Previously…

“Damn it, Shane.” Bette jerked her arm from Shane’s grip and exited the lobby. She tried to gage which direction the couple went. Not seeing them, she re-entered the lobby and walked over to Shane.  

“Forget it. I’ve lost her.” Bette sighed as she ran her fingers through her hair.

“Who did you lose, the blonde sitting next to you inside?” Shane asked as she looked around the lobby.

“Yes.” Bette sighed. “I think I’ll to go home. I’ll just take a cab home.”

“Okay. I’ll see you tomorrow then.”

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Chapter 2

In the Santa Catalina room at the Snug Harbor Inn

Bette unpacked her clothes from her weekend bag and placed them in the closet. She had promised Dana she would wear all-white to show her support. Bette walked over to the bay windows in front of the king size bed and admired the view of the Casino and Avalon Bay with lights reflection on the water’s surface. Bette’s thoughts were occupied by the blonde beauty from last night’s movie premiere. She wondered if the blonde had felt the electric bolt that she had felt during that tense scene in the movie. Bette walked over to the bed and removed her cell phone from her purse.

“Hey, Shane. I’ve changed my mind. I think I’ll stay in and have a relaxing soak in the tub and order in. I just want to unwind. (Hearing Alice’s complaints about her not joining them) No I don’t want to speak with Alice, she’s going to beg and plead and I’m really not in the mood to hear her. Why don’t you and Alice head out and enjoy yourselves and tell me all about tomorrow for breakfast….okay…thanks. Bye.” Bette placed her iPhone on the bedside table. She walked over the closet and began to undress.

Meanwhile in the Santa Cruz room down the hall at the Snug Harbor Inn

Tina removed her clothes from her bag and hung them in the closet. She turned and watched as Eric removed his shaving kit from his bag. “I don’t understand why you couldn’t get two rooms this weekend.” Tina walked over to the bathroom doorway.