“Could you call him – I think he will see me”

“Oh he is very busy “

Bette picked up the internal phone and handed it to the receptionist

“Try him”

The receptionist looked reluctant but Bette gave her one of her best stares – she reluctantly dialled the number

“James – eh sorry to bother but there is a woman here who insists that she wants to see you — no – hang on “ she looked at Bette

“Your name is ?”

“Bette – Bette Porter” Bette raised an eyebrow at her. This was funny and it would be good to tease James about this in the future. The receptionists face went red –

Well at least she knows who I am – that’s a start.

“Eh – James – you better come out”

But the door to Bette’s office opened and James came out  – he had obviously heard Bette saying what her name was.

“Bette “

“Hello James – could you verify that I am Bette Porter please”

“Kim – this is Bette – she is the owner “

“Eh hello – sorry “

“Its okay – hello Kim “

Bette extended her hand and they shook hands

“Its good to see you “ James said smiling

“Its good to be back – care to take me round the gallery and give me a run down on what has been going on “

“Of course “

“Hold his calls “ Bette said to Kim and headed into the gallery. James followed her a few minutes later

“Sorry Bette”

“Its okay – I have been away so long I thought I might have had to introduce myself to you “

He grinned “You are looking well”

“I am sure that I look a hell of a lot better than I did when I was last in here”

“You can say that again”

Bette had seen James several times since the fateful day at the gallery when she had collapsed but this was the first time they had been alone. Bette looked at him

“I owe you my life “