Help pick yes. I’m already sketchy about Jim and somewhat leery about giving that much power to Mike.

You’re right about both those thoughts.. so what do you need me for you seem to be on the right track.

Yes but it’s good to have you in my corner as I talk through it in my head.

Brie smiles happy to know that Bette still needed her. Ok so what’s your thoughts on Manuel and Dave?

Dave’s good and a family man, so his heart is in the right place.

But?

Well Manuel’s kids are grown and frees up more of his time, running four in one will take up some time course I could make one a co chairman..

Carl and Tina walk in laughing..

Tina sees they were in a deep conversation. Oh we’re sorry we didn’t mean to interrupt. We were just going to open the wine to let it breathe.

Oh no we’re fine. Brie says as she gets the wine opener and hands it to Carl. Bette and Tina give each other a nice smile. Tina had caught the tail end of the conversation it sounded like business. Business she had yet to talk fully with her about.

So what’s for dinner Tina asks Bette. Bette instantly points to herself and smiles.

Oh stop that!.. Brie says swatting Bette on the arm. We’re having lamb chops Tina.

Mmm I love lamb, smells delicious. Sticking her tongue out at Bette when Brie turns her head.

They have their dinner and go off to the living room for coffee and cake that Brie had made. Tina and Brie were talking about what all she put in her rum cake when Bette and Carl stepped outside it was a chilly evening and Bette put on her mom’s sweater hanging by the doors.

Ok Carl what do we need to talk about is my mom ok? Bette asked almost afraid to hear the answer.

No! nothing like that.. It’s well..

Carl it’s just me so spit it out… She could see now he was nervous.

Well now that your mom has seen you have Tina and she has let go and become more of herself.

What? She has always been herself.

No she was your mother. I only seen Brie pop out very few times. I don’t know if you know this but I have been pursuing your mother for a very long time. I had just about given up until she told me you had met someone and I think it broke her heart at first.