Angie:  Oh, it’s my plan to go straight through and get everything done as quickly as possible.  But I will keep that in mind about taking a year off before graduate school.

Tina:  If you take summers off, you may not need it.  Most who do that have been going to college 12 months a year. We hope you will take summers off and spend time with us. We have a few family outings we are planning for the summer and we would like for you to join us.

Angie:  Oh yeah, you said something about going to Italy the summer after next and traveling around Europe. That sounds like fun. I do not want to miss that.

Tina:  Let’s see what your Mama’s summer time schedule will be before you start packing your bags. And let’s see how Scotland goes next year too. If it goes well, then we will definitely put it on the schedule.

Bette:  Okay, honey, if you have any questions, please let us know and we will answer to the best of our ability. And you will be visiting the pharmacy this week, correct?

Angie:  Yes Mama. I will.

Bette: Good. I do not want any more gray hair than I am naturally going to get. And worrying about you will do that to me.

Tina:  Me either.  Okay, we are going to say good night, Dear. Give us a hug. You can stay up if you like but Daniel has already gone to his room.

Angie:  No, I’m headed to my room as well. I’m pretty tired.

Bette:  Good night Sweety.  Thanks for putting up with your ole moms one more time.

Angie:  Oh, I find your talks really helpful.  I just hope I remember all that you have told me. This becoming an adult is a big deal and I want to get it right.

Tina:  You will, I have no doubts. Now have a good night’s rest and we will see you in the morning. Love you, Angie.

Bette:  We love you sweetheart…

They both hugged and kissed Angie and then she left the room. Bette started to turn out the lights while Tina checked the doors. Bette grabbed another case of water to carry upstairs. They were running low in their room. Tina took a basket load of towels and clothes and carried them upstairs.  Bette cautioned her about the weight, but Tina swore it was fine.

As they went through their nightly grooming routine, Bette suggested that they check the guest bedrooms to make sure all were fully stocked and the beds had clean sheets on them.  Bette needed to review her school lectures and workpapers and email her assistant Holly to be sure all the handouts were ready. She would be on vacation next week so if anything needed to be done, there was only two days left. She would then email her two graduate assistants Grace and George to remind them of the schedule and wish them well for the upcoming holiday. She would then assemble her school work to take with her the morning of September 3rd when she was to report to school. She wanted nothing left for when she came home from New York.  Tina planned to check with the attorney’s office to see that everything was still on schedule for the house closing and then check with the contractors on the progress at the studio.  Mary would arrive on Wednesday about 2:00 pm from the airport. Phoenix was only a 2-hour flight away, so it would not be a long travel day for her.

Bette and Tina then got into bed and cuddled for a few minutes and then went on to sleep.