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    Birthday Presence – Part II


    ”Arlette Shapiro for you.”


    Again, Bette is startled from her thoughts and again she stares for a moment at the blinking light. She takes a deep breath and picks up the receiver.


    “Arlette, I was just about to call you to thank you for a magnificent evening.”


    “Why, Bette I should be thanking you, since you charmed every one of my guests last night.”


    Bette smiles. “I don’t see how that’s possible with you there.”


    Arlette laughs. “You’re so lovely to say that. I should be very jealous of your charm you know. But then, you charm me as well. And that is why I am calling with another invitation.”


    Bette’s heart leapt into her chest.


    “We’re going to the Malibu house this weekend and it would be so lovely if you and Tina could join us.”

    The Shapiro’s beach house was second only to their LA house in its reputation for style and architectural beauty. Arlette had just given her a coveted invitation offering unprecedented access to one of the great power brokers in Hollywood. Bette could barely breathe for the thrill she felt. Her mind was racing with thoughts when one brought it to a sudden halt: she already had plans for the weekend.


    She could call Tina, she had to call Tina, they could go away the next weekend, hell they could go away for the whole next week if she wanted.


    “Bette?”


    “Yes, yes, I’m sorry. It’s so kind of you to invite us. We’d love to come.”


    “Wonderful, I’m so pleased.”


    Bette held her breath. She had to speak, but the words wouldn’t come. So much rode on these words. So much that was important to her. Her career. Tina. Tina’s career.


    “But…” Had she said something, or just imagined it? “But I’m afraid we can’t this weekend, we’re going away for Tina’s birthday.” She exhaled too loudly.


    “Oh, I see.”

    Comments

    1. Gee, I know how it seems time stands still when you’re wrestling with a problem and it just drags on and on. I’m sure it must have felt like months had gone by for Bette. Say, about 3 of them? Good to see you back, Massmom. Don’t be such a stranger.

    2. Thank you for continuing this story. Forgiveness is important to a couple along with communication. Too bad the show could not show this in season 3.

    3. Yay Massmom. Boy you have no idea how much I’ve missed this fic!! So glad you gave us an update to this beautiful fic.I’ve been waiting with baited breath. I would’ve held it forever if I had to.And such a wonderful update to add. I’m so happy that Bette didn’t cancel out on Tina yet again,finally choosing the love of her life over work obligations. I loved the way Tina initiated this little gataway.I hope this isn’t the end of this fic,but should it be,then i must thank you. Excellent fic.

    4. Hey glad to see you back…you were missed. I was starting to get mad at Bette when it looked like she was gonna cancel on Tina again. I am glad they reconnected. I am glad you reconnected with your fans…keep posting.

    5. I’ve really been looking forward to a second post to a very intersting beginning, but had given up!!! Great post and Bette definitely did the right thing about the invitation to the beach house, but I’m sure it will come up over the weekend. Especially if they’re staying close to that house LOL. Post soon please, this is very good :o))

    6. I’m so happy you’ve written a chapter! Loved this sentence: “It was all deliciously familiar and yet heightened by the distance they’d traveled to this place.” Beautiful.

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