How soon can you move here? Bette asked.

A couple of weeks maybe..theres nothing tying me to Boulder anymore, Moms able to manage on her own. Tina paused as she assessed the impact on her daughter but Emilys going to find it hard..thats all shes ever known so shell need some time to get used to you..to us

Do you want to move in here? Bette asked.

Tina looked around Bette look at it..its beautiful but its hardly the right place to bring up a child..

Bette looked around at the elegant furniture and the artwork Oh..I guess..but I could redecorate..

Bette, sweetheart Tina smiled at her; she was thrilled that Bette was so readily volunteering to change her life but it just wasnt practical Emily needs a yard to play in, shes three..she wants to run around and play games..hows she going to do that here?

Bette shrugged OK..Ill sell this place and buy a new one

Tina laughed You say that like youre throwing out last seasons sweater and updating your wardrobe..

Bette smiled with her, seeing the funny side, but she was determined that nothing was going to get in the way of bringing this family together I know its more complicated then that but Ill contact a realtor tomorrow ..ask them to start looking for somewhere for us. Where I live really doesnt matter to me as much as who I live there with.

This is moving a bit fast Bette Tina said, the alarm bells starting to ring again as she thought of what Bette was talking about them doing maybe we should slow down..I could rent somewhere and we could date for a while..take our time finding a place we both want to live.

Bette looked at Tina as if she was crazy, then she forced herself to consider the changes theyd both have to make, but in the end she said what was in her heart T, if you need to do that then do it..but I want you to know I dont need to, Id be happy to move into a house with you tomorrow..

I wonder if youll still think that when Emily wakes you at 5am because she wants someone to read her a story.. said Tina trying to explain to Bette some of the changes shed probably not even begun to imagine.