Oh no we’re fine. Bette answers as she looks to Tina to make sure she didn’t want anything.They all sit right down.

Hey Dana you are still going with me tomorrow right?

Oh yeah I have a practice session in the morning but I will be by to pick you up around four. That was the time we agreed on right?

Yep!

Where are we going? Bette asks, curious because it was the first she had heard that Tina had somewhere to go.

Dana and I … we’re going to check out an exercise class.

Yeah. You know like yoga. Dana starts moving her arm around. I need to loosen up some muscles and relax my mind…for the game…you know… she’s looking back and forth between Laura and Bette to see if they were buying it.

Tina jumps in to help. Yeah and I thought with the wedding plans and swimming pool and work that I could learn some techniques to relax too…Bette starts to say something but  Laura’s boss emerges from the back.

Hello sorry to keep you waiting I’m Richard. I’m the executive chef here but I do catering on the side with Laura as my sous chef. And congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.

Glad to meet you Richard. And Dana has explained it will be out of state right?

Oh yes, Missouri correct? He takes a seat with his notepad in hand.

Did you already have some ideas of what you might like to have served at the reception?

They look at each other. No not really. I’m not picky. Bette says

Well if you’re not, I am.

You are? Bette says surprised.

Well yeah sort of.

You have something in mind?

No I just don’t want it to be another one of those LA hoity toity finger foods parties…you know plates dressed like a bird’s nest with some flowers and with only enough on there to feed a bird. Could you see the look on the boys’ faces if they put that down in front of them?

Bette busts out laughing..Yes, I understand what you’re saying…and I agree with you. It should  be warm and welcoming with food that’s delicious but not pretentious. The whole idea to begain with was to get away from LA and be able to celebrate it with everyone, especially Grams.