‘Just look at us I bet Bette thinks we’re wimps or something.”

“On the contrary Helena. I find it to be absolutely beautiful. Some people should be so lucky to know the love of their mother. I just wished I had been given that chance with mine, she said to herself.

Sensing Bette mood at that moment Helena tried to lighten up the moment. “You know Bette if you ever want to say like, BORROW a mummy once in a while you can always use mine.” as she return back to her seat glancing at both women.

“Well Helena I would have NO problem with borrowing your mummy once in a while then we can talk about art all day long.” A smiling Bette said.

“And you two probably would. Now I will admit this Bette, that art plays a significant role in the shaping of our society, but there is more then just art that shapes and build ones mind. Everyone doesn’t dreamed to be a artist, or a poet, or even a builder. Where would society be if it wasn’t for the teachers, or a person of the cloth, or just maybe someone who works as a waiter in a fancy restaurant. We all have dreams Bette but some times it has nothing to do with art. Sometimes it’s about survival.”

“Helena I’m not saying we should live in a world of just art. But we do live in a world that do dictate how we should feel, who we should love and how we should live. I’m not so blind that I don’t know that we do need teachers, healthcare workers or even a waiter who works in a fancy restaurant.” they both smiled when Bette also made a reference to this. While Peggy sat back and took notes. “What I’m trying to say Helena is if those same people that we spoke of didn’t have dreams there would be no teachers to teach the someday doctors who may one day save our lives or what about the school teachers who mold our children minds everyday. Art is all around us the good and the bad. And until we will allow people as a whole to participate in the making of our society then there will always be problems. Society has always been willing to change it just the people in it don’t.

“Well spoken Bette,” as she raised her glass.

“To you as well Helena,” as she also raised hers.

“To dreamers.”

“And to dream.” They both tapped their glasses together and took a sip of some very warm wine.

“Oh don’t mind me I’m just on BORROWED time here! Just act as though you don’t see or hear me. It’s ok, I’m fine, really.

Bette spoke first putting on her sorriest facial expression “I’m so sorry Peggy I guess we got a little carry away. And after you plan this magnificent meal we totally ruin it for you. I am so sorry, really.

“I totally agree with what Bette said really…mummy.

Peggy couldn’t hold the laughter in any longer. This had been the most pleasant evening she had in a while. She was also sure that she just may have found what may or who was missing from her child’s life. But she had to do some digging to be positive. One thing was for sure they would never get bored.

Bette and Helena looked at Peggy with concern.

“Peggy?

“Mummy are you ok?

“I’m fine. It’s just the expression on your faces were hilarious that’s all. And as for ruin my dinner it’s just salad girls. You know the good thing about a bottle of expensive wine it doesn’t go flat. But if you want we can push this aside and go for the main course. The choice is yours.”

Helena and Bette looked at each other and nodded. “Main course please,” was said in unison.

This time they did enjoy their food and wine when it arrive. The conversation they now chose to have were mainly about Bette and Helena’s children. Something safe that would not turn into a debate.

TBC!