“I’m not ready to have children. It was one of the reasons Bette and I broke up.”

“Bette wanted children and you didn’t?”

“No it was a lot more complicated than that. We both wanted children. I really did want to have a family with her but things just went crazy for a while then they spiraled out of control. We couldn’t find our way back to each other.”

“And now she’s having a baby with her new partner. That must be hard for you.”

***

After dinner Helena’s driver took them back to Tina’s car which was parked at the Planet. The café was closed and the parking lot was pretty well deserted. The driver pulled up right next to Tina’s car and helped both women out of the town car. Helena walked Tina the short distance to the driver’s side of her vehicle.

“Why don’t you discharge your driver and come home with me? It’s still early I can drive you back to the hotel later.” Tina suggested.

“I’d like to Tina but I’ve got tons of things to organize for my move and to prepare for the children and the Peabody dinner next week.”

“I’d just like to spend a little time alone with you Helena. It seems we’re always around other people.”

“You will darling. Tell you what why don’t you come over to the beach house tomorrow night. We’ll have a private house warming party. I’ll cook dinner and afterwards we’ll christen every room in the house.”

“There are eight bedrooms.”

“I know and that’s just for starters.” Helena kissed Tina long and hard then opened the door to the driver’s side and helped her in.

“That should hold you until tomorrow. Thanks for coming with me today. I think we’ve selected the perfect house.”

“It is quite beautiful. I think you’ll be happy there and I’m sure the kids will love it.”

“I want you to love it too Tina after all I expect you’ll be spending a lot of time there.”

“I do love it. I think it’s great. I’ll see you tomorrow OK?”

“Good night Tina.”

Helena bent down and gave her a quick peck on the lips. Once Tina was safely in her car and driving away Helena returned to the town car and was driven back to the hotel. Los Angeles was home now and she need not act like a visitor so the next thing on her agenda was to purchase a sporty new car.