Blythe's mother was Lauren Smith (nicknamed "Betty" for unknown reasons) prior to adopting the surname Baxter upon marrying Roger, and Lauren's former pet tortoise Speedy Shellberg claims that Betty also had the ability to talk to animals.
Blythe's mother was Lauren Smith (nicknamed "Betty" for unknown reasons) prior to. Blythe's mother was adopting the surname Baxter upon. Blythe's mother was marrying Roger. Lauren's former pet tortoise. Betty also had the ability to talk to animals. This is what Speedy Shellberg claims.