“Surely” Kelly searched her face “you realize the opportunity you’ll be passing up.”

“Yes I do” Bette told her with a confident smile “and I’m done with the art world.”

“Bette you can’t just back out after you gave us your word” Franklin looked at her incredulously and said with ire in his voice.

“No contract was signed and no money was exchanged” Bette shrugged while looking around the room.  “As far as the law is concerned, no business went on.”

“You gave us a verbal okay” Franklin started to raise his voice but Kelly cut him off.

“It’s okay Franklin” Kelly looked at Bette.  “If that is your decision then we have no choice but to respect it.”

“Thank you” Bette told her.

“I wish you and your family the best” Kelly smiled smugly at Bette.

“Thank you and good day ladies and gentlemen” Bette nodded and said before walking out of the room.

Dana ran excitedly into The Planet nearly knocking down a few patrons headed straight toward their table.

“I have awesome news” she said out of breath as Alice looked at her with concern.

“Babe slow down” Alice said as she got up to help her girlfriend sit down.

“Stop” Dana said but not doing much to stop Alice since she really was enjoying the attention.  “Thanks honey, but please I’m fine” she looked appreciatively at Alice who took a seat beside her.

“Okay what’s got you all excited today” Kit asked.

“I’ve signed us up for the Pink Ride” Dana answered.

“What’s the Pink Ride” Helena inquired with a smile.

“It’s a charity event for cancer research” Jenny informed surprising everyone at the table.  “What?  I’m a bitch not a dick” she glared at them before going back to browsing her lap top.

“Anyway, I’ve got all the details I just need you guys to make the time” Dana smiled at her friends then frowned.  “I should’ve waited for everyone to get here, oh well.  I’m so excited I can hardly wait.”

“Does Doc know about this?”  Alice asked a little apprehensive about, what she knew would be, a physically demanding activity.