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    Congratulations are in order

    The conversation was getting a bit awkward and Bette could sense Tina’s embarrassment so she just dropped it. “Of course. Listen I have some great news that I shared earlier. I wanted to tell you…”

    It was at that moment that Eric returned with the drinks and interrupted Bette’s news. Tom and Max had been pulled into another conversation so they stayed at the bar. A few minutes later Marcus and Francesca come over to say hi to Tina. At this point Bette decides she will share her news about the adoption with Tina later. Marcus greets Tina with a warm handshake and introduces Francesca.

    “Tina. It’s good to see you again. This is Francesca Romano. Francesca this is Tina Kennard.”

    “Marcus it’s good to see you as well. Francesca it’s nice to meet you. This is my friend Eric Peters.”

    “Marcus it’s good to meet you. I’m familiar with your work. Francesca it’s a pleasure. It looks like congratulations are in order.” Eric says as he eyes Francesca’s baby bump.

    “Yes. Thank you.” Francesca smiles at the group then says “will you excuse us? I need to take Bette away for a few minutes.” That gets Bette’s immediate attention. As they walk away from the group Bette asks to make sure that Francesca is OK.

    “I’m fine Bette. I just need to rest in your office for a few minutes. I will come out when the program starts.”

    “Of course. I will stay with you.”  Bette and Francesca emerge from her office about 20 minutes later to start the program. As anticipated Valerie Simmons is a big hit. Her debut into the art world is a success for both Valerie and the Porter Art Gallery. Bette, Val and James say goodnight to the last of the invited guests. The only ones left at the gallery are friends and family and the clean-up crew.

    ”Val I knew you would be a big hit but this is one of the most successful debuts we’ve ever had. The critics not only loved your art but they loved you as well.”

    “Thank you Bette. I’m so overwhelmed right now. I can’t believe how much people are willing to pay for my paintings. I don’t know how to thank you.”

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    1. I am sure you left out a couple of pages. ;-) Excellent chapter. I wonder if Tina will be upset that Bette didn’t tell her about her adoption plans? Eric seems awfully bossy especially if Tina and he have an “open” relationship. Tina seems kind of mousy/timid when it comes to Eric. Just my observation. Looking forward to more. Thanks for writing frequently and longer chapters as well.

      • azmama thank you for continuing to read and commenting on this story. Your observation about Tina and Eric’s “open” relationship is very astute. More will be revealed about Eric’s behavior in a future chapter.

    2. Good chapter I’m glad everyone but Tina heard the happy news. I on the other hand think Tina shouldn’t be upset as she chose to wait for Eric and one thing led to another on that issue. If Bette does tell Tina than she has to be supportive as the next 3 months bette’s mind will be on this baby. The feeling I’m getting this baby is coming early am I wrong? Francesca wasn’t feeling too great after the show? so am I reading into it too much?

      • Dee22 we’ll soon see Tina’s reaction when she finally hears the news. No worries about Francesca. She will take the baby to full term. Thanks for reading and commenting.

    3. Tina doesn’t seem too interested in Eric from a relationship standpoint as it looks more like an arrangement than anything else but she lets him kind of dictate things to much for them not being serious..And since she missed Bette’s announcement about the baby I hope she is supportive in Bettes decision when she does find out

      • Pie_Fair like azmama you too have hit the nail on the head regarding Tina and Eric’s relationship. More will be revealed about their intimacy. Stay tuned for Tina’s reaction to the news when she finally hears it. Thanks for reading and commenting.

    4. Bette pity not to have the opportunity to talk about Tina
      adoption, however, I know she will give support to Bette.
      This story is excellent.
      Great chapter.

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