She’s nice, Bette thought, and had an easy way about her.  Sarah was inviting her for coffee.

“Oh I’m sorry,” Bette said, “I just need to get something for my partner, then I have to get back to my hotel for a meeting.”

“Playing hard to get, huh?” Sarah said, teasingly. “Ok, how about dinner?” She mentioned the French restaurant in the hotel.

Bette laughed again, “No not hard to get… I really do have a meeting.  But dinner would be great.  That restaurant’s right in the hotel I’m staying in…”

“Shut the front door!,” Sarah exclaimed.  “I’m staying there, too!”

She continued, “Okay, that means we can drink more than we would have, and stagger up to our rooms when we’re done!”

“I have an early flight, so I hope not too late,” Bette responded, with another laugh.  I’m liking her, Bette thought.

Later that day, over dinner, they realized they both lived in New York, and, moreover, Sarah’s family was in real estate.  More than that, Sarah could help Bette and Tina finally look for a place to buy, move to, and make a home in.

After a couple of pleasurable hours exchanging ”New York stories,” as they stood up to leave, Sarah reached over to hug Bette, “Okay, I will make it my New Year’s resolution to find you your own place…”

“Mine and my partner’s,” Bette corrected her with a smile.

“Oh, of course, you and your partner.  New Year’s resolution!”

Bette heard a chime, and excused herself.  She flipped her phone open, and saw it was an instant message from Tina.

“Ok, hope you have a good evening, Sarah, I gotta take this. Am really glad that we met,“ Bette said, and leaned forward to return Sarah’s hug.

“Be sure you keep your promise now!” Bette said over her shoulder with a laugh, as she walked out.

When she returned to her suite, she excitedly flipped her tablet open to start a FaceTime session with Tina.  She tapped the screen, and after a few rings, Tina’s face came online.

“Hi baby, “ Bette greeted her warmly.  She was a little buzzed from the alcohol, but excited to share overall good news with Tina.

“You look all nice and toasty over there, Bette,” Tina responded.  “And gorgeous, I might add.  You’re all dressed up…”