“You look great – where’s mommy ?”

“Slaving in the kitchen “ Tina said coming through. Bette turned and smiled at Tina. The blonde was wearing faded levis and a pink shirt – Bette’s own favourite outfit of Tina’s.

“You remembered ?”
“How could I forget -I got Shane to Fed-x them out – she knew which pair you liked the best”

“Wow “ was Bette’s only response – she walked across and took hold of Tina. They embraced

“Happy Birthday babe “ Tina said softly in her ear “This is one you are never going to forget”

“Its already the best one for a long time “

“Well we will just have to make some memories for you – do you want to get her presents Angie ?”

“Yes “

Angie ran off leaving them alone. Bette stroked Tina’s hair

“You look beautiful “

“So do you “

“I love those Levis “

“I know – you have loved me several times when we have been out and I have been wearing these. Where are yours ?”

“In the wardrobe – I might have to go and put them on “

Tina grinned and lent closer and placed the gentlest kiss on Bette’s lips

“You are my only true love Bette “

“You are mine “ Bette replied holding Tina closer and returning the kiss

“PRESENTS “

Angie came back in carrying a gift bag

“These are from me “

“Oh sweetie -that’s kind of you “

“Lets all sit down “ Tina suggested

Angie sat beside Bette and looked into her bag of goodies

“Come on then – lets get to the presents “ Bette said laughing. She was holding Tina’s hand as they watched Angie

“This one first “ Angie decided lifting one box out. Bette opened it – it was her favourite bath cream. Bette beamed and kissed Angie

“Thank you Angie – you have great taste “

“Mommy helped me “ Angie admitted

“Thank you mommy “ Bette took it as an excuse to kiss Tina.

Because Angie took so long deciding what gift was “ next” it took over twenty minutes before Bette finally reached her card from Angie. She opened it and rubbed a tear from her eye – it read – in Angie’s childish handwriting “ thank you for looking after me and mommy “.