Bette was lying on the living room floor with Angelica while Tina was in the kitchen making dinner.  Tina was surprisingly comfortable with the idea of her brother and sister coming to dinner.  Caroline had put her at ease that morning.  She had always hoped that one day her family would come around.  It seemed now, that had happened.  She was more than willing to give them another chance.  They were family.

            There was a knock at the door.  Ill get it, Bette said, standing up, making sure that Angie would be ok for a second.  Bette opened the door and there was Caroline with a tall and nervous looking man.  Hi, Carrie, Bette said brightly.

            Bette, she said leaning in and kissing Bettes cheek, good to see you again.

            Welcome, were glad youre here, she answered, leading them inside.

            This is my brother, Danny, Carrie said gesturing to the sandy haired mute.

            Hi, Danny, Bette said, offering her hand.

            Hi, its nice to meet you, he answered, shaking her hand.  He looked down at his sister.  You werent kidding, huh? he muttered.  Carrie knew he was referring to the way Bette looked.

            Carrie smiled.  Youre such a guy.

            Bette let the exchange go without comment.  She bent over and picked Angelica up.  Dannys eyes followed the baby.  Bette saw it.  She saw the regret in his eyes.

            Tina came out of the kitchen and all movement in the room stopped.  All eyes were on Tina.  Danny took a step forward, closer to Tina.  Caroline held her breath.  Tina, Danny said and his voice broke.  Caroline had never seen her brother cry, until right then.

            Hi, Danny, she said simply.

            Hi, he answered.  He held it together for a full thirty seconds, but then he tried to apologize.  Im so sorry, Danny said, breaking down.  Carolines eyes widened as she looked from her brother, to her sister, to Bette and back again.

            Ok, Tina said, crossing the room and taking him into her arms.  Ok, ok, she said over and over as he cried on her shoulder, clutching her to him.  Bette and Caroline slipped out of the room with the baby.  Bette escorted her out to the backyard, to the pool.