A smile creeps across
Bette’s face for she knows that deep down Tina must still love her or she
wouldn’t even give her the opportunity to explain herself and her actions.

Bette: Then I should
probably tell Kit that we’re going. Besides, I think she needs to get back to
The Planet and start preparing it for Tonya and Dana’s party tonight.

Suddenly, Bette has a few
glimpses of dj vu. She can remember so vividly their party from “last” night
and what transpired between she and Tina. Bette shook it off and chalked it up
to it just being a dream – a very vivid, pleasant dream. Without even realizing
she was doing so, Bette was staring off reliving the car ride she supposedly
shared with Tina to the beach the “previous” night. She blushed slightly when
Tina caught her lost in her thoughts.

Tina: Bette Bette Wow,
that must be some image in your head. I can’t remember the last time that you
blushed like that.

Bette: Uh well

Tina: (Slightly
suspicious) Hmmm Anyway, why don’t I go inform Kit of the plan while you
finish up here? We’ll meet up at the house in say 30 no 45 minutes or so.

Bette: Sounds good. You
never know how traffic might be at this time.

Tina: Okay then. I’ll go
find Kit. See you soon.

Bette: You bet. Oh Tina

Tina: Yes?

Bette: Thank you again.

Tina: For what?

Bette: Just being you.

Tina reached out for
Bette’s hand. She gave it a quick squeeze and placed a gentle kiss on Bette’s
cheek. Bette closed her eyes as she tried to savor every feeling, sound, and
smell about Tina’s action. Tina whispered in Bette’s ear.

Tina: Hurry home.

Meanwhile out in the main
gallery, James was giving Kit the fifty cent tour of the CAC. It wasn’t that
Kit didn’t care; it was that she had a lot of things that needed her attention
right now. While James proceeded to ramble about some artist and how he
suffered for his work, Kit was silently suffering thinking about how much she
needed to accomplish in the short amount of time she had before Dana and
Tonya’s party. Just as James was about to move on to another piece of artwork,
She noticed Tina making her way over to them. Kit let out a sigh of relief –
thankful for a reason to focus her attentions on something other than art for a
moment.

Tina: Hey guys. Bette’s
finishing up in there and then she’s heading home. She wanted me to tell you
Kit thank you and that she knows how busy you must be so we’ll see you at the
party. (Turning to James) James, she told me to tell you that you’re free to go
and to thank you as well for all the help.

James: Aww anything for
Bette. Besides she

Tina interrupted James
already knowing what he was going to say because Bette had anticipated his
comment.

Tina: she owed you. Yeah,
I think the CAC will compensate you pretty well for your hard work (wink).

Kit: Okay baby girl. Since
I’m not needed here, I really must jam. These girls and their parties Thank
heavens Tonya’s such a control freak; otherwise, I might feel more stressed
about what needs to happen. (Taking Tina’s hand) I do expect to see you there
tonight with my baby sis. She loves you ya know.

Tina: I know Kit – I know.

Kit: Thanks James for the
tour, but I really must be on my way. (As she’s walking away) Tina

Tina: Yes Kit?

Kit: Take it easy on her
okay?

Tina: (Smiling) I’ll try
Kit.

Kit: Later gaters.

Tina/James: Bye.

Tina: James, Thanks again
for everything.

James: Anytime Tina.

Tina: Well, I too need to
get going. I’ll catch you later James.

James: Later Tina.

Tina proceeds through the
exit doors and makes her way to the parking garage where she takes the elevator
to the floor on which her car is parked. As she gets in her car, her cell phone
starts vibrating. She rummages through her bag, locates it and presses the
“talk” button.

Tina:
Hello

TBC