Bette’s POV

“So, how’s everything going with your German friend?” I ask James as we enter my office and he closes the door.

He looks a bit startled by the question, probably he’s surprised that I remember what he told me about his little dalliance in Germany.

“Ah, it’s going fine, I would say,” he says and blushes. Somehow it makes me feel good, it’s strange to realize that this kind of question can still make somebody go all red. “He’s coming over.”

“He what?”

“He’s coming over to see me.”

“Wow, James! I must admit, I’m taken aback by this statement what about that joke that says there’s no second date for a gay man?”

“It’s just a stereotype, Bette. What about the joke that says that a lesbian brings a U-haul to a second date?”

“Well, it wasn’t a second date for Tina and me, but I’d say it’s about right,” I grin, remembering that good old day when I told Tina that she should bring her things over to my place.

“Oh Well, okay. But Daniel and I are here to prove the gay men myth wrong.”

“Oh, so his name is Daniel?

“Yes.” He blushes again. “Daniel Hoffman. Dr. Daniel Hoffman.”

Sounds good,” I say, smiling.

“Yes. I call him Big Daniel, though.”

“Uh huh, that was one piece of information I didn’t need to hear, James.”

He chuckles. “He’s coming over next weekend and plans to stay here for a week. I told him I can’t visit him right now, because I’m an important person at a very important place. Hope you don’t mind.”

“Well, it is a very important place, after all And you’re somewhat important, too,” I say, showing him the tip of my tongue. “And since you mentioned this important place, I’m thinking we should go back to work, but keep me up to date with this international affair of yours, James.”

“I will,” he says. “So, what’s with the Red Canna?”

“I made up my mind, it’s going to be the central piece of the exhibit. Any suggestions on where we should hang it?”

“Actually, I’ve given it some thought and I think it’ll be relevant to place it somewhere where it will be the center of attention since it’s the central piece.”