“How are you feeling?” asked Kit, looking deep into Bette’s eyes.

“I’ve felt better. Why didn’t you stop me after the third drink?” asked Bette, making a start on her second coffee.

“When was the last time you actually listened to anything that I said?” asked Kit, smirking at the idea of Bette taking her advice.

“That’s true, but you’re my big sister, you’re supposed to look out for me.”

“I was looking out for you. You looked like you were having fun though, and I pretty sure that you didn’t want me to interrupt you while you were entertaining that pretty young blonde thing.”

“Let’s not talk about her.” winced Bette, still not quite understanding how Natalie could have left this morning before she woke.

“Are you still smarting from your abandonment?” asked Alice, walking up to the table where Bette and Kit were sat.

“Did she leave before anything could happen?” asked Kit, not looking at Bette with real interest.

“It wasn’t that bad. Actually, it was pretty amazing. She had an amazing body, and very talented. It was just this morning.” said Bette, not wishing to elaborate any further.

“She left this morning? That’s what you would want though, isn’t it?” questioned Kit, knowing that her sister was never really up for a prolonged goodbye with her conquests.

“There’s leaving and there’s leaving.”

“I think what she’s trying to say is that the lovely Natalie left before any sort of goodbyes could be uttered.” interjected Alice, wanting to move the conversation on a little.

“You’re kidding?” asked Kit, open mouthed with shock.

“You’re not helping Kit.” said Bette, wondering if she could make her own escape.

“Is that why you’re in a bad mood?” asked Kit, wondering whether she was pushing Bette too hard.

“I’m not in a bad mood. I’m just tired and hung over and the last thing I need is the two of you acting like some kind of interrogation squad.” stated Bette, hoping that this would put an end to the topic.

“Did you have a good night?” asked Alice, in Kit’s direction.

“It was busy so takings were good. It’s going well so far. I just really hope that it can continue. I guess I’m just worried that once the novelty had worn off that people will go back to their usual haunts.”