Previously…

Bette tossed and turned.  She couldn’t sleep.  She was way too excited about tonight.  She packed an overnight bag for just in case.  She just wondered what Tina had planned.  She knew she couldn’t wait.  She called Alice.

Alice:  Hello Porter!

Bette:  What does Tina have planned for tonight?

Alice:  The only thing I know Porter is she’s taking you to Milk tonight.  I don’t know when or for how long, but you didn’t hear that from me.

Bette:  Thanks Al!  See you later.

Bette hung up the phone.  She was going dancing tonight.  She changed into her swimsuit, dove into the pool, and swam a few laps before getting her shower for the night.

TBC…

Tina ran around the house again to check everything.  The candles were in place, the music was in the CD player, and the food was waiting to be devoured.  Tina jumped when she heard the doorbell rang as it broke the silence in the house.  She ran to the door to greet her hired help.

CHARLES:  Miss Kennard, I’m Charles.  I will be your driver tonight.

TINA:  Hi Charles.  I’ll be ready in just a few minutes.  Would you like to come in while you wait?

CHARLES:  No ma’am.  I’m not allowed to go inside with any of the clients I drive for.

TINA:  Well, that’s no fun.  I won’t make you wait long.  I promise.

CHARLES:  That’s quite all right ma’am.  I’ll be waiting by the car.

TINA:  O.K.

Charles walked back to the car shutting the door behind him.  Tina locked the door, turned around, walked to her bathroom, and the doorbell rang.  She jumped again as the sound has broken her concentration.  She went back to the door to find a very nervous man standing there.

TINA:  Can I help you?

GABE:  Yah!  I hope so.  I’m looking for the fabulous Tina Kennard.

TINA:  Well, look no further.  What can I do for you?

GABE:  Girl, you don’t know how much trouble I had finding this place, but don’t you worry about that.  I’m your butler-slash-waiter-slash-cleaner-upper.  The name’s Gabe and I should be asking what could I do for you.

Tina looked this man up and down.  She liked what she saw, but couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

TINA:  Gabe is it.  Nice to meet you. 

GABE:  Charmed I’m sure.

They exchanged handshakes.

GABE:  Where’s this fabulous meal you’ve prepared?

TINA:  In the kitchen.  Come let me show you around.

Tina walked Gabe around the house hearing his smirks and silent replies. 

GABE:  You do have a lovely home.  Just darling and the food smells fantastic.  Is there anything I need to do?

TINA:  When we come back, I need you to start the CD player, serve the food and wine, and clean up when we’re done.

GABE:  Whoever it is that is coming over here is one lucky person.  This is so romantic.  I just wish I could find someone like that.

TINA:  Keep your chin up and you may find yourself in the same situation one day.

GABE:  Silly woman.  My chin’s always up!

They both laugh.  Tina looked at the clock and gave Gabe last minute details for finishing touches on the meal. 

TINA:  Wish me luck.

GABE:  You’ll be fabulous.

Gabe kissed both cheeks and waved Tina out of the door.

GABE:  Go.  Go.  Go.  You don’t want to be late.

Tina walked down to the limo where the Charles was waiting with the door open and all smiles.

CHARLES:  Your chariot waits.

Tina smiled, climbed inside, and thought about the next few minutes.

TBC…