That would be great, but wed probably have to avoid some of my usual haunts as not to run into Tina, Bette emotionally digressed.
Didnt you publicly announce that you officially left Tina? Bette nodded, then you dont owe her an explanation. I understand that you want to spare her feelings, but you cant be flakey. We can be whatever works for us, but Im not going to play hide and seek; Im sorry, Rayne started to walk away.

Wait! Bette grabbed Raynes arm. Youre right and Im not trying to play games with anyone, I just want to be respectful.

Feeling like her resolve was dissipating, Rayne shed her armor and yielded to Bettes explanation. Fine, we can do it your way…for now, but sometimes hurt cant be avoided no matter how cautious you are; so always, always remember, Rayne emphasized, dont blur the lines. Whats business is business and whats personal is personal.

Bette smiled, nodded, and planted a quick kiss on Raynes lips to shut her up and they met up with James who was already in line.

Bette evaluates her life in LA
James avoided Franklin as best he could when he returned to the CAC ahead of Bette as theyd planned. One would have thought theyd been MIA the way Franklin finally cornered James in the bathroom.

Where the ***** have you been? Franklin bellowed.

Sick! Came James smart reply.

Sick my *****! Franklin trailed James to the door. Where have you and that damn Bette Porter been James? His rage continued.

Im afraid I cant speak for Bette, but I was sick and now Im better; so if youll excuse me, James pushed Franklin aside and walked out of the bathroom.

Im gonna get that cocky little *****, Franklin fumed.

Bette was working at home under the guise that she was still away on her personal assignment as shed told Franklin. Hed been calling her relentlessly and true to her distaste of him, she ignored his calls and only responded to selective emails. She only told Kit that she was back in town so she wouldnt have to face her friends until she was ready. Bette figured that Tina had already announced they were officially over and wasnt ready once again, for the interrogation as to why. Rayne was staying at a friends house in Malibu and was the only other person Bette spoke to.