(Getting to his feet) "Fine Tina I am willing to give you the chance to bring Kate around on this but I won’t let her hold up production for her own personal whims. If she is not on the set directing this scene in some sort of manner that our investors will agree to by 11:30 I will do what I have to do."

Trust me William I have as much of a reason if not more to get this resolved as soon as I can. There is no way I am not meeting Bette. You may find yourself looking for a producer as well as a director if Kate drags this out

(glancing at her watch which read 10:00 am) "Leave Kate in my hands. I’ll do my best to have us up and filming by 11:00"

William’s lack of response as he exited her office spoke volumes as to his skepticism. The need to hear Bette’s voice surged within Tina as she laid her head in her hands and gathered her thoughts. Convincing Kate that she could still do what she wanted with slight modifications was not going to be an easy task. Surrendering to the need for just a few minutes of her lover’s voice Tina began to dial Bette’s cell number, vowing to herself that she would not pull Bette into this mess, God knew she had enough of her own stuff to deal with today.

"Hello hon. I wasn’t expecting to hear from you before I saw you. I have to admit I’m not complaining though. What’s up?"

Tina felt the tears of relief and joy begin to well behind her lids as she struggled to find a voice that would not betray the level of frustration she felt.

"I just wanted to hear your voice for a few minutes."

"What’s wrong babe? You sound well, stressed. Are you alright? You’re not hurt are you?" concern laced Bette’s response and the depth of love it conveyed caused Tina to once more thank whatever power or powers that had brought them back together. No other person in her life had known her so completely with only a few words exchanged between them.

"I’m fine Bette I’m just frustrated. I walked into utter pandemonium when I got to the studio this morning. Kate and William had a major blow out, production is halted and I have to get everything up and running by 11:00. I just needed to ground myself before I continued."