"I will try and make it."

After hanging up from Alice, who has had the privilege of speaking to Tina this week. Bette decides to give Tina a call.

Tina answers on the third ring,

"Tina Kennard."

"Hey T, how are things? Hope I’m not disturbing you."

"Bette! It’s so nice to hear your voice! It has been one crazy week."

Bette can hear voices in the background, someone asking if Tina is ready to go for dinner, trying not to let on that she can hear

"How has your week been? Hold on Bette. The phone gets muffled, "Ya Kate, I’ll be right there!"

"Hey Bette, I gotta go. I hope you’re not working to hard, I’ll see you this weekend for sure, Miss you."

Tina hangs up and Bette is feeling worse than before. While Tina was across town enjoying a late supper with Kate. It’s not that Tina hadn’t thought about Bette, she had, it was just so easy to fall into her old pattern with Kate, of being care free and relaxed. If she was being honest with herself she would admit that she was feeling a little apprehensive. She really cared about Bette, maybe even loved her but occasionally she got this feeling in the pit of her stomach when she thought about entering a serious relationship. Kate and Tina shared a comradery, they conversed easily, enjoyed each other’s company, shared the same humor but she knew she didn’t feel anything romantic for Kate.

Tina didn’t know why but she had always felt at ease with Kate, even when they were dating. Of course there were no expectations, just two people who liked one another and enjoyed each other’s company and the fringe benefits.

"Hey Tina, have I said how glad I am to be working with you?"

"A couple of times, I think and the feeling is mutual. You know what a great director I think you are."

Kate knew Tina was seeing someone but silently hoped her and Tina could pick up where they left off. She had missed Tina, the sex was exhaustingly good but more than that she had developed feelings for Tina, although she would never admit that to Tina at the time, knowing it would have scared her off.           Therefore she knew she had to play her cards carefully, not wanting to be too obvious.

"You have to admit we did have some good times Tina and I am not talking about working together." Placing her hand over Tina’s on top of the table.

"Yes, we did, didn’t we."

"Maybe we should’ve tried being a more serious couple. I could settle down with one woman, especially if it was you."

"I wasn’t ready than Kate but I do hope we can still be good friends."

"I guess I will have to accept that but if you find yourself a free woman again than I expect you to give me a chance."

Leaning over to place a quick peck on Kate’s cheek, "You will be the first call I make."

"Good to know" Trying to lighten the mood Kate turns her conversation to work, " so do you think our two main stars will get along long enough to shoot tomorrow evenings romance scene in the park?"

"They damn well better!"