"Sure thing. Take your time," responded Tina.

 It had been over a year since the last time they had seen each other, and under different circumstances; the same circumstances that had always brought them together at that time, Bette’s girlfriend.  It was a nice surprise to see Bette, Tina thought.  She knew Bette and Jodi had broken up, but she had no idea Bette had stayed in New York.  She had always found Bette to be quite the charmer.  Always aiming to make her laugh, and always succeeding.  She understood why Jodi was so in love with her during their time together.  That and the fact that Bette was absolutely gorgeous.  

 "Sorry about that." Bette apologized.  "So, tell me.  What’s new with Kristina Kennard? It is Kristina, right? Or did I just pull that one out of nowhere?" Bette joked.  She was the type of woman that could charm anyone with her cheerful banter and witty conversation.

Again, Tina laughed, "It is Kristina, but you can stick to Tina, and not much, doing the same thing as the last time you saw me" she shrugged.

 "How about TK? Short and sweet?" Bette smiled, a smile that even straight women had a hard time not reacting to.  "And it looks like I haven’t missed out on much." Bette smirked sarcastically.

"It would seem that way," Tina smiled.  "And what’s new with you BP," quickly realizing that sounded silly, "Ok, I take that back.  I’ll keep working on it," she nodded, a bit embarrassed, but comfortable.

Bette laughed, “Smooth, TK. But to answer your question, not too much. I decided to open up my own consulting agency about a year ago and hired really great staff. My work day is not as stressful and I’m able to go back to socializing with art aficionados during my evenings and looking at wonderful pieces of art during the day.”

“That’s so great, Bette. I know how awful your schedule used to be.  Jodi would always comment on how work consumed so much of your day, in addition to all the times you ditched us for art meetings,” Tina then smirked.     

Bette sighed, “I know.  I’m so glad everything worked out the way it did, though.  And I’m sorry for being such a hermit in those days.  I honestly don’t blame Jodi for having packed up and left,” Bette joked.