Things were actually very good in the world of Bette and Angelica. That is until angelica announced that she was made plans that night to see a movie with a friend. Bette was about to say “sure”, even about to offer some pocket money when she remembered the conversation with Tina about Bette’s parenting skills. Tkaing a little breath, then a deeper one Bette said no.

“why not? why cant i go?” “because you did not ask me or mom and your’re telling me on the day…i dont know who this friend is or-” “it’s monica remember? from my old school, the only friend who stuck around” “i would like you to go, but only if you tell me at least the day before” “what have you turned into? an SS officer?” “dont be ridiculous” “your being ridiculous” “dont press my buttons Angelica porter” “dont press mine Bette Porter” “that’s it, you cant go out for the next few day, you blew it, im tired of your rudeness” “RUDENESS??? im being sarcastic cant you tell the difference and if you haven’t noticed i’ve been an “Angel” for three weeks…puin intended” “i dont care if your sarcastic your’re coming off as snarky to me so can it, and Angie yes i have noticed…it’s been really nice to see you calm and happy” “happy!!?? i cant wait till im 18 and can leave” “yea well thats ina  few years and until then you will abide by your parent’s rules” “……*****” “what did you say?” “notihng” “Angelica i may be old but not deaf you whispered that a little loud” “i didnt say anytihng” “bullshit” yeah and so you swear too” “there you admitted….curb that angst Angel or home will be really miserable for you” “FINE”

 So now driving home things were tense. Angelica stared out the winodw while Bette tried to concentrate on the radiobraodcaster’s annoying voice, talking about some stupid political scandal. Soon Bette pulled into the driveway, she was about to open her car door when Angelica spoke. Bette was taken aback at how resigned and….sad her daughter’s voice was. Angelica very quietly apologized. “mummy………..im sorry for calling you a “*****”……. im sorry for being rude, ill be more mindful in the future…………and sorry…for everything you know….you probably have a lot of grey hair because of me and im so sorry about that-” at that point Angelica’s fragile teen feelings couldnt hold strong and anymore and her voice cracked, letting out a sab. Automatically Bette reached for her and amaingly Angelica let Bette hold her, even bring her own hands to hold onto Bette’s lower arms. Angelica pressed her face into Bette’s chest………”it must feel stressful to deal with me huh?”   Bette shook her head, with her slender hand she caressed the side of Angelica’s face…….”it feels wonderful….it really feels wonderful”