"Mommy, is daddy coming to me today?" Brandon asked, it was Friday, she had just picked him up and knew that Lena would be here for the weekend soon.

"I think Daddy will see you tomorrow buddy, not sure if he is coming tonight,"

"I wanted to show him my picture." Brandon had drawn a picture at school and he was very proud. He was showing everyone he could.

"I'm sure he will love your picture buddy," Stef smiled.

"What's for dinner Mommy?"

"I'm not sure yet buddy,"

"How can you not be sure?"

"Because I'm not, now have you done your homework?"

"No,"

"Well please go and get it and while I decided what we're going to eat,"

"Fine," Brandon said.

"Less attitude Brandon."

"Yes Mommy," He hung his head and went off.

The apartment buzzer went off. Stef took a deep breath. It had been a long week. She opened the door. smiling when she saw Lena stood with her purse and an overnight bag.

"Hey honey you look like you're about to blow a fuse." Lena said smiling.

Stef moved out of the way, letting her into the apartment.

"Between, my Mom, Mike and Brandon I think I'm going crazy," Stef said. "Put your bag in my room, I'll be in the kitchen." Stef grinned.

Lena did as she was asked and also dropped her purse off, removed her jacket, taking her phone out. she walked into the kitchen and saw Brandon sat at the island a juice box next to him. He was working on his math homework. Lena sat next to him.

"Hey Brandon."

"Hi Lena." he said his voice was low.

"What are you doing?" Lena asked, Stef watched, smiling as she cut the chicken up.

"My math homework. Mommy says I have to do it before TV time." He said.

"Would you like some help?"

"Mommy says I have to try first." Brandon said.

"Well, I'll be here if you need me."

"Thank you," Brandon said before going back to his math.

Lena got up and walked around to see what her girlfriend was doing. she walked up behind her. slipping her arms around her. she kissed her neck. Stef slowly melted into her.

"Hello, again." Lena said, her lips close to Stef's ear.

"Hi, not in front of Brandon."

"What?" Lena said, letting go.

"I don't want to confuse him."

"Mommy, I know you and Lena are girlfriends, it's fine. I've finished can I play in my room."

"Sure buddy," Stef said. She moved and leant against the counter. "I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry I should haven't jumped on you."

"You didn't. he knows more. I don't want him to be confused."

"He will be fine." Lena said, "I just wanted to touch you. Be near you."

"I want that too, man. I'm sorry Lena. can we start this evening again." Stef said looking at her lover. She was her lover they had slept together they had spent the whole of the Sunday before exploring each other.

"We can."

Stef walked into her woman's arms letting Lena's arms slip around her waist. Stef's arms shaking around Lena's neck.

"Hello honey, how was your week?" Lena asked.

"Awful," Stef admitted,

"I'm going to make sure you have a great weekend,"

"Promises, promises." Stef laughed before kissing Lena.

"Mommy can you stop kiss Lena for a moment,"

Stef and Lena broke apart. Lena smiled, she couldn't help it but Stef was blushing.

"What can I do for you buddy?" Stef said.

"I'm hungry." Brandon grinned.

"Okay, okay, why don't you and Lena watch TV and I'll make us chicken and BBQ homemade pizza, how does that sound?"

"Fun," Brandon said.

Brandon took Lena's hand and lead her to the sofa. Stef smiled as she watched her girlfriend and son bond.

Stef put the last of the dishes in the dishwasher as Lena walked out of the bedroom, in her Pyjamas. She looked relaxed, her hair pulled back at the nap of her neck.

"Is Brandon sleeping?" Lena asked.

"Yes, love. did you enjoy your shower."

"Yeah, I love your power shower."

"I got it to stop my back and knees hurting after a long shift. It works." Stef laughed.

The apartment buzzer went off, four times in a row. Stef rolled her eyes. She walked down the hall and opened the door. she took a deep breath.

"What do you want Mike?"

"You," He said,

Stef knew at once that he was drunk.

"Mike as of Monday we will be divorced. I'm not with you. I've already explained."

"Yeah, yeah you're a lesbian. we were married for five years doesn't that mean anything."

"We got our baby boy."

"Is Brandon around?" He slurred.

"No Mike because it's nine in the evening. He is sleeping." Stef said. "You have to leave."

"You broke me, you know that." He looked over Stef's shoulder and saw Lena stood in the doorway of the kitchen. "No fucking way."

"What?"

"Who is she?" Mike demanded.

Lena walked forward.

"I'm Lena Adams." Lena offered her hand put Mike just looked at her.

"You're a friend of Stef's?" Mike asked.

"No Mike," Stef said. "This is Lena. she's my girlfriend."

"What? You're sleeping with her." Mike said.

"Mike please can you leave." Stef asked.

"You couldn't even wait till we were divorced." He turned and left. Stumbling as he went. Stef watched him go. She closed the front door. Her body shaking. she took a deep breath. As slow tears ran down her face. Lena looked at her. Stef was trying to hide her face. she didn't want Lena to see her like this. she tried to move past Lena.

Lena stopped her. She wrapped her in her arms. Letting Stef cry softly

"You're not alone." Lena said softly.

"I'm sorry. erm I'm going to go for a shower."

"Tell you what, go have a shower, get into bed. I'll make us some tea, and see if I can find some cookies." Lena said pushing Stef's hair out of her face. she hated her bangs. It hid her face.

"Thank you,"

"Go, honey, remember I'm here."

"I love you Lena."

"I love you too honey." Lena kissed her lips. "Go and shower."

"I'm going, I'm going."

Lena watched her go. Wishing that Stef would open up to her. she could see the shame and guilt in her eyes and Lena wanted to take that away from her. this weekend was important to her. she wanted to know if she could live with Stef and if she got on well with Brandon. She took a deep breath. Before heading in the kitchen to make tea and find some cookies.