(Tina) I haven’t been here before, I like it

(Bette) Yes, I like it too

(Tina smiles) You’re a regular?

(Bette smiles) I wouldn’t say that but I’ve been a few times

Bette nods towards their empty glasses on the table.

(Bette) The service is always a little slow though, I’ll head to the bar and get us another

They smile at each other as Bette stands and steps away.

As Bette waits on her order she jumps slightly when she feels a hand placed on her lower back. She turns to face an unfamiliar and very attractive woman smiling at her suggestively.

(Chelsea) Hi

(Bette) Ah, hi

(Chelsea smiles) I’m Chelsea

Chelsea holds out her hand and Bette looks at her for a moment and then takes it apprehensively.

(Bette) Nice to meet you

Bette clears her throat and looks to the bar, checking on the bartender’s progress. Chelsea smiles at her.

(Chelsea) I can’t know your name?

Bette looks back at her, unsmiling.

(Bette) My name is Bette, but I’m sorry I don’t have time to chat

(Chelsea smiles) Well thankfully chatting isn’t really what I had in mind

Bette raises her eyebrows and looks at her for a moment. Bette again looks to the bar, making eye contact with the bartender who chuckles quietly as they finish making the drinks.

(Chelsea) How about I buy you a drink?

The bartender places Bette’s drinks in front of her and Bette nods towards them.

(Bette) I’m all sorted, thank you

Bette smiles her thanks to the amused bartender and picks up her drinks, turning to move away. Chelsea steps closer to her, placing her hands on Bette’s hips from behind, taking advantage of Bette holding both drinks and so being hampered in her efforts to deflect her. Bette takes a step away and turns to face her, speaking to her coldly.

(Bette) I’m here with someone, could you please remove your hands?

(Chelsea) Another night then, when you’re not here with someone. I’m in LA for the week

(Bette) Sorry but this isn’t happening

Bette turns and steps out of Chelsea’s grasp, making her way back over to Tina. She places the drinks on the table and takes a seat alongside her.