“I’m not gloomy” Bette said to her “was there something I could do for you Professor Lerner.”  Even though she and Jodie were getting along better these days, she had a hard time calling the professor a friend even though Tina had already inducted her into the group.  She was just happy that the artist found another object for her affection other than her Tina.

“There is” Jodie tried to read Bette’s mood but remembered that she didn’t care “I was thinking that maybe I should address the board concerning Justin Donovan case.”

“Sure” Bette said without thinking as her gaze wondered off to the phone on her desk.

“Okay” that was easy, Jodie thought “I’d also like to have sex with Tina” she wanted to see if they were both in the same room mentally.  Bette looked at Jodie and raised her eyebrows at the pathetic attention check.

“If that is all, I’d like to get back to work” Bette dismissed the professor as she pulled out a memo from her inbox.

“One more thing” Jodie held her index finger up as she looked at her “there’s an exhibit next month that I’d like you and Tina to come check out.”

“I don’t think we’ll be able to attend” Bette pretended to look in her calendar book.

“Is your whole month booked?”  Jodie shook her head.

“No” Bette looked up from her book feeling like she had been caught, but maintained her cool exterior “I may be committed to something during that time.”

“That’s the most vague answer I’ve ever heard” Jodie wasn’t buying.  “If you’re too busy, then maybe Tina will want to go.”

“Tina would never go to an art show without me” Bette laughed at the absurd suggestion.

“Why not?”  Jodie looked at Bette disbelievingly.

“Because it’s our thing to check out art shows together, she doesn’t like going with anyone else but me” Bette told her confidently.

“I see” Jodie raised her hands “I’m sorry I didn’t realize that it was a ‘thing’ for you.  I guess we do what we have must to keep that flame burning right?”

“Is there anything else?”  Bette didn’t feel like discussing her personal life with Jodie.