“Yes the whole family life you conveniently hide behind” Kelly said as she got closer to Bette.

“I don’t hide behind them” Bette said as she noticed Kelly’s dangerous proximity.

“Forgive me if I’m wrong but you weren’t very forth coming when it came to your partnership status.  In fact Franklin was the one who brought the subject up, a subject you just so happen to forget to mention” Kelly watched as Bette backed away from her.

“Forgive me if I don’t include my relationship status as part of my introduction, and I wasn’t trying to lead you on” Bette said as she took another step back “my conduct is strictly professional.”

“Fine” Kelly stopped her advances and gave Bette her sexiest grin “professional it is.”

“Thank you.  Now if you’ll excuse me I need to go pick my daughter up from daycare.”  Bette turned to leave.

“This is amazing” Kelly laughed “you were never into kids back then.  In fact, I remember you once telling me one of the reasons that you love about being a lesbian is being able to avoid that kind of responsibility.”

“For your information being gay doesn’t mean that we don’t want to have kids, there are plenty of same sex parents out here.  Furthermore, I don’t recall sharing such an idea with you” Bette laughed at Kelly but knew that at one point in time she felt that way about kids.  It wasn’t until she met Tina that she changed her mind.

“I was just remembering the days when the only thing you seemed so focused on was building your career.”  Kelly raised her hands in defense “I mean the kid isn’t even yours, it just seems like kind of entrapment Tina’s got you.”  Kelly had gone too far and Bette wanted go off on her but remembered where she was at and how she must conduct herself.

“That kid’s name is Angelica Kennard-Porter and she is every bit my daughter as she is Tina’s.  Angie is the daughter we both wanted and we planned for Tina to be the birth mother.”  Bette remembered begging Tina for another chance, to be a part of Angie’s life.  How she would cry herself to sleep while they were apart, hoping and praying that the next day would be the day Tina would take her back.  Bette choked back the tears.  She wasn’t going to break down in front of this fool so she calmly said to her “If we are going to be working together, I suggest keep your opinions regarding my personal life to yourself.”  Kelly was not in the least bit apologetic about what she said as she watched the brunette turn and leave..