Chapter 48

“Why don’t we hang out here more often?” Alice said sunning by the pool.

“Yeah why don’t we?” Tina said.

“That’s because we both are busy.” Bette said.

“I know but I think we should start having family night again. You know like once a week. Every one get to together and have dinner. We only have Gillian for another couple weeks and then she’s going on tour and then college after that.” Tina said standing with the empty margarita pitcher.

“That’s true. You know what okay. We’ll make a weekly thing.” Bette said.

“Awesome.” Alice said.

“Babe your phone is ringing.” Tina said heading into the house.

“I guess that means the phones are back up. See who it won’t you T.” Bette said.

“It’s James.” Tina yelled from the kitchen. Bette hurried into the kitchen.

“Hey James What’s up?” She said.

“We have a slight problem at the gallery.” He answered.

“What kind of problem?” Bette asked in her serious tone.

“One of the Chalkin’s fell off the wall during the quake. It’s fine just cracked the glass. I just wanted to know what you wanted me to do with it until the framers open back up.” He said.

“Wrap it up and place it in the vault.” Bette said fully trusting James.

“Is everything okay?” Tina asked.

“Yeah just reality calling. I should probably head in and check on everything at some point.” Bette said.

“Reality sucks.” Tina said.

“I agree.” Bette said kissing her.

“You are right. I should probably check in myself.” Tina said turning on the blender.

“But not before we finish the next pitcher.” Bette said.

“I agree. I made this one a little strong so it may be awhile before we can go to work.” Tina said.

“You did that on purpose.” Bette said.

“Can you blame me, wanting to keep you to myself.” Tina said.

“I think we can give them the pitcher and disappear and they won’t even notice.” Bette said slyly.