Bette refolded the beautifully engraved invitation and laid it on the table, a small smile on her lips. Hey, Tee? she called out, sorting quickly through the rest of the mail.

Yeah, babe? Tina called back from the other room.

Squinting at an envelope and then discarding it, Bette asked, Want to go to a party?

There was silence for a moment, and then Tina came through the doorway, folding a towel as she walked. A party? Whose is it? When?

Bette handed her the invitation. Its tomorrow night, actually. Pretty short notice, but it could be fun. Its Peggy Peabodys, and shes having it at some estate shes apparently renting.

Tina reread the address on the card. Im not quite sure where this is. Do you want to go?

Bette smiled and leaned forward, dropping a kiss on Tinas forehead. Only if you do, sweetie.

Looking thoughtful, Tina glanced at the invitation once more. Oh, why not? Im sure we can find the place, and Id like to finally get to really meet this Peggy Peabody. Besides, like you said, it could be fun, right?

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Jenny walked into the kitchen, munching on an apple, a small white card in her hand. Who the ***** is Peggy Peabody? she asked Shane around a mouthful of apple. Where do I know that name from?

Shane glanced up from the magazine she was flipping through. Thats Helenas mother, remember? Shes also the woman who helped Bette arrange for the Provocations exhibit at the CAC last spring, remember?

Jenny nodded, indicating she remembered, crunching into the apple loudly as she slid into a chair across from Shane.

Why? Shane asked, curious.

Have you checked your mail yet? Jenny asked in response.

No, Shane replied, lifting up the magazine to reveal a pile of envelopes beneath. She shuffled through them, stopping when she reached the bottom envelope.

Jenny glanced over at it and nodded. Thats the one. Open it.

Looking puzzled, Shane did so. After reading it, she dropped the invitation to the table and glanced up at Jenny. Weird, was all she said.