It takes Bette an hour to drive to Candaces office building, due to the afternoon rush-hour traffic. The entire time she sits in her car just thinking about slapping Candace silly when she sees her. By the time she arrives to her destination her entire body is tensed and she wears an expression that screams, Dont ***** with me. Im on the edge. She demands to see Candace right away, but the receptionist informs her that Candace isnt there. Not believing the womans claim, Bette asks Is she really not here or is she just trying to avoid me.

The receptionist would normally have raised her voiced and said something flippant in response, but she reads Bettes body language and decides to calmly answer, No, she is really not here at the moment. She is supposed to be at one of the sites we are currently working on. If it is an emergency I can call her for you. She picks up the phone and begins dialing while she asks, Ms. Porter, may I ask what matter of business you have with Ms. Jewel?

Bette snarls her reply, Its personal.

Receptionist: A little startled by Bettes reply finishes dialing and waits for Candace to answer her phone. After getting her voicemail she hangs up. Im sorry, but Ms. Jewel is not answering her cell phone. Would you like to leave a message with me for her?

Bette is about to answer her when Candace walks through the door. She looks frazzled and tired. She doesnt even look up to acknowledge anyone as she walks straight to her office. Bette steps up to Candace and is about to launch into a serious rant when Candace looks at her. The off look in Candaces eyes reminds Bette of what she sees when looking at her own reflection in the mirror, especially after seeing Tina. She knows that yelling at Candace wont do a bit of good, but she still wants to talk to her. So she silently steps aside and follows Candace into her office.

Once Bette closes the door she wastes no time informing Candace about what Tina told her happened at the Center. Candace doesnt try to spin it nor deny it, she just nods affirmatively.