The pilot and flight attendant told them what a pleasure it was to have them onboard and they wished them a very pleasant stay in New York. They told them that they were scheduled to leave at 10:00 am on Wednesday morning to fly back to LA. The flight attendant then handed an envelope to the Concierge representative and told him that everything was in order and that the security requirements had been met.

Bette and Tina didn’t know what that meant but figured it might have had something to do with clearing security since they were on a private air strip and didn’t go through the commercial screening.

The Concierge representative escorted Bette and Tina through what appeared to be a security checkpoint that led to the international terminal at JFK.

“Ms. Porter, Ms. Kennard. I’m so sorry but we received a phone call from Mrs. Peabody just before your arrival advising that there has been a delay with the car service. She’s asked if you wouldn’t mind spending about 45 minutes in our international lounge until he arrives. You have all access. You are welcome to take showers and freshen up while you wait. I will be back to get you in a little while.

The Concierge gets them into the club and shows them to the women’s bathroom which is equipped with two private shower stalls. They have a place to store their luggage and a dressing area complete with all the amenities. Bette and Tina are feeling a little grungy from the overnight flight so they welcome a refreshing shower and the opportunity to change clothes before they see Peggy.

***

They had finished their showers and now they were in the dressing room blow drying hair, putting the final touches on makeup and getting dressed.

“Bette? Do you think I lack sophistication?”

“Tee of course not. Where is that coming from?”

“Well first you insist on packing for me and now you are picking out what I should wear today. Even Angie gets to pick what she wears most of the time. Do you think I will embarrass you in front of Peggy and her friends by dressing inappropriately?”

Bette walks over to Tina and gives her a hug. “Baby you have more sophistication in your pinky than most of the people we are likely to meet on this trip. The only reason I want to choose your outfit is that you might think that you have to dress up for Peggy. She doesn’t stand on ceremony; she’s really down to earth.”

Bette pulls out a light comfortable summer pants set with sandals for Tina.

“Now would you have selected this to wear this morning or do you think it’s too casual?”

“It is casual and no I probably wouldn’t have chosen that for myself. Do you really think that is what I should wear?”

“Yes. Absolutely, and it will go perfectly with what I am wearing.” Bette pulls out a very similar outfit for herself in colors that complement Tina’s. When Tina sees the outfits side by side she agrees that they will look stunning in them even if they were a bit more casual than she would have thought appropriate for the occasion.

They finish dressing and go to the lounge area just a few minutes before the Concierge representative returns. They gather their things and follow him out but instead of heading towards the exit he is leading them to one of the international departure gates. Tina is confused. She looks at Bette who gives her an ‘I’m as confuses as you are’ look.

The Concierge stops in front of the gate that has just started pre-boarding the flight to Barbados. He opens the envelope that the flight attendant had given him earlier and pulls out two passports, two first class tickets and boarding passes. He gives one set of documents to Bette and the other to Tina.

“Act II Ms. Kennard. Happy Birthday! Enjoy your trip.”