“She regrets turning me down fifteen years ago” Bette queried.

“Well that and” Tina kissed her forehead “you’re one the most influential art dealers on the West Coast, she’s using you for your connections babe.”

“I know” Bette nodded as she buried her face in Tina’s neck inhaling her scent.  “I don’t know what I want anymore” Bette quickly tensed when Tina stopped rubbing her back.  “I always want you baby that goes without say” she quickly reassured holding Tina tightly “you and Angie are my world.”

“Good to know but that’s not why I stopped” Tina laughed.

“Oh” Bette felt relieved she had not offended Tina and silly at the same time.

“I think I hear our daughter” Tina looked at the baby monitor and heard Angie’s faint cry.  She got up but Bette stopped her.

“I’ll go get her” Bette held her hand then kissed her on the lips before she went to Angie’s room.  She returned carrying a weeping Angie sleep still evident in her face.

“What happened baby?”  Tina rubbed Angie’s back after Bette sat down with her.

“She had a nightmare” Bette said handing Oscar over to Tina while she rocked Angie back to sleep.  Tina pulled the covers so Bette could lay Angie in the middle of the bed.  They shut off the lights and got in bed with their daughter who snuggled up to her parents.  After placing a kiss on their daughter’s head the momma’s kissed each good night then drifted in a peaceful slumber.

It was the weekend and the Kennard-Porter household was busy getting ready for their family picnic.  Bette packed away the food while Tina got Angie ready.  There was a knock on the door just as Bette completed her task so she went to open it.

“Hi” the stranger looked at Bette with confusion.  “Is Tina Kennard here?”

“Yes she’s getting Angie ready.  I’m sorry but who are you?”  Bette thought she recognized the stranger but couldn’t quite place her face.

“I’m sorry, I’m Lydia” she stuck her hand out and Bette shook it.

“Bette” Bette introduced then turned back “hold on for second” she called out “T can you come out here for please.”  She turned back to Lydia “How do you know Tina?”

“Um” Lydia was cut off by Tina.

“What is it babe?”  Tina asked as she noticed Lydia standing at the door.  She handed Angie to Bette then smiled at their visitor.  “Hi, I’m Tina.”

“Lydia” she looked like she was holding back a dam of tears.  “I’ve been waiting my whole life to meet you.”  Tina was taken aback when the girl pulled her into a hug.  She looked at Bette who shrugged her own confusion.

“I’m sorry” Tina hugged the girl back.  “Are you from Georgia?”

“No I’m from Arizona” Lydia sniffled as she released the hug.  Bette handed her a tissue and she thanked her.  “Let me properly introduce myself” Lydia stepped back then stuck her hand as if reenacting their meeting from a few minutes ago.  “Hi my name is Lydia Kennard.”