Tina was dozing off by the pool. The cool morning breeze caressing her body when she felt someones presence walking towards her. She didnt move, nor she opened her eyes as she was pretty sure who it was. The figure stopped at her side, looking at her, and then, without saying a word sitting down at the other chase lounge.

“So, did you have fun yesterday?” Asked Tina, opening her eyes, looking at Shane.

Shane, turning to look at Tina, nodded, quiet. She looked at Tina for a few seconds in silence, noticing the relaxed look on her face.

You? Shane asked, standing up, walking to the pool, removing her clothes.

Yeah, it was interesting to say the least smiled Tina, standing up, walking to the edge of the pool.

Shane jumped in the pool while Tina sat down, placing her feet in the water.

Yeah it was said Bette, swimming towards Tina.

Tina smiled to Shane, splashing some water on her. Shane moved closer, taking Tinas feet in her hands, holding on them.

So, whos coming for brunch? Asked Shane, closing her eyes, sumerging the face in the water while holding herself on Tinas feet.

The usual suspects answered Tina, moving her legs, playing with Shane.

Where is the bday girl? Asked Shane, shaking her head, playfully wetting Tina while doing it.

She is picking up the food answered Tina, smiling, feeling the water Shane just threw at her rolling down her bare legs.

Why dont you get in? asked Shane, releasing Tinas legs, diving to the other side of the pool.

I dont know, I guess I should help Bette when she gets home Tina said, shrugging.

Bette is here, and help is parking so why dont you get in Bug said a smiling Bette at the kitchens door.

You sure? asked Tina, standing up.

Yeah, besides I will be right after you will let Al and Dane set the table winked Bette

What you mean Al and Dane?asked Alice walking outside, followed by Dane who was carrying some paper bags.

I want to go in the water too mumbled Dana, placing the bags on the table.

I will help you smiled Tina, taking the bags inside.

No way said Bette, taking the bags from Tina, you go in the pool, I will do it, will be just a minute ok?

Tina, smiling, nodded, seeing Dana already in her bikini jumping in the pool while Alice, shaking her head smiling, was following Bette inside.

So Porter, how it feels entering the big four? Teased Alice, getting the plates to set the table.

It feels great answered Bette, taking the fruit and croissants from the bags.

Yeah, right have your cane in my carforgot to gave it to you yesterday giggled Alice, trying to get a responde from Bette.

Bette, turning quietly to look at Alice moved closer, whispering,

Am sure you know what they said about turning forty right?

What? Asked Alice, giving in.

Havet you done one of best years of sexual fulfillment articles? well I can assure you is true best ***** ever! winked Bette, leaving Alice thiking about it, shaking her head, looking for a witty line to throw at Bette.

Bette, proudly smiling, walked to the table outside, carrying the food.
Tina in the water with Shane and Dane was glowing in her pregnancy. She was wearing a dark blue bathing suit that fit her body just perfectly. Her long thin tanned arms splasing Dane who fighting with Shane, was trying not to lose her bikini top, as Tina was teasing her.

Alice followed Bettesteps carrying the orange juice as well as the coffee.

Honey, brunch is ready! Yelled Alice, trying to sound as Lucy as possible, making Dana chuckled, looking at her. Shane took the opportunity to finally got her and with a handy move removed her top, making everyone to laugh.

“The toasts will be done in just a few more minutes added Bette smiling, removing her tank top, showing her black bikini top.

“Can we start if we dont want toasts?, am starving” Asked Alice, throwing Dana a towel.

“No, we have to wait, Kit is not here yet and Helen said she might be late” Added Bette, removing her shorts.

Helen?” Asked Alice, Dana and Tina in unison.

“Yeah chuckled Bette, I invited her yesterday

“Oh ok” said Tina, walking to get her towel, nodding.

You did? Asked Alice, shaking her head, confused.

Yeah, sureshe is alone, and besides, she is an old friend of Tina added Bette, walking towards the pool.

Exactly my point whipered Alioce to herself.

What you said? Asked Bette before jumping smoothly in the pool.

Nothing answered Alice, pouring a glass of orange juice.

Its not your business Al whispered Shane, drying her body with the towel.

Alice threw Shane a killer look but remained quiet.

As Tina was coming back from their bedroom Kit appeared on the back yard, waving.

Morning girls she said, smiling at them, walking towards Tina to give her a hug, placing her hand on her belly that was now showing under her t-shirt.

So can we eat or what? Asked Alice.

Sure, here are the toasts, mermelade and butter added Tina, carrying a tray from the kitchen.

Hey hey, let me help you said Shane, taking the tray from Tinas hands.

Tina sweetly smiling at Shane, said,

Who wants tea instead of coffee?

What you mean tea? Are we Miss Marple now or what? Asked Alice, shaking her head.

“Ill have some smiled Kit, stitting down.

Me too a voice said, coming from inside.

Tina, Alice and Shane turned around to see Helen walking towards them.

Hey, Good Morning Said Bette, walking to greet Helen.

Tina, nodding, smiled at Helen, who walked by her, stopping to give her a kiss on the cheek. Alice and Dana looked at her, following every of her moves while Shane and Kit, nodding as a greeting were already eating some toasts.

Helen walked outside, taking a seat in between Kit and Shane. She was wearing a long white linen skirt with sandals and a light blue tank top. Her hair, in curls was hardly covering her shoulders.

Bette sat down besides Shane while Dana and Alice were at the other side of the table. Tina walked back from the kitchen with the hot water and the scramble eggs.

“Hey hey woman, let me help you rushed Shane again, making Tina chuckled at her kindness.

“So Helen, how long are you gonna stay among us? Asked Alice.

Tina, noticing the tone in Alices voice looked at her cocking an eyebrow. Bette, talking with Kit didnt hear the question. Helen, sat in front of Tina, smiled, looking at Bette.

“Not sure yet, it depends on how soon we find a place and then I dont know she finished, sipping her tea.

Silence filled the moment as every one of them was lost in their own thoughts.
Bette, enjoying her croissant was loving the look on Tinas face, with her wet curly hair falling sexily down her cheeks. Shane, slowly sipping her black coffee was dreaminly looking at the pool, thiking about last night.Helen, looking at the girls, noticed Bettes smile, Alices eyebrow, Danas thin arms, Shanes easiness, Kits ***** attitude, but most of all the glow on Tinas face. She was trying to read those womens thoughts, but only Tinas she could vaguely imagined. Alice, looking at Bette, Tina and Helen was writing a whole novel in her head while Dana, looking at Helen was licking her lips, enjoying the image, noticing her long slim hands. Tina, on the other hand was counting the food, thinking that it might not be enough for all of them. Kit, mumbling a song was looking at Tinas belly, loving the sight.

So you met Tee at school? Asked Dana, breaking the moment, bringing all of them back to reality.

Yes nodded Helen, turning to look at Tina.

And how was it? Shyly asked Dana.

Murph or school? Asked Helen, looking at Dana, making her blush by the attention.

“Whats with that Murph name? sharply asked Alice, making Bette to look at her.

“Nah, is silly something we made up? Said Tina, shaking her head, smiling.

Feeling the inquiry look on all the womens face, Helen added,

We were not allowed to watch much tv at school, we only saw Nothern Exposure and Murphy Bronw and we loved both

“At first she was Magguie and I was Murph interrupted Tina, smiling, remembering.

“But then, not sure why nuns didnt want us to watch it anymore so we just stayed with Murphy Brown ended Helen, giggling.

Noticing the look on Danas face, Tina added,

“We wanted to be Murphy Brown, we thought it was very glamourous, and adventourous

God and not even then you thought youd be *****? Added Alice, chuckling, shaking her head.

What? Asked Tina, looking at her.

I guess we were in love with her smiled Helen, nodding, looking at Alice.

What?” Asked Tina again, making Bette, Kit and Shane giggled.

God you were in denial teased Alice, taking a bite of her toast.

Tina looking from Alice, to Helen and then To Bette was shaking her head, trying to think what they have just said.

“You knew?” She finally asked Helen.

“What? That you were ***** or that you liked Murphy?

“Both answered Tina.

No I didnt know much then quietly answered Helen, shaking her head.

They all smiled for a few seconds, thinking about the story till Alice added,

Thats the problem with boarding schools you live far away from reality

No one said anything till Dana added,

and the chocolate

what? Asked Alice, turning to look at her.

The chocolate, too much chocolateyou were in Switzerland right?…too much chocolate doesnt let you think about *****

Helen was the first to laugh, being followed by the rest of the girls. Dana blushing looked at Alice who nodding was looking at her.