Chapter 97

“Ok Baby – so here we are – just you me and our children…..OUR children….I love the way that sounds…don’t you Bette?”

“Yeah…I do…I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful it feels to be here with my family – MY FAMILY! God T…we are just so lucky aren’t we?” Bette had the infamous Bette Porter smile across her face.

“That beautiful smile Baby…I love that smile on your face….Hey – do you want to put Dylan in his crib and bring Taylor to me?”

“Sure T….hold on one second.” Bette got up and took Dylan from Tina. She looked at him. “My God Tina – he’s a little person. Look at him.” Bette brought Dylan up to her chest and held him close to her. ” I can’t believe how great it feels to finally have these two here. I knew I’d love them…but I had no idea that I’d love them this much. I can’t explain it. It’s a feeling I just can’t describe. I’ve tried – and I can’t.” Bette put Dylan into his crib…she just looked at him for a minute – she had to smile. “He’s just too cute!” Bette went and picked up Taylor who had begun fussing a little bit while she held Dylan. “And my little T – just so pretty – just like her mommy. Look at her Tina – have you ever seen anything more special…more perfect…more gorgeous?”

Tina watched Bette with the babies. She thought to herself what a wonderful mother Bette was going to be. She was just so in love with the babies – what an incredible bond she had with them.

Bette handed Taylor to Tina. Tina placed Taylor at her breast. “Tina…I wonder if I’m ever going to be able to watch you do that without getting all misty. I just love all of you so much…and what you’ve given me – and what you give to them…it’s so beautiful Tina…It makes me feel like crying.”

Tina motioned for Bette to come to her. “Sit with me Baby…if you feel like crying…it’s ok…you can cry. You know that every tear that falls is safe with me. I love you Bette…I’m so glad we did this – that we decided to have the babies. Things just feel so – I don’t know – life feels complete – doesn’t it?”

Bette had rested her head on Tina’s shoulder. Tears streamed down her cheeks. She looked at Taylor while Tina fed her. She caressed Taylor’s cheek with her fingertips. “Mommy’s little girl…mommy’s beautiful little girl…I love you so much Taylor…so much.”

“Bette?” Tina whispered to Bette.

“What is it Babe?”

“Taylor’s asleep – can you take her and put her in her crib for me?”

“Sure Sweetheart…”

“I love it when you call me that.”

Bette smiled at Tina. Bette took Taylor from her and took her to her crib. She was sound asleep. “Awwww – so precious – our beautiful little girl.”

“Bette – come back over here and sit with me. I want to feel close to you.”

Bette sat down next to Tina – pressing her body as close to hers as she could. She draped her arm over Tina’s tummy. It was a tummy again! “Boy T…you know – as much as I loved your body when you were pregnant – I missed you like this…you’re just so perfect….I love you so much….just so much….”

“My ***** are still huge!”

“Yes they are – do you have a problem with that? Because I certainly don’t!”

“I know – that was obvious earlier today!”

“Are you sure that didn’t bother you?”

“I think it was very sweet…sensual…*****….so Bette Porter-Kennardlike!”

“Really?”

“Yeah Baby – really.”

“Hey T? Let’s go take a nap ok? The babies were up alot last night and I’m sure we’ll have a repeat performance from them tonight. Come to the bedroom with me.” Bette took Tina’s hand. They made sure to check that the baby monitor was ON. Bette then led Tina into the bedroom.

“Bette – I need to check this monitor too.” Tina made sure the receiver was working. Then they both fell into bed.

“Oh God Bette – it feels so nice to be in our bed….with you.” Tina kissed Bette and then looked into her eyes for several minutes.

“What?” Bette smiled at Tina. “What T? Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Do you realize that we’ve just started a whole new chapter in our lives? Things will never be the same. It’s not you and me anymore. It’s our family Bette. Everything is different now. We have a real family now.”

“And a year ago – I almost threw it all away… I was so….”

“Bette…please don’t…we’re past that…way past that. Let’s stay in the here and now ok? This is where we need to be – together – all of us.” Tina kissed Bette. “I can’t wait until I can have you – or you can HAVE me!”

“I can’t wait until then either Sweetie. But.. you know what T? Right now I just want to hold you…can I please just hold you?”

Tina cuddled up to Bette with her head resting on her chest. Bette held her close…she caressed Tina’s shoulder…her touch was so tender…so gentle. Tina felt so loved and cared for. It wasn’t long before they both fell asleep.

And as in any house with an infant – the silence was soon destroyed by the sound of crying babies coming through the nursery monitor.

Bette gently shook Tina. “You’re being summoned by the troops T. Come on Baby…I know you’re tired. After you feed the babies you can go back to sleep – ok?” Bette gently kissed the top of Tina’s head.

Tina yawned and stretched. “Yeah…ok Baby…let the games begin. Only eighteen more years of this.”

“Yup Sweetie – only eighteen more years…I’m sure it’s going to fly by!”