I kissed her hand and let it rest on my lap while I drive.

After I parked my car, I opened the door to Tinas to help her out. Yes I am a gentlewoman. When I take someone out I make sure they are treated like a princess. Well, I guess thats what Im famous for

As we entered the club I scanned the place for the girls but couldnt find them anywhere. I could sense eyes burning on me. Some envious wanting to know who the beautiful woman I was with and some jealousy, for wanting to be with me but couldnt. These are the same familiar faces I see at clubs. Always the same people. And always the same scene.

I heard a few people whistling as we walk past them and it just makes me want to turn around and tell them Tinas taken. Everyone wants to know who Bette Porter is with every time she goes out. And everyone wants to know who Miss Porter goes home with. And above all everyone wants to know who the fresh meat is, and tonight, the fresh meat is Tina. And shes with me.

Bette: We should get a table. Oh, there they are. Al!

I waved at Al who was sipping her drink. Her eyes widened and eyebrows raised. She signalled for us to come over. I dont see Shane anywhere but Dana was already sitting there with Alice.

Bette: Hey Al! You remember Tina

Alice: Hey Tee

Tina: Hey Alice. Hey Dana.

Dana: Hello.

Bette: Wheres Shane?

Alice: Oh the usual, at the bar picking up some girlOh hey there you are. Bette this is Gabby. Gabby this is Bette and Tina.

A brunette walked up to Alice bearing more drinks. Shes cute. Definitely Alices typebut she looked too serious for Alice

Bette: Hi nice meeting you.

Tina: Hi Gabby

Gabby: Hi Tina. Hello Bette Ive heard a great deal about you from Alice.

Bette: Well, I must say they arent all true

I looked at Tina and smiled. Tina looked at me questioningly.