5a.m. came around and she was up. She went into her bathroom to grab a cigar and quietly went out to the balcony. She could never finish it when she did smoke. The rest of the cigar was put to the side, wouldn’t want to waste it, besides they were expensive. Then she would pull up the wooden bench and sit on it in a meditating position. A clear and sound mind was a great way to start the day, which she also began to learn two years before. She felt a little warmth on her face and she knew it was already 6a.m. and the sun was peeking its way up and she knew that it was time to take a shower.

Little did she know Tina had been watching her. When she saw her coming in she quickly went back into the room. Bette checked on the kids and they were still sleeping. They must have had a long night as well. She went back into her bathroom and she took a shower. When she was finished she came out in her dark red satin bathrobe and Dana was sitting at the edge of the bed.

“Hey”

“Good morning, I hope I didn’t wake you.”

“No, it’s okay, I needed to get up and get ready anyway.”

“Do you want a cup of coffee?”

“No, I think a bottle of water would be better.”

“Sure, let’s go into the kitchen, I’ll call Jake too so he can take you back to the hotel.”

“Jake?”

“Yeah, the driver?”

“Oh yeah. Right”

“Come on let’s get you that water.”

“First do me a favor and tighten your robe, it’s kind of hangin’ there.”

Bette looked down and she noticed that she was showing a little more skin than expected.

“Sorry”

She laughs, “It’s okay, no need to apologize. I bet Tina would have enjoyed the show.”

“What?”

“Oh come on, it’s pretty obvious that she’s still in love with you. Did you see how she was looking at you last night, well, actually everyone.”

“Actually I didn’t notice, besides Dana she’s with Kelly”

“Doesn’t matter, your or her relationships have never changed the way you two look at each other or feel for one another. Am I wrong?”