“Bette you have a call on line 1.”

“Thanks James, “she says taking the call.

“Hello, this is Bette Porter?”

“Hello, Bette this is Samantha Wilks with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.”

“Yes…..yes, of course how are you?”

“I’m well and you?”

“I’m well just ready to get this gala over and done with.”

“Yeah, I know what you mean if people only knew the work that goes on behind the scene to putting a gala together. I put one on a few months ago and let me be the first to tell you I’ve never been so stressed out in my life.”

“Trust me I know the feeling.”

“Listen, I am calling to confirm if the “Lady of Labia” painting arrived? According to the tracking information it should have arrived three days ago.”

“Yes, oh I’m sorry my assistant James should have informed you that we did in fact receive it.”

“I did not receive any confirmation from James.”

“I apologize anytime we receive a borrowed painting it is normal protocol to notify the owner immediately once it has been delivered again I apologize.”

“Not a problem, thank you for confirming and good luck on your gala.”

“Thank you, “Bette says hanging up the phone.

“James, “she yells his name from her office.

“Yes, Bette, “he appears in her doorway in a matter of seconds.

“I just got off the phone with Samantha Wilks——.”

“Oooooooh my bad, “he says cutting her off knowing exactly what she was referring too.

“James!”

“Okay, I forgot but in my defense I have a lot on my plate right now!”

“And I don’t!?”

“That’s not what I meant I know you’ve been busting your ass putting this whole thing together sorry it was my fault and it won’t happen again.”

“On another note I really do appreciate all that do you around here.”

“Thanks, that means a lot.”

“Okay, okay changing the subject so who is this mystery date you’re bringing?”

“Why is it such a big deal? You’re like the fourth person to ask me that.”

“Because it is.”

“Well sorry I can’t tell you that.”

“James! I hope it’s not one of your regulars.” Bette comment caused him to burst out in laughter.