THE L WING

CHAPTER 319

Narration of First Lady Tina Kennard Porter

Its been a long but fruitful morning. I read a lot of emails and  have a long look at my schedule for the first three months of next year. I cancel a few things that I never really wanted to do and I send the schedule to Kit so she can take a look at it and see what she thinks. While I will not see her “formally “ she is my sister in law so I can see her and speak to her as many times informally. Helena is due back next week and I want to see her as soon as possible. Its important that we get this thing sorted out as soon as possible and she leaves without any bitterness. She is still my friend – one of my best friends but its just not worked with her as my chief of staff.

I am looking forward to seeing Bette – I have been wondering about how things have been going with her all morning. James is sitting typing away when I arrive at his office

“Afternoon James”

“Madam First Lady – you look well “

“Thank you – so do you – have you been away as well ?”

“I have – not much point sitting here every day when the boss is on holiday “

“Where did you go ?”

“Bermuda “

“Nice ?”

“Lovely – very nice indeed – I recommend it “

“We are looking for somewhere to go maybe over Christmas or New Year – so do you think we would enjoy Bermuda ?”

“Yes – it was great – nice hotel – beaches were great. I know its different for you but it was really enjoyable “

“The Cayman Islands wasn’t shabby either –  how has Bette’s morning been ?”

“She has had senior staff for an  hour – then she was in with Alice for another hour and she’s been in with CJ for another hour “

“Shane ?”

“No – I don’t think Shane is in today “

I arch my eyebrow at him “Bette wanted to see her “

James shrugged “ I don’t know the details but she’s not been in “