“You should hang out for a while or at least wait for Bette to get back.”

“Did someone just call my name?” Bette had walked up behind them without either one noticing.

“Alice and Dana are dancing. Leigh and I were just going to join them. Tina’s ready to leave but I was just telling her that she should wait for you.”

“Well I’m back. You two go have fun.”

“OK see you later. We’re still on for brunch tomorrow right?”

“Absolutely. Peggy and Francesca are joining us. Leigh you’re coming right?”

“Yeah. I’ll be there.”

”Good. We want to start planning the baby shower.”

“Sounds good. Just let me know what you need me to do. Hey Tina it was nice meeting you.”

“Nice meeting you as well Leigh.”

“Tina I’m going to hang out with Leigh for a while so don’t wait up. Maybe if you’re not too busy you can come to brunch with us tomorrow.” Val hinted at the earlier conversation making Tina feel guilty.

“Yeah Tina. We would love to have you join us if you have time.” Bette asked more out of politeness since Tina rarely made the time.

“I’ll make time.” Tina said surprising Bette with her response.

“Really, that great.” Bette and Tina shared a smile.

After hugs and kisses Valerie and Leigh go off to the dance floor and soon get lost in the crowd.

“Would you like to dance?” Bette asked Tina seeing as she too found herself swaying to the music.

“No. Actually I was just going to the ladies room then I should leave. What about you are you heading home?”

“Not yet. It’s still early and I haven’t been out dancing since New York. I was hoping to have my dance partner but since you’re leaving maybe I’ll trade in some of these dance cards I’ve been collecting all evening.” Bette says with a wink and Tina raises her eyebrows.

“What about all that talk about only wanting serious relationships and commitment and longevity?”

“It’s not talk Tina. I want all that. It doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy an evening out dancing. I’m not planning to take anyone home with me. I asked you to come tonight because I’d hoped that we could spend some time together but now you’re rushing off again.”