New York Minute

Chapter 18

　

“Should you really be taking today off ?” Tina asked as they left their apartment building. Bette had surprised them at breakfast by revealing that she had changed her membership to her exclusive health club to a family one. Tina and Angie were now members and could go any time they wanted. The club included a pool as well as a gym, sauna and squash courts and an activity hall. Bette had told Tina that they also did classes for parents and kids up to the age of 7. Angie wanted to try that out. Bette had also announced that she had closed the gallery for Thanksgiving and she and James were now off until Monday. She’d sealed the matter by asking who fancied going swimming with her. Angie was excited and even Tina was thrilled at the prospect of more quality family time with Bette and Angie

“Why not -business is slow at the moment. It will pick up next week with the run up to Christmas. I have a new house to find antiques and art for – they want that done by New Year so that will be a tight schedule for me. You might not see me taking many days off then but for now you have me and we may as well enjoy ourselves.”

They all walked the three blocks to the health club were Bette supervised them both being given their membership passes and while she went to get changed Tina and Angie were given a tour of the facilities. Bette was sitting tying her hair back when Angie and Tina finally appeared in the changing rooms.

“Wow Bette – this place is fantastic “

“It is good “ Bette agreed

“They have a play area full of balls “ Angie said

“That’s more for toddlers – you are not a toddler “ Bette replied

“There was a slide and Angie wanted to try it but she’s too tall “Tina said grinning – that had been a classic moment. The look of outrage on her daughter’s face had been a picture.

“Not fair “ Angie said

Tina put her hand in front of her mouth to hide the grin on her face. Bette smiled and pulled Angie closer