Bette: Im ok Lara……just a few stitches over my eyebrow……now Im returning to LA with a black eye, how is that for starters…….can you picture Alice seeing this?

Lara: (laughing) ***** Bette…….you need some painkillers?

Bette: That would be nice?

Lara came back with Bettes painkillers and some water. Shes looking concerned at Bette, cant really tell, whats up with her friend.

Lara: Bette, you had a close call today, why dont you get some rest?

Bette: Im fine Lara, Ill just go and get changed. Then we can go to Cypros….by the way, I found the cartridge case from the weapon, that tried to kill us

Lara: Thats good, lets get it analysed

Bette: I dont need to get it analysed, to tell me, this is a professional hit……I was just lucky the phone rang

Lara went over and huged her friend. Are you ok, Porter?……..now me give the case and go get changed. Ok, I saw a shop just down the street…..I will buy a new shirt, I woundnt be long and yes Im ok, Bette said.

Bette went to buy a new shirt. On her way back, she called Tina. It rang several times, Bette was about to give up, when Tina answered.

Bette: (smiling) Hey Tee……..good to hear your voice…..how are you doing?

The phone was silent. Tina are you there?

Tina: Yes, Im here Bette…….how are you and Lara doing in New York?

Bette: Ok…..just had a little accident, but Im alright now…….you sound strange Tina, are you ok?

Tina: Yes, Im fine………why didnt you tell me you were going with Lara to NY?

Bette: I called and Maria picket up the phone, you were in the shower…….are you mad at me Tee for doing my job?

Tina: No….but disappointet……..why didnt you tell me, Lara is *****?

Bette: (chocked) I dont know Tina….I guess, I didnt see it as important…..you dont think Lara and I……………..TINA, Lara and I are just good frinds, nothing else, you have to belive me…..Please dont be jealous, you have nothing to worry about…..I only have eyes for you Tee. Youre the one on my mind all day, ok…….can we talk about this, when I get home?

Tina: Sure Bette, what ever…….why are you in NY?

Bette: We are here to visit Cypros

Tina: Cypros, why are you visiting them?

Bette: I cant tell you that Tee, but it does have something to do with the murders inside Fallons…….please dont be mad at me for asking you this Tina, but did you close a deal infront of Cypros with the military on a computer program`

Tina: Year, I did…….they chose us infront of Cypros…..what does this have to do with the murders?

Bette: I dont want to upset you Tee, but maybe you need some protection, since you closed the deal…..I think the accident was meant for you…….I dont know why yet, but you need to be careful. I will have some officers sent over to you, until I get back….please dont do anything right now, until I get back, ok…….Ill call you later, when I know more

Tina: (chocked) I dont know what to say………Im chocked……I closed the deal but………

Bette: Just calm down Tee……..the officers are on their way, please dont freak out on me……Ill be home as soon as we are finished here……maybe tomorrow and Tee……I miss you

Tina: I miss you too……please come home soon

Bette: Ok…..I will, but you get some rest Tee…….Ill see you soon. Bye

Bette went back to the station to meet Lara. Bette was feeling better since, she talket to Tina, making she was ok. Also the fact that some of her colleagues were there, watching out for Tina.

Bette found Lara and they drove of to meet a miss Candance Juwel at Cypros.

TBC………….