“We’re so sorry love” Helena stood up to comfort the poor girl.

“We?” Alice said under her breath as she looked at Dana who mouthed for her to shut it.

“So she made you go down there to pick up her car” Kit said with a bit of attitude at Dawns nerve.

“No, the city called me” Cindy told them while taking a seat.

“Why would they call you” Sam asked.

“The car’s registered to me” Cindy confessed.  Helena looked at Kit and both wore the same expression obviously sharing the same thought.

“Tell us more” Kit took Cindy’s hand to comfort her.

Bette and Tina grabbed a table and waited for Lydia to arrive, they discussed Bette’s meeting with the CAC.

“I’m so proud of you” Tina told her as they sat next to each.  She kissed Bette on the cheek.

“It feels so good” Bette said as she smiled into the kiss.  “What time is Lydia supposed to get here?”

“Soon, listen, babe I’d like for us to throw her a welcome dinner party.  You know to introduce her to the family.”  Tina looked at Bette knowing she wouldn’t oppose the idea.

“That’d be great we could have a get together at the house.  I’ll take care of everything” Bette already had the menu planned in her head.

“Babe I don’t want you to turn this into a project” Tina tried to reason knowing how her partner got when it came to these things.

“Nonsense honey, I want to make the best impression that I can on your sister” Bette rubbed her hand.  “Our friends on the other hand, well, we’ll let her see for herself” she added thinking about the trouble makers who have been there for them through thick and thin.

“She’ll love them like we love them, like how I love you” Tina punctuated with a kiss.

“You love me as a friend?”  Bette playfully asked with a pout.

“You’re my special friend” Tina laughed then added, “my special friend with benefits.”

“This is so fucking cute” Lydia’s voice interrupted their public playtime.

“Hey you” Tina stood up to hug her sister as Bette followed suit.