Bette and Teresa made their way to the Galleryas they pulled up, Teresa said aloud B&T Gallery?
Umm..yea..thats a long story that I have no interest of getting into right now. said Bette
Okaywell, show me my work she said as she got out of the car.. Bette following closely behindshe unlocked the door and they walked in Oh my gosh.. exclaimed Teresa This is absolutely beautifulI never would have imagined my work being showed in an art gallery
Teresa, you are very good at what you doand your work deserves recognition.to say the least
Thank you.. she said blushingshe walked around and looked at everything. The girl in the photos is a very close friend of mineshe is very photogenic
Yes..she is.shes quiet gorgeousand she deserves recognition toomaybe once this gets off of the ground, you should invite her to travel with you .to get her face seenit may be a kick off for her too..
Yea..I might just do that said Teresa
They spent the next hour or so, walking around the galleryBette showing Teresa where everything was located at.why she had chosen the certain places to put her photographs..
This is wonderfulI have never had anyone to make such a fuss over my workactually, this wasnt even my career choice
After Tomorrow night, I think you will feel differentlyI have been doing a great amount of advertising for thisand Im expecting a great turn-outatleast 2or 3 hundred people said Bette smiling
2…2.or 3 hundred? asked Teresa..
Yes laughed Bette at the cute little stutter I didnt expect that many people
I am far from conceited, but I am Bette Porterand after my last opening for the CAC; the Provocations openingeveryone wants me to be the director for their gallerybut they will be in awe when they see that I have opened my own
You are a big successyour name is spoken all over my home town said Teresa We all love you..
Ahh..thanks. Shall I take you back to your hotel now? We have a huge night coming up tomorrow evening.
Yeasurethat sounds greatI really need to get some restthe jet lag has me pretty tired..
Okay..
They hopped in the car in a matter of minutes and made it back to the hotel. I will send a pick up for you at 6:30 tomorrow evening..youll want to get here a bit earlier than anyone else
I had planned on it anyway said Teresa as she got out of the car. Thank you again
Not a problemart is artand I am always anxious to help an artist out..
Teresa smiled and closed the door.

The next day, 5:00 came fastBette was done showering and getting everything togetherwhen Tina walked into the bedroom.she turned around.. Oh my godTinayou lookumumbreathtakingabsolutely wonderful
Thanksand you look as gorgeous as you always do
Thank you..I will be greatly, the most beautiful person there with you on my arm..
Bette come into the kitchen with me for a minute..
Okay..let me grab the rest of my things she picked them up into her arms and took them to the sofa, before joining Tina in the kitchen
Is everything ready for the dinner tonight? asked Bette
Everything is perfectdont worryI wont let you down
I know you wont. said Bette Now what was I called in here for?
Tina broke open a bottle of champagneand poured 2 glasses.handing one to Bette, I want to say thank-you
For what, T?
For still calling me thatand for giving me a chance that I dont deserve..
T..everyone deserves a second chance.we all make mistakesonly some of us dont learn from them..
Well, just so you knowI learned from mineand I will never make the same mistake again
Even though I want to take this agonizingly slowI want you to know that I love you very much.
And I love you said Tina as she moved to Bette for a hug.Bette wrapped her up and held her close.feeling the warmth that she had always felt when Tina and her were close. Slowly.we will get everything back on trackIt just takes time
I know.. said Tinaas she slowly pulled away. Come onMiss Porter..we need to get to the gallery early
Yea.Yea we do said Bette as she exited the kitchen and grabbed her things upwalking out the door.
Once at the gallery, Bette unlocked the door and walked in.Tina hot behind her.they made sure to tidy everything up before the guests started arriving. Oh..Bette
Yea?
I meant to also say thank you for the naming of this gallery
I wouldnt have had it any other way. Besides, you helped me with everything too.you did just as much as I did.
Tina smiled

Teresa made her way down to the lobby at 6:15, awaiting her rideshe had no idea what the ride even looked like As she was sitting and waiting, a young man in a chauffers uniform came through the door and walked over to her.. Miss Teresa? he asked
How did you know that I am her?
Miss Portermamtold me what you looked like.
Ahh.. she said Well yes sir.that is me
Well, lets get you goingI have strict orders from Miss Porter to have you there at 6:45.and I dont know how well you know one Miss Porterbut I dont want to upset her
Okay.. said Teresa as they walked out to the car.she stopped short of it.
Something wrong? asked the chauffer
UmnoI just didnt expect this extravagant of a ride.
Well, mamif you dont mind me saying so.You will be famous after tonight.Bette Porter is the one that everyone wants around here.and she insisted that you ride in this limoThis one in particular. he said pointed to the dark black limoactually, I will be still waiting by the car when the night is over at the galleryto take all of you to Miss Porters home for the dinner
Oh..okay..so she is that big of a person in these parts? asked Teresa.
You have no idea how much she is wanted in one way or another around herenow come on.I have 10 minutes to get you there..
Teresa agreed and hopped into the limothe ride didnt take very long at all..and before she knew it, she was having her door opened for herand she walked up to the gallery.going inside.
There is my wonderful photographer now said Bette as she grabbed Tinas hand You have to meet her they walked over to her
Teresa.. said Bette kissing her on the cheek I am so happy that you let me do this for you.I have someone that I would like you to meet.Tina.this is Teresa.the photographer behind all of these amazing photos show hereAnd Teresa, this is Tina
Tina extended her hand. Actually, I am Bettes wife she said as they shook.
Nice to meet you, Tina
And you.. said Tina Your works is really awesome
Ahthank younoone has ever made such a fuss over it before.I always thought it was boring
Ohnodefinitely not boring said Tina.as she turned to Bette Im gonna make sure that the drinks are all in order and everything is okay before everyone arrives..
K.. said Bette as she smiled at her wife
She turned back to Teresa. I have invited my closest friends also..I would love for you to meet them
Ahokay.. said Teresa starting to tense up a little.
And speaking of my closest friends said Bette as she noticed Alice, Shane, Dana and Marina walk through the door.Teresa really started to tense up now.Everyone walked up to them
Alice whispered into Bettes ear Shes really cutewhere did you find her? then she spoke to Teresa HiIm Alice.
Im Teresa started to say before Bette cut her off.
Alice, this is Teresaand Teresa..this is Alice, Shane, and Danaand Marina..
Hi said Teresa as she looked at Danaand got a smile from her
Arent you that famous tennis playerum..Dana Fairbanks?
I dont consider myself famous.but I am certainly a tennis player said Dana smiling from ear to ear.
Well, nice to meet younot famous but a tennis player they all smiled but Dana couldnt take her eyes off of this woman
Ummm said Alice. Danathe rest of us.we are all in the same room you know bumping her on the arm and out of the trance that she had fixed onto this sight in front of her
Ohyea said Dana I forgot she said looking at Teresa againsmiling
GeezFairbankscant we take you anywhere? Since you came out..you are such a horn dog out in public.
You always wanted me to come out to the publicand now you want me to go back in.make up your mind.
Ohgeez..come on said Alice as she pulled Dana away
Shane said hi, then went off to look around..then Marina spoke a hello before walking off.that left Bette and Teresa standing together I am really sorry about that said Bette..
No worries said Teresa. I like them
Especially interested in Dana? asked Bette with a smile
Maybe.. said Teresa as she cast out a smile.to match Bettes How could you tell?

The rest of the night at the gallery went as expectedover 250 people showed up and noone could stop talking about this opening and the photographer who did this.Everyone fell in love with the photosbut unfortunately..The night was coming to an end..and Bette had formally invited all of her closest friends back to her home for dinner or drinks.which ever or both if they preferredshe closed everything down, and they all took advantage of the limoriding to Bette and Tinas in style.

Tbc.