The Tower Of Learning

"Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart."

– Pablo Casals

Ivan walked up and gave Bette a big hug. Bette smiled.

Bette: I need your help.

Ivan smiled and winked.

Ivan: What ever you want doll, I’m your guy.

Bette: Did karaoke start yet?

Ivan: Yeah just started… why?

Bette smirked.

Bette: Get me up on stage….

TBC…

Alice and Shane were bickering back and forth as the table erupted with laughter.

Alice: You are mean to me.

Shane laughed.

Shane: I know, but I always make it up to you.

Alice had long since forgotten that Bette was coming and was busy laughing and talking to the rest of the girls. Helena seemed to be a little too quiet. But before she could Ivan was on stage introducing the next performer. Kit came up to the table and sat down watching Ivan.

Tina: Do you know who’s next?

Kit: I have no idea, can’t find the list.

They listened intently to Ivan.

Ivan: Our next performer had decided not only to sing but play along with the karaoke band that we have up here because as you know this is not your normal karaoke. She is a classy lady from out of town who just came home and I cannot wait to see what she will bring up here, so welcome one Miss. Bette Porter!!!

Bette walked confidently up on stage and the crowd clapped and whistled meanwhile the table in the back sat in pure shock, staring dumbstruck at the woman on stage. Bette grabbed the guitar out of the stand and put it on.

Bette: Thank you very much, and here now is Sexuality.

The band burst into sound.

Sexuality by K.D. Lang

come on come on
shed the skin that’s held you in
yeah, held you far too long

release yourself upon me
free the hounds of chastity
unleash your sexuality on me

When Bette was done the entire room burst into applause and whistles. Bette soaked it up and then put the guitar back in the stand and walked off the stage. Throughout the number she kept eye contact with Tina who just watched her in amazement.

Bette: Hey.

Kit got up as the tears ran down her face and hugged Bette close. Bette held on tightly to Kit.

Bette: Hey Kit. I missed you.

Kit then suddenly pulled back.

Kit: Don’t you ever do this to me again, I almost fell off the damn chair.

Bette laughed and looked back over at Tina. Tina stood up and watched as Bette walked over and closer to her.

Bette: You look good.

Tina: So do you.

Bette placed her hands on Tina’s hips and pulled her into a hug, pressing herself fully against Tina who stood holding onto Bette tight, feeling breathless. Alice looked over at Shane and made a circle with her index finger and thumb and began indicating with two fingers on her other hand what was going to happen soon between the oblivious brunette and blonde. A week… Alice mouthed. Shane smirked and shook her head.

Bette went around the table giving hugs then she was introduced to Paige. Soon enough she was sitting between Helena and Jenny.

Alice: Where did you learn to play guitar?

Bette laughed.

Bette: I had a lot of time on my hands. That’s what happens when you’re alone all the time.

Bette smiled and looked back at Tina.

Tina: I know that feeling.

TBC…