Angie: Not to worry Suzanne, we have a plan in place to make sure we have meals up until then. We’ll talk about that later. That’s a benefit when one of your mom’s is a Yale alumnus.

Suzanne. And which of you is the Yale grad, may I ask?

Bette:  That would be me. I graduated in 1985 in Art History and Business. I then got my MFA in 1986. I did my doctorate at Columbia in 2010. And I have been in the art world my entire professional career.

Tina:  I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1990 in Film Technology and Theatre Arts and I did my Masters at UCLA. And up until a few months ago, I have been in the film industry since I graduated. I believe those days are behind me now. We are currently in the process of moving our home from New York City to Santa Monica California.

The car arrived at the restaurant and the group departed the car. Bette went in and checked in with the hostess and then proceeded to lead the group into the bar. Mary chose a table and they all sat down.

Bette:  We are about 45 minutes early for our reservation. So, we can have a cocktail and some conversation while we wait. Daniel, what would you like to have?

Daniel:  I’d like a soda with some cherry juice in it and maybe a couple of cherries?

Tina: How about a vodka and tonic for me?

Bette: Regular or light?

Tina:  Light please. I want to enjoy my meal.

Bette:  Suzanne? Is there something you would like to have?

Suzanne:  Well, I’m not real familiar with alcoholic beverages, but I would like to have something.

Bette: Let me get you the same thing that Tina and I are having. If you don’t like it, we’ll get you a glass of wine or something. Angie?

Angie:  I’d like one of those vodka tonics as well. And a light one too. The last one I had was very tasty.

Bette:  Well, you make my life very easy. Mary what about you?

Mary:  Well, I’m going to be the odd ball. I’d like to have a draft beer – something domestic and light.