Kit was still non-vocal
about any of this. Bette was shocked that no comments were made about either of
her statements. Finally, Kit came to her senses after it seemed she had
processed all the information Bette had thrust upon her.

Kit: Are you crazy?

Bette seemed to be
weighing out the question in her head. Kit mustered all the restraint that she
could to not knock her sister upside the head.

Bette: Well

Kit: Bette, one – it would
be stupid for the CAC to let you go. It was nothing more than a rinky-dink
museum before you came along. You, baby sis, have made it what it is today. Two
– You love that house. Without you and Tina there it’s not the same. Three –
Are congratulations in order for you too? Because, last time I checked, the two
of YOU were trying to have a baby. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Be a part
of that child’s life.

Bette: I can only do that
if Tina allows me to do so. Kit, I still love her and want to share the baby
and her life, but I don’t know if Tina is ready for that. Right now though, I’m
just trying to make everything right. If that means that I support Tina and her
baby, then that’s what I’ll do.

Kit let a smile creep
across her face. Bette took it as a sign that Kit could understand her point of
view.

Kit: So, you have a plan
and you need my help, don’t you?

Bette flashed that
million-watt smile that lit up her face. Kit was not only quick witted but
quick in her thought process too. Bette proceeded to explain what help she did
need from Kit.

Bette: Well, I’ve done
some “creative financing” and think that I can accomplish what I have in mind
with minimal financial help from you. I will need some help though.

Kit: Okay. Baby sis, you
helped me when no one would give me the time of day. It’s the least I can do.
Besides, if it weren’t for you co-signing the loan, I wouldn’t have all of
this.

Kit raised her hands for
effect. Bette’s expression softened. She was so glad that she had this one
person in the world that she knew she could rely on. Despite, what the world
viewed as, all of Kit’s failures, Bette knew that this was one strong woman
that could kick Bette in the ***** and tell her to quit feeling so sorry for herself or
be compassionate and offer Bette a shoulder to cry on when the world got her
down.

Bette: I know it’s a lot
to ask of you Kit. Thank you – for everything.

Kit: Hey, you know I
wouldn’t offer if I didn’t have it to give. So what’s the plan?

Bette went forth and
explained her plan to Kit and why she needed the money. If all went well, She
would be making a life-changing announcement that night at the CAC board
meeting when it convened.

Moments before 2 o’clock,
Kit and Bette emerged from the office after making all the necessary phone
calls and arrangements. Both were basking in their own thoughts that there was
no better friend in the world than one’s own sister. The Planet had died down
after the initial lunch rush and had random tables full of patrons catching a
late lunch. Bette turned to Kit to give her a hug.

Bette: Thank you again,
Kit. I couldn’t do this without you.

Kit:
(Pulling Back) Hey, what are big sisters for anyway? Besides, you did it for me
– plenty of times.

TBC…