Bette stared at Alice suspiciously. New range, what new range?! ***** how could I not know there was a new choo collection out there. Bette felt beads of sweat forming on her forehead. How could I have missed this? She wondered. Bette looked at her watch wondering if it was too late to call Marcus, her favourite couturier.

Yeah, Alice continued, as she realised she had succeeded in reeling Bette in. Apparently they are a little more rugged than his previous designs, not my cup of tea really, but I think you would look great in them!

Bette was still distracted by her thoughts of missing out, and didnt immediately notice Alices hand raise up from under the table. She was bought out of her thoughts by Shaines laugh and Oh yeah, real *****! comment

What? Bette demanded, looking across at Alice. Bette stopped, frozen, with a look of horror on her face, as she noticed the Tan Suede Caterpillar walking boots swinging from Alices right hand. Bette lowered her head into her hands in embarrassment. Oh God, Can this day get any worse? She muttered in total frustration.

So care to explain these Porter? Alice asked and while you are there, would you care to enlighten us on the houte couture currently being sold by..what does that say? Alice said bending down to retrieve one of the shopping bags. Oh yeah, the Big Game Pro Shop, that well known retailer or womens designer wear!!!

Alice looked at Bette her left eye brow raised sarcastically. Alice reached into the bag, and pulled out a camouflage style sleeping bag.

Ok Ok, Bette said holding her hands up in defeat. I have an artist meeting set up, and I needed to pick up a few things for the meeting Bette explained I fly out tomorrow night, so needed to pick this lot up today. Bette motioned with her hand at the shopping bags on the floor.

Um, Bette? Alice Asked Is the CAC in financial difficulty?

Of course not, why? Well, why cant they afford to book a hotel room with beds, that have sheets? Alice queried holding up the Sleeping bag.

Because its not quite that simple Al, Bette replied impatiently. Look I dont even know EXACTLY where I am going, I was just given a list of essential items I needed to take with me

So wheres the list then Porter? Asked Alice. Bette reached down into her Black, soft leather briefcase and removed the A4 Envelope Franklin had tricked her into accepting earlier that day. She removed the list of essential items from the envelope and handed it to Alice.

Oh my GOD! Alice exclaimed, tears of laughter streaming down her cheeks. Check this out guys Alice said as she started to read the list out loud.

Clothing

Neutral colours recommended

Medical

 Toiletries

Miscellaneous

Zip lock bags

As Alice finished reading out the list of Bettes purchases that day, the girls all turned to look at Bette open mouthed.

Jeez, Bette, Dana said. Where the ***** are they sending you?

Bette dug her hand deep into the envelope bringing out the map. As I said earlier, I dont know exactly where, but I do know its somewhere in this map!

Bette flung the map onto the table as all the girls dived towards it to find out their good friends destination.

Shain moved quickest and was soon holding the map in front of her eyes, a look of excitement on her faceCool! She said as she looked over at Bette.

Forget cool, Shain, just tell us where she is going Alice snarled, irritated that she hadnt got there first.

Shain looked across at Alice and Dana, Well you are not going to believe this but…

TBC?