“Oh my God, Bette!”, Tina gasped. “This is remarkable!” Bette turned to her, flashing that oh, so beautiful smile. As she pulled close to the curb, a young man opened the car door.

“Let me help you out miss,” he said to Bette.

She handed him the keys to the Saab and walked to the other side of the car. Bette reached down and opened Tina’s door.

“May I ?” she asked, while extending her hand to Tina. Tina’s eyes widened and a sheepish smile appeared on her face.

“You may,” she said, as she took Bette’s hand, then stepped out of the car. Bette placed her hand on the small of Tina’s back and together they gracefully strolled towards the crowd.

The walkway was utter chaos. Nontheless, Bette Porter was in her element. She barely even winced at the sudden flashes that continued up their path. As the two stepped inside the museum, a dazzling array of art emerged before their very eyes. You could feel the vibration. The atmosphere was a buzz.

“Bette, Bette,” a voice called out among the crowd. She turned to see Kit, Alice and Dana walking towards her.

“Wow!,” Alice and Dana squeeled in joy. “You two look awesome!”

“Oh yes you do, girls,” Kit applauded. They each embraced one another.

“I’m so glad you are all here,” Tina said and Bette agreed.

“Baby Sis, I’m so very proud of you,” Kit said with a misty look in her eyes.

Bette kissed her sister’s cheek and gripped tightly to her hand, as she leaned in and whispered in her ear, “I love you Kit.” They smiled and laughed with each other.

Alice and Dana piped up, “Let’s get the party started!”

“Yeah, let’s do this,” Bette said, with a fierce look.

“Oh my!” Charlise said as she approached Bette and Tina. “Looking wounderful, ladies. Vera Wang, nice touch, Bette,” she uttered.

“Tina, darling, it’s so nice to see you again,” leaning in to kiss Tina’s cheek.