Peggy: I’m sure they’ll be happy to see you as well. Are you feeling all settled in here in New York?

Bette: I do feel at home, but getting Tina here will be the icing on the cake. I’m also going to help her pack up the house. She planned to do it solo, but it just didn’t seem right to put all of that on her. I also think packing up will be more emotional than she realizes.

Peggy: For such a hard ass you really have a soft spot for your family and friends. I admire that about you.

Bette: The same can be said of you Peggy. I see how fiercely you love your grandchildren and even though you had to be a tough ass with Helena a few years back, you still clearly loved your daughter and that decision may have saved her adult life.

Peggy: Well, a mother’s work is never done my dear.

They order lunch and Peggy tells Bette about her upcoming trip to Mexico and how she’s never spent a lot of time there. Bette delves into the influences of the Mayan and Aztec Indians in so much of the artwork of Mexico. Peggy mentions she may buy a condo there as she hopes to spend more time there in the colder months.

Bette: Well Tina and I will close on the sale of our house in June. Within the year we hope to purchase a weekend home nearby. We plan to visit the Hamptons, Jersey shore and Poconos to see if we can find the place that suits us best. Tina really wants a place to garden, she’s done a phenomenal job with our place in LA, and I don’t want us to be bogged down in housework and chores when we go there. We are making a nice profit on the sale of the house and can use a chunk of that money to buy this place.

Peggy: I think a country house is great decision, especially for Angelica. I have a place in Montauk, Long Island. That’s actually where Helena and Winnie are taking the kids for Mother’s Day weekend. You should take the house in May or June when Tina is here and see how you like the area. In fact, why don’t you plan to be there for Memorial Day weekend. That way you’ll get see how things are on a busy holiday weekend. Many people come up that weekend to open up their summer homes. The Hamptons have gotten to be such a party area, but Montauk is still suitable for a family. I have a real estate contact that would take good care of you and take the time to show you the options without being stressed to sell you something if you decide not to buy in the area. I’ve never spent time in the Poconos, but the reviews are getting better and better and now there are casinos there even the entertainment options are improving.