(Helena) OK

The next Saturday evening, Bette and Helena are both attending a Gala held at a lavish hotel. They have both been aware of the other throughout the night but have not yet crossed paths. Towards the end of the evening Bette moves on from the group she has been talking to and spots Helena across the room, also moving between conversations. Bette makes her way over and Helena smiles as she sees her approach.

(Helena) Bette, lovely to see you

They kiss on the cheek and smile at each other.

(Bette) You too Helena

(Helena) I didn’t get a chance to speak to you at your opening. Everything was as wonderful as always

(Bette) Thank you, yes I can’t complain with how it all came together

They settle alongside each other and look around the room, and Bette turns to her.

(Bette) I met a friend of yours recently. Tina

Helena looks over at her.

(Helena) Yes, I am aware of that Bette.

She raises an eyebrow.

(Helena) I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you didn’t think she was my date, seeing as you pounced on her any time she left my side at the Planet last weekend

Bette cringes and smiles.

(Bette) Sorry

(Helena) Mmmm

They smile at each other.

(Helena) I’ll let it slide

Bette has a sip of wine and Helena looks at her out of the corner of her eye.

(Helena) You seemed to hit it off, the two of you

Bette looks over at her and takes a breath before speaking.

(Bette) Yes, we did

Helena smiles at her.

(Helena) Are you going to see one another again?

(Bette) Well, it’s a bit difficult to. I don’t have a way to contact her. Not even a last name

Helena nods and smiles knowingly.

(Helena) Right

Bette glances around the room again and Helena looks over at her.

(Helena) It seems like you might be interested though? To see her again?

Bette looks back at her, holding her gaze for a moment before responding.

(Bette) Yes, I would have been. But I’m trying to take the hint that she’s not

Helena raises her eyebrows and has a sip of wine and Bette looks at her curiously. Bette’s attention is then drawn to someone across the room waving her over. She sighs and looks back to Helena.

(Bette) I better go see what that’s about. Nice seeing you Helena

Helena nods as Bette starts to move away.  Bette takes a few steps and hears Helena again over her shoulder.

(Helena) Kennard

Bette looks back at her and they again hold each other’s gaze.

(Helena) Tina Kennard. She’s an executive at Focus Features

Helena shrugs and smiles at her as she steps away.