“Well 3 weeks ago the federal government decided a single mother that doesn’t know the biological father of her children or the biological father doesn’t want anything to do with the kids, which is our case, can choose the other parent when the kids are born.”

She smiled at Bette.

“That’s amazing. That’s so much easier.” Bette beamed.

“It is, babe.” Tina smiled at her lover.

Bette stayed with Tina for another hour and a half before she went back home, overly happy.  She ran up the stairs and knocked on her brother’s bedroom door.

“Come in!” Came Carey’s low voice.

Bette opened the door and entered the room with a big smile on her face. Carey looked up from the book he was reading and grinned at his obviously super excited sister.

“You’ll never guess what great news I have.” Bette’s eyes were sparkling.

Carey shook his head. “No, I won’t. Come on, tell me.”

Bette was almost jumping up and down.

“I talked to Tina and I am going to be the other mother of the babies.” Bette smiled.

“No way?” Carey asked surprised.

“Yep, I’m going to be a mother.” Bette grinned.

“Congratulations, mama!” Carey said. He stood up and hugged his sister tight.

“Thanks, bro.” Bette said. “Oh and another thing.” She continued when they parted.

Her smile grows bigger.

“We chose names.” She announced.

“Cool! Tell!”

“Our daughter will be Grace Dylan Kennard-Porter; our son’s name will be John Shane Kennard-Porter.”

“Those are beautiful names, Betty,” Carey said.

Bette playfully slapped him on the arm. “Don’t call me that. I hate it.” She said laughter in her voice.

Carey laughed and then said. “Well, sis, I am happy for you and Tina.”

Bette looked proud. “I’m going to be a parent.”

“Yeah, and I’m going to be an uncle!” Carey looked just as proud.

“With you and Kit as their uncle and aunt they are going to be as spoiled as can be.” Bette laughed.

“Hell yeah!” Carey chuckled. “What does Dad say?” Carey asked.

Bette shrugged her shoulders “I don’t know. Nothing, I guess. He will find out eventually but I don’t care. You know I’m angry with him. He was not very kind to me and Tina.”

Carey agreed and Bette said bye to her brother before walking to her room. She sat down on the bed and took out her cellphone. A message of Tina. With a smile, she opened it and read what her girlfriend send her.

From: <3 TINA <3

Hey,

U R going 2 be the best mom in the world. Our kids will be so lucky

The babies and I luv U,

Forever yours,

T.

Bette smiled. She couldn’t wait until she could hold those two precious creatures in her arms.

 TBC