“I know”

“I thought you said that she had passed away?”

“That’s what I thought, well that’s what my father told me.”

“I see, so how are you doing?”

“I’m doing good.”

“And your mother?”

“She’s doing very well. We talked and we are slowly getting to know one another.”

“I’m very happy for you Bette.”

“You don’t sound very happy.”

“Oh darling I am very happy. I know this is what you wanted more than anything even though you didn’t show it. I’m just very shocked that its actually happening.”

“Mom, I can’t believe that she’s actually here myself. I’m happy that you are happy.”

“I am. Now you better get going and I shall see you and the little ones next week okay?”

“I love you mom.”

“I love you too. Bye.”

“Bye mom”

They both hung up.

~At the zoo~

Bette was walking with the kids and her mother while Tina and Alice walked behind them. Bette told Dana and Lara to give Missy a tour of the city since she didn’t have time to do anything before.

“Mommy look at those hippos.”

“I see. Aren’t they incredible animals?”

“Yes mommy, I want to be a hippo.”

“Me too mommy, me too.”

“Why would you want to be a hippo?”

“Mommy they get to swim any time they want to.”

“I see. What about you Becky what kind of animal would you like to be?”

“I want to be an eagle.”

“And why would you like to be an eagle?”

“Because they get to fly so high in the sky and they get to see the most amazing places in the world.”

“I’m sure you will get to do that some day.”

“Really? You really think that I will be an eagle?”

“Well not an eagle but I’m sure you will get to see the most amazing places.”

“Wow, I can’t wait.”

They continued looking at other animals.

“You are truly a mother Liz.”

“Thanks”

“I mean it. You are totally in control.”

“I was wondering if you ever remarried and had more kids.”