I had things to do and a plan but that needed help so I called the only people in the city I knew who could help.

Bette and Tina’s Midnight Wednesday.

———–Peggy——–

I had decided to stay here for one night after all the stress of the last few days and we were all about to turn in for the night when Bette’s phone rang.

It seemed that every one had a good idea who it would be as we all seemed to say her name at the same time. It turned out that we were right it was Andy. Relief filled the room like a breath none of us knew we had been holding.

I watched on as Bette held a hushed conversation and then told me that she was going to meet Andy and told Tina and I That she thanked us for all we had done and Bette would be able to explain everything when she got home. Then she looked at Rachel

“She says to say burrito’s and house white please.”

Bette looked just as confused as the rest of us but Rachel’s laugh signalled that the message had been correct.

———Rachel——

I couldn’t believe it when the message came out of Bette’s mouth she hadn’t said it to me in months.

“When we first met Andy was nervous of saying how she felt and I always felt a little less than classy around her. One day I bought up how I felt and I suppose because I’m a chef I used a food analogy.”

I could see that my explanation was making no sense so I continued hoping to make it clear.

“I said that I felt that she was used to the finer things in life five star restaurants and hundred dollar a bottle wine, how could I ever live up to that I was just burritos and house white. She told me if that was the case then all she would ever want from now on was burritos and house white. It became her way of telling me she loves me and letting me know that I am the only one she wants without having to say it. Stupid I guess but you know how the British are about showing emotion.”

As Bette left I went to bed falling into a deep sleep I dreamed well hoping that I could dream my wife into a better place and a quick return.

Jazz bar across town:

———-Bette———

I was anxious as I arrived I did not realize how much this woman had got under my skin but I needed to see she was ok before I would be able to settle.

She was sat on her own in a corner just listening to the music when she saw me enter. She waved over and smiled and I got that same glimpse of light as I had gotten when she laughed at the house earlier. Not a strong perhaps but this tine she didn’t stop so the room stayed just that bit brighter.

As I sat she seemed eager to talk and I was interested to hear what she had to say. She was vague telling me that there would be time to discuss everything that had been shared later but there was a limited window of time where she could pull of her plan as part of it involved my show opening tomorrow night. She was actually excited as she leaned in and said

“Now if it’s ok here’s what I need you all to do.”