Tina loved that Bette was doing this. If there was any need in the future for their help, they would be readily available. But she had never known Bette not to be thoughtful and generous.

The arrived at LAX at 3:05 Eastern Standard Time. That made it 12:05 Pacific Coast Time. It took them 35 minutes to get their luggage and head for the curb where they found their car and driver with a sign Kennard-Porter. The driver assisted with the luggage and they headed toward Santa Monica. Tina then reminded Bette that they had their lox and bagel snack still and perhaps they should eat it when they got home. They knew that Daniel would not be home until 4 or 5 o’clock and they had no idea where Margaret would be.

When they arrived home, Bette and Tina loaded their luggage on the elevator and headed up to their room. They had came in the front door and noticed that they now had furniture in their sitting room. And as they made it to the elevator, they could see there was furniture in the family room as well.

Bette: Look’s like Jim has been busy. We have some new furniture.

Tina:  Yes, and look drapes in the windows. Those look good.

Bette:  I’m going to grabbed a couple of beers. Let’s eat our snack out on our deck. We can pull the overhead shade out if we need it. Then we can unpack and possibly take a nap?

Tina: We need to think about dinner. Daniel will be ready to eat at his usual time.

Bette: Let’s make something simple.  Maybe some of your famous spaghetti sauce, noodles and a salad?

Tina:  Yes, I think we can do that.

As they entered their room, Bette saw that there was all new furniture and drapes and bed covers.

Bette:  Oh wow, are we in the right place? This looks fabulous. Look Tina, we got new furniture.

Tina:  You know what that means?

Bette: What?

Tina:  Jim is going to need a check about tomorrow.  Wow, he is actually early with this delivery.  I didn’t expect it for another couple of weeks.

Bette:  You know what else it means?

Tina: What?

Bette:  Someone has been in our underwear drawers.