“Hi Jodie” Kelly waved “we were just talking about the show we are planning for the CAC.”  Her eyes left Jodie’s and returned to Bette.  Monique translated everything she said as Jodie couldn’t look at her without laughing.  Monique was having the same problem as she too recalled Jodie’s dream.

“Jodie says ‘that’s great there are some artists here that are talented enough to scope out for the show’” Monique translated.  Kelly turned her head to Monique and looked her up and down in a condescending manner.

“And who are you?”  Kelly had put on a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.

“I’m Monique” she held her hand out in the formal introduction gesture “I’m here with Jodie.”  Kelly finally took her hand after hearing the last part.  All of this didn’t go unnoticed by the professor.

“She’s my girlfriend” Jodie said out loud as she held Monique possessively by the waist.

“Hey baby” Bette smiled as she saw Tina approach their tiny huddle.

“Did you find the artist?”  Tina moved into the circle of Bette’s out stretched arm.

“Not yet” Bette nodded toward Kelly “T this is Kelly Wentworth” she said as Tina turned and waved at her.  “Kelly this is my partner Tina Kennard.”

“Pleased to meet you” Tina said with a genuine smile as Kelly’s face remained unreadable.

“Bette” Kelly turned her attention back to Bette “I was wondering if we could get together and start planning the show.”

“Yes, I’ll need to check my calendar first then I’ll get back to you.”  Bette told her.

“Actually, we should go over it tonight” Kelly’s suggestion sounded more like a command.

“Aren’t you on a date?”  Bette furrowed her brow in confusion.

Tina couldn’t help but notice the muffled chuckled coming from Jodie and Monique.  She turned her head at the two with a look of inquiry but they immediately straightened up.

“He’s somewhere around here” Kelly didn’t even look around the room, her eyes focused only on Bette.

“Hey” Kelly was startled as she recognized the voice.

“Hey Eric” Kelly replied as Eric kissed her on the cheek.

“Bette Porter” Eric said when he turned to greet the others.  “I ran into Tina while in search for my date” he nodded at Kelly.   “Hi, I’m Eric” he introduced himself to Monique and Jodie who waved as Monique introduced them.