(Alice) Tell me about the caterer

Tina raises her hand, placing it over her eyes.

(Tina) For fuck’s…

Bette raises her eyebrows and slaps Tina’s leg.

(Bette) Tee!

Tina lowers her hand and looks to Bette and then to Angelica.

(Tina) Sorry

Angelica beams back at her and the others all smile and sip their coffees. Tina sighs and turns to Alice.

(Tina) Alice, I swear to God you are going to love the party. Every single request you’ve made has been seen to. Would you please just trust me and try to relax

That evening, Bette and Tina are at home getting ready for Alice’s party. Bette stands by the bed in their room with her dress hanging from the back of the bedroom door, and Tina is applying her make up in the ensuite bathroom. Tina’s phone sits on her bedside table and has been periodically beeping as notifications come through.

(Bette) Who’s messaging you?

Tina sighs and responds from the ensuite.

(Tina) Alice, of course. She’s checking I’m on schedule, repeatedly. Also that I’m coming at all

Bette smiles as she pulls her dress over her head and adjusts it as she stands in front of their full length mirror.

(Bette) Why is she hassling you? You’re throwing her the party, she’s really worried you’ll not show up?

(Tina) Well, she’s stressed. But also she knows what we’re like when we see each other dressed up for something

Bette smiles into the mirror as she puts on her earrings.

(Tina) How many events have we been late for?

(Bette laughs) Or missed altogether. I see her point

Tina’s phone beeps again.

(Tina) Can you remind me of this if I’m ever crazy enough to think this is a good idea again?

(Bette smiles) Sure

They both continue getting ready and after a short while Tina walks out of the ensuite and stops still as she looks at Bette. Her eyes move slowly down her body before she raises them and meets Bette’s gaze in the mirror. Bette holds up her index finger in warning.

(Bette) Tee, no

Tina bites her lip and Bette smiles and shakes her head as Tina moves towards her. Bette turns to face her as she approaches.