“Call me Kelly” she said smiling at Shane.

Tina walked into their kitchen carrying the box she picked up from Angie’s favorite pizzeria.  It was her turn to cook but she decided to be lazy and let Angie have her pick for dinner, and she knew what her little girl loved to eat.

“Hey” Tina smiled happily at her two favorite girls.  “Dinner is served.”

“Nice” Bette laughed as Tina placed the pizza box on the table.  Angie clapped her tiny hands in excitement as she recognized the flat rectangular box.

“Peetha” Angie cried out.

“Which can only mean one thing Angie” Bette said as she received a kiss from Angie’s Momma T.  “What have I been volunteered for?”

“Nothing babe” Tina kissed her again then kissed her little girl.  “Actually we’re celebrating.  I finally landed a distributor.”

“That’s great honey” Bette smiled but the sadness was still evident in her eyes.  Tina wanted to ask her what was wrong but decided to wait until after dinner or at least until they were alone.  After cleaning and locking up they tucked their little girl in and took turns reading her favorite bed time story before heading to their bedroom.  After getting changed, Tina sat on the bed moisturizing her hands as Bette walked out of the restroom.

“Hey” Tina smiled but her face turned serious as she noticed Bette on the brink of tears.  She ran over to her partner and hugged her.  “What’s wrong baby?”

“I’m unhappy T” Bette broke down.  She allowed Tina to lead her to the bed.

“What are you unhappy about?”  Tina asked while rubbing her back to sooth her sobs.

“I don’t know” Bette shook her head “at first I thought it was being a dean that was making me unhappy.  When Franklin called me about the offer from the CAC I was happy to have the distraction, then Kelly came along and now I regret considering their offer.  I’m not looking forward to this show and I’m definitely not looking forward to working with Kelly.”

“Then don’t take the CAC contract but in all honesty I know why she’s after you” Tina brushed a stray bang from her face.