Hello there, Bette. She smiled and scooted over, I heard about your thing with that blonde, Tina.

Yeah, thats actually why Im here. Is Galla gonna be back anytime soon? Ive gotta work this out. She held up the folded packet of paper that had been handed to her the night before, Some kinda…. roleplaying or something?

Nora read over it and laughed, I know exactly what she has planned for you. Its going to be great, never seen it done before but itll win any girls heart in a snap.

When am I supposed to do this? Bette asked.

No idea, but study up. Nora winked and sent Bette on her way.

******

Bette, come on weve got a 3 hour break. Ill take you to lunch. Tina said, attempting to capture Bettes attention.

I cant, T. Sorry. I really have to get this set done. She offered the famous Bette Porter smile and patted her pocket subtly, feeling the folded sheets of paper pressed against her flesh. After rehearsal is done tonight well go out.

Promise? Tina asked.

I promise. Bette replied, blowing Tina a small kiss off the palm of her hand. Rest during your 3 hours off, we were up late last night and youve got a long day ahead.

Mmmkay, B. She smiled and offered a gentle wave before exiting the theater.

Bette sighed and reopened the paper from inside her pocket, repeating the lines that she had already memorized. She found Karli and described to her the plan that Ms. Galla had put together. Karli proceeded to help Bette with the lines, reading a secondary part to help her along.

Alright Porter Id love to stay and help you woo your woman, but I really have to go. The show is tomorrow night and Ive got tons to do before then. Karli jumped off the chair. Cya

Bye. Bette sighed and let her head drop into her hands. There was way too much to do. She had to learn this by tomorrow, because that was the deadline that Galla had provided. And what was the weirdest part, was that she had absolutely no idea why she would have to be reading this part in the first place. It was all so weird and foreign.

So much ***** stress, Bette thought, taking a long swig from her water bottle. This is going to drive me insane.

Bette! Hows the reading coming along? Ms. Galla asked as she found Bette stationed in the lighting booth.

Its fine, hard, but I think I can do it. She offered a reassuring smile and looked back to the paper.

Good because youll need to read that tomorrow night. She smirked and fiddled with a few of the lighting switches.

Yeah, Im going to read it to Tina after the play when her and I go out to celebrate. Or maybe well just join the cast party here, Ill have to see. Bette nodded, eyes roaming over the page for the millionth time tonight.

Well actually… Bette. Ms. Galla laughed.

Oh *****… no. Bettes mouth dropped and her eyes went wide.

TBC….SOON!