What? Why? I thought she was happy for me.

She is .. Now.. see you were her life she couldn’t and wouldn’t allow herself to see me because of you. Then when she saw you were finally growing up.. I mean growing in a different direction and positive one she realized you didn’t need her as much anymore.

Is that what all that was about at our engagement party.. her letting me go?

Yes I had to let her vent and get it off her chest. She sees how much you love Tina and she also can see herself letting Tina take over and living her own life finally.

Wow I didn’t know she was having such a problem maybe I should go talk with….

No!…no no no that’s not why I brought you out here..

What the fuck Carl? What is it that we had to stand out in the cold to..

I want to ask your mom to marry me and I want your blessing… Carl says very quickly afraid he would lose his nerve.

Bette stopped in her tracks, this was the furthest thing from her mind.

What?

We’re going on the trip next week he reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small box while he talks. I want to ask her on one of the stops, in some romantic little town. I’ll get down on one knee I swear. He opens it…I know it’s not like Tina’s but I think she will like it.

Bette has tears in her eyes now looking at the ring…It’s beautiful Carl she will love it and yes you have my blessing. I hope you will be happy for many years to come and I am very glad you were there to hold her together as I grew up finally as you said.

I’m sorry I didn’t mean it in a bad way. He closed the box and put it back in his pocket.

No you were right with what you said and how you said it. I did grow up some when I met that beautiful woman in there. She stole my heart and I don’t wish for her to give it back ever and I’m guessing you’re feeling the same way with my Mother.

Carl smiles with tears in his eyes .. yes that’s exactly how I feel. They hug and go around the house and sneak back in the back door. They have another glass of wine to celebrate their happiness. And to give their faces time to clear up from crying. They were laughing when Tina and Brie walked in.

Ok you two I saw how you ducked out when we started talking recipes.

Bette looked at Carl, then back to her mom. Sorry mom you know how I am with cooking and I’m worst at baking.

Yes but if you listen you might learn something. Bette rolls her eyes Tina giggles..

Yea and why would I need to listen I just eat the stuff Carl said and Him and Bette looked at each other  taking a drink of their wine …Bette winked at him. Both knowing her mom did know the real reason for them being out side.