Bette was on the training bags with Dana when Peggy
approached. “Bette, May I speak with you for a moment?”

Bette was curious on why the surprise visit since Peggy was
mostly in her office doing paperwork.

“Yeah, sure.” She looked at Dana. “Keep practicing. I’ll be
right back.”

Dana nodded and began to throw jabs at the bag. Bette
returned her attention to Peggy and followed her. Peggy walked outside and sat
down at a bench.

She patted the spot next to her where she wanted Bette to
sit. “We have some issues that have arisen and I’m not too happy with how they
were handled.” Bette dropped her head staring down at the ground. “Now, I know
what did happen between you and Helena earlier today because she came to me.”

Bette interrupted. “I’m sorry I was so angry. I never
intended to hurt her.”

Peggy gave a bit of a laugh and smiled. “Oh you meant it. I
know how you and Helena have a bad past and it’s hard to work together but I do
not tolerate my employees acting foolish and giving my gym a bad name. Even
though I know my daughter is a conniving little twit and deserved what she got,
we don’t allow such behavior you had presented. So, you are suspended for two
weeks no pay. As for Helena, she has been fired. Dear, please believe I do have
your best interest at hand. Take this time to clear your head and get back to
what you’re passionate about.”

Bette was stunned. She was not to work for two weeks. She
looked up at Peggy with one question in mind. “What about Tina?”

Peggy sighed. “Well, really it’s up to her to decide if she
wants to stay at our gym and get a new trainer or move onto another gym.”

Bette nodded looking down at her hands. “I really hated what
Helena did to her.”

Peggy rubbed Bette’s back. “As do I, dear. That’s partly why
she was fired. Our boxer is our number one priority.”

Bette looked over at Peggy. “I need to get her back. No one
knows her like I do. I know her strengths and weaknesses. She may appear strong
but right now she is holding on by a thread.”

Peggy smiled. “Well it looks like you have some whoa-ing to
do.”