Chapter 143

Bette and Tina arrived home from the visit to Dr. Wilson and were greeted by Jackie and two hungry babies. “So…how did it go?”

Bette smiled a broad smile. “Great…you should see them…we have pictures…they are SO cute. And the little guy…he’s so tiny.”

“Adorable mom…absolutely adorable!” Tina was glowing. “Dr. Wilson says their doing great and that little Peanut may actually catch up to his brother and sister.”

“So is Peanut his official name?” Jackie laughed.

“As a matter of fact…Tina and I are going to pick names today…after we feed these two little guys. So if we could have some time…” Bette gave Jackie that knowing look.

“No problem Sunshine…I’d love to spend more time with Taylor and Dylan. We were watching ‘Barney’ before. They seem to love that dumb purple dope.”

“Thanks mom. Come on T…feeding time.”

Bette took Dylan and Tina took Taylor and they went into the nursery.

“God Baby…triplets….I’ll be saying that every day until you deliver…TRIPLETS!”

“They are awfully cute aren’t they T? I can’t believe there are three little people growing inside me. I never really saw myself as being one to get pregnant. How things change huh?”

“You’re a great mom already…this time you get to carry them..that’s the only difference Babe….God Bette five babies…I’m so happy. Are we nuts?”

“We are SO nuts T…absolutely…crazy….”

Bette held Dylan up in the air in front of her face. “Good news my man…two brothers! I’m so glad! Look at you. Smile for your mama…awwww…come on little man…SMILE.” Dylan smiled and cooed at Bette. “My God..you are so handsome!” Dylan smiled again. Bette kissed him tenderly on the cheek. “Let’s do that diaper guy…what do you have in there? Hmmmm?”

Bette changed Dylan while Tina changed Taylor.

They settled down to feed the babies. Tina leaned back into Bette. “Baby?”

“Yeah T?”

“I love you. TRIPLETS!”

“Yes T…triplets!”

“Five babies!”

“Yes T…five!”

“WOW! I thought we might have one by now. And one six months from now! But two now and five six months from now. WOW!”

“I knew you were smart Sweetie….” Bette leaned over and kissed Tina.

“Shut up Bette! Five babies. TRIPLETS!”

“Ok T…enough…ok!?”

“Ok..let’s switch Babe…we switch babies…I switch….”

“What T?”

“*****….”

“That would about sum up the process here. Am I going to sprout a third one?”

“Maybe!” Tina chuckled. “TRIPLETS!”

“Oh stop T.”

They all sat quietly until Dylan was finished.

“Ok Babe let’s take these two to Grandma…and then we can begin the naming ritual!”

They took the babies back out to Jackie who was continuing to watch the ‘Barney’ marothon that was on TV. “I love you…you love me….” Jackie sang quietly to herself.

“Nice mom!” Bette burst out laughing. “Catchy tune there!”

“It grows on you Sunshine. Like a nasty fungal infection!”

“Not me…nope…never…I will never sing that lame song.”

“Never say never Sunshine….you never know! There you two are…come on…we have six more episodes to watch guys!” Jackie held both babies in her lap. The three of them stared at the TV.

“Good God Bette…they all look like they’re in a trance. Look at them!”

“Come on Sweetie…they won’t even notice we’re gone.”

Bette and Tina retreated to the bedroom.

“Ok Baby…alone at last…come here….come on….come to me right now!”

Bette walked over to Tina. Tina threw her arms around Bette’s neck. “TRIPLETS!” Tina kissed Bette passionately.

“Well…you redeemed yourself with that kiss T!” Bette smiled. “Ok…before we get into things…ahemmmm…let’s do names.” Bette sat on the bed and patted her hand down – signaling for Tina to sit next to her.

“Ok….TRIPLETS!”

“Tina! Ok…I was thinking…maybe we should name the babies after out parents.”

“Ummmm Bette…I’m really sorry…and don’t take this the wrong way…but…”

“But what?”

“No way in ***** am I raising a kid named Melvin!”

“Oh God Tina…no…God…no…not Melvin..”

“How does someone look at a cute little baby and say….I dub you Melvin?”

“I was thinking middle names T.”

“My dad’s middle name is Samuel. Then I was thinking maybe your father’s name as a middle name.”

Tina thought for a minute. “Hmmmmm….Samuel Victor…I like it….very manly!”

“Ok..so that was easy. Now our little girl. Your mom’s middle name is….?”

“Rene…”

“That’s pretty. Ok…Rene….”

“So Bette…your mom’s name was….”

“Edna.”

“Oh God Bette…no..no..no!”

“NO….” Bette suddenly got very quiet.

“What was her middle name? Bette…what was it?”

“Ummmmm…Tina…we don’t want to use her middle name…trust me.”

“Oh come on…it has to be better than Edna.”

“Ummmmm….T…pick the middle name…come on….you pick.”

“Bette…no secrets remember? What was it?”

“God Tina I……I don’t think it’s appropriate.”

“Bette…come on…tell me.”

“My mother’s middle name was….”

“Come on…how innappropriate can it be? Muffy?” Tina started laughing.

Bette didn’t even smile.

“Spill it Porter.”

“Candace.”

“NOPE! NO NO NO…you’re absolutely right Bette…NOPE! God…ok ….what was her last name?”

“Porter…”

“Bette….her maiden name – duh.”

“Winter.”

“Perfect…Rene Winter. Pretty…ok …on to Peanut!”

“Tina…would you mind if I named him?”

“No …as long as you don’t pick out some hideous name. What do you have in mind?”

“Well…this is going to sound dumb…but I’ve always liked….Dante’.”

“I love it Bette. Middle name?”

“Well their triplets. They’ll be the Three Musketeers. And you know who wrote that book don’t you?”

“No…I don’t remember.”

“Alexandre’ Dumas. So I was thinking Dante’ Alexandre’.”

“Dante’ Alexandre’ Porter-Kennard!”

Bette looked at Tina. “Well?”

“I love it! And I love you!” Tina kissed Bette.

“Ok T….Samuel Victor Porter-Kennard, Rene Winter Porter-Kennard, and Dante’ Alexandre’ Porter-Kennard! You sure?”

“Sure as ***** sure Babe! Perfect! Ok…now it’s time for mommy and mama to have some fun!” Tina smile an extremely ***** smile.

“Sure as ***** sure mommy!” Bette giggled and fell back on the bed with Tina landing on top of her..

TBC