Tina ran out of Bettes office. What am I thinking? She says to herself. She ran to her car, she could not get away fast enough. Tina could still smell the scent of Bette in her clothes. this is driving insane! She could not figure out what was wrong with her. The temptation to run back to Bettes office was overwhelming. Then without any warning, Eric popped into her mind. Eric? What about Eric? Tina could feel tears in her eyes. She thought they were more from disappointment, confusion and anger at herself. *****! Tina could not remember the last time she felt this confused.

**** at the gallery

Alice: hey there Bette, where did Tina go?

Bette: she left, she just left

Alice: what happened? Why did she leave?

Bette: things got a littleshall we say, Intense. Al, I did not mean to scare her, she is justjustsobeautifulI needed to kiss her, and then she responded. Al, you know me, I have kissed many women, but this woman is different. I justshitAl, I am not sure I like what I am feeling.

Alice: you really are smitten by her arent you? I dont believe it, Bette Porter, L.A.s most eligible woman is smitten. Oh my God.

Bette: (smiling) oh God, Alice, this is NOT a good thing. NOT at all!!!!

Alice: so what is your next move? You going to put that Porter charm in action? You will have her in your bed in no time.

Bette: Al, I dont want her in my bedIIthink I want her in my life.

Alice: you really Do like her dont you?

Bette: yes, I really like her. I just dont know what to do

Alice: call her. Bette, call her.

Bette: that is a scary thought, what ifI have never had anything like this before, Al. I am not sure I could handle thetherejection.

Alice: just call her.

Bette grabbed her phone, and walked to the desk to look up Tinas number, she began to dial it.she heard it ring. answer it please answer it

Tina: hello?

Bette: Tina, please dont hang up, I have to talk to you.

Tina: Bette, I cant I am sorry, I just cant talk to you.

Bette: listen, T, just talk here, okay?

Tina: Bette, I have a boyfriend, and I am not *****.

Bette: so you did not like kissing me? Feeling my body against yours? This did not intrigue you in the slightest?

Tina: I cant discuss thisit was a mistake.

Bette: Tina, I know you are with Eric, I know you are straight but if you felt something, then be honest with yourself. Dont deny it if you felt something.

Tina: yes, yes it excited me that is why I left, I cant do this.

Bette: Tina, I really want to see you. I need to see you. Would you please consider having dinner with me?

Tina: Bette, you never quit do you? (half smiling)

Bette: when I see something I want, I go after it, I will be so patient with you. Just give me a chance to see you. Okay?

Tina: Bette, really, I shouldnt,

Bette: Tina it is dinner, not a proposal. Come on.

Tina: fine, when did you have in mind?

Bette: NOW

Tina: Bette it is 1 am

Bette: fine, breakfast then, I just want to see you

Tina: okay, meet me at the IHOP.

Bette: thank you Tina.

Tina hung up the phone, she knew she shouldnt be doing this. Bette was like a magnet, she was drawn to her. It was just breakfast, right?
Tina brushed her hair, and put on some lipstick and walked out to her car. She sat in her car, struggling with whether to go or not. It is breakfast, YOU can deal with this, she is just a girl, a friend, you have CONTROL. Tina started the car, secretly wondering if anyone had control where Bette Porter was concerned.
TBC