Who is Alice? asked Tina with slightly more jealousy in her voice than she would have liked. Why should I care? Knowing my luck she is straight anyway.
Shes my best friend. I left her in my office. Its probably going to be in a right state. Ill go try and get rid of her then we can be on our way. She felt jealous! Maybe there is hope in this yet. Could have sworn she was straight. Porter charm strikes again!
Dont be silly. Let her tag along. Im new in town so I would like to make some new friends. Damn, I wanted her to myself they both thought together.
You sure? Alice isnt exactly normal. She likes to know everything about, well, everything. Reporter kind of does suit her really. If she begins to get annoying just slap her around the head or something. I tend to find that works best, Bette said while walking inside to collect Alice.

Its about time Porter!!! What have you been doing out there? You left me in here not allowing me to touch anything. It was killing me! There had better be a good explanation for this
Tina, was all Bette replied.
What? The little blonde hottie from this morning? What does she have to do with anything?
Youre the reporter work it out.
The penny finally dropped for Alice and the grilling began.
So? What happened? Did you asked her out yet? Did you kiss here? Come on!!! Tell me woman.
Bette grabbed Alice lightly by the arm making her walk out into the main gallery.
She is sat waiting in my car. All THREE of us are going out for lunch. Be nice.
And with that, Bette left Alice stood frozen in the gallery, not remotely believing a word Bette had just told her. This has got to be some kind of a joke. As she approached the door Bettes car had turned out of the car park and came closer to the gallery door. Amazing!! She wasnt lying. Tina is actually in the car. This is defiantly going to be my best lunch date Ive had in a while! With that she walked out to meet the car.

So you must be Tina. Asked Alice.
Yeah. Its nice to meet you. Im kind of new around here so its good to meet new people.
New huh? So where you from?
San Francisco. I loved it there but it was just so, you know, dull. I needed something new and exciting.
Well you will defiantly get that around here!! So what do you do for a living? Married? Boyfriend? Just tell me all about you.
I told you she would be annoying, piped in Bette. Just remember what I told you of how to stop her. I wouldnt blame you either if you did it nice and hard! joked Bette.
Thats ok Bette. Ill try and refrain for now. I dont mind answering these nice easy ones. Lets see. I just quit my job this morning so I dont know about that yet. Im not married and defiantly dont have a boyfriend.
Do you want one?
Ive got my on someone. She answered as she turned to look at Bette. This didnt go unnoticed by Alice.
Reeeaaaallly! And who might HE be?
Alice, leave her alone. Youll scare the poor girl away if youre not careful and then I would have to beat your *****!
Reeeaaaallly! repeated Alice.
And why would you have to do that? questioned Tina.
Shes got you there Porter. How are you gonna get out of this one?
Lets see how you answer this one then Bette. I sooo hope you feel the same way that I do!
Oh no! How the devil do I answer that? If Alice wasnt here I would answer truthfully but I wouldnt even be in this mess if she werent. Thank you, thank you!
Oh look were here! Saved by the restaurant! smirked Bette.
How does Porter get so lucky?