Bette and Tina pick up fresh seafood, vegetables and some wine before they head back to Tina’s house. Valerie is there when they arrive.

“Hey you two. Looks like you’ve been shopping.”

“Yeah. I invited Bette for dinner. We picked up some fresh fish and veggies. Are you staying in tonight?”

“No. I just came home to shower and change. I have a date with Leigh.”

Tina goes to the kitchen to unpack the food while Valerie and Bette talk in the living room.

“Three dates in a row? I think someone is smitten.” Bette teases her friend.

“I could say the same about you.” Valerie counters.

“What do you mean?”

“Three dates in a row?” Valerie gestures towards the kitchen indicating Tina.

“Tina and I haven’t been out on dates Val. We’re just hanging out together. She needed a friend today.”

“Did something happen?”

“Yeah but let her tell you.” Bette knew Tina would confide in Valerie about Eric but she didn’t think it was her place to break the confidence.”

“OK.” Valerie didn’t push.

“How did it go at the house?” Bette asked changing the subject.

“Great. I did all the prep work so I can start painting tomorrow. I think it will take me about a week if I work for several hours each day.”

“Take whatever time you need. Francesca and I are very comfortable staying at Peggy’s. It’s nice to be waited on and I’m taking full advantage of it.”

“I guess you’ll have to think about getting some household help once the baby comes right?”

“Eventually but not right away. Kit will be staying with me for the first few months. She’ll be a great help and of course Peggy will want to have us at her house as much as possible. I probably won’t need a nanny for the first year. I already have a housekeeper that comes in a few times a week. I can have her come more often if necessary, but I don’t think things will change much in the regard.” Bette is just finishing her sentence when Tina returns from the kitchen.

“Hey Val I told Bette I was thinking of having some people over for the Fourth of July weekend. Are you up for it?”