You know Tina, I see quite a bit of Bette now were back in LA, and you know what? Weve both changed a lot over the years, in fact I think we could become friends. Helena shouted over the noise of the water in the shower.

Oh, really. Tina said nonchalantly. She stood with her back to the shower applying her makeup in the mirror.

Ellie appeared at the doorway and leant against the frame admiring her mother.

What were you like mom, when you were younger? Were you very pretty? The way she looked at me when we had breakfast, the other day, you know when she stayed the night. You must have been very pretty. I wished youd tell me about her.

You do know, youre overreacting Tina, since we come back to LA, youve been acting very strangely. Helena stated. Shes just an ordinary person Tina.

Sure. Said Tina, putting on her lipstick.

Youre being very American Tina. Youre just getting caught up in the past thats all. Said Helena.

Oh, Im very sorry to be American, that must be really annoying for you.

Look shes just an ordinary person Tina.

I know, sure.

Obviously its important for you to have her on a pedestal, shes good at what she does, I admit that, shes got a certain style, but let me tell you she is nothing special.

I didnt think . . .that. Said Ellie. Remember, I met her at breakfast, you werent up. I thought she was beautiful. She said I was beautiful.

Ellie, Im trying to talk to youre mother.

Helena, Im sorry, its just thrown me a bit, being here after all this time. Said Tina, she turned and leant against the wall.

Why dont we go out to dinner like she asked? Clear the air once and for all? Helena suggested.

I dont want to do that. She said.

I know she meant a lot to you, but that was years ago Tina, I thought youd gotten over all that. Helena said flatly,

Ive been thinking, maybe we should just go back to New York, I know weve not been here long, and its great, it is, but for Ellie . . .

I thought youd had enough of New York? Asked Helena.