Bette: No, we’re heading to bed soon so just some water, thanks.

Tina: Oh just what we need, another tasty dessert option a block from home. This is good.

Bette: I figured we try something unusual for us. I normally select a fruit filled pie and you’re the chocolate cream pie queen, this is a nice change of pace.

Tina: I’m ready to turn in, you ready?

Bette: Are we showering together?

Tina: Of course.

They shower, working in some sex in the process. They cuddle in bed and are both asleep quickly. Bette is up and out the door at 7am. Tina sleeps through her morning routine. Bette sets the alarm for 8am, enough time for Tina to get the baby ready and off to school. Tina dresses for her run and takes Angelica to school in a taxi. She’s going to run back to the apartment, a completely new route for her. Upon getting showered and settled at home she calls Bette at work.

Mandy: Whitney Museum, Bette Porter’s office.

Tina: Hi Mandy, its Tina.

Mandy: Oh, hello Tina. Bette’s in a meeting right now.

Tina: That’s fine is she open for lunch today?

Mandy: Oh, I didn’t realize you were back, great. She is if you can wait until about 1pm. She has a conference call that could run over.

Tina: Then put me down for lunch. Where can we do lunch in about an hour, I’ll just meet her there.

Mandy: Do you want to eat at the museum or just nearby?

Tina: I’d rather get her out for some fresh air.

Mandy: Let me call for a reservation. I can call you back with the details, can I reach you on the home line?

Tina: That’s fine. If for some reason you miss me, leave a message and I’ll pick up the voicemail. We usually walk to the museum, let me know if I need to take a taxi.

Mandy is able to get them a table at Café Boulud. She gives Tina the information and directions. Tina gets in a couple of hours of work in the office then heads out for lunch. Bette is glad that Mandy had set them up at for lunch at such a nice place.