Tina – Enjoy …

The blonde takes a couple of steps back and watches as the mare gallops away in search of Charlie. She grins and makes her way to the door. She sighs and knocks.

Jazz is playing inside. She knocks again and waits. The door abruptly opens, startling her. Bette is in shorts and a tank top, with a smudge of green paint across her right cheek. She stares at the blonde surprised.

Bette – If I remember correctly, we agreed to stay away from each other.

The producer smiles.

Tina – Hi to you too!

The brunette smirks.

Tina – May I come in?

Bette – It depends …

She peeks outside the door toward the front of the cabin.

Bette – Have you lost your horse again?

The blonde chuckles.

Tina – Actually … I let her loose … on purpose.

Bette – Did you come all the way here to give Minnie another date?

Tina – No … but I couldn’t help myself. I’m a romantic! (pause) And I’m sure your kindness will bring her back to me.

Bette – My kindness doesn’t remember a thank you last time.

Tina – Oh … where are my manners?

She walks up the step and smiles making a curtsy.

Tina – Thank you, Your Kindness!

The rancher does not make a move. The producer chuckles.

Tina – Are you not going to invite me in?

Bette – I guess I don’t have a choice, do I?

She steps aside and bends her body forward at the waist in a feigned welcoming gesture. The blonde steps in.

Tina – Thanks!

Bette turns off the music player. The producer glances at the canvas and the bottles of paint.

Tina – You’ve been painting …

She turns to the painter.

Tina – May I?

Bette – I don’t remember you asking for permission before …

The blonde approaches and admires the new painting: Charlie and Minnie galloping together in the valley … in a field of flowers. She grins.

Tina – It’s beautiful! I like it …

The painter looks down at her hands and looks up again.

Bette – Our last encounter gave me the idea.

Tina – You see … everything happens for a reason. I only owe you one now!