Bette got to the plante and just Sat in her car. Not sure of what exactly was going make this any eaiser. she sat in the car for about 15 minutes before she got out.

walking in she noticed the girls laughing at a near by table. She stood there watched wondering how many of these gatherings she would miss out on. Hoping that they would understand that she had to do this for her. She needed to get some peace already

she approached the table” Girls how are we today” she said. Trying to hide all the termiol that she felt inside her. She had  to make an effort to make it seem as if though everything was going to be fine, but finding the words to do so was going to be a real challenge. She sat and listened to the on going conversation that they were having till finally Shane aske Bette what she wanted to talk about.

Shane: Bette so what do we owe the pleasure of this meeting?

 Bette: well Shane i have some news I would like to share with all of you

Dana; Bette where’s Tina?

Bette: Angelica wasn’t feeling well so she’s at home ( not wanting to make things more difficult)

Alice: is she ok, are you sure you should be here instaed of at home?

Bette: yeah Alice she’ll be fine

Kit: well Bette what is the news

Bette sat for a minute and tried to figure a way to say this and still not comprise Tina in anyway! cause no matter what happened she didn’t want any of them to be mad at Tina. She knew that no matter what she’d need them to be here for Tina. That she couldn’t bear for any of them to treat Tina Unkindly

Shane watched Bette intensly and knew something was really wrong! She got the tremndous ache in her heart and knew that what Bette was about to say would change everything

Bette: Guys I have been offered a job in New york! I was named the new director of the Whitney

Alice: wow Bette that is great

Dana: yeah Bette that wonderful

Kit, Carmen,Jenny,Shane and Helena agreed

Helena: so your moving?

Bette: yes, I am moving to New york

all the girls were very quite. Even though that they were so happy that Bette got a job that she really wanted and that it was the cause for their happiness it also meant that they would have to see Bette and Tina go

Alice: well we could always come visit often, right? ( she said with a slit hesitation)

Bette: of course and please do

Kit: so what does Tina say about al this?

Bette: she’s not coming

all the girls yelled ” what”

Shane: Bette what going on ( no matter how mcuh she repected Bette her urge to know won out)

Bette was unsure of what exactly to say. should she tell them the truth? But what good would that due?

Bette: we decided that it’s better for Tina and Angelica to stay here. we have home and it’s much more stable and i’m not sure how things will work out and we don’t want to disrupt Angelica life so much

the girls sat there in silence. Sad and a little weary of what was happening. Shane knew something wasn’t right. But was not about to press Bette in front of everyone. Alice on the other hand had other Ideas

Alice: well Helena can’t you transfer Tina to new york?

Helena: Bette I could very well do that

Bette: no, no Helena as much as I apperciate the offer we have already decided that this is the best.

they sat there for the next few minutes in very light converstaion. not one of them knew what they could possible say now, but except what Bette had decided

Bette: I just want you guys to know I love you all and apperciate all your support. I promise to visist often and ask you to do the same. I will be here often as Angelica’s here so don’t think we won’t see each other cause we will.

they all huged  and then laughed at how mushy they were all getting. they continued to have breakfast laughing and remembering all the great times they have had. Even though the girls really wondered why Bette had shared this without Tina by her side. They all knew that things weren’t great between them but they seemed to be making progress. That was everyone but Helena who for many reasons knew better.

as Bette was getting ready to leave Helena asked her if they could speak in private

Helena : Bette could I have a word with you?

Bette: sure Helena

Shane: Bette we’re on for dinner right? ( Shane said as she was walking out)

Bette: of course Shane see you at 7

Shane: 7 it is

Helena: Bette

Bette: Helena

Helena: so why didn’t you tell them the truth?(

Bette: Helena what Truth? ( she said sarcasticly)

Helena: Bette I know we haven’t been on good terms but I hope we can get to a point that we can talk as friends.

Bette looked at Helena and saw how sincere she was being and couldn’t ehlp but smile

Bette: thank you Helena

Helena: Look I don’t agree with what Tina is doing and you deserve so much Better and I’m glad you decided to live for you.

Bette; I have to start living my life again even if it’s alone

Helena: your not alone Bette you have all of us that will do what ever you need. know now that I will make sure that you get to visit angelica regularly. My private jet is at your service.

Bette was completely amazed at what Helena was offering. But soon remember that at this point her and Helena shared a common experince. and that maybe Helena would be the one that she would truly end up depending on…….

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