Helena: “So, do you know my mother?”

Bette: “Not quite, I met her briefly at a show in New York a few years ago.”

Helena:(sarcastically) “Charming, isn’t she?”

Bette: “I found her to be quite admirable, actually. What with all she’s accomplished through the foundation.”

Helena disregards Bette’s obvious liking for her mother and reveals her true intentions for visiting Bette’s office.

Helena:(flirting) “So, I thought you might like to accompany me to dinner this evening. I would love to get to know you more intimately.”

Bette:(shocked) “Honestly, I don’t think it’s such a good idea to fraternize with a board member on a personal level….you are technically my boss.”

Helena: “Ah, well, we won’t think of it as fraternizing….we’ll call it a date, how about that?”

Bette can’t believe this is happening.

Bette: “Well, frankly, I’m married.”

Helena: (surprised and embarrassed) “Oh!….I’m so sorry, Bette, I was sure I heard you were…”

Bette: “A *****? Yes, I am….I have a wife and I don’t think she would appreciate me entertaining this conversation any longer.”

Helena:(relentless) “I see, well it seems you’ve made your choice….” Before Bette has a chance to react, Helena steps close to her and seductively plants a kiss on Bette’s lips. “…..suit yourself, however I think you’ll find it rather regretful.”

With that, Helena turns and flaunts out of Bette’s office. Bette is speechless and alarmed at Helena’s actions. She instinctively wipes her mouth clean and thinks of Tina.

When Bette gets home the house is dark. She wonders why Tina hasn’t made it home yet. She is usually home way before Bette. Once in the house Bette slips off her shoes and throws her bag on the counter. Still plagued by the scene with Helena she flips on the kitchen light and pours herself a glass of wine to relax. She calls Tina’s cell to see when she’s coming home.

Tina: “I don’t know, babe, we’re already behind and I’ve spent the more productive part of my day interviewing my potential replacements for when I take maternity leave.”

Bette: “You don’t have any idea?”

Tina: “No, I’m sorry…. don’t wait up if you get tired. I’ll be home as soon as I finish up some things.”

Bette: “Okay, but try to come home soon. It’s not healthy to work so long.”