(Bette) Are you saying the editor of the New York Times shouldn’t make out in the corner at a political event?

(Tina smiles) That’s precisely what I’m saying

(Bette) You and your rules Tee

They remain in position, holding each other close, and look around the room for a moment.

(Bette) Do you feel like we’re returning to the scene of the crime here?

Tina smiles.

(Tina) Well I was worried with you making the booking that we might end up at the Continental, then we’d no doubt be dealing with an actual scene of a crime

Bette laughs as she tightens her hold around Tina’s waist and again places a kiss on her shoulder. They continue watching the room together.

(Bette) I see Abby Richards is maintaining her distance tonight

Tina smiles and shakes her head. She again looks over at Bette.

(Tina) Well I’m a taken woman now

(Bette) And she better not forget it

Tina turns around and faces her, placing her hands on Bette’s waist.

(Tina) I kind of like this jealous side of you

Bette smiles at her and Tina raises an eyebrow.

(Tina) Kind of

(Bette) It comes from having lost you once I think

(Tina) Well you’ll never have to worry about that again

(Bette smiles) No?

Tina smiles back at her.

(Tina) Just try and get away again

Bette grins at her and leans in for a lingering kiss. Tina leans back after a moment and smiles at her while placing her hand on the side of Bette’s face.

(Tina) Professional capacity baby

(Bette) OK, I’ll behave

Tina smiles at her.

(Bette) Are you far away?

(Tina) No, I can leave anytime. You have to speak with Evelyn Kelleher though before we go

(Bette) Yes, I haven’t crossed paths with her yet, I’ll make my way over now. How is she tonight?

(Tina smiles) Just lamenting the one who got away

(Bette) Was she very hard on you?

(Tina) No, she was sort of lovely actually. And I can’t blame her. I know better than anyone how hard you are to get over

Bette smiles at her.

(Tina) I never managed it

(Bette) And you’ll never have to try to again

Tina smiles.

(Tina) No?

(Bette smiles) Just try and get rid of me

Tina leans towards her and kisses her.

(Bette) Professional capacity?

(Tina sighs) I guess. Can you make it a quick conversation?

Bette smiles and raises an eyebrow at her.

(Bette) Very quick. You head upstairs, I’ll meet you there.

(Tina) Don’t dawdle

(Bette) Oh I won’t

They smile at each other as Tina moves away.

THE END