Bette had been waiting for Tinas call for the past few days. She said she would call, thought Bette. All the things that had happened made Bette couldnt concentrate on her work. There was a knock on the door of her office but she didnt seem to hear it. The knock grew louder and Bette was startled from her thoughts. Come in! she ordered. James popped his head and asked, Im sorry. Am I disturbing you? Bette looked up at him. James, you dont have to apologize every single ***** time you want to talk to me. Im sorry James realizing that he had just apologized again, he looked at Bette nervously. Never mind. What is it then? asked Bette impatiently. Theres someone here to see you, said James. Bettes eyes widen. Could it be Tina? she asked herself. Is it Tina? she asked. James shook his head. Bette slumped her shoulders in disappointment. Who is it? If its not important, tell her to leave a message and Ill get back to her as soon as possible. Err its Peabody, stuttered James. Peggy? Here? thought Bette. She got up from her chair and walked out of the office. She turned back to James and said, Thank you. James smiled nervously. Bette had been so hostile these past few months ever since she and Tina broke up. James had to endure all the abuse that he had gotten from Bette. James didnt mind at all because Bette had been a good boss to him and he understands that Bette is going through a lot.

BETTE
*****! Why is she here? Is she going to cancel the contract we had signed? I looked around for her. Funny. No signs of any dog loitering or any dogs barking. Doesnt she always had her dogs with her? Where is she? All I can see is a tall woman, standing next to the reception. She turned around and smiled and waved at me. What? Who the ***** is she? Hi, you must be Bette Porter. She said as she extended her hand. I shook her hand cautiously. I still have no idea who she is. Taking from the look on your face, you must be wondering who the ***** I am right. I laughed nervously. Im Helena Peabody. Peggy Peabodys daughter. My eyes widen. I didnt knew Peggy had a daughter. And she had a funny British accent. Peggy doesnt have an accent. Oh, hi! Pleased to meet you Ms. Peabody! Oh, you dont have to be so formal, just call me Helena, she said with a smile. I nodded. So Helena, what brings you here? Your mother hadnt called me to say that youre going to be here in LA. Helena laughed. What is she laughing about? Did I say anything funny? Oh, she doesnt know that Im here. I just came here to see the famous Bette Porter who had actually confronted my mother so that the CAC could use Provocations, explained Helena. I laughed nervously. No, Im not that famous. I just stood my ground on whats right for the CAC. No biggie. I shrugged. No, it is a big deal. I can imagined all the bullshit you had to go through just so you could show what some people would called it, ***** to the public. And I think thats very daring of you. Ok, right now, Im confused. Is she saying that she came all the way here from God knows where just to say how brilliant I am? This is bullshit. I dont have time for this. I need to wait for Tinas call. Err Helena, is there anything I can do for you right now? Sorry for being rude but Im kind of waiting for an important call. If you need anything, you can just tell my assistant, James and he will help you. Oh, Im so sorry for interrupting you. No, Im fine. I will ask him if I need anything, she said with a smile. I smiled wryly at her. Again, pleased to meet you Helena.