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Close Encounters
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“I’ve seen some of what is coming out of the woodwork James. I’m not interested.”
“OK then let’s talk about something that does interest you. Did you get the invitation to Leigh Ostin’s private showing and artist dinner at the Michael Cohanis’ studio?”
“Yes. I meant to ask you about that. The invitation mentions that Leigh’s new limited collection is being introduced to the top echelon of the west coast art community. There are only 20 invited guest all of whom were hand-picked by Leigh and Michael. I’m flattered to be included but I don’t hold a prominent place in the art community any longer and I haven’t been active for years. How did I make the A list?”
“Apparently Leigh or Michael must want you there.”
“Michael is a wonderful friend, but I’m sure he is trying to sell these pieces. He’d only want serious collectors and people like you and Julia that can broker to your clients.”
“Then maybe it was Leigh.”
“I haven’t spoken to Leigh in over five years James.”
“Well I’m sure there is a reason for the invitation.”
“Are you going?”
“Of course I am. Lisa and I already RSVP’d aren’t you?”
“I’m not sure.”
“Bette we just talked about how exclusive this event is. Why would you not go?”
“Leigh and I have some history.”
“What kind of history?”
“Do you remember the day at the CAC when you brought me the new brochure and Leigh’s work was featured?”
“Yeah, and you asked me to book an appointment for that afternoon. She was thrilled that you wanted to visit. She said that Michael had been trying to get you over there for ages.”
“Yes it was long overdue. I just hadn’t paid that much attention before but after the tour I was extremely impressed but only with the work. Leigh grabbed my attention too. I asked her out James. It was the first time I put myself out there and took a chance with dating after Tina and I broke up.”
“So when you say you have history, I take it didn’t go well?”
“Not like you think but let’s just say it wasn’t my best moment. I was so out of practice and really not over Tina but she was dating Helena and had moved on so I was trying to move on too. I flirted and Leigh responded but much to my chagrin her girlfriend Valerie walked in just as I’d asked her to go a concert with me at the Planet that evening. Talk about bad timing. Of course I’d put her in an awkward position so she accepted the invitation only if Valerie could join us. Obviously this wasn’t what I had in mind but what else could I do. I ended up having them both as my guests.”
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Hmmm….Bette and the Senator? I like Bette with Leigh much better!! Great story..as always. Thank you!
Glad Bette is getting the attention she deserves.
Love the continuation! It is nice that Bette is so happy with most of her life. Maybe soon, all of it. Thanks for posting!
Ok, Leigh or Barbra would be good choices if you insist on it not being Tina. However I will not give up hope. As kit said, those two belong together.
Thanks! I want Bette with Tina also! I’m keeping the faith!
great chapter hm im not to sure I like bette with Barbara but im so pleased shes getting on with her life pps.
I really dont get why this wont be a tibette story especially when it’s obvious that still belong together in the story but its nice to read a lil difference in a story and trust me.you making sure all hope is lost, smh love it anyways, i want to see more angie and bette nights that would be awesome
Excellent story and your writing is outstanding. I always liked the Senator and even Leigh w/Bette. Either one would be a far better partner for her than Jodie, IMO. Of course, Tina was always my fave.
Like the Senator very much and certainly more than Jodie but I, and I think Bette, need Tina back in there!! Can’t you consider her at least being around so she can see what she is missing and show Bette that she is really the ‘love of her life’? I live in hope!
I feel like we are getting to the best part of the story here, haha. Hmmm, tough choice for Bette, huh, with all those women coming out, lol! I would be happy with whoever you choose for Bette (well, anyone but Tina). But, to be honest, I can’t see Bette with an older woman in this story (I always had an impression Barbara was older then Bette). Leigh, on the other hand – I am intrigued. What is her deal? Would be kinda romantic if she carried a torch for Bette all these years, lol.
I’m like the others: I really want to be with at the end of Tibette. It was always hard for me to imagine Tibette story, so that they are not together and live happily. I am glad that Bette begins to live his life. the senator is still better than Jodie (anyone but Jodie is not in the story!)
I loved it as always, but I hope at the end of Tina and Bette will be together.
My dear friend, I’m loving this story. We all have our baggage to deal with and Bette had opened hers up. Tina still carries a steamer trunk. I hope that she allows Angie to maintain a strong connection to Bette and her little brother. I can’t see Tina really being a part of that scene as she’s too angry about her life and how she’s created it. We all make choices and decisions and Bette has made better ones than Tina has so her life is sitting in a much better place. Tina needs a bit of therapy to let go of her anchors to her past so that she can move on and be happy. I’m happy that Bette is able to move forward with her life with Angie, the baby, Kit and her extended family. I only wish the best for Tina in this story.
Thank you my friend for your brilliance in writing amazing stories! I so enjoy them!
great story like to reed moore!!!