LA Times Headline News

House Explosion Rocks West Hollywood!

“An explosion leveled a home in West Hollywood.  Two bodies found, assumed to be that of Elizabeth Porter and her partner, Tina Kennard.  The two women were domestic partners and Ms. Porter, the Director of the California Art Center, had recently hosted an art exhibit titled ‘Provocation’ that caused quite an uproar and controversy in the community.  Police won’t rule out the possibility that it was hate crime motivated.  The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.”

It wasn’t hate crime that turned her world up side down.  It was an unsuspecting payback that they have no control over.  She was in disbelief when Max came to her with the shocking news.  Like a page out of a suspense novel, Max found her in the middle of shopping for grocery to cook their celebratory dinner.  The older woman approached, greeted her in the condiments aisle and formally introduced herself showing proper credential.

“My name is Maxine Grey. Your life is in danger and I’m here to take you into protective custody.”

She did not have a chance to response as two other women dressed in police uniform swoop in.  Their uniform gave them the authenticity to escort her out of the store without suspicion despite numerous outraged screams. 

“Who’s taking care of Elizabeth?” She overhears the older woman’s statement as they pushed her inside the waiting sedan. 

“Paige and Leigh are on it.” The response frightened her.  Tina knew instantly who they were referring to and the knowledge caused her body to fight back violently.

“No…no…don’t you hurt her, I won’t let you, leave us alone.” She pulled and kicked and screamed at the top of her lung desperately trying to break free.  They were too strong against her futile attempt but she persisted to their annoyance.

“Sedate her!” One woman instructed the other.

“NO, she’s with child.” The older woman loudly rebutted to the astonishment of the others, mostly Tina.  Her fighting ceased as eyes widened with fear.

“You need to calm down for your child’s sake.  We won’t hurt you or Elizabeth so please cooperates.” The gentle tone of the older woman calmed and eased Tina’s fear.  There was something familiar with the woman that Tina finally attuned to.  She became fixated on the soft, soulful eyes of the woman.  That similar intensity and appeal she found irresistible in only one woman reflected in hers.