Set 6 months later, U.S. open, Houston, TX.

Dana: Hey, Al, are you going to come early with me or just go with Bette and Tina?

Alice: how can you stay so calm, you are about to be playing in the biggest match of all, I am a nervous wreck.

Dana: I am just trying to be calm, after the match, lets go see this town, I hear there is a great area here, I will ask how to get to the Montrose area, supposedly some great pubs. You game?

Alice: I would love to see this place, it is big, but so spread out. The skyline is very pretty. Are we still ahead of them in smog or did they beat us out this time?

Dana: honey, what are you talking about?? You are rambling. Go to Bette and Tinas see if you can convince them to go out with us tonight, I know Tina has been tired lately. I am surprised she came.

Alice: Bette asked her, she felt up to it, the nausea has subsided, so she is happy.

Dana walked over to Alice, thank you for being here, it means the world to me. She kisses her softly, I will look for you in the stands. Remember Westside Tennis club.
Alice kisses her back, good luck Dana, I will be right there, with you with every hit, you are going to do it

****Bette and Tinas room

Shane: so what does it feel like? I mean can you feel him growing? Does he kick? You think he hears me?

Tina: it feels, amazing, and yes he hears you. I feel him kicking, usually at night, when Bette is reading to him. Put your hand here, Shane.

Shane: umm, no (Tina takes her hand and places it on her bulging stomach) wow, hey there little guy, this is Aunt Shane, you and me, we are going to have a great time buddy, cant wait to meet you. (looking at Tina,) wow, you guys are really going to have a baby.

Bette just walked out of the shower, she has a white robe on, and a towel in her hand drying her hair, she walks over to the bed, and leans close to Tinas stomach. Good morning, did you sleep well? she leans over to Tina, how are you feeling baby?

Tina: pretty good, looking forward to a great day, although it is hot here. I am glad I brought shorts.

Shane: okay guys, will let you get ready meet in the lobby in an hour?

Bette: yes, and hour is perfect, Shane, would you buzz Al, see if she is going early with Dana, or with us.

Shane: you got it.

Bette: how are my babies this morning? You feel up to this T?

Tina: I feel really good. Just have to go to the bathroom ALL the time!

Bette puts her hand on top of Tinas growing body. She looks into her eyes, you have never looked more beautiful then you do today. Pregnancy works for you. I am so proud of you. You have been a trooper.

Tina: it has been easy, you have spoiled me. Thank you. I still can not get over how wonderful your show was. You pulled off and incredible show.

Bette: you were there too, baby. Hey after the match, would you mind if we went to the Museum district? I hear Houston has amazing museums, and a gorgeous fine arts museum… What do you think?

Tina: Anything with you is amazing, and I think the girls wanted to go to Montrose I think that is the West Hollywood of Houston.

Bette: the museum district is near Montrose. I just dont want you to wear yourself out.

Tina: you did not say that last night. (smiling)

Bette: shhh the baby will hear you. (she winks at Tina)

Tina: lets get ready, baby, I am starving!

Bette: (smiling) yes I know you are. Have a banana and I will be ready soon.

Tina: Thanks babe, I love you,

Bette: I love you too.

Tina: I look like a beached whale. Am I waddling Shane?


Shane: Only when you walk Tina.

Bette: Shane, you leave her alone, T. you look stunning. Doesnt she Al?

Alice: yea, gorgeous. Pregnancy is good for her. Me, I would just look fat.

Tina: ok well lets go root for our girllook out Houston, here comes Fairbanks.

Bette: come on, Baby,

The match went well, and of course, Dana won first place.

Alice: Yea Dana, baby you did it. I am so proud of you.

Dana: can you believe it? I won. I never thought I would actually win, come here Alice. (with that, Dana swept Alice up in her arms, and kissed her) Celebration time, give me a few minutes to get cleaned up.

Bette: I know you guys want to go see the sights, but, could we please stop by the Fine Arts Museum? It is on the way, PLEASE

Shane: oh Jees, I get enough art with you and your gallery, Bette, but okay, I will suffer just for you.

Bette: oh gee, thanks Shane. We wont stay long, then Tina and I will go out for a little bit, but not too late, I am sure my wife is exhausted.

Tina: not so much.

Alice: there she is the conquering hero.yea DANA

Dana: Hi guys, lets go paint the town.

Shane: only after Bette gets her art fill. (rolling her eyes)

Bette: stop it Shane. Now lets go.

Tina and Bette are walking hand in hand in front of the group, enjoying the sights. The museum is right over there They cross the street, Ohhh the gang looks at Tina. Baby, you okay? Tina is not walking and doubling over, Bette, Ohhh, Bette, I think, I think wehospitalwater broke.

Bette: Tina, you have another six weeks, it is too early, must be those Braxton hicks contractions, Tina? Baby?

Tina: (not talking but shouting) I need to go to the hospital, it is time.

Bette: *****, I know where the museum is and the ***** neighborhood, but ***** forgot to look up hospitals. Shane, go and ask where the nearest hospital is, Tina, you need to breath, we both just need to breath. Do you Lamaze classes.

Shane: Come on guys, we are close, it is two blocks away. Hurry, get her in the car.
Bette: okay baby, breath, you are doing great. (kisses her head) I love you baby.

Tina: do you think it is too early, is he going to be okay? It is early. Did you call Dr. Morgan?

Bette: yes, I am on hold, yes this is Bette Porter, yes my wife Tina Kennard is in labor, no we are in Houston TX. We are headed to Texas Womans Center. Yes. Okay, thanks.

****at TWC Houston

Shane: okay take my hand Tina, Dana-Alice get the wheelchair, Bette take your wife.

Bette: breath, T. breath.

Shane: this woman is in labor.

Nurse: her name?

Shane: Tina Kennard,

Nurse: doctor?

Bette: her doctor is in Los Angeles, we are here for the weekend, and she is 6 weeks early. You can talk to Dr, Morgan if you want, but can we check her in, she is in pain.

Nurse: okay, lets see, fill this out and we will need insurance cards. Who are you?

Bette: I am her wife. She is my wife. T, you okay? Breath

Nurse: ok right this way, have you taken Lamaze classes,

Bette: yes

Nurse: are you going to want to be in the room?

Bette: of course.

Nurse: okay the doctor is going to examine her, Ms.

Bette: Porter, Bette Porter

Nurse: Ms. Porter lets get you dressed for delivery.

Bette: T, I will be right back, I love you

Tina: ohhhh ohhhhhh hurry Bette
Doctor: okay Ms.Kennard, you are dilated to 7 cm. It wont be long now, you have taken Lamaze classes? Do you want an epidural?

Tina: no, natural, we agreed on oHHHHHH, GOD

Bette; (wearing green scrubs) Tina, I am here, how are you?

Tina: it hurts oh God.

Doctor: now dont push, Tina, just breathe through the contractions.

Tina; it is too early

Doctor; I know, it is early, but I am sure he will be fine, just a little smallnurseit is time, Tina, now I want you to push, on the next contraction push

Tina screams in pain as Bette lifts her up, PUSH TINA the doctor looks on good Tina, now next contraction push again. Now Tina, pusssssssshhhhhhhhhh.
AWWWWWWWWWW it hurts. Bette is wiping the sweat off Tinas brow. you are doing so good, baby, so good, Push..

Doctor: okay Tina, his head is out, Bette, come over here, watch your son be born

Bette: oh Tina, baby, push, you can do it.

Tina pushes hard, and the baby slips out; Bette is crying as she looks at her son, then her wife. Tina he is beautiful

Doctor: good job, Tina, now the nurses are going to check him out. He is small. Very small.

Tina; is he okay? I dont hear him crying. Bette, is he
Tina hears the cries, Oh Bette is that him? Bette still crying, T, he is perfect. Oh baby, you did it. He isamazing.

Nurse: Ms. Kennard would you like to hold your son?

Tina crying profusely, nods in answer, he is okay?

Doctor: he is fine, he is 17 inches long and weighs 6 lbs. he is perfect. Welcome to the world little man.

The nurses wrap him up, and bring him over to Tina, Bette is sitting next to her, and she is mesmerized as she watches Tina hold their son, Bette touches his feet, ten toes, so perfect, look T, at his fingers She leans over and kisses her sons head and then she kisses her wife.
Nurse: excuse me, but there are a few women out here, I thought you would like to tell them, Ms. Porter,

Bette stands up, looks at her son and her wife. Babe, I will be right back, I am so proud of you.

Tina: hurry baby.

Bette walks out of the room, she is so happy, she begins to run, Alice and Dana and Shane are pacing, Hey, guys. He is here. He is so perfect. He looks like Tina. He has her nose. I cant wait for you to see him. He is so small. Could someone call Kit? Please. I will bring him out so you can see him

Shane: what are you going to name him?

Bette: Oh God, I have no ideaI will be right back

Bette walks into the room, Hi guys, how is everyone? Hey there little man, welcome home son. T, we dont have a name. Tina is smiling, Zachary Kennard Porter Bette smiles, Zach Porter? Are you sure, T.? Tina reaches for Bettes hand, Porter, is his last name, he is your son. Now would you like to hold your son? Bette is crying again. He is so tiny, Tina, I am afraidI might hurt him Tina pats the bed, and Bette walks over to her, she holds out her arms, her heart melts as she watches their son, as he takes in his surroundings. T. Thank you. He is perfect!

Nurse: okay, we need to take him to the nursery, and your friends would like to see you. Bette kisses her son, see you soon Zachary, we love you. Tina kisses his head, be with you soon
Tina: Bette, we are parents. Can you believe that? We have a son. Oh you have to go shopping we need a car seat, and a few clothes and some diapers and wipes. We have nothing here.

Bette: I will get whatever we need. We have to change our flight. Oh baby, you did it. He is so CUTE.
Bette kisses Tina, a nice passionate kiss.
Shane: Hey guys this is where this began, so back away, Bette. Hey there mama, we are going to go and look at him, I hear he is perfect!

Alice: congratulations Tina.

Dana: we are so proud of you.

Shane: Kit is flying out tonight, she will be here in a few hours she is bringing the car seat and some baby clothes.

Bette; you guys want to see him? Tina, can I take them to the nursery?
Tina: yes, of course you can.

****at the nursery

Bette: there he is, the third bed, aww look at him, how perfect is he?

Alice and Dana: awwwwww, he is so cute. He does look like Tina, but he has Bettes hair and skin color.

Shane: wow he is little, but look, he is feisty, must get that from Bette. He has control(giggling) he is cute.

Bette can not take her eyes off him, he is so precious, thank you God, for giving us such a joyful gift.

Alice nudges Dana, look at Bette, she is in awe with him. Ive never seen this look on her face before.

Shane: yea, I never thought a male would win her heart, but I think we just met the one who can.

TBC