Bette cringed at the mention of the show that she absolutely detests.  She turned the TV off in the middle of (what she considered) an inappropriate episode for anyone under 18.  Angie complained that Momma B was being unfair while Bette maintained her stance on the subject matter.  Tina usually had to mediate these situations and had to make her partner understand that Angie doesn’t understand what is going on “She’s looking at the animation, that’s what kids do.”  Bette gave in after seeing her daughters tear stained face and agreed with Tina, even though she abhorred the idea of sitting through a marathon of the offensive program.  That feeling was nothing compared to the way her heart melted at the sound of her daughter’s laughter, even if it was at the site of either Sponge Bob and Patrick getting wedgies.

“Yay Sponge Bob” Tina cheered then looked at Bette, “but first Momma B and I have something really important to speak with you about.”

“Aww” Angie whined.

“Aww” Tina mimicked then tickled “it’ll be really fast.”

“K” Angie giggled as she agreed.  The family made their way to the living room for the unscheduled family meeting.  With Angie sitting between them on the sofa, Bette took hold of Tina’s hand.

“Angie” Bette started as she smiled at her daughter, “you’re Momma T and I have some really exciting news to share with you.”  Angie looked up at her Momma B then turned her tiny head to her Momma T.

“There will be a new addition to our family” Tina smiled down at her daughter.  Feeling Bette squeeze her in hand in encouragement “We are adopting a baby girl.”

“Why?”  Angie’s face focused on the coffee table finding it difficult to maintain eye contact with her mothers.

“Well, we figured that it would be fun if you had a baby sister” Tina answered.

“Don’t you want a baby sister Angie?”  Bette asked a little considered at her daughter’s response.

“No” Angie said evenly.  Thinking back to yesterday and the conversation she shared during recess with Patty Evans, Troy Guevara-Gibson and Dieu Bryant-Jackson.  Patty and Angie were the children who didn’t have hyphenated last names.  Patty was the only student with straight parents while Angie’s moms have yet to tie the knot, again.