“What for” Bette queried in confusion.

“For not playing along in her game” Tina smiled “You were probably tempted to but you didn’t do it out of respect for me, I just wanted to thank you.”

“I was not tempted to do anything with Kelly Wentworth” Bette shook her head at the absurd suggestion.

“Well from the way she behaved around you tonight I’d say she was picking up where you left off from one of your meetings.”

“Our interaction is strictly professional when we’re alone” Bette’s smile faded as she looked seriously at Tina.

“Call it whatever you want, but that woman wants you and she loves to show it” Tina said with a slight crook of her head, “and I know you get off on the attention.”

“Great, first Kit now you” Bette said shaking her head in defeat.

“I’m not saying it’s a bad thing.  You’re a beautiful woman Bette, men and women want you.  I take comfort in know that they can look all they want but they’ll never have you the way they want.  And it’s okay that you flirt back.”

“People flirt with their clients all the time” Bette said as she put her jewelry away.

“When it comes to business, ‘ass kissing’ and ‘flirting’ are two different methods used to accomplish the same goal” Tina countered.

“I flirt to get what I want” Bette said matter-of-factly.

“At least now you’re admitting it” Tina said.  “What did you want from her?”

“Kelly is on the board.  She has a lot of pull and I want to take advantage of that.” Bette explained.

“To get what?”  Tina failed to understand.

“With Kelly in my corner I’ll get to run the whole show” Bette shrugged.

“It’s still dangerous babe” Tina couldn’t deny “she wants you and she made it obvious tonight at dinner.”

“You’re being ridiculous” Bette laughed.

“Don’t laugh at me” Tina scolded “I know what I saw even if you choose to ignore it.  Unless you still have feelings for her” she studied Bette’s face carefully.

“Oh for fucks sakes I don’t have feelings for Kelly Freeman” Bette exclaimed not knowing how else to prove herself.  “I feel like I’m on trial here.”