No I had a thought about going to a couple California vineyards to pick one out.

Oh and we are having the rehearsal dinner also. Can you cater that too? We were thinking along the lines of steak and potatoes and a nice salad. And the wine for that we will also pick out and have it all shipped there.

That’s fine. We can do that. Which cut of steak were you thinking?

Dad and the boys like porterhouse or a good T-bone. Tina says looking at Bette for her thoughts.

That’s fine which ever you want, I like them both.

Well you can’t go wrong with a Porter… Tina says.

Bette smiles..then says. You’re so freaking corny.

Oooooh… Corn!

No! we have enough. Bette grabs her hand and they both look back at Richard.. Sorry.

He laughs..Ok. Porterhouse with all the trimings.I think that covers everything.

So how are you planning on cooking this food from out of state. I’m sorry that might sound naive but I don’t know how this all works. Tina asks

Oh I can find a catering serve there with trucks that have full kitchens and staff. I have my own here but it would be easier for me to just rent them locally and ship or buy the food locally before the wedding and park near the reception area. We will hire a bartender locally or from the the catering service itself. We will provide all the dinnerware and glasses, but tell me will there be enough room for say a two fifteen to twenty foot long trucks?

Oh yeah we are having it on my family farm there is plenty of room.

Oh ok good, and water and electric hook ups? Which would only consist of a water hose and access to the power box outside?

I would say yes. But I will give you my brother and father’s phone numbers and you can contact them on those kinds of questions.

Ok great. Umm you have any questions Laura? He asks as she is heavy into her notes.

Oh no I think I have everything down and I will give you the total cost when you come back out to taste the dishes.

Great, and we really do appreciate you doing this and traveling on top of that.

No problem we have traveled before. Maybe not that far but yeah it’s all good. He stands. Do you have any questions?

No. Bette looks to Tina.

No I’m good. And we can come try the food whenever you want. We can work around your schedule.

Monday…say twelve thirty?

Sure sounds good.

Feel free to bring others if you want more opinions.

Ok thank you again and we will see you Monday. Dana I’ll see you sometime next week?

Yes I’ll be in Thursday.

Ok see you then. They leave. You think Kit and your mom would like to come taste the food with us.

Yes I think they would. Thank you for wanting them there. I know your Mom would like to be more a part of this planning than she is. Bette says giving Tina a kiss as she opens her door for her.

Mom will be fine as long as we keep her in the loop.

Bette had in her mind that she would surprise Tina and fly her mom out for maybe a week for the cake selection and Tina dress fitting and any other girly things she wanted to do with her mother. She didn’t want Lynn to feel she was left out of everything. Bette had forgotten about Tina and Dana’s little toe tapping earlier but Tina wanted it out there so she would have excuses when she left early from work.

Am I in trouble?

Why?

Bette squeezes her knee. Tina smiles remembering Bette touching her earlier. You should be but no. It’s my fault for bringing you out in public in your condition. Tina plays is Bette’s hair.

Yeah it is your fault I’m like this. Bette strokes her finger tips up the inside of Tina’s leg but then stops when Tina lightly punches her in the arm..

Hey I said I was sorry.

I’m kidding. What do you want to eat? We can pick it up or go in some where.

Tina brushes the backs of her finger in Bette’s cheek.. Pick something up..her voice was low with her slow sexy voice. Bette glances over and see the look on her face…

They don’t say another word.