“Of course,” Bette watched as the woman picked up the phone and spoke to the person on the other end.

Tina stood next to Bette. “Is there a problem?” She asked wondering what the delay could be.

“No problem. Kit wanted to be informed once we arrived.” Bette reassured Tina by giving her a small smile.

“Ms. Porter, someone will be right out to escort you and your guest to Ms. Porter.”  The woman handed Bette the concert tickets.

A guard emerged from the door marked “Employees Only”. He walked over to the two women. “Ms. Porter. I’ve been given instructions to escort you and your guest to Ms. Porter…if you will follow me, please.” He instructed.

The two women walked past the guard and waited for him the hallway. They followed him to the dressing rooms and watched as the guard knocked on Kit’s dressing room door. “Ms. Porter. It’s Mike. I have your sister and her guest.”

“Thanks Mike.” Kit replied from behind the closed door.

Mike stepped back. “Ladies, have a good evening and enjoy the concert.”

Bette and Tina walked as Mike disappeared down the corridor. They turned back to the door as they heard Kit open the door.

“Baby, sis!” Kit exclaimed. She took Bette in her arms and gave her tight hug.

“Kit…Kit…you’re hugging me too tight.” Bette tried to inform her older sister. When she knew it was no use she returned Kit’s hug.

Tina smiled as she watched the two women greet each other. Her nervousness returned. She took a deep breath and released it slowly.

“Baby, sis,” Kit stepped back and held Bette in arms’ length. “Let me look at you.”  She stepped out her dressing room and joined Bette and Tina in the hallway. She gestured for her sister to turn slowly.

“Uh, Kit. Can we do this in your dressing room and not out here?” Even though it was just the three of them in the hallway, Bette still felt uneasy.

“Yeah, come on in.” Kit turned to Tina. “Baby girl,” she paused. She reached out her hand for Tina to take. “Come on in.”

Tina’s nervousness disappeared as her hand was enveloped in the older woman’s hand.