sweet
Yea, but they never let go.they are always so up tight.atleast they were before I leftIm sure much hasnt changed.
Well, we will see in a few hours or so, wont we? said Tina.
Yea said Bette Are you ready to go on down stairs.Debbie should be here soon, and I really want to surprise her.
Yea, babe.Come on.I want to play with little Gus again before he leaves.
Bette took Tinas hand and led her out of the room and downstairs to the kitchen..
We have a few hours, yet said Melanie. I got so carried away that you were hereI forgot what time it wasso, we fixed that pot of coffee anyways
Great said Bette as she took a seat at the table..Tina scooped up Little Gus and took him into the living room to play.
Bette was handed a cup of coffee, as Mel and Lynz sat down with theirs She is really good with children.. said Lynz
Bette turned to look at Tina playing with Gus Yes, she is.we tried to have a baby said Bette as she turned back around. And? asked Melanie..
Well, she lost itshe miscarried..it took its toll on usbut we have managed to keep it together. said Bette with a sigh So, are you two gonna have any more children?
Mel looked at Lynz and vice versa.until Melanie spoke up. We havent really talked about it..
OhsorryI didnt mean to pry said Bette.
No, dont be crazy..You arent pryingwe just havent really thought about it. said Lynz while looking at Melanie.
A while later, the doorbell rang.they had lost track of time watching Tina play with Gus..
Does Debbie know that I am here? asked Bette as she stood..the doorbell rang again.
No.. said Lyndsay We wanted to surprise her
oohhh.Can I ? asked Bette as a big smile crept across her face.,
yea, sureGo ahead said Melanie as she looked at Lyndsay. Come on. she said as she grabbed her wifes hand. I want to see the look on Debbies face they both walked behind Bette
Melanie commented Um..look babyshe still looks hot
YeaI know..
Bette got to the door.and heard. Well, god**mmityou asked me to come get Gusnow you two are layed up in the bedroom and wont answer the door..open up for petes sake. and she banged on the door.
Bette opened the door to Debbie looking at the ground below her.. Bout ***** time. she said as she looked up and saw Bette..
Oh my god. she said as she looked at her. Its my Bettercup. and she grabbed and hugged Bette.. One of my other children has come to see me after all of these years.I am so glad to see you she said happilyecstatic actually
Melanie and Lyndsay stood behind Bette with smiles so wide that all you saw was teeth.
Debbie got all serious.. You really know how to give an old woman a heartattack..where the ***** have you been all these years ? Dont you know how to call anyone? she said.. Well.what do you have to say for yourself, Bettercup?
Um said Bette I am married now
That isnt a good enough excuse to blow me and your other friends off.wheres Alice? Is she the lucky lady that changed your life?
Noshe wasnt the one said Bette.. Come on in mom, and meet my wife and she grabbed her hand and led her inside Tina was in the living room.she stood up with Gus in her arms
Mom..I want you to meet the woman who changed my life.my wifeTina Kennard.
Tina outstretched her arm to shake Debbies hand
You havent told her yethave you? asked Debbie as she looked over at Melanie then stepped up to Tina and hugged her.. Honey, we dont do handshakes around here.we hug she said.
Oh yeaI almost forgot said Tina..Debbie whispered into her ear How the ***** did you change my bettercup?
I am not sure.but I can tell you that she certainly changed me said Tina as she smiled at Bette who was standing behind Debbie.
Debbie let go of Tina and took Gus from her. Hey.snookums.hows my favorite man today? I sure have missed yousince your mommies. and she looked at Melanie and Lyndsay who were standing side by side. Dont come to the Diner anymore.
Umwell Yea started Melanie.as Lyndsay lifted her hands in the I just got caughtbut I dont know what to say way..
Save itfor another time. said Debbieas she looked at Bette.. Come on over here bettercup..and tell me what you have been doing with your life said Debbie as she walked over to the sofa and sat downputting Little Gus on her lap and bouncing him up and down.
Well started Bette.. When Alice and I left 8 years ago.I accepted the job at the CAC.and everything went wellAlice and I broke up and became best friends.and months later, I met this wonderful woman..and I married her..then recently I opened my own gallery..
Oh my godyou opened your own gallery? asked Lyndsay.
Yesand Its it taking off.
We need to go down and visit. said Lyndsay looking at Melanie.
That sounds great..
Anyway said Debbie
Anyway, here I amwith my wife said Bette as she grabbed Tinas hand
Tina.I am not sure how you got this woman whippedbut congratulations.we couldnt get her to settle for one person for nothing
Deb said Melanie..
Well..its the truth said Debbie.. I would be proud baby.. and she grabbed Tinas free hand.
noone could tame my bettercup.and you did.
I am happier in love now than I ever was before said Tina..
And it shows said Lyndsay.
I know you ladiz want to get out for a while.so, Im gonna take Gus and godo you have his things together? said Debbie as she stood up..
Right here said Lyndsay as she stood up and grabbed his Scooby-Doo bag..then handed it to Debbie.
ROOBY DOOBY DOOOOOO yelled Debbie.
She looked at Bette.. Baby, it was soooo good seeing you again..I am glad that you are here..and you did a really fine jobI love Tina.now you all go out tonight, have a good time.and dont worry about Gus.were gonna check out the Scooby-Doo marathon that is on all day long.huh, sweetie?. she said as she walked towards the door Ohand if you see my son..tell him to keep his ***** in his pants.on the dance floor.to wait till he gets home.
Debbie.. said Melanie..
Ah ***** she said as she walked out the door. Dont act so surprised that I said It..
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Everyone sat back down and the conversation started up again..
So, have you seen Leda lately? asked Bette
Um said Melanie as she looked at Lyndsay.
There was silence
Bad vibes here. said Bette.waving her hand back and forth. Nevermind..
Yea well.. started Lyndsay. Um.Mel and I had a sexual breakdownand Leda was there to start it up again.
No wayyou three.youWith Leda.oh no.no you didnt said Bette as she smiled and put her hand over her mouth
Yeswe did started Melanie. But since we did it once.she thought that we wanted it that way for good..
And Mel had to set her straight..while I stood there with not too much to say. said Lyndsay
Oh my god Where is she now? asked Bette.
She left town said Melanie. Just at the right timeI think Lyndsay was starting to like her a little too much
I was not said Lyndsay as she looked at Mel with eat ***** eyes.
Ohcome on.you know you were..I saw you two kiss.I saw the way you two looked at each other afterwards.
Jesus.well, did you forget about Marianne?
Ladiz.Ladiz said Bette I didnt mean to start WW3 here..
Im sorry said Lyndsay shyly as she looked at the floor and rolled her fingers together.
Yea..sorry guyz said Melanie.. Come on babe.lets go get ready.
They stood and left the room.
Bette and Tina sat on the couch. I guess they have had ups and downs also said Bette
We all do baby. said Tina as she looked into her wifes eyes But the ones of us who love each other and are strong .get through it.and move on
And I am glad that we are doing that.You have no idea how much I love you..and I am sooo glad that you are here with me.. and she kissed Tina lightly on the lips..
And I am glad that you let me be here. said Tina..
Just then.Mel and Lynz walked down the stairs Are we ready ladies? yelled Melanie

Tbc..