Chapter 45

They drove in Bette’s SAAB to the Kennard’s, Tina was silent as she thought back to the conversation with Helena this morning.  She would miss her Tina thought she liked Helena she liked Helena a lot she hoped that they could at least remain friends.

“Tina you ok?” Bette asked

“You’re really quiet, are you sure everything’s ok?”

“Yeah, everything’s  fine, I guess I’m a little tired, I want to go to the center after breakfast if you don’t mind”

“No, not at all I want to see Kit, I’ve been neglecting her lately with all the construction at the gallery and the house.”

“Great, I have to come back early though I have an important meeting in Monday I have to prep for”

“I’ll drop you off then I’ll head over and pick up my stuff, T, your sure you want to do this I mean I’ll understand if you change your mind, you know about me moving in and all”

“Bette, will you stop already I’m not changing my mind, and I can go with you I said I would help”

Bette smiled relieved

“You know I’ve never asked you about your job, how do you like it?” Bette asked feeling a bit guilty

Tina took in a deep breath

“I love it” Tina smiled

“Really….., the whole movie industry seems so ruthless to me, underhanded full of temperamental back stabbing execs who would do anything to be the next big thing”

“Gee thanks Bette” hurt at Bette’s words

“No, oh God no Tina, you’re so not like that, that’s why it’s difficult to wrap my mind on you being one of ‘those’ people, you’re so different, you’re the most understanding, generous, honest person I know”

“Thanks, I think” Tina laughed

“I’m just me, I try not to deal with those kinds of people, I’ve encountered them sure, but I refuse to associate my name in anything they do because really in this industry all you have is your name.”

“I’m sure you’re talented as well T” Bette reached over and squeezed Tina hand

“You know when I used to live in New York I used to Google you, so   I’ve seen all the talent you have. I always knew you would be successful.  I’m so proud of you T.”