The rest of the show couldn’t have gone any better. There was no doubt in anyone’s mind that it had been an absolute success. As usual the gallery owner wasn’t afraid to push boundaries, and open minds with her choice of artists. Bette spent the evening networking, however she always tried to keep an eye on Tina, making sure she wasn’t on her own, or being pestered by any undesirables.

Tina had spent much of the evening with Bette’s friends. Of course the brunette had warned them all in advance to behave. It had not gone unnoticed by any of them the power Bette seemed to hold over the blonde, and vice versa.
 
“Someone has waved her wicked wand and put blondey under the Porter spell I see” Alice whispered discreetly to Kit, nodding towards an oblivious Tina. The blonde was standing chatting to Dana, Carmen and Shane, you could tell she was listening, but her eyes kept flicking to the brunette in the distance. It seemed whenever Tina looked back to the group to join in, Bette would glance over.

“You know, if I didn’t know any better girl, I’d say you were right. But I’m pretty sure baby sis said she was a straighty.”

“Uh huh, straight until Bette. It’s not the first time Kitty Kat.”

“You know” Kit says looking over at her younger sister, “I’d say my baby sis might be a bit whipped herself” Kit says, the both of them now looking between the two.

“Oh this is going to be fun, fun, fun” Alice squeals.
The friends had decided to go on to The Planet to celebrate the success of the show in style. They had all taken to Tina instantly. The blonde hadn’t yet realized, but over that evening she had gained a force of friends who would over the years offer support, protection and hours of endless entertainment.

It was getting late and the last few attendees were making their arrangements to leave. Bette had thanked James profusely for all his dedication, and given him some time off to recover.

“Bette can we leave now?” Alice asks the brunette, sounding like a whining child as usual.

“Well I’m glad you enjoyed yourself Al” Bette remarks with a hint of sarcasm.