“Are you sure you want to do this?”

“It’s the third sure thing in my life”

“What are the first 2?”

“I’ll tell you some other time”

“Okay, but I’m not holding my breath over it.  Thank you for doing this for me”

“Anything for you T, anything”

     Tina saw Bette out and bid her goodnight.  She got ready for bed feeling great about her friendship with Bette.  Maybe having Bette around will be a good for her and the baby, of course there was no chance of reviving their relationship but at least they can be friends.  Things with Bette are finally starting to look up.

     At the center, Tina and her colleagues were celebrating the center getting the Peabody grant, but the celebration died for Tina when she realized that she did not see the CAC on the list of recipients.  She wanted to call Bette, but knew better.  This was not a good time and her calling would only indicate to Bette a “rubbing it in her face” kind of thing, and the last thing she wanted was to get into a verbal show down with her friend.  So Tina went to her office to get ready to end the day while the others continued their celebration.  One of the girls opened the door and stuck her head in the office to inform Tina of Bette’s arrival to which she told the excited girl to send her in.

“Hey, congratulations”

“Thank you.  Flowers Bette, you shouldn’t have”

“Of course I should have this is a great day for the center and it’s all because of you”

“Hey I’m sorry about the CAC not getting on the list”

“Actually that is another reason to celebrate because we received an anonymous donation for a very generous amount.”

“Anonymous?  I’ve never heard of that”

“Oh sure people do it all the time so let’s go celebrate”

“I can’t”

“Why not?”

“The foundation CEO is coming over to personally congratulate the center for making the list”

“Helena Peabody is coming over here”

“You know her?”

“Know her?  The woman is trying to destroy me”

     The door opened and they were faced with the subject of their discussion who strolled into the office without a care for the occupants.  She looked and smiled at Tina who was shocked and speechless at what she was seeing as Helena came to her and gave her a hug and lingering kiss on the cheek as a stunned Bette looked on.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh hello Bette, I’m here to congratulate the recipients of the Peabody Foundation”

“Since when do you do personal visits?  You never did that with the CAC in the past”

“As I’ve told you before, this case is special.  Excuse me for sounding clueless, but how do you know Tina?”

“I’m her “

“Bette is my friend Helena”

“Oh, the ex-girlfriend turned friend how divine”

“You said your congratulations, now goodbye”

“Bette”

“No it’s okay Tina.  Bette I heard that you had a wonderful time in New York.  I would say that Bette is quite fond of the clubs there in New York.  She’s also quite fond of the New York Twinkies”

“Save your mind fucking games for your therapist Helena, or is it just fucking games you play with her.  I’m sure Mummy would love to hear about that”

     Tina looked in confusion at the two women wondering what on earth they were talking about.  The only thing she wanted to do was to go home.  She grabbed her purse and jacket.

“I’m sorry I can’t stay and hold measuring tape for you 2” Tina looked between Bette and Helena as she got ready “being pregnant all.”  She turned to Helena as the two alphas were broken out of their cold stare exchange and realized that the object of their affection was making an exit, “Have a good evening, Miss Peabody it has been a pleasure and thank you very much for your generous donation” she turned to Bette “I’ll call you later.”  Tina threw her deuces in the air then left.