Bette – Excuse me.

The brunette turns around and walks to the bedroom closing the door behind her. Tina sighs and rolls her eyes.

Tina – Why can’t you keep your mouth shut? She mutters.

She looks at the painting resting on the wooden easel next to the front window. It’s the same painting that she previously saw on Bette’s room: a naked woman orgasming in bed. The painting looks finished and is signed by Bette Porter.

Tina – So that’s how you sign now … She speaks in a low voice.

She approaches the fireplace and extends her hands near the fire.

Tina – Cozy …

On the wall to the side of the fireplace, another painting draws her attention. It’s another abstract figurative painting of a naked woman in shades of white, blue and green. She studies the painting. The woman is under a waterfall, her face looking up, her body half covered in water, her arms stretched out, her palms facing the sky. It is also signed by Bette Porter.

Tina – Beautiful …

And definitely not the same woman, the blonde muses.

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Bette’s cabin, afternoon: Bette comes out of the bedroom wearing shorts and a tank top. She makes her way to the kitchen. Tina is looking out the front window with the binoculars. She turns around.

Tina – I still can’t see them.

The brunette pours hot water in a cup and makes tea for herself.

Bette – Would you like some tea?

Tina – Yes, thanks!

The blonde makes her way to the kitchen. Bette hands her a cup of tea. Tina takes a sip.

Tina – Mmmm … it tastes good!  What is it?

Bette – Wild flowers from the valley …

Tina – With honey?

Bette – Kit has several beehives.

Tina – Oh yeah … she showed me.

They are in silence drinking their tea for a moment.

Bette – Were you at the pond?

Tina is taken by surprise.

Tina – Uhh … is there a pond?!

She looks nervous. The brunette watches her with suspicion.

Bette – At the back.

Tina – Ahhh … It must be beautiful!

Bette – Very.

She avoids Bette’s stare and takes another sip of tea. She points to the painting on the easel.